Sports Picker | Expert Sports Handicapping Guaranteed
  • Welcome
  • FREE PICKS
  • Strategy
    • NFL Betting >
      • Spread Betting Explained
      • Prop Betting Strategy
      • Impact of Turnovers on Winning and Losing in the NFL
      • NFL Betting Strategy
      • Basic Strategy Teasers
      • NFL Preseason Betting Strategy
    • How to Bet on NFL: More Teaser Strategy
    • How to Bet on NFL: Covered Spread Betting with Push Charts
    • College Football Strategy: NCAA Early Season
    • How To Rate A Sports Handicapper
  • Sports Book Reviews
  • About Rob
  • 5Dimes

NBA Picks Monday 4/17/2017 – IND vs. CLE

4/17/2017

 
Picture
Pick #1 – Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers​

Its one of the most exciting times for sports during the year as the NBA basketball playoffs are finally here and tonight we target the Indiana Pacers (42-41) versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-31) and after watching the first game this series might be a little more competitive then people were expecting. This bet draws our attention from the start as some books OVER/UNDER line opened at 212 and we are now seeing it fluctuate in a falling direction all the way down to a 208.5 over / under giving us a nice hint as to where the smart money is shifting and the UNDER is starting to reveal itself as the stronger possible outcome. The season offensive and defensive performance statistics give us averages of 215.47 and 212.53 and a real key here is the playoff atmosphere and closeness of last game that will be depressing the score for this one. Both teams OVER/UNDER combined record for the year is 90–74-2 and the lines at this point almost have no choice this late in the season but to start drawing back to a middle average. When it comes to pace of play Indiana is 18 and Cleveland is 16 and giving us two in the bottom half of the league which always bodes well and especially on a total this high. We also note that the Pacers are 17 in possessions per game (dropping drastically) and the Cavaliers (slowing down as well) the number 16 team in the league and here again we get slow teams playing slower then usual in a high intensity game which has all the makings for a low scoring affair. The public consensus for this game is 67% in favor of the over so we get the nice general consensus and public fade that we always like to have on our side in this one as well. The computer predicted scoring outcome of this game is 211.8 so a 208.8 UNDER play given all the above looks like it should get us where we need to go despite the AI predictor brain seeing it slightly off from us.

Game Time:
Indiana Pacers at Cleveland Cavaliers - Eastern Conference Playoffs First Round - Game 2 - Monday, April 17, 2017 7:00 PM

Spread:
517 Indiana Pacers +8½ -110 +325
518 Cleveland Cavaliers -8½ -110 -400

Total:
517 Indiana Pacers Over 208½ -110
518 Cleveland Cavaliers Under 208½ -110

Betting odds provided by 5Dimes

The Pick:
UNDER 208.5 (2 Units)

As always bet within your means and bankroll. Enjoy the games and be responsible when betting!

Picks By TexasMatt
Bet at 5dimes

Comments are closed.
    Help keep the FREE Picks coming. Sign up for an account at one of my recommended sports books. 
    Picture

    FREE Resources
    Strategy Articles
    Sports Book Reviews
    About Rob
    Learn To Handicap
    Daily Fantasy 
    Free Ebook
    Sports Blog
    Tweets by @robsportspicker

    Authors
    Rob Holiday - Founder

    My background is in business, specifically Behavioral Science  consulting, finance and entrepreneurship. My systems are based on financial analysis combined with a behavioral analysis approach. 

    I started Sports-Picker.com to share my love of sports and to share my picks and strategy with others.

    Archives

    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013

    Categories

    All
    Daily Picks
    Daily Picks
    Fantasy
    Free Pick Fridays
    FREE Picks
    Golf
    MLB
    NBA
    NCAAB
    NFL
    NHL
    Olympics
    Recaps
    Soccer
    Strategy
    World Cup

    RSS Feed

Resources
Strategy Articles

ProLine vs Online

Corporate
Contact

Careers
Legal
Privacy
Terms
Safe Betting Sites
5dimes.com
Bet365.com


Fantasy Sports Sites
​Fanduel
**Important** The information on this site is for entertainment purposes only. I am not liable for any losses that incurred as a result of the information on this website. Any use of this information in violation of any state, federal, or local laws is prohibited. This site assumes no responsibility for the actions by and makes no representation or endorsement of any of these games and/or activities if they are illegal in the jurisdiction of the reader or client of this site.

Copyright © Sports-Picker.com 2012-2015 All Rights Reserved.
  • Welcome
  • FREE PICKS
  • Strategy
    • NFL Betting >
      • Spread Betting Explained
      • Prop Betting Strategy
      • Impact of Turnovers on Winning and Losing in the NFL
      • NFL Betting Strategy
      • Basic Strategy Teasers
      • NFL Preseason Betting Strategy
    • How to Bet on NFL: More Teaser Strategy
    • How to Bet on NFL: Covered Spread Betting with Push Charts
    • College Football Strategy: NCAA Early Season
    • How To Rate A Sports Handicapper
  • Sports Book Reviews
  • About Rob
  • 5Dimes