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Best bets for the 2021 NBA playoffs

The NBA playoffs are reaching the end, but there are plenty of betting opportunities each night and in futures. Which teams will emerge from the postseason?

Our analysts -- Doug Kezirian (29-16 regular season, 1-2 play-in, 16-11 playoffs), Joe Fortenbaugh (14-14, 1-1, 16-16, André Snellings (61-42-1, 5-4, 54-60-2), Tyler Fulghum (24-30, 1-1, 23-14) and Anita Marks (24-17, 0-6, 28-25) -- are here to give their best bets for the playoffs.

Records through Friday. Odds by Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill unless noted otherwise.


Saturday's best bets

Game 6: Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks (-2, 216.5)

Bucks lead series 3-2

Kezirian: The Bucks responded off an embarrassing loss just as I thought they would and dominated Game 5. Similarly, I expect the Hawks to do the same at home. Part of that handicap is a likely return of Trae Young. Regardless, Nate McMillan rightfully criticized his team's effort and they should bounce back in front of their home crowd. Plus, the Hawks now have a better idea of how Milwaukee plans to attack without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Hawks should fire from the gates.