Bet On NBA - Trust History And Proven Teams In Game Fours
The weekend is still a few days away, meaning that Game 4 situations haven't yet come into focus. Yet, you can make sensible plays in the NBA Playoffs.
NBA Betting Matchup: Game 4, Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers - Saturday, April 23
Perhaps this series will be 2-1 by the time Game 4 arrives on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis, and maybe Chicago will have a 3-0 advantage. In either situation, the Bulls represent a smart choice for an NBA betting aficionado. The Pacers staggered the Bulls in Game 1 last Saturday, playing with far more energy than a Chicago team that was nervous and lead-footed, especially at the defensive end of the floor. Chicago did not play with its customary energy level or work ethic, and the Pacers - feeling emboldened due to their nothing-to-lose status - let it ride for 45 minutes. The fact that the Bulls stole a win by surging in the final three minutes (16-1 in the final 3:29, to be precise) only underscored how poorly they had played until that point in Game 1. Chicago now knows what it needs to do to win, and since the Pacers still haven't won 40 games this season, it's hard to see how Indiana will be able to enjoy any sustained success. Pick Chicago not because the Bulls are better, but because they received a wake-up call in Game 1.
Chicago Indiana Betting Pick: Chicago
Game 4: Orlando Magic @ Atlanta Hawks - Sunday, April 24
Yes, Orlando rolled over in Game 1. Yes, the Magic have a bunch of headcases on their team, a reality that sports betting students can’t deny. Yes, Atlanta has gained a measure of confidence. Still, the Magic won four playoff games against the Hawks by an average of 25.25 points last season. It is hard to think that Atlanta, which does not have an imposing home-court advantage at Phillips Arena, can continue to outplay Orlando and Dwight Howard in particular. Pick Orlando because the Magic have the two best players on the floor in Howard and Jameer Nelson.
Orlando Atlanta Betting Pick: Orlando
Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Hornets - Sunday, April 24
This cannot go on much longer. Only one game has been played in the Hornets-Lakers series, but three games will be played in five nights from Wednesday through Sunday. When Sunday does arrive, the "two-versus-seven" matchup in the Western Conference will witness Game 4 of the series. By this time, even MLB baseball betting experts would have to think that the Lakers, as the two-time defending league champions, will be able to contain New Orleans guard Chris Paul while also battening down the hatches near the rim. Laker big men Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum should be able to feast on the glass against a New Orleans team that is already without forward David West and will likely miss backup center Aaron Gray, who was injured late in Game 1. Pick the Lakers, because they'll likely be healthier and longer, especially near the basket.
Los Angeles Lakers New Orleans Betting Pick: L.A. Lakers
