Easter Sunday’s playoff basketball card presents a prime opportunity for leveraging a special NBA PRO System, boasting a solid 58% win rate. As the first round of the NBA playoffs unfolds, we’ve honed in on three key matchups where big money has historically influenced the outcome of games.
The NBA betting model is live with predictions against the spread for Grizzlies vs. Thunder (1 p.m.), Magic vs. Celtics (3:30 p.m.), and Warriors vs. Rockets (9:30 p.m.), ensuring all-day action.
Systems are a staple in the PRO arsenal, especially ones focused solely on playoff trends. Today, our 58% playoff system takes center stage, revealing its potential where the financial backing is heavier on certain sides than the number of tickets.
Historically, this angle leads to a solid cover rate. Check out all three point spreads matching the model for NBA Sunday.
NBA Spreads, Model Picks for Sunday, 4/20
Grizzlies vs. Thunder Pick
This particular PRO System reveals that big bets are more influential in the postseason — and when more money is on the favorite, they’ve covered 58% of the time in the past using Bet Labs.
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With the Thunder favored at -13.5, they are seeing 61% of the tickets yet capturing a substantial 72% of the money. This notable gap—the largest of Sunday—hints at savvy bettors’ faith in Oklahoma City’s ability to cover in front of a revved-up home crowd. The PRO System acknowledges this imbalance, marking the Thunder as a sound bet to cover.
PRO Pick: Thunder ATS
Celtics vs. Magic Pick
There’s also value in backing the reigning champs to put the clamps on Orlando at TD Garden.
The Celtics, listed at -13.5, also fit the bill, with more money than tickets landed. The Sharp Action indication in PRO also enhances Boston’s appeal on the point spread.
PRO Pick: Celtics ATS
Warriors vs. Rockets Pick
Interestingly, as the Rockets are narrowly favored at -1, they’re also drawing more substantial monetary backing than casual ticket interest. Despite the Warriors’ national appeal, the weight of the money suggests confidence in Houston to command Game 1.
PRO Pick: Rockets ATS
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