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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Prediction, NBA Odds

It's a heavyweight battle in the NBA playoffs on Sunday afternoon as the Boston Celtics, fresh off a first-round sweep of Brooklyn, host the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks for Game 1 of their second-round series.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 6 Prediction, NBA Odds

The Memphis Grizzlies look to punch their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2015 when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday for Game 6 of their Western Conference first round series.

Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game 6 Prediction, NBA Odds

The Phoenix Suns are headed back to New Orleans with a chance to close out their first round series against the Pelicans in Thursday's Game 6.

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 5 Prediction, NBA Odds

The Milwaukee Bucks can punch their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a win on Wednesday, when they return home to face the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first round series.

Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 5 Prediction, NBA Odds

The six-seeded Denver Nuggets avoided the sweep on Sunday with a 126-121 win and their series with the Golden State Warriors shifts back to California.

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, NBA Odds

The Toronto Raptors are only the 14th team in NBA history to trail 3-0 in a playoff series and force a Game 6, but the availability of All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet for Thursday's do-or-die contest is still a mystery.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Prediction, NBA Odds

Down 3-2 in the series, the Utah Jazz will look to stave off elimination when they return home to host Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction, NBA Odds

With Devin Booker out of the lineup for the Suns, the New Orleans Pelicans have shocked the NBA with two upset wins and have a chance to take the series lead when things shift back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game 5 Prediction, Playoff Odds

The Grizzlies look to rebound from a stunning 119-118 loss in Game 4 of their series with the Timberwolves when they return home for Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game 5 Prediction, NBA Odds

Jeremy Perry
April 26, 2022

The Heat have covered five straight as a home favorite and 9 of their last 11 overall. They will look to close out the Hawks Tuesday evening.

Offensive Leaders		Full Points Stats

1	Luka Doncic Luka Doncic	L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	34.7
2	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	32.4
3	Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey	Philadelphia 76ers PHI	31.5
4	Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell	Cleveland Cavaliers CLE	30.7
5	Stephen Curry Stephen Curry	Golden State Warriors GS	29.6
6	Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic	Denver Nuggets DEN	29.5
7	Jaylen Brown Jaylen Brown	Boston Celtics BOS	29.1
8	Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo	Milwaukee Bucks MIL	28.9
9	Jalen Brunson Jalen Brunson	New York Knicks NY	28.8
10	Anthony Edwards Anthony Edwards	Minnesota Timberwolves MIN	28.7

Offensive Leaders		Full Assists Stats

1	Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic	Denver Nuggets DEN	10.9
2	Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham	Detroit Pistons DET	9.1
3	Luka Doncic Luka Doncic	L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	8.8
4	Josh Giddey Josh Giddey	Chicago Bulls CHI	8.8
5	LaMelo Ball LaMelo Ball	Charlotte Hornets CHA	8.5
6	Jrue Holiday Jrue Holiday	Portland Trail Blazers POR	8.3
7	Jalen Johnson Jalen Johnson	Atlanta Hawks ATL	8.2
8	James Harden James Harden	L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	8.2
9	Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell	Miami Heat MIA	7.8
10	Trae Young Trae Young	Atlanta Hawks ATL	7.8

Offensive Leaders		Full Field Goal % Stats

1	Jericho Sims Jericho Sims	Milwaukee Bucks MIL	81.8
2	Ryan Kalkbrenner Ryan Kalkbrenner	Charlotte Hornets CHA	79.6
3	Rudy Gobert Rudy Gobert	Minnesota Timberwolves MIN	74.5
4	Jaxson Hayes Jaxson Hayes	L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	74.2
5	Goga Bitadze Goga Bitadze	Orlando Magic ORL	73.2
6	Yanic Konan Niederhauser Yanic Konan Niederhauser	L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	72.2
7	Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton	L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	71.0
8	Walker Kessler Walker Kessler	Utah Jazz UTA	70.3
9	Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl	Toronto Raptors TOR	69.2
10	Robert Williams III Robert Williams III	Portland Trail Blazers POR	68.8

Defensive Leaders		Full Rebounds Stats

1	Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama	San Antonio Spurs SA	12.6
2	Domantas Sabonis Domantas Sabonis	Sacramento Kings SAC	12.3
3	Nikola Jokic Nikola Jokic	Denver Nuggets DEN	12.3
4	Karl-Anthony Towns Karl-Anthony Towns	New York Knicks NY	11.9
5	Ivica Zubac Ivica Zubac	L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	11.4
6	Jalen Duren Jalen Duren	Detroit Pistons DET	11.3
7	Zach Edey Zach Edey	Memphis Grizzlies MEM	11.1
8	Walker Kessler Walker Kessler	Utah Jazz UTA	10.8
9	Isaiah Hartenstein Isaiah Hartenstein	Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	10.6
10	Anthony Davis Anthony Davis	Dallas Mavericks DAL	10.6

Defensive Leaders		Full Blocks Stats

1	Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama	San Antonio Spurs SA	3.5
2	Jay Huff Jay Huff	Indiana Pacers IND	2.5
3	Alex Sarr Alex Sarr	Washington Wizards WAS	2.0
4	Zach Edey Zach Edey	Memphis Grizzlies MEM	1.9
5	Ryan Kalkbrenner Ryan Kalkbrenner	Charlotte Hornets CHA	1.9
6	Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart	Detroit Pistons DET	1.9
7	Walker Kessler Walker Kessler	Utah Jazz UTA	1.8
8	Keegan Murray Keegan Murray	Sacramento Kings SAC	1.7
9	Evan Mobley Evan Mobley	Cleveland Cavaliers CLE	1.6
10	Anthony Davis Anthony Davis	Dallas Mavericks DAL	1.6

Defensive Leaders		Full Steals Stats

1	Matisse Thybulle Matisse Thybulle	Portland Trail Blazers POR	2.5
2	Cason Wallace Cason Wallace	Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	2.3
3	Kevin Porter Jr. Kevin Porter Jr.	Milwaukee Bucks MIL	2.3
4	Dyson Daniels Dyson Daniels	Atlanta Hawks ATL	2.1
5	Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard	L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	2.1
6	Mikal Bridges Mikal Bridges	New York Knicks NY	2.0
7	O.G. Anunoby O.G. Anunoby	New York Knicks NY	2.0
8	Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs	Orlando Magic ORL	1.9
9	Alex Caruso Alex Caruso	Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	1.8
10	De'Anthony Melton De'Anthony Melton	Golden State Warriors GS	1.8

NBA Top 5 Offense

No.	Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
1	Oklahoma City Thunder	123.1	49.7	37.6
2	Miami Heat	121.7	47.8	36.9
3	New York Knicks	121.0	48.1	37.8
4	Houston Rockets	120.6	48.6	39.6
5	Minnesota Timberwolves	119.8	48.7	38.0

NBA Top 5 Defense

No.	Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
1	Houston Rockets	110.4	45.8	34.2
2	Boston Celtics	110.8	45.1	37.2
3	New York Knicks	112.2	46.0	36.2
4	Golden State Warriors	113.2	46.2	34.4
5	Detroit Pistons	113.3	44.6	36.1

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	18	7	72.0	0	13-5	0-0	7-4	11-3	0-0	0-0
Phoenix Suns PHO	14	12	53.8	4.5	13-11	0-0	8-5	6-7	0-0	0-0
Golden State Warriors GS	13	14	48.1	6	10-9	0-0	7-4	6-10	0-0	0-0
L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	6	19	24.0	12	4-12	0-0	3-7	3-12	0-0	0-0
Sacramento Kings SAC	6	20	23.1	12.5	4-17	0-0	3-8	3-12	0-0	0-0

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
Houston Rockets HOU	16	6	72.7	0	9-5	0-0	8-2	8-4	0-0	0-0
San Antonio Spurs SA	18	7	72.0	-0.5	12-6	0-0	9-2	9-5	0-0	0-0
Memphis Grizzlies MEM	11	14	44.0	6.5	10-8	0-0	6-7	5-7	0-0	0-0
Dallas Mavericks DAL	10	16	38.5	8	5-11	0-0	7-9	3-7	0-0	0-0
New Orleans Pelicans NO	5	22	18.5	13.5	2-19	0-0	3-12	2-10	0-0	0-0

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	24	2	92.3	0	20-2	0-0	12-1	12-1	0-0	0-0
Denver Nuggets DEN	18	6	75.0	5	13-5	0-0	6-4	12-2	0-0	0-0
Minnesota Timberwolves MIN	17	9	65.4	7	12-8	0-0	9-4	8-5	0-0	0-0
Portland Trail Blazers POR	10	16	38.5	14	8-11	0-0	4-6	6-10	0-0	0-0
Utah Jazz UTA	9	15	37.5	14	5-11	0-0	6-7	3-8	0-0	0-0

Western Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
L.A. Lakers Lakers LAL	1	5	0	624	681	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Phoenix Suns PHO	3	1	0	457	423	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Golden State Warriors GS	3	2	0	577	569	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Sacramento Kings SAC	1	3	0	453	479	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
L.A. Clippers Clippers LAC	2	1	0	309	296	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

Western Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
San Antonio Spurs SA	4	0	0	503	449	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Houston Rockets HOU	4	0	0	525	483	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Memphis Grizzlies MEM	1	4	0	588	641	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Dallas Mavericks DAL	3	1	0	457	404	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
New Orleans Pelicans NO	0	2	0	253	262	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

Western Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
Oklahoma City Thunder OKC	4	2	0	657	655	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Denver Nuggets DEN	3	2	0	545	539	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Minnesota Timberwolves MIN	1	4	0	585	603	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Portland Trail Blazers POR	1	3	0	487	502	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Utah Jazz UTA	1	3	0	490	517	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
Detroit Pistons DET	20	5	80.0	0	15-5	0-0	12-2	8-3	0-0	0-0
Cleveland Cavaliers CLE	15	12	55.6	6	12-9	0-0	9-7	6-5	0-0	0-0
Milwaukee Bucks MIL	11	16	40.7	10	9-12	0-0	8-7	3-9	0-0	0-0
Chicago Bulls CHI	10	15	40.0	10	7-10	0-0	6-6	4-9	0-0	0-0
Indiana Pacers IND	6	20	23.1	14.5	4-11	0-0	5-9	1-11	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
Orlando Magic ORL	15	11	57.7	0	12-9	0-0	10-5	5-6	0-0	0-0
Miami Heat MIA	14	11	56.0	0.5	8-6	0-0	10-3	4-8	0-0	0-0
Atlanta Hawks ATL	15	12	55.6	0.5	9-8	0-0	5-6	10-6	0-0	0-0
Charlotte Hornets CHA	8	18	30.8	7	7-12	0-0	5-8	3-10	0-0	0-0
Washington Wizards WAS	4	20	16.7	10	3-16	0-0	2-9	2-11	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
New York Knicks NY	18	7	72.0	0	14-7	0-0	13-1	5-6	0-0	0-0
Boston Celtics BOS	15	10	60.0	3	11-7	0-0	8-4	7-6	0-0	0-0
Toronto Raptors TOR	15	11	57.7	3.5	13-7	0-0	8-6	7-5	0-0	0-0
Philadelphia 76ers PHI	14	11	56.0	4	12-10	0-0	8-7	6-4	0-0	0-0
Brooklyn Nets BK	7	18	28.0	11	6-13	0-0	3-10	4-8	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
Detroit Pistons DET	2	2	0	458	445	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Cleveland Cavaliers CLE	1	3	0	454	475	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Milwaukee Bucks MIL	3	1	0	459	441	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Chicago Bulls CHI	3	2	0	601	600	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Indiana Pacers IND	2	2	0	463	492	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
Atlanta Hawks ATL	2	2	0	469	489	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Orlando Magic ORL	4	0	0	506	445	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Miami Heat MIA	0	6	0	665	721	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Charlotte Hornets CHA	2	3	0	603	602	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Washington Wizards WAS	1	2	0	330	335	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	t	pf	pa	home	away	ats	o/u
New York Knicks NY	4	1	0	527	511	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Toronto Raptors TOR	4	2	0	685	675	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Boston Celtics BOS	3	1	0	474	425	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Philadelphia 76ers PHI	1	3	0	412	449	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0
Brooklyn Nets BK	1	2	0	352	360	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0