The second round of the NBA Playoffs resumes with only one matchup on the docket for this Thursday, but it's going to be a good one, as Game 6 between the Thunder and Nuggets takes center stage at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified 4 NBA picks tonight's matchup. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Thursday, May 15.
NBA Playoffs Best Bets, Picks, Predictions: Thursday, May 15
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Thunder vs. Nuggets
By Joe Dellera
The Nuggets are on the ropes and one of the variables this series has been the health of Michael Porter Jr.'s shoulder.
He’s been able to receive some treatment on his shoulder, but it’s not an every day thing.
The last two games he’s gotten treatment have been prior to Game 7 against the Clippers and before Game 3 of this series.
With the season on the line tonight, I’d estimate that today is the day for it as well.
This is a number he could hit regardless with just scoring alone. However, if he’s feeling good, the rebounds are a nice boost here considering he’s averaged 6 this series anyway.
Pick: Michael Porter Jr Over 14.5 Points + Rebounds (-105)
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Thunder vs. Nuggets
My go-to Thunder prop of the season, and still in these playoffs.
Jalen Williams has gone over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists in six of his last nine games. His misses were at eight twice and nine once.
In this series, Williams has gone over in three of five, and this prop tends to have a high floor given that he's seemingly always in the neighborhood.
Pick: Jalen Williams Over 9.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
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Thunder vs. Nuggets
This cap is short and simple. The spread for the previous two games for Oklahoma City at Denver in this series were -6.5 and -7 in favor of the Thunder.
I understand the Nuggets have covered in three straight games, despite losing outright in two of them, but the few results of recent games does not outweigh the information the market holds.
There should not be a 2-point adjustment downward for OKC because of Nuggets covering and now walking on thin ice on the brink of elimination.
Take the Thunder for a full unit in Game 6 tonight.
Pick: Thunder -4.5 (-110)
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Thunder vs. Nuggets
By Joe Dellera
The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination, but they are going to be at home to trying to force a Game 7.
