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There are just two games on the NBA Playoffs' Friday night schedule, and we've found some of the night's most intriguing bets!
The role players are under the spotlight when the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors face off. Malik Monk continues to impress coming off the bench for Sacramento, and Andrew Wiggins has been a quiet but valuable contributor for Golden State.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies continue their hotly-contested series, and all eyes are on some key contributors. Desmond Bane has stepped up in the scoring department, and Austin Reaves continues to surprise with his production.
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Malik Monk has been one of the Kings' most essential contributors through the NBA Playoffs First Round series. While scoring may be the focus, Monk's versatility has been equally valuable. At PointsBet, Monk is a +105 to clear 7.5 assists and rebounds combined when he faces the Golden State Warriors in Game 6.
On the season, Malik Monk has averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.6 rebounds on 44.8% from the field and 35.9% from three-point range. Through five First Round games, Monk has averaged 18.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 40.0% from the field and 32.0% from three-point range. He's coming from a game where he posted 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Monk has collected eight or more rebounds and assists in more than 20 games throughout the regular season. He's also done so in three of his five games played against the Warriors this postseason. Monk can be the difference maker in an elimination game as the stars go head-to-head.
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Andrew Wiggins is rarely the center of attention, but he remains one of the Warriors' most crucial contributors. Focusing more on his offensive production, Wiggins' rebounding could have been a more impactful part of his game. At WynnBet, Wiggins is a +105 to fall short of 5.5 rebounds when he faces the Sacramento Kings in Game 6.
On the season, Wiggins has averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists on 47.3% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range. In his five games against the Kings, he's averaged 19.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 50.6% from the field and 31.0% from three. In Game 5, Wiggins posted 20 points and four rebounds on 56.3% from the field.
With the battle on the glass being decided by the big men, we don't see Wiggins outperforming his averages on the glass. Wiggins collected fewer than six rebounds in 24 of his 37 regular season games. He's also failed to clear 5.5 rebounds in three of his five games against Sacramento this postseason.
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Desmond Bane has stepped up as the Memphis Grizzlies have struggled to take control of their series. At FanDuel Sportsbook, Bane is a +100 to clear 25.5 points when he faces the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6. As one of Memphis' only consistent scoring options, he's sure to have another big night on Friday.
On the season, Bane has averaged 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists on 47.9% from the field and 40.8% from three-point range. Against the Lakers, he's averaged 25.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 44.0% from the field and 31.8% from deep. He had his second straight 30-plus points game last time, posting 33 points, ten rebounds, and five assists on 57.1% from the field and 44.4% from three.
Bane has cleared 25.5 points in 13 of his 58 games this regular season. He's also accomplished that feat in his last two games against the Lakers. With the series on the line and his role defined, Bane is on track to make this bet hit.
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Austin Reaves has been the Los Angeles Lakers' most significant surprise of the season, and he's carried his form into the Playoffs. At DraftKings Sportsbook, Reaves is a +110 to clear 4.5 rebounds when he faces the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 6. While his shooting opportunities come and go, Reaves' effort is always apparent.
Through the regular season, Reaves has averaged 13.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds on 52.9% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range. In his first playoff series, Reaves has averaged 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists on 45.3% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. He had his best rebounding night in Game 5, contributing 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists on 30.8% from the field and 37.5% from deep.
The Lakers are desperate to close out the series, and with Reaves among the team leaders in minutes played, he's set to have another great night on the glass. Reaves has cleared 4.5 rebounds in just 11 of his 64 regular season games. However, in the Playoffs, Reaves collected five or more boards in three matches.
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