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NBA Turn Up: Playoffs Wednesday

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  • 6:00pm cst: New York Knicks vs .Cleveland Cavaliers (-5.5)

The Cavaliers have their backs against the wall with the series now 3-1 with the Knicks leading the way. The Cavs are just not a good match. The crowd will be into this game and I think the Cavaliers will win the game probably pulling away late. It just has the feel for a flat spot for the Knicks looking to win at home in game 6.

Pick: Cavs -5.5

Darius Garland Points Over 21.5 (-105)

Evan Mobley Points, Rebounds & Assists Over 25.5 (-120)

  • 6:30pm cst: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies (-4.5)

The Grizzlies got their wish and woke up the “old man” LeBron James to much of their dismay. Will the Grizzlies finally be able to back up their talk at home in a must win game? Crank up “Whoop That Trick” because the Grind House has no choice but to let it rip to try and stay alive in this series.

Pick: Grizzlies (-4.5)

Ja Morant Points Over 27.5 (-105)

Jaren Jackson Jr. Points, Rebounds & Assists Over 29.5 (-120)

Xavier Tillman Points, Rebounds & Assists Over 20.5 (-115)

  • 8:30pm cst: Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks (-13)

The Bucks who have been dealing with Giannis’ back injury now find themselves down 3-1 against Jimmy Butler’s Miami Heat. The last time the Bucks were in this situation at home it was against the Celtics and Milwaukee was a no show. For that reason, I would not lay 13 points. I’m waiting for the Jimmy Butler come down game and this may be it so if Miami loss by 20 it would not be a surprise. Instead, let’s look for props fairly priced.

Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo Points, Rebounds & Assists Over 48.5 (-135)

Khris Middleton Points Over 19.5 (+100)

  • 9:00pm cst: Golden State Warriors (-1.5) vs. Sacramento Kings

De’Aaron Fox is injured and Warriors are favored tonight? This is a Kings game all the way. Did anyone watch game 2 where Fox did not go off for 30 plus points? Exactly. The Kings are very capable of winning without Fox scoring 30. His speed dictates most of the game and he will still be able to defend. I like the Kings in a must win game. If you saw the last game and how it ended.. that is exactly why I’ll take the points rather than moneyline.

Pick: Kings +1.5

De’Aaron Fox Points Over 24.5 (-115)

Davion Mitchell Points Over 7.5 (-115)

Malik Monk Points Over 16.5 (-110)

***The other games will be posted once more lineup information is available.