Friday Night NBA Playoff Action

The NBA playoffs continue with two thrilling matchups on Friday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to bounce back from a 0-2 deficit as they face the Indiana Pacers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets battle for a 2-1 advantage in their Western Conference semifinal. Here are the standout bets for tonight's games.

Key Bets to Watch

1. Aaron Nesmith Over 17.5 Points and Rebounds (-120)

   • The Pacers return home with a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Cavaliers are dealing with injuries to key players. Nesmith has excelled this postseason, clearing this line in six of seven games. He's in a great position to surpass this mark tonight.

2. Donovan Mitchell Over 29.5 Points (-120)

   • With three high-impact teammates injured, Mitchell has taken on a larger scoring role. He's been on fire, scoring 30 or more points in four of his six playoff games this season. Expect him to continue his scoring dominance against the Pacers.

3. Russell Westbrook Over 17.5 Total Points and Rebounds (-125)

   • Westbrook has consistently gone over this line in the playoffs. In his past five games, he has averaged 17.6 PPG and 3.8 RPG, making him a reliable bet for tonight's game.

Injury Reports

Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers

• Cavaliers: Darius Garland (GTD - Toe), De'Andre Hunter (GTD - Thumb), Evan Mobley (GTD - Ankle)
• Pacers: Isaiah Jackson (OFS - Achilles)

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets

• Thunder: Nikola Topic (OFS - Knee)
• Nuggets: DaRon Holmes II (OFS - Achilles)

Series Odds

• Boston Celtics -110
• New York Knicks 2-0 -110
• Cleveland Cavaliers +160
• Indiana Pacers 2-0 -190
• Denver Nuggets +380
• Oklahoma City Thunder 1-1 -550
• Golden State Warriors +170
• Minnesota Timberwolves 1-1 -200

All times ET. Catch the action starting at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.