The 2025 NBA postseason is underway, and basketball betting is very popular. Every day during the postseason, we will provide picks for the games leading up to the NBA Finals.
Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks
The Miami Heat in 2024-25 are known for struggling in the fourth quarter. They have a poor record in close games this season, and their performance in clutch situations has been very bad since the trade deadline. While this wasn`t a problem against the Bulls because the game was not close, Atlanta is different. Atlanta has better defenders and a strong closer in Trae Young. Therefore, instead of betting on the overall game, consider Atlanta`s moneyline for the fourth quarter. If the game is close, Atlanta is likely to win the fourth quarter. Pick: Hawks to win the fourth quarter
Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies
The Dallas Mavericks are playing without many guards. In their recent game, they didn`t give much playing time to some of their guards. If this continues, Dallas might struggle to create offense off the dribble. On the other side, Memphis might be without Ja Morant or have a limited Ja Morant. This means we can expect to see a lot of Scotty Pippen Jr., who is a better defender than Morant and should play a significant role in this game. Expect a low-scoring game. Pick: Under 220.5 total points
Jasper Hawthorne