NBA Tips & Odds: The Panel's Picks And Best Bets For Play-In Games

Our team of experts looks at several NBA contests this Tuesday night. 

Let us focus on insights and odds from top betting sites. Below, we have looked over Friday night's play-in games.

Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA rolls into the start of the postseason with these picks.

Miami Heat Vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction (O/U 219, Hawks -1)

NBA fans and bettors have to be scratching their heads after Wednesday night’s play-in contests. Miami did not merely beat Chicago, they hammered the Bulls on their home court. 

It was not close as Miami had 38 points from Tyler Herro and a 71-point first-half outburst to subdue Chicago and the home crowd.  

Atlanta slides in with another chance to claim a play-off spot. After Orlando routed the Hawks on Tuesday night, can Trae Young bounce back from that nightmare in Florida? Thankfully, for Atlanta, this game is at home. 

Are Miami the hotter team? The Heat went on a deep play-off run two years ago when they advanced to the NBA Finals. 

Even without Jimmy Butler, they were able to humble another favoured team, but can they do it again on Friday night?

Atlanta struggled to push the pace against Orlando and may face problems again. 

One concern for the Heat may be turnovers. If Miami can generate 17 turnovers again, then they have more than a fighting chance.  

Atlanta’s body language as a whole was harsh to see visually. Does feeding off the home crowd turn that around? I believe Eric Spoelstra has an advantage over Quin Snyder in this spot. 

Again, take Miami straight up to advance to round one. 

The Panel Pick 1: Miami Heat On The Moneyline - Evens With Betway

The Panel Pick 2: Atlanta Hawks & Miami Heat Under 216.5 Total Points - 5/4 With Betway

Dallas Mavericks Vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction (O/U 222, Grizzlies -6.5)

The Dallas Mavericks are in hot form after an all too easy win against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 44 points in the second quarter. 

Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson combined for 50 points as the Mavericks caused 18 turnovers and played relatively solid fundamental basketball, committing only nine turnovers.  

Dallas will look to get Memphis into foul trouble, but the Mavs may not shoot 24 from 26 from the foul line this time.

They had 11 more attempts from the charity stripe and that kind of advantage is vital against a Memphis team that has had some recent trouble at home, having lost four of its previous five. 

Dallas are not the same team that was blown out by 35 points in Memphis at the end of the regular season and this game could be closer than expected. Taking the points with Dallas is worth considering on betting apps.

The Panel Pick 3: Dallas Mavericks +6.5 Vs Memphis Grizzlies - 20/21 With Betway