Best NBA Bets Tonight: Predictions, Picks, Odds (June 3, 2021)

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Updated: October 14, 2022, 09:30 AM ET

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There are two games on the schedule tonight!
The Phoenix Suns open as underdogs despite coming off of a 30 points drubbing of the Lakers.
Up 3-2, the Denver Nuggets also open as the underdog against the Portland Trail Blazers.

It’s June 3rd and we’re taking a look at some of the most exciting NBA Bets of the evening! We’ve got two games on the schedule, with a number of interesting wagers that can be made. Take a look at what we think and how they might help your sports betting experience!

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers

Up 3-2, the Denver Nuggets can close out the series against the Portland Trail Blazers on the road!

Bet of the Evening – D. Lillard Points Over/Under

Player	Odds
D. Lillard Over 34.5	-110 BET NOW
D. Lillard Under 34.5	-120 BET NOW

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Our Pick

Most of the Portland Trail Blazers role players have struggled through this series, due to Denver’s more than impressive defensive effort. Despite a stinker in Game 4, Lillard is averaging 35.6 points per game on 22.8 attempts. He’s going to get his shots, especially with his teammates’ inconsistencies.

The best odds for this matchOdds provided by PointsBet D. Lillard Over 34.5 (-110) Bet Now

Bet of the Evening – N. Jokic PTS+REBS+ASTS Over/Under

Player	Odds
N. Jokic Over 49.5	-115 BET NOW
N. Jokic Under 49.5	-115 BET NOW

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Our Pick

It’s no wonder that Nikola Jokic is one of the frontrunners for the Most Valuable Player Award this season. He’s been brilliant against the Trail Blazers, averaging a combined 47.6 on points, rebounds, and assists. We don’t expect him to tally enough assists to reach the mark though, as his teammates have struggled to reward him all series.

The best odds for this matchOdds provided by PointsBet N. Jokic Under 49.5 (-115) Bet Now

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are ailing due to injury, the Phoenix Suns on the other hand are peaking at the right time! Check out the game preview, here!

Bet of the Evening – Moneyline

Teams	Odds
Phoenix Suns	+115 BET NOW
Los Angeles Lakers	-136 BET NOW

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Our Pick

It is always difficult to bet against LeBron James, but the cards are stacked against him more than ever in this Game 6 matchup. The Lakers likely won’t have Anthony Davis available and the Suns are coming off of a 30-point blowout victory. The Lakers’ offence just isn’t threatening and the Suns are in prime form.

The best odds for this matchOdds provided by PointsBet Phoenix Suns Moneyline (+115) Bet Now

Bet of the Evening – L. James PTS+REBS+ASTS Over/Under

Player	Odds
L. James Over 49.5	-115 BET NOW
L. James Under 49.5	-115 BET NOW

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Our Pick

LeBron James is certainly capable of putting up a stellar performance. However, he’s looked decidedly average, by his standards, through this Western Conference first round series. He’s only averaged a combined 37.2 for the series, certainly not enough to imagine he’ll log much more than that – even if Davis returns to the lineup.

The best odds for this matchOdds provided by PointsBet L.James Under 49.5 (-115) Bet Now

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