Betting tips for the NBA playoffs

Betting tips for the NBA playoffs

The NBA’s second season has begun, which means playoff basketball is in full effect.

Sure, you’ll have to make these bets in Nevada or online (betting on sports technically is illegal in California), but with the right picks and a little luck, you might win some serious coin.

Scoring is at a premium in the playoffs as most teams ratchet up their defense, which generally means lower game totals — especially when compared with the totals teams put up during the regular season.

[...] for games involving the best defensive teams (such as the Warriors), there could be value in betting the under on inflated totals.

[...] if you’re contemplating favorites to cover on individual games, note that it’s more likely for them to do so on their own respective floors (unless, of course, they’re playing underdogs who don’t play great at home).

If your sports book offers proposition bets on high scorer for a game or series, consider one of these wagers as a way to diversify your action if the matchup is favorable.