Betting tips for NBA playoffs - Heat-76ers, Suns-Mavericks Game 6s

All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook.

Collaborative creation: Kyle Lowry has been ruled out for Game 6 in Philadelphia, meaning Jimmy Butler could flash serious passing potential as Miami's lead distributor. Butler paced the team with 38 passes in Game 5. Tyler Herro was also busy in the passing department with a team-high eight potential assists. There is some upside taking the assist props for both Butler and Herro.

Surprise specialist: Max Strus has become a floor-spacer for the Heat in the postseason. Take note: 82.4% of his shots have come from beyond the arc, and he lofted a team-high 10 3-pointers in Game 5, his fourth playoff game with at least 10 shots from deep. Strus took nearly a third of Miami's shots from beyond the arc on Tuesday, tallying his first career double-double. He's in a good spot to deliver on his shooting props while also claiming some daily fantasy potential in a pivotal Game 6.

Backcourt boards: Dwight Powell has started at center for Dallas but has averaged only 9.2 minutes over the past three games. With the Mavericks going small with their lineup, it wasn't surprising to see Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic combine for 18 rebounds in Game 5. Powell is a poor fit for this matchup with Phoenix, so the Dallas backcourt should continue to post healthy rebounding tallies.

How To handle Harden: No one truly knows what to expect from James Harden these days. The 76ers' team total is under 105 points Thursday night, and that's gold if you're in the business of fading The Beard. Harden has averaged just 16.4 points on 38.1% shooting in the past five games in which Philly failed to score 105 points. Harden's point total is 20.5 at Caesars Sportsbook, so it could be wise to invest in Harden going