Hot Streak Picks with Alison

Best NBA Bets for May 15, 2025

The NBA season is heating up, and so are our picks. With the conference semifinals in full swing, teams are battling for every inch, making each game a high-stakes showdown. Yesterday, we nailed both our bets, going 2 for 2 and staying even on the day. Let’s take a quick look back before diving into today’s top plays.

✅ New York Knicks at Boston Celtics – We covered the over of 207.5. Derrick White was on fire, dropping 34 points, including seven from beyond the arc, leading the Celtics to a 127-102 win over the Knicks in Game 5.

✅ Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves – We hit the over of 202.5. Julius Randle lit up the court with 29 points, shooting an impressive 13-for-18, and powered the Timberwolves to a 121-110 win, sending them to the Western Conference finals.

Now, let’s break down today’s top NBA bets:

  1. Denver Nuggets (+4.5) vs Oklahoma City Thunder – We’re taking the Nuggets to cover. Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against Denver, while the Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  2. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets – We like the UNDER to cover the 216. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver’s last 7 home games against OKC and in 7 of OKC’s last 10 games overall.

Final Thoughts: These NBA bets are backed by strong trends and favorable matchups, making them worth considering for your wagers. Whether you’re placing bets on FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, or BetMGM, these plays have solid value based on recent performances. As always, bet responsibly and enjoy the action!