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2026 NBA playoff predictions, odds, picks for May 1: This 3-way parlay returns over +600
TL;DR
Three NBA playoff matchups are set for Game 6 on May 1, with the Pistons, Cavaliers, and Rockets favored. A three-way parlay bet could return over +600 according to predictions from a proven computer model.
Key points
- Three NBA playoff matchups on May 1, 2026
- Pistons favored vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, Rockets vs. Lakers
- Betting spread is -3.5 for each game
- SportsLine Model has a 74% success rate on NBA picks
- Three-way parlay could return over +600
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There are three Game 6 NBA playoff matchups on Friday, and the spread is -3.5 in each game at FanDuel Sportsbook. In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are favored vs. the Magic at 7 p.m. ET, while the Cavaliers are favored over the Raptors at 7:30 p.m. ET. In the West, the Rockets are favorites over the Lakers at 9:30 p.m. ET, even though Kevin Durant (ankle) is listed as doubtful. The totals are 210.5, 220.5 and 206.5, respectively, in those matchups.
What are the NBA best bets for Friday, and which combination of picks should you target in a Friday NBA parlay? Before locking in any NBA picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the second full week of the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 25-9 roll (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has scoured the latest NBA odds and locked in three confident NBA best bets for NBA parlay sports betting. If you successfully parlay its picks, you'd be looking at a payout of over +600. .
Q&A
What are the NBA playoff matchups for May 1, 2026?
The NBA playoff matchups for May 1, 2026, include the Pistons vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, and Rockets vs. Lakers.
What is the betting spread for the NBA games on May 1, 2026?
The betting spread for each of the three NBA games on May 1, 2026, is -3.5.
How has the SportsLine Projection Model performed on NBA picks this season?
The SportsLine Projection Model has a record of 25-9 (74%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season, returning well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players.
