The NBA Playoffs are back in action Thursday night, and it’s time to celebrate yet another Threesday on DraftKings Sportsbook!
I’m going to break down my first three pick for each of tonight’s postseason matchups on DraftKings Sportsbook. Without further ado, let’s get into it.
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Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
First Three: Gary Harris (+700)
If I’ve learned anything over the last couple of weeks when it comes to these picks, it’s that there almost always ends up being value in the lower half of the board.
Even if there’s a bonafide three-point sharpshooter in the matchup, guys with long odds tend to get shots up early. In this particular contest, there isn’t really someone I would consider a truly elite shooter.
Donovan Mitchell takes a lot of triples, but doesn’t necessarily hit them at an efficient rate. Max Strus hasn’t shot particularly well as of late.
But you know who has? Gary Harris.
The veteran is coming off a very strong 4-7 outing from behind the arc in Game 2 of this series. He’s likely going to come out firing tonight, which makes him a logical pick with solid odds at +700.
Threesday Splits: Cavaliers vs. Magic
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
First Three: Josh Hart (+1000)
How could I not pick the man who has virtually carried the Knicks to their 2-0 series lead, especially at these odds?!
Hart, who is notoriously not a great three-point shooter, has been an absolute force from behind the arc as of late. The veteran jack-of-all-trades has hit four triples in back-to-back contests, and Nick Nurse seems more than content to keep letting him fire away uncontested.
I do understand why Hart’s odds are so low. By nature, he’s an extremely selfless player, constantly trying to get his teammates involved. That said, if the Sixers leave him wide open again to start tonight’s game, I expect him to shoot it.
Threesday Splits: Knicks vs. 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets
First Three: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (+750)
Getting one of the best shooters in the league at the fifth-best odds to hit the first three of this game? Sounds like a steal to me.
KCP didn’t hit a triple in his last contest, but he went 4-10 from beyond the arc in Game 1 of this series and certainly isn’t afraid to take a LOT of them. This matchup features a bunch of guys who aren’t afraid to fire away from distance at a moment’s notice, and Caldwell-Pope certainly falls under that category.
With the Lakers dead set on containing Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, it’s very likely that KCP will get an open look or two from long range early.
Threesday Splits: Nuggets vs. Lakers
Those are my first three picks for each game on Thursday’s slate! Stay tuned for more picks later this week.
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