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 Wednesday are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is based on ESPN 10-team leagues.

The reigning champs are on the ropes. The Golden State Warriors can't afford another loss in their series versus the Los Angeles Lakers, but they at least are sizable home favorites in Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup. The New York Knicks are also in must-win mode as they host the Miami Heat in Madison Square Garden in a contest that positions them as 3.5-point favorites.

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Once again, Draymond Green emerges as a projection darling in regards to DFS value, with an expectation to provide a slate-best 6.2 fantasy points per $1,000 spent in DraftKings salary. Green has exceeded his salary expectations in two of the past three games and even makes for a reasonable option for passing props as well as rewarding triple-double and double-double plays. For the Lakers, the revival of Anthony Davis as a two-way superstar means he's once again a bankable staple in lineups. Thankfully, the Eastern game offers a bevy of reasonable options in order to pay up for the likes of «The Brow.»

Speaking of the game in the Garden, a bounce-back outing for Julius Randle is projected in this pivotal spot. Expect Randle's usage rate to near 30%, while teammates Josh Hart and Quentin Grimes can be viewed as bargain buys to complement