VIP Picks 6/5/25

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NBA:

8:30 EST

Benedict Mathurin (IND) Points Over (7.5)

We are getting tremendous value on Mathurin at over 7.5 points in Game 1 tonight. He averaged 16.1 ppg in the regular season and he scored 18 in the one game he played against the Thunder in the regular season. I’ll admit his minutes have been a rollercoaster in these playoffs but he seems like a key piece for the Pacers with a spark of offense off of the bench in a series and game where they are big time underdogs and will be looking for offense. He’s scored 23 and 20 in 2 of his last 3 games and the 20 point game was in just 12 minutes of playing time. Mathurin has played 3 career games vs the Thunder and he’s averaged 15.3 ppg (going over in all 3) shooting 45.2% from the field and 42.9% from three. I expect the Thunder to focus on shutting down Haliburton which can lead to more scoring opportunities and playing time for Mathurin. Over under is set at 230.5 and all of the bets are coming in on the over so the books and the bettors are expecting a high scoring game tonight. I’ve seen all I need to see to lock in over 7.5 on BENEDICT MATHURIN tonight!

For those who want film study, here's highlights from his 18 point (12 in the 1st half) game vs the Thunder in the regular season:

0:21 - Driving layup

2:11 - Corner three

2:55 - Driving scoop and score (should have been an AND 1 but no call)