Friday’s slate of NBA action provides us a pair of games to wager on. It should be an exciting evening of hoops that will also provide plenty of opportunities in the betting market. Let’s dive into my DraftKings Pick6 predictions for today’s slate of games. Here are your top two plays for today’s NBA card!
DraftKings Pick6 NBA Predictions for Friday, May 9 (2025)
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Pascal Siakam M/L Than 18.5 Points
Pascal Siakam scored 17 points in Game 1 and just 12 in Game 2.
Let’s not forget that in Game 2, the Cavaliers were missing Evan Mobley’s defensive presence.
Mobley is expected back for Game 3, which should create more problems for Siakam offensively, similar to what we saw in the opener.
Even so, his points prop remains inflated at 18.5. That feels too high considering he’s averaged just 12.8 points over his last four games and has stayed under this number in all of them.
Home-court momentum and a 2-0 series lead may explain the bullish outlook, but I’m fading that angle tonight.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Pascal Siakam Under 18.5 Points
Max Strus M/L Than 10.5 Points
The Cavaliers are expected to get key reinforcements in Game Three with Darius Garland and Evan Mobley likely returning after missing Game Two.
If they’re back in the lineup, it should cut into the offensive workload for role players like Max Strus. His points prop sits at 10.5, which feels high given his scoring volatility. He did put up 23 points last game without Garland and Mobley, but this number looks like an overreaction and I’m going to take the under.
DraftKings Pick6 Prediction: Max Strus Less Than 10.5 Points
