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Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Prediction, 5/21/2025 Preview and Pick
by Josh Schonwald - 5/20/2025
The Indiana Pacers are scheduled to take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Indiana will play this game with a win-loss record of 50-32 for the campaign. New York has a win-loss record of 51-31 this season. This matchup report includes betting lines and our pick of the day for this game.
Jalen Brunson NBA Player Prop Bets Today vs Indiana Pacers 5/21/2025
by Guy Bruhn - 5/20/2025
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will go up against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on TNT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Prop bets start at 3 boards, 7 dimes, and 26 points for Brunson. Jalen Brunson has accrued 3 BLKs in his last 10 games to go along with 42 total rebounds and 275 pts.
Karl-Anthony Towns NBA Prop Bets Today vs Indiana Pacers 5/21/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/20/2025
Madison Square Garden is the site where Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks will take on the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Towns' prop bets start at 22 pts, 3 dimes, and 13 rebounds. He is on the floor 35.5 mins per outing (7.3 field goals and 15.8 shots at the basket) and is hitting 46.4% from the field in his last 10 outings.
Tyrese Haliburton NBA Prop Bets Today vs New York Knicks 5/21/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/20/2025
The Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton can be watched on TNT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where they will take on the New York Knicks. Haliburton's prop bets open at 19 points, 8 dimes, and 4 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton is on the floor 34.1 minutes per outing (6.3 FGs and 13.3 field goal attempts) and is hitting 46.4% from the court in his last 10 games.
Pascal Siakam Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs New York Knicks 5/21/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/20/2025
The Indiana Pacers and Pascal Siakam can be seen on TNT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where they will take on the New York Knicks. Siakam's prop bets start at 20 points, 3 assists, and 8 boards. They are ranked 7th in basketball in allowing assists with 2,069 relinquished for the season.
Myles Turner Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs New York Knicks 5/21/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/20/2025
The Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner can be seen on TNT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 where they will take on the New York Knicks. Turner's prop bets open at 16 pts, 1 assist, and 8 boards. They rank 7th in basketball in allowing assists to the opposition with 2,069 conceded this year.
Mikal Bridges NBA Player Prop Bets Today vs Indiana Pacers 5/21/2025
by Guy Bruhn - 5/20/2025
Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks will go up against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on TNT on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. If you want to bet on Bridges' player props, they open at 4 boards, 19 points, and 3 assists. Bridges has totaled 11 blocked shots in his last 10 games to go along with 52 total rebounds and 158 points.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 5/20/2025 Preview and Pick
by Guy Bruhn - 5/19/2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the docket to go head to head with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Minnesota steps onto the court with a mark of 49-33 so far this season. Oklahoma City has a win-loss mark of 68-14 this year. This report includes betting odds and our expert NBA picks for todays game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Player Prop Bets Today vs Minnesota Timberwolves 5/20/2025
by Guy Bruhn - 5/19/2025
Paycom Center is the location where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Prop bets open at 5 boards, 6 dimes, and 30 points for Gilgeous-Alexander. He has totaled 6 blocks in his last 10 outings to go along with 62 total rebounds and 304 points.
Anthony Edwards NBA Prop Bets Today vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/20/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/19/2025
Paycom Center is the location where Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Props open at 7 rebounds, 4 dimes, and 28 points for Edwards. He is on the floor 39.8 mins per game (9.4 FGs and 21.1 shot attempts) and is making 44.6% from the field during his last 10 contests.
Jaden McDaniels Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/20/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/19/2025
Paycom Center is the site where Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. If you want to wager on McDaniels' prop bets, they open at 7 rebounds, 14 points, and 2 assists. They are ranked 4th in the NBA in allowing assists to the opposition with 2,018 surrendered on the campaign.
Julius Randle NBA Player Prop Bets Today vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/20/2025
by Guy Bruhn - 5/19/2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Julius Randle can be seen on ESPN on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 where they will go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Props open at 9 boards, 5 dimes, and 21 points for Randle. He has earned 2 rejections in his last 10 outings on top of 59 rebounds and 239 pts.
Jalen Williams Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs Minnesota Timberwolves 5/20/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/19/2025
Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center on ESPN on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. If you want to bet on Williams' props, they open at 6 boards, 21 pts, and 4 dimes. They rank 5th in the league in giving up assists with 2,032 relinquished for the season.
Chet Holmgren NBA Prop Bets Today vs Minnesota Timberwolves 5/20/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/19/2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chet Holmgren can be watched on ESPN on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 where they will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Props open at 9 boards, 2 dimes, and 15 points for Holmgren. He is on the floor 30.9 mins per game (5.4 field goals and 11.9 field goal attempts) and is shooting 45.4% from the court in his last 10 outings.
Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, 5/18/2025 Preview and Pick
by Tony Sink - 5/16/2025
The Denver Nuggets are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Denver steps onto the court with a mark of 50-32 for the season. Oklahoma City has a mark of 68-14 on the campaign. This matchup report includes odds, betting trends and a free pick against the spread.
Nikola Jokic NBA Prop Bets Today vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/18/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/16/2025
Paycom Center is the location where Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Jokic's prop bets open at 24 points, 7 dimes, and 13 boards. Nikola Jokic is on the floor 40.0 mins per game (9.7 FGs and 20.5 FGAs) and is making 46.5% from the court during his last 10 games.
Aaron Gordon NBA Prop Bets Today vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/18/2025
by Tony Sink - 5/16/2025
Paycom Center is where Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Gordon's prop bets open at 16 pts, 3 assists, and 6 boards. He is on the court 38.2 minutes per game (6.0 FGs and 12.0 shot attempts) and is hitting 49.2% from the field in his last 10 games.
Chet Holmgren Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs Denver Nuggets 5/18/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/16/2025
Paycom Center is the location where Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, May 18, 2025. If you want to place a bet on Holmgren's prop bets, they are currently at 9 rebounds, 15 points, and 2 dimes. They rank 29th in the league in allowing assists to the opposition with 2,379 surrendered so far this season.
Jalen Williams Best NBA Prop Bets Today vs Denver Nuggets 5/18/2025
by Josh Schonwald - 5/16/2025
Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center on ESPN on Sunday, May 18, 2025. If you want to place a bet on Williams' prop bets, they are currently at 5 rebounds, 21 pts, and 5 dimes. They are ranked 29th in basketball in giving up assists to the opposition with 2,379 surrendered on the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Player Prop Bets Today vs Denver Nuggets 5/18/2025
by Guy Bruhn - 5/16/2025
Paycom Center is the site where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Props open at 5 rebounds, 6 dimes, and 29 pts for Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander has amassed 7 BLKs in his last 10 outings in addition to 62 rebounds and 284 points.
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The pace of the game, as well as which team dictates the pace, is a key factor when handicapping basketball games. When pace is an especially strong signal, it may dictate a pick on the over/under. An NBA over/under pick is another way of referring to a prediction on an NBA game point total. NBA total lines are usually well above 200 in today's NBA making them harder for the betting public to find value. For example, the 2004 Detroit Pistons team was very consistently within 5 points of the 90 they averaged. In today's NBA, greater scoring means greater variance. However, professional basketball handicappers can use this to their advantage as the sportsbooks also try to keep track of the higher scoring NBA totals. Doc's sports NBA total picks are some of the best in the business and our total prediction write-ups are insightful. Along with offering our NBA expert picks, we provide free selections that are intended to help bettors with their handicapping legwork.
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Results for Tuesday 20th of May 2025
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -8 | $-880.00 |
| Craig Trapp | 3 | $300.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 0 | $0.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
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