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Denver has home-court advantage and the championship but Minnesota has won over the betting market enough that Denver is only a modest favorite. What's the best approach to betting this second round matchup?

The defending champs begin their much-anticipated second round series against Minnesota on Saturday. The Nuggets opened as 5-point favorites in Game 1 but respected money has arrived on the T'Wolves.

Milwaukee avoided elimination and now the series heads to Indy. The Bucks are without their top two scorers but there is buzz about Damian Lillard potentially returning from injury. Plus, Pascal Siakam's prop bet might be worth a play.

Tyrese Maxey saved Philly season with his late-game heroics in Game 5, and now the series heads back south down the turnpike. What will Thursday have in store?

The Knicks star has been on an absolute tear, scoring at least 39 points in each of his last three games.

His 46-point Game 5 outburst has moved his prop from 24.5 to 27.5 points. So far, his fewest points in this series is 23.

The teams have alternated wins and losses so far and now Dallas is a road favorite, as Los Angeles will continue to play without Kawhi Leonard. The Clips are coming off a game in which they received 33 points from both James Harden and Paul George.

Boston has been a double-digit in every game this series and can close out Miami at home. The total continues to drop and now sits at 198.5.

In a series that has seen a couple wild finishes, New York can advance if it handles its business at home. Plus, after scoring 39 and 47 points in consecutive games, Jalen Brunson now has 34.5 for his points prop.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are expected to miss this game for Milwaukee, which is why Indiana is a road favorite in a potential closeout game.