2023 NBA playoffs: Odds, picks, betting tips for Wednesday's Game 5s - ESPN

ESPN's fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data, featuring ESPN's proprietary Basketball Power Index (BPI) to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for Tuesday are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Basketball fans are presented with a compelling four-game playoff slate tonight. Three of the four have lines are below six points, suggesting we could see some competitive contests unfold. My marquee player in DFS lineups is, unsurprisingly, Jimmy Butler. Butler's usage rate is almost sure to top 30% as the offensive engine for the Miami Heat.

The most anticipated game comes last, as the Sacramento Kings host the Golden State Warriors in a pivotal Game 5 that claims a tight point spread and a robust total. It's tough to tell how effective De'Aaron Fox will be given his finger injury, but reports suggest he's going to play in what amounts to a must-win game. Eyeing Malik Monk and his scoring and shooting props could prove savvy given the mystery surrounding Fox.

Meanwhile, Caris LeVert is positioned as a solid sleeper for those seeking bargain options in lineups. Since playing a minor role in the opening game of the series, he's consumed at least 35 minutes and 10 shots in each appearance. With a full player pool to choose from, allow our expert analysts to prepare you for Wednesday's Game 5 matchups.

— Jim McCormick

New York Knicks at Cleveland CavaliersGame 5: 7 p.m. ET, Knicks series 3-1

Records (Against the Spread) Knicks: 47-35 (45-35-2) Cavaliers: 51-31 (42-37-3)

Line: Cavaliers (-5.5) Total: 202.5BPI Projection: Cavaliers by 1.9Money Line: Knicks (+185), Cavaliers (-225)

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