Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Monday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best bets for Monday, May 5, 2025.
1. KNICKS +9.5 (-112)
Odds: -112Probability: 53.1%Edge: 3.7%Game: Knicks vs Celtics (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Knicks vs Celtic matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Knicks +9.5 is a solid wager. Throughout the regular season, the Knicks and Celtics have played against each other in four games with the Celtics winning all four. Our model suspects that the Knicks will be able to stay within +9.5. In their most recent matchup in the regular season, the Knicks were able to cover this number, only losing by one point. In the first round of the playoffs, the Knicks were able to cover this number in both of their losses against the Pistons.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Knicks +9.5. With -112 odds and a 3.7% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. THUNDER -9.5 (-115)
Odds: -115Probability:Edge: 2.9%Game: Nuggets vs Thunder (9:30PM EST)
Our Model has determined one of the best NBA bets for Monday’s game slate, setting its sights on the matchup between the Nuggets vs Thunder. Our Basketball forever betting bot has pinpointed Thunder -9.5 as the play in tonight’s NBA slate. Tonight marks the first time in the postseason where these teams face off head to head. Between the regular season and the first round of playoffs, the Thunder are coming in on a 8 game winning streak and are looking to extend it to 9. Our model suspects that the Thunder will be able to out perform the Nuggets, leading to them covering tonights spread.
The Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Thunder -9.5, at -115 odds and a 2.9% edge.
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