This is a busy and exciting time of year in the world of sports, as both the NBA and NHL are in the middle of the playoffs. With that in mind, you aren’t going to find a lack of options when trying to bet on sports for this weekend.
The rugby standings should not be on your mind as you should be focusing on the NBA, NHL, and even some Major League Baseball on Friday night. Keeping your bets simple is the best way to go, especially since you will have so many games to look at.
Here is a look at the best weekend bets when looking at the entire sports calendar.
Boston Celtics -2.0 vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are set to meet up for Game 3 of their NBA Playoff series, and this game has to be included in the best bets of the week. This series is now tied up at 1-1, and that will make this a game with a ton of pressure riding on it.
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to steal home-court advantage with an impressive win in Boston in the series opener, but the Celtics are more than capable of getting that right back. The Celtics have a pair of superstars in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and the 76ers are played with an injured Joel Embiid.
This is going to be a great game, but Boston just has the better overall team.
- Taking the Celtics -2.0 is the best bet to make in this NBA matchup on Friday night.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns -4.5
The Denver Nuggets have a 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, but that series has now shifted. Phoenix will now have the home-court advantage, and that should make all of the difference in the world.
Nikola Jokic has been putting up huge numbers for the Nuggets in this series, and this team has also been shooting it well. It’s time for Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to take control for the Phoenix Suns, and they usually shoot better at home.
It’s been an impressive start to the series for the Nuggets, but they are going to find it harder to win at home.
- Bet the Phoenix Suns -4.5 as they are going to take control of this game to get back into the series.
Edmonton Oilers Moneyline vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Forgetting about hockey when finding the best weekend bets would be a mistake, and there is a huge series taking place in the Western Conference. The Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, and the visitors are looking to even things up.
Edmonton wants to score, and Vegas will be looking to slow down the pace and action in this game. The Oilers will be playing with some desperation in this matchup as well, and that will make them even more dangerous.
- Bet the Edmonton Oilers Moneyline in this matchup as they are going to get back into this series by winning on the road.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres +125
You should also include some baseball action when putting together the best weekend bets, and looking at a matchup of NL West rivals is the way to go. The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game with a ton of momentum, but the San Diego Padres will come into it with a determined attitude.
This should be a great pitching MLB matchup, as Clayton Kershaw (5-1) will take the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. San Diego will counter with Yu Darvish (1-2), and he is looking to get his season turned around.
- Take the San Diego Padres +125 in this game, as they will find a way to pick up a win in the series opener.
Milwaukee Brewers -135 vs. San Francisco Giants
The Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants will begin a series on Friday night, and both teams are looking for a win. Milwaukee has gone 18-13 to begin the year, while San Francisco has gone 13-17 through the first 30 games.
Milwaukee Brewers has lost four straight games, and they are needing their ace, Corbin Burnes, to take over this game. Burnes has gone 3-1 with a 4.01 this season, but he is facing a lineup that has struggled this season.
San Francisco does come into this series with some momentum, but they have also really struggled with consistency. Don’t expect the Giants to have much success at the plate in this matchup.
- Bet the Milwaukee Brewers in this game, as Corbin Burnes will take care of business and get a win in this matchup.
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