2022 NBA playoffs - Betting tips for 76ers-Heat, Mavericks-Suns Game 2s

All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Backing off Brunson: The Mavs ranked fifth in percentage of points from beyond the arc during the regular season, something that they should look to embrace against the top-seeded Suns. But while Dallas has largely built a roster to embrace this style, Jalen Brunson might be the odd man out. Just one of Brunson's 16 shots in Game 1 came from distance, and that isn't an accident given he has shot 23.8% from 3-point range over the past two weeks. Brunson is not spreading the floor and with Luka Doncic back in the lineup, he is no longer required to be a playmaker. The Mavs are clearly running their offense through Doncic and that means Brunson will continue to draw tough matchups. He might play better tonight than he did in Game 1, but be careful in assuming he will bounce back and hit his scoring prop of 18.5 points against Phoenix's strong defenders.

Go-to option: The Heat identified James Harden as the leader of the 76ers' offense without Joel Embiid on the court Monday night, and that opened the door for Tobias Harris to produce. Harris had 27 points, 23 field goals + free throw attempts and four assists + turnovers. He led the team in minutes and shots while accounting for 5.6% of Philadelphia's assists. With Embiid's status still uncertain, Harris should be in a good spot to hit his scoring props in Game 2.

Tyler the creator: Tyler Herro has become quite the creator in the playoffs with Kyle Lowry out. His assist percentage leaps from 19% to 24.7% when Lowry is not on the floor, and he is likely to play around 30 minutes with a robust usage rate. Herro's assist prop of 3.5 might be worth considering tonight.

Exploiting Jordan: The 76ers have been committed to starting