{"id":51843,"date":"2025-05-12T11:36:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=51843"},"modified":"2025-05-12T11:36:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:36:50","slug":"nba-best-bets-today-top-picks-amp-predictions-for-twelve-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-best-bets-today-top-picks-amp-predictions-for-twelve-may\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Best Bets Today | Top Picks &amp; Predictions for 05\/12\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA Conference Semi-Finals are becoming more unpredictable by the day. For the bettors, it brings both tension and excitement. What bets have the most potential to land? In this piece, you can access the predictions related to spreads and player props for the May 12, 2025, action.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NBA Best Bets Today &ndash; 05\/12\/2025<\/strong><\/h2><p>It is the double-header dazzling day again! In the first game, the New York Knicks will host the Boston Celtics during <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/new-york-knicks-vs-boston-celtics-predictions-odds-bets-amp-player-props-ecsf-game-four\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals<\/a>. The Celtics won Game 3 by 20+ points, but the Knicks have a 2-1 edge in the series. Can the defending champs tie the series here?<\/p><p>On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves in <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/cleveland-cavaliers-vs-indiana-pacers-predictions-odds-bets-amp-player-props-ecsf-game-four\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals<\/a>. The Timberwolves earned a 5-point win in Game 3 as Anthony Edwards took over for 36 points. Can the Warriors tie the series without their ace, Stephen Curry?<\/p><p>Find your NBA best picks for 05\/12\/2025<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> on BetMGM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best NBA Bets for 05\/12\/2025<\/strong><\/h2><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bet #1: Player Points:&nbsp; Jimmy Butler O 26.5 points (-110 at BetMGM)<\/strong><\/h4><p>Jimmy Butler was quiet in Game 2 despite the absence of Stephen Curry. He took just 13 shots for 17 points, when he was expected to score over 25 or so. The Wolves&rsquo; defense has kept him to 20 points in Game 1 despite the early exit of Curry. <\/p><p>However, the stellar iso guard broke free in Game 3 with a 33-point masterpiece. He has found his vintage rhythm and can be a tough cover again. Thus, I will place &ldquo;Over&rdquo; on him, as bookmakers are also showing a lot of faith in him.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bet #2: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Spread: Knicks +5.5 (+105 at FanDuel)<\/strong><\/h4><p>The Knicks have trailed by 20+ or more in all three games of the series. They miraculously won the first two games, but the big deficits finally caught up to them in Game 3. They lost by 22 points and had trailed by 25+ points during the second half. <\/p><p>Doesn&rsquo;t it spell doom for their chances in the series? I don&rsquo;t think so. The Knicks have entered every game as an underdog, and that hasn&rsquo;t changed at home. However, I see a shift in the tide, and in Game 4, I expect a close battle akin to Games 1 and 2. I see New York covering the spread.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Bet #3: Player Assists: Julius Randle O 6.5 (+110 at BetMGM)<\/strong><\/p><p>The Timberwolves forward has saved his best for the postseason. He is one of the huge reasons why the Timberwolves have won 6 out of their 8 games in the playoffs thus far. Apart from being a strong scorer, his playmaking has been even more impressive. <\/p><p>The forward has dished 10+ assists in two straight games and had 6 helpers in Game 1. I see him dishing 8-11 assists in Game 4.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NBA Betting Trends to Know:<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The total has been &ldquo;Under&rdquo; in five of the last nine Knicks-based games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Warriors have covered the spread in three of the last four games..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three of the last four Warriors-based games have hit the &ldquo;Under&rdquo; mark..<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Picks Recap<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Points: Jimmy Butler O 26.5 (-110)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knicks vs Celtics: Spread: Knicks +5.5 (+105)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Julius Randle: Assists O 6.5 (+110)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div 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