Picking The Playoffs | Sunday’s Game 1 Slate: Algorithm Picks, Spreads, and Where the Value Lives

Saturday was a reminder of why we trust the numbers—but don’t worship them. The algorithm went 7–5 across moneyline, spread, and totals, correctly identifying three…

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Round 1, Game 1: Phoenix Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder opens up the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoons. OKC is heavily favored to win the series, and a sweep seems more likely than not. Still, Phoenix should not be underestimated.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Kicks Off Playoffs as Heavy Favorite Over Suns in Game 1

OKC is a massive favorite to win this series, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see a blowout in Game 1. OKC is better than Phoenix in every aspect of the game, and the Thunder enters with a full week of rest. OKC’s big 3 of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have played well against Phoenix this season, and with the home crowd behind them, the Thunder should kick this series off with fireworks.

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Picking The Playoffs | Game 1 Predictions and What the Numbers Say About Saturday’s Slate

There are two ways to pick NBA playoff games in April. The first is the traditional route—gut instinct, highlight bias, and a vague sense of…

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