NBA Betting Guide for May 6: T-Wolves New Favorite Out West?
Ben DiGiacomo
Host · Writer
We have a double-header of playoff hoops tonight in the NBA, so let’s dive into everything you need to know for both matchups.
After basketball fans enjoyed everything that the series featuring the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers have to offer, the Knicks are still in action and fans are hoping for another incredible series of great hoops as the Indiana Pacers are coming to MSG. The Knicks stand as decent favorites to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals at -250, but the Pacers played the Knicks well during the regular season, winning the season series 2-1. Is everyone anointing the Knicks too early, or does Indy have a solid chance of pulling off the upset?
Later on, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets will meet for Game 2 after Anthony Edwards put together yet another herculean effort en route to a Game 1 victory for the Wolves. Denver had no answer for what Minnesota brought on the glass and defensively, so will anything change for the reigning champions tonight or should Minnesota become the overwhelming favorites to represent the West in the NBA Finals?
It’s going to be a fun night of NBA hoops, so let’s lock in, enjoy the games, and pump out some winners!
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SportsGrid’s NBA Betting Guide for May 6
Featured Same-Game Parlays: +1500 Wolves-Nuggets
Tonight’s Headliners: Best Bets | Top Props | Props: Riding with Ant-Man | Updated Playoff Outlook | Thunder-Mavericks Analysis
Catch Up on the Weekend’s Action: Wolves Knock off Nuggets | Cavs Top Magic in Second Half to Advance
7:30 p.m. ET: No. 6 Indiana Pacers @ No. 2 New York Knicks
- Spread: Knicks -5.5 | Moneyline: Knicks -220 | Total: 217.5
- Where to Watch: TNT | Location: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
Pacers Last 5 ATS: 3-2 | Knicks Last 5 ATS: 2-3
SportsGrid’s Best Bet: Knicks -5.5 (1-Star)
SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Andrew Nembhard OVER 14.5 Points+Assists (5-Stars) | Josh Hart UNDER 12.5 Rebounds (5-Stars)
10:00 p.m. ET: No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves @ No. 2 Denver Nuggets (Timberwolves Lead 1-0)
- Spread: Nuggets -5.5 | Moneyline: Nuggets -245 | Total: 207.5
- Where to Watch: TNT | Location: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
Timberwolves Last 5 ATS: 5-0 | Nuggets Last 5 ATS: 1-4
SportsGrid’s Best Bets: Timberwolves +5.5 (1-Star) | OVER 207.5 (2-Stars)
SportsGrid’s Top Player Props: Rudy Gobert OVER 12.5 Points (5-Stars) | Michael Porter Jr. OVER 2.5 Three-Point FG Made (5-Stars)
