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Read Article 2021 NBA Playoffs - LA Clippers @ Utah Jazz Game 2: Best Betting Picks, Props and Parlay, Tuesday June 8, 2021
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Kawhi and his Clippers head to Utah to kick off their series against the Jazz, with both teams heading into it confident of making a title push!
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Here are our early bets for tonight's Play-In game ⏬
✅ Best Bet
BET: Total points UNDER 220.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook (-110)
📈 3.2% edge on the sportsbooks' odds
This should be a fascinating series, as they all tend to be at this time of the season, but with so many things to be figured out in the opening game with regards to matchups, we're zoning in on the points total for our best bet with the game to go Under 220.5. These two played three games throughout the regular season with the highest scoring game reaching 218 points. Add in some postseason tension and the Under is safe bet to make.
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🧨 Best Prop
PLAYER: Kawhi Leonard
BET: OVER 40.5 points + rebounds + assists with PointsBet (-122)
In seven games against the Mavs, Kawhi cashed this total in six games. The Klaw stands up in playoffs and stuffs every stat category. He damn well might get this just in points.
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One Game Parlay
We're still taking the Under with some player performance props mixed in. Kawhi Leonard will be the main focal point on offense and should easily hit 25+ points while Bojan Bogdanovic is a high volume shooter from deep, regularly hitting at least three 3s per game.
🔥 u220.5 total points
🔥 Kawhi Leonard 25+ points
🔥 Bojan Bogdanovic 3+ threes
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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