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Best NHL & NBA Bets Today | May 5
Philadelphia 76ers Moneyline vs. Boston Celtics (+110)
Joel Embiid has been named MVP, and he needs to lead his team to victory after a disappointing Game 2 performance. The 76ers have homecourt advantage tonight, which will give them an extra boost. The Philadelphia home crown will be loud in its first game with MVP Embiid on the floor, and the 76ers can feed off that energy with Embiid gaining more of his fitness back.
All these factors make the 76ers a good pick to win this game at +120 odds.
Denver Nuggets +4 at Phoenix Suns (-110)
The Denver Nuggets are going up against the Phoenix Suns, and despite being up 2-0 in the series, they are underdogs tonight. The Suns are going to be without Chris Paul, and the Nuggets are the deeper team to begin with. The Suns have been struggling recently, and although they have Kevin Durant, they still have some work to do before they can compete with the Nuggets. Denver will take control of the game in the second half, making the +4 spread a good betting option.
Nikola Jokic Over 7.5 Assists (-120)
Jokic’s assists are an area of attack for the Nuggets. After he dominated scoring in Game 2, the Suns will have to force Jokic into being more of a passer, but this is also not necessarily a recipe for success. Jokic is one of the best passing big men in the league, and he is an essential part of the Nuggets offense. Jokic should have at least eight assists in this game, so take the over.
New Jersey Devils Moneyline at Carolina Hurricanes (-105)
The New Jersey Devils are playing the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Devils have a good chance of winning this game at -105 on the moneyline. The Devils have been playing well, but they dropped Game 1 in Carolina, so they have a lot on the line tonight. Plus, New Jersey had won two in a row over the Hurricanes before that Game 1 defeat. With an embarrassing 5-1 loss behind them, the Devils should be motivated to put on a strong performance tonight.
