The wait is over — the NBA Playoffs are officially here. The lights are brighter, the crowds are louder, and the margins are razor thin. Let’s break down a few of our key playoff betting systems below. 

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Spread System) Early series home favorites

• In the first two games of an NBA Playoff series, home favorites of less than 9 points have covered 67% of the time for a 29% ROI if their opponent made the playoffs in the previous season. 

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System Filters:

• Game is being played in the NBA Playoffs
• Game is the 1st or 2nd game of the series
• Team is the favorite, between -1.5 and -8.5
• Opponent made the playoffs in the prior season
• Total of 205 or more

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Moneyline System) Playoff teams off a loss as a favorite

• In the NBA Playoffs, teams coming off a very close loss as a favorite have won 70% of the time for a 22% ROI. 

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System Filters:

• Game is being played in the NBA Playoffs
• Team lost their previous game
• Team was favored in their previous game
• No double digit underdogs

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Under System) 1st game of the 1st round, higher totals

• In the first game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, when the total is at 210 or higher, the Under has hit 64% of the time for a 24% ROI.

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System Filters:

• Game is being played in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs
• Game is the 1st game of the series

• The total is set at 210 or higher

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Bonus Spread System) Fading trendy road underdogs

• In the NBA Playoffs, home favorites receiving 40% or less of public bets have covered 62% of the time for a 20% ROI, as long as their opponent has a win% below 75%. 

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System Filters:

• Game is being played in the NBA Playoffs
• Team is the favorite, between -1.5 and -9.5
• Team is at home
• Team is receiving less than 40% of the public’s spread bets

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