Boom Best
Miami -3.5 ($1.92) v Philadelphia
This series returns to South Beach all level with everything on serve so far. Philadelphia have no doubt been helped by the return of Joel Embiid and elevated performance of James Harden. The Heat will be much more comfortable returning to their home hardwood with seven covers in eight as a home favourite. They have covered 42 of 62 as a favourite and 14 of 20 against teams with a winning record of .600 or better. Philadelphia have covered just 2 of 10 road games.
Boom-o-meter: 85%
Boom Outsider
Dallas ($3.20) at Phoenix
Dallas are right back in this series after two home wins and though the series returns to Phoenix, there is a chance the Suns are distracted. Dallas have covered 19 of 26 against teams with a winning record so can put up a strong showing against quality opposition.
Boom-o-meter: 40%
Boom Total
Under 209.5 Philadelphia-Miami ($1.88)
The under is 10-3 when Philadelphia are a road underdog and has hit in six straight 76ers games when they are off scoring 100-plus. The under is 14-3 when Miami are favoured in a playoff game and has hit in six of their last seven when they are favoured. Points will be hard to come by.
Boom-o-meter: 70%
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