NBA Playoffs Picks Against the Spread, Tips and Predictions for Today, May 11
Saturday’s NBA playoff slate has two quality games in store. Among them is the Boston Celtics against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and to find our ATS pick for each of those games, continue reading.
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NBA Picks Against The Spread – May 11
The Dallas Mavericks face the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder hope to pick up a road win at the Mavericks on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
Against the Spread Preview
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks
- Spread: Mavericks -1.5
- Computer Pick: Oklahoma City by 2.3 points
- DAL Odds to Win: -125
- OKC Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 217.5 points
Records and Stats
- DAL Record: 50-32
- OKC Record: 57-25
- DAL Stats: 117.9 PPG (seventh in NBA), 115.6 Opp. PPG (20th)
- OKC Stats: 120.1 PPG (third in NBA), 112.7 Opp. PPG (11th)
Players to Watch
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 9.8 APG)
- OKC Key Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 6.2 APG)
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ABC
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Boston Celtics
The Celtics take to the home court off the Cavaliers on Saturday at 8:30 PM ET.
Against the Spread Preview
- Matchup: Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers
- Spread: Celtics -7.5
- Computer Pick: Boston by 7.6 points
- BOS Odds to Win: -350
- CLE Odds to Win: +260
- Total: 210.5 points
Records and Stats
- CLE Record: 48-34
- BOS Record: 64-18
- CLE Stats: 112.6 PPG (20th in NBA), 110.2 Opp. PPG (seventh)
- BOS Stats: 120.6 PPG (second in NBA), 109.2 Opp. PPG (fifth)
Players to Watch
- CLE Key Player: Jarrett Allen (16.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2.7 APG)
- BOS Key Player: Jayson Tatum (26.9 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 4.9 APG)
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ABC
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
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