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NBA Postseason Props for May 6: Aaron Gordon Set for Big Night
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
The Denver Nuggets are looking to even up their best-of-seven series with the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at home. Before they tip-off, the New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers to kick off their Eastern Conference series at Madison Square Garden.
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Below is my best player prop bet for each contest, beginning with Aaron Gordon of the Nuggets.
Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.
DEN Aaron Gordon OVER 12.5 Points (-102) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Although Aaron Gordon was quiet in Game 1 against Minnesota with nine points on six shots, the Nuggets need more from him inside.
- Gordon was most effective in Round 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers when Denver trusted him with open looks, which are provided with defenses playing heavily on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
- Gordon recording 13 or more points in Game 2 is a 5-Star play on SportsGrid’s model.
- When Gordon had double-digit shot attempts in Round 1 against the Lakers, he went over his points prop in two of three matchups.
- Look for Gordon to be more involved offensively for Denver in Game 2.
IND Andrew Nembhard OVER 14.5 Pts+Ast (-125) vs. New York Knicks
- Although the Knicks play a tight defensive style under Tom Thibodeau, the Pacers’ pace of play inspires confidence that there are props to take advantage of in this matchup.
- Andrew Nembhard played a vital role for the Pacers in their Round 1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
- In five of six games against the Bucks, Nembhard recorded double-digit points.
- In five of six games vs. Milwaukee, Nembhard recorded over 14.5 points+assists.
- Nembhard recorded between three and five assists in five of six games against Milwaukee, with an outlier performance of nine in Game 4.
- Nembhard is a 5-Star play on the SportsGrid model to record over 14.5 points+assists in Game 1.
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