{"id":527652,"date":"2022-12-15T23:15:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T20:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/"},"modified":"2022-12-15T23:15:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T20:15:00","slug":"nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/","title":{"rendered":"#NBA playoff picture picks, predictions, and futures we are targeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e95ccad23\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e95ccad23\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#%E2%80%9CNBA_playoff_picture_picks_predictions_and_futures_we_are_targeting%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;NBA playoff picture picks, predictions, and futures we are targeting&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#NBA_playoff_picture_picks_and_predictions\" >NBA playoff picture picks and predictions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#Atlanta_Hawks_to_miss_the_playoffs_300_PointsBet\" >Atlanta Hawks to miss the playoffs (+300, PointsBet)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#Utah_Jazz_to_make_the_playoffs_215_PointsBet\" >Utah Jazz to make the playoffs (+215, PointsBet)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#Minnesota_Timberwolves_to_miss_the_playoffs_-160_PointsBet\" >Minnesota Timberwolves to miss the playoffs (-160, PointsBet)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#Betting_on_the_NBA\" >Betting on the NBA?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nba-playoff-picture-picks-predictions-and-futures-we-are-targeting\/#New_York_Knicks_to_make_the_playoffs_165_PointsBet\" >New York Knicks to make the playoffs (+165, PointsBet)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNBA_playoff_picture_picks_predictions_and_futures_we_are_targeting%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;NBA playoff picture picks, predictions, and futures we are targeting&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\"><em>Commercial content 21+.<\/em><br \/>\n    <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n        <\/aside>\n<p>It\u2019s roughly the one-third point of the NBA season, and it\u2019s never too early to start looking at the playoff picture. Nearly half of the league, arguably, is on the playoff bubble \u2014 PointsBet has 14 teams with between +500 and -500 odds to make it to the final eight of their respective conference. <\/p>\n<p>A lot can change, but there\u2019s value to be had. Here\u2019s a look at a few of our favorite NBA playoff picks. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NBA_playoff_picture_picks_and_predictions\"><\/span>NBA playoff picture picks and predictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlanta_Hawks_to_miss_the_playoffs_300_PointsBet\"><\/span>Atlanta Hawks to miss the playoffs (+300, PointsBet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hawks have star power, but they haven\u2019t played like the likely-playoff team the oddsmakers have them as. Atlanta is 14-15, sitting in the 9th spot of the Eastern Conference, and they\u2019re lucky to be hovering around .500. 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AZ, CT, IA, IL, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, WV, WY only. T&amp;C apply     <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>They\u2019ve played even worse of late. Like one of the worst teams in the NBA, in fact. The Hawks rank 27th in the league in terms of Net Rating over their last 15 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s \u2014 ahead of only the Magic, Hornets, and Spurs \u2014 teams far out of the playoff picture. It won\u2019t get any easier any time soon, too, as DeJounte Murray is out for at least two weeks with an ankle injury. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/ty.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Trae Young of the Hawks\" class=\"wp-image-25023956\"\/><figcaption>Trae Young of the Hawks<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The drama surrounding the team, perhaps, has something to do with their misfortune on the court recently. Head coach Nate McMillan and star point guard Trae Young reportedly had an exchange that resulted in Young not playing and not showing up to State Farm Arena for the Hawks\u2019 game against the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 2, leading to questions about McMillan\u2019s job security and Young\u2019s leadership skills.<\/p>\n<p>At least two teams out of the Knicks, Pacers, Raptors, Heat, and Hawks are likely to miss the playoffs. I\u2019ll be betting on the team at 3\/1 odds, with question marks surrounding the locker room. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utah_Jazz_to_make_the_playoffs_215_PointsBet\"><\/span>Utah Jazz to make the playoffs (+215, PointsBet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vegas still doesn\u2019t believe in the Utah Jazz, but we do. Coming into the year, Utah was expected to be a part of the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. <\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve borderline already played themselves out of it. <\/p>\n<p>The Jazz have rocketed out to a 16-14 start despite trading away All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert before the season.  They rank 8th in the NBA in Net Rating, largely thanks to a high-powered offense. The Jazz are a top-ten team in terms of Effective Field Goal percentage, True Shooting percentage, three-point percentage, assist rate, and offensive efficiency. They look for real.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/conley.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Mike Conley of the Jazz\" class=\"wp-image-25023970\"\/><figcaption>Mike Conley of the Jazz<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They are a team of professionals, led by players like Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Kelly Olynyk, and Collin Sexton. But the emergence of Lauri Markkanen, who is an All-Star and most improved player candidate, has taken them to the next level. The 25-year-old is averaging 22.1 points and 8.6 rebounds on 52.7 percent shooting so far this season. <\/p>\n<p>Oh, and they also have the second-easiest remaining schedule in the West, according to Tankathon.com. As long as Danny Ainge and the Jazz front office don\u2019t decide to sell off, this team will stay in the crowded playoff hunt. At +215, they are as good of a bet as anyone to sneak in at the bottom of the West. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minnesota_Timberwolves_to_miss_the_playoffs_-160_PointsBet\"><\/span>Minnesota Timberwolves to miss the playoffs (-160, PointsBet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Wolves are a complete mess, making this a must-bet even at negative odds. <\/p>\n<p>After making it through the play-in round and taking the Memphis Grizzlies to six games during the first round last season, and trading for three-time defensive player of the year award winner Rudy Gobert during the offseason, Minnesota had high expectations coming into the year. <\/p>\n<p>It hasn\u2019t gone according to plan. The Wolves are 13-14 and wouldn\u2019t even make the play-in tournament if the season ended today. Somehow, their defensive rating is actually worse this season (112.1) compared to last season (111.0) despite adding one of the best defenders of all time in Gobert. Injuries haven\u2019t helped, either. Karl-Anthony Towns has been out since late November with a calf strain and is expected to miss two-to-four more weeks. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/rudy.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Rudy Gobert\" class=\"wp-image-25024011\"\/><figcaption>Rudy Gobert<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">NBAE via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are just better playoff-caliber teams in the Western Conference this season. The aforementioned Jazz and Kings have been surprisingly competitive. The Trailblazers retooled and are right in the race. Even the Lakers, who are just 1.5 games behind the Wolves, have shown signs of life of late. This team just isn\u2019t meshing, and time is running out if they want to make a run. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Betting_on_the_NBA\"><\/span>Betting on the NBA? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_York_Knicks_to_make_the_playoffs_165_PointsBet\"><\/span>New York Knicks to make the playoffs (+165, PointsBet)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I was surprised to see the Knicks at this high of odds, given the state of the Eastern Conference. As mentioned, five teams are battling for the final three spots in the East at the moment, barring a Chicago Bulls resurgence (doubtful). <\/p>\n<p>Despite an up-and-down start, the Knicks appear to be at the top of that group. Currently, on a five-game winning streak, New York ranks 13th in Net Rating (1.0) thanks to a slightly above-average offense and defense. They are alone as the sixth seed in the East thanks to a current five-game winning streak. <\/p>\n<p>Jalen Brunson looks like every bit of the player he showed to be during the Mavericks\u2019 postseason run last year. The point guard is averaging career-highs in both points (20.4) and assists (6.3) as the main driver of the team\u2019s offense. The Knicks are also enjoying a rebound campaign from Julius Randle, who is averaging more points and shooting at a higher rate this year while handing over distributing duties to Brunson. <\/p>\n<p>The Knicks are about as average of a team as it gets, but average will get you into the playoffs in an Eastern Conference that lacks firepower in its middle-class of teams.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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