NBA betting: Four bets that stand out for Sunday's playoff games - ESPN

Malik Beasley over 13.5 points (-130)

The Pistons need Beasley to space the floor in order to stay competitive against a more experienced and deeper Knicks roster. The clear second scoring option for Detroit after Cade Cunningham, Beasley has missed 15 of his past 18 shots from 3-point range across the past two games. I'd be concerned about this slump if it appeared the Knicks were taking touches and shots away from Beasley's offensive diet, but his usage and volume are right in line with the regular-season role that saw him finish just one 3-pointer shy of the league lead. Which is to say, positive regression is due for Beasley in both scoring and shooting success.

On the other side of the floor, Karl-Anthony Towns over 21.5 points appears achievable given matchup advantages.

Luka Doncic over 7.5 assists (+115)

It's rare to see Doncic with a passing tally this low and with plus odds. This is an indication that betting markets and predictive models believe Minnesota's effective blitzing of Doncic in Game 3 could prove sustainable into Game 4. The Wolves' mix of long and gifted wing defenders certainly helps when throwing extra bodies at Doncic at the top of pick-and-roll actions or dribble hand-offs, but looking back at Game 3 reveals Doncic made plenty of swift and savvy passes out of these blitzes, but the Lakers' catch-and-shoot success simply wasn't present.

Like with Beasley, the Lakers' floor-spacers are likely due for a better day. It's safe to assume Doncic feels better for this game and that the Timberwolves will continue to get the ball out of his hands as often as possible.

Derrick White over 19.5 points and rebounds (-115)

With Jalen Suggs out for the Magic, White doesn't really have overcome a