2022 NBA playoffs - Betting tips for Saturday's matchups

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All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Crouching Nets, Betting Dragon:With the Nets in a pivotal spot, it'd be easy to blindly back their stars and let the chips fall where they may… and that might be right. But if usage is any indication, there's some value to be had in one of their reserves: Goran Dragic. The veteran (nearly 1,600 playoff minutes on his NBA résumé) has taken 25 shots while committing just one turnover in his 46 minutes through two games, clearly benefiting from the attention his all-world teammates demand. The ceiling isn't sky-high here, there's only one basketball, but given his aggression and Boston's willingness to sell out to stop Brooklyn's stars, he is worth a look in the prop markets.

Money On Anunoby: Scottie Barnes' status is in question, leaving the door wide open for OG Anunoby to continue to cash prop tickets. He's averaging 24 points per game in this series (26 points in both games Barnes has missed), and his versatile skill set was on full display during Wednesday night's heartbreaker: nine 3-point attempts and nine free throws. Only five times this regular season did a Raptor have that sort of scoring profile, and with the season on the line, it stands to reason that Anunoby will be heavily involved. His scoring prop is under 20 points, and given that he is shooting 47.2% from 3 in his eight games since returning from injury, Anunoby profiles as a good option for those looking to invest in the Raptors' attempting to extend their season.

Luka's Status: There is some momentum for Luka Doncic to make his 2022 postseason debut in Utah. Coach Jason Kidd used the word «optimistic» when discussing Donic's potential to play,