The race for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference is coming down to the wire, and the two candidates will have a head-to-head matchup on Friday. The Boston Celtics are going on the road to face off against the Indiana Pacers in a game that could help decide some playoff positioning. These teams are on a collision course to face off in the first round of the postseason, and the one that nabs the No. 4 seed gets the luxury of the home court advantage if the series goes seven games.
That nationally televised showdown is an intriguing game to watch, and there are a whole host of others that deserve attention from bettors on Friday in NBA betting lines.
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Odds Analysis
The Celtics have the more talented team and the oddsmakers still consider them a legitimate contender in the East despite a less-than-inspiring season. Therefore, Boston is more than capable of winning this game, although playing on the road obviously makes that tougher. Indiana is in a tailspin of late after a really impressive early-season run, and it will continue here. The Celtics are the pick to win this game which will help out a lot in its bid to finish as the fourth seed.
The Detroit Pistons are going on the road to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that could mean a lot to both teams. Detroit is in good shape to make the playoffs but it’s not guaranteed quite yet, and a win here would be huge in wrapping that up. The Thunder is already in the playoffs in the West but is really hoping to avoid the No. 8 seed as that would mean a likely matchup with the defending champion Warriors in the first round. OKC is the better team and should have no trouble both winning this game and covering the spread.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road on Friday in a game against the Golden State Warriors that could have a ridiculously high spread. Cleveland may be the worst team in the NBA while the Warriors are the best. This is a far cry from all of those NBA Finals matchups when LeBron James led Cleveland to much success. The spread is going to be huge and the tendency for bettors is to back the underdog, but that’s the wrong choice in this one. The Warriors are trying to hit on all cylinders heading into the postseason and are going to blow the doors off the Cavs and secure the cover in addition to the easy win.
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The most interesting game on Friday pits the San Antonio Spurs on the road against the Washington Wizards. The Spurs have more talent and they have much more to play for, as they are in a battle with the Thunder to claim the No. 7 seed and avoid the Warriors.
The Wizards may not have star point guard John Wall but they have been good at home this year without him. While the majority of the action will likely come in on the Spurs in this one, that is the wrong play. Take Washington to cover the spread and deal a blow to San Antonio’s hopes of avoiding the No. 8 seed.
It’s smart to go against the grain in NBA betting, and choosing the Wizards at home will pay off on Friday.
NBA ATS Pick: Washington Wizards to cover the spread against the San Antonio Spurs
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