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Tab Martin
May 08, 2026

⭐ Top Pick of the Day

New York Knicks +1.5 (-108) — 1.5u

Game: New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Tip: 6:10 PM CT
EV: +5.9%
10K MC: 55.4% cover

Why we like it:
New York is up 2–0 and has already shown it can win this series in multiple game scripts. Philly gets the venue shift, but Embiid’s status keeps this from being a clean Sixers edge. The Knicks have the better late-game execution profile and are live to win outright.

Play to: Knicks ML up to -115 or +1.5

🧾 Lock It In (DK)

• Market: Spread
• Play: Knicks +1.5 (-108)
• Units: 1.5u
• Time: 6:10 PM CT

✅ Pick 2

Minnesota Timberwolves +4.5 (-115) — 1.0u

Game: San Antonio Spurs @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Tip: 8:40 PM CT
EV: +6.7%
10K MC: 56.0% cover

Why we like it:
This is a strong bounce-back spot at home after Minnesota got blasted in Game 2. San Antonio has the higher ceiling, but the market is pricing a lot of that blowout into this number. With the series shifting to Minnesota, +4.5 gives us key possession cushion in a playoff game that should tighten back up.

Play to: +4 (≤ -115)

🧾 Lock It In (DK)

• Market: Spread
• Play: Timberwolves +4.5 (-115)
• Units: 1.0u
• Time: 8:40 PM CT

✅ Pick 3

Knicks/76ers Over 213.5 (-110) — 1.0u

Game: New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Tip: 6:10 PM CT
EV: +3.9%
10K MC: 54.5% over

Why we like it:
Game 2 landed at 210 even with Philly missing Embiid and going cold late. If Embiid returns or is even partially effective, Philly’s half-court scoring and foul-pressure profile improve. If OG Anunoby is limited, New York loses a key defensive piece, which also supports the over.

Play to: 214.5 (≤ -115)

🧾 Lock It In (DK)

• Market: Total
• Play: Over 213.5 (-110)
• Units: 1.0u
• Time: 6:10 PM CT

Injury Guardrails

Joel Embiid:
If Embiid is ruled out, Knicks +1.5 becomes even stronger and Knicks ML is playable. If Embiid plays and looks close to full strength, keep Knicks +1.5 playable but do not chase worse than the listed play-to number.

OG Anunoby:
If OG is ruled out, Knicks +1.5 is still playable, but confidence drops slightly. The Knicks/76ers Over 213.5 gets a small boost.

Anthony Edwards:
If Edwards is ruled out or clearly limited below his Game 1/Game 2 role, downgrade Timberwolves +4.5 and pivot to Spurs/Timberwolves Under 215.5.

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