NBA Playoffs Round 1 Previews for 4/30

Here you can find the odds and previews for all the NBA games of the day:

New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat 7:00 PM ET Preview

Miami totally dominated New York in game 1, winning easily by 33 points to take a 1-0 lead in the series.  It’s likely not to get any better as Iman Shumpert tore a ligament in his knee in Saturday’s game and will be out for the next 8 months.  It’s like the Heat had just been relaxing and waiting for the playoffs as they haven’t dominated anyone like this recently.  I hesitate to give up a big point spread again, but we could see a blowout.  Let’s go with under 184 ½ as the play here. 

Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers 7:30 PM ET Preview

Indiana must have listened to the hype before the game and figured that couldn’t lose.  The Magic surprised them and took game one 81-77 to take away the home court advantage.  While this should show the Pacers they have to respect the Magic, I don’t see Orlando doing much damage in this series.  I think Indiana will win the game but take Orlando +9 ½ in this one.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 9:30 PM ET Preview

Dallas missed a great opportunity to get a win in game 1.  Kevin Durant hit a jumper with 1.5 seconds to pull out the win.  The Mavericks need to make a statement in game 2 or this series is probably over.  Be cautious, but take Dallas +6 ½ for the play here.  Even if they don’t win, they should fight hard enough to keep it close.

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