NBA Playoffs Best Bets & Betting Picks for May 8

The 2023 NBA Playoffs are in full swing with two more marquee showdowns on the schedule for Monday night. Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks take on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Then, we have LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals. It's time to check out some basketball best bets for tonight's NBA Playoffs action. 

Watch the video below for some as Bettor Sports Network expert Rick Kamla (aka Ricky Props) dishes out his NBA Playoffs best bets, NBA betting picks, and NBA player props for Monday's pair of games. Be sure to subscribe to the Fantasy Alarm YouTube page and download the Bettor Sports Network app for more sports betting picks, NBA bets, and NBA Playoffs content. Plus, check out Fantasy Alarm's NBA daily projections and other NBA DFS tools when making your NBA picks and setting NBA daily fantasy lineups. Let's now dive into Rick's top NBA betting picks and player prop predictions for tonight's NBA Playoffs matchups.

 

NBA Playoffs Betting Odds for May 8

If you want to place your own NBA betting picks on tonight's NBA Playoffs, here are some current NBA betting odds on BetMGM Sportsbook. The Miami Heat are 4.5-point favorites over the New York Knicks in their Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 with an over/under of 208.5 total points. Miami is a -190 favorite on the money line while New York is a +155 underdog. For the Western Conference semifinals Game 4 matchup, the Los Angeles Lakers are 2.5-point favorites on the spread and -145 on the money line. The Golden State Warriors are +120 underdogs and the over/under is set at 228.5 total points.

Again, check out Fantasy Alarm's NBA daily projections and other NBA DFS tools when making your NBA betting picks and setting NBA DFS lineups tonight. If you haven't already, subscribe to the Fantasy Alarm YouTube page and download the Bettor Sports Network app for more sports betting picks, NBA best bets, NBA player props, and NBA Playoffs content.