Analyst · 6-2 on settled picks
“Drea, how about Kyrie? 23 and a half is his number. I'm going to say less, and it's not because I don't want Kyrie to have 23.”
106-88 — Kyrie Irving scored 15 points as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals; under the 23.5 line, so the under bet won (ESPN box score). (Kyrie Irving: 15 points)
“The number on Kyrie Irving at ESPN Bet is 23.5. We go more or less. I'm going more because the Dallas Mavericks need him to have more.”
BOS 106, DAL 99 — Kyrie Irving scored 35 points as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 106-99 in NBA Finals Game 3, clearing the over 23.5 (ESPN box score). (Kyrie Irving: 35 points)
“How about his running mate, Luka? The number is 32 and a half, more or less. More, more, more.”
BOS 106, DAL 99 — Luka Doncic scored 27 points as the Mavericks lost to the Celtics 99-106 in NBA Finals Game 3, missing the over 32.5 (ESPN box score). (Luka Doncic: 27 points)
“Jayson Tatum has not had a big offensive game in this series yet. His number is 25 and a half. Tonight, what do you think? I gave one Duke guy more. I'm going to give another Duke guy more.”
BOS 106, DAL 99 — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 106-99 in NBA Finals Game 3, clearing the over 25.5 (ESPN box score). (Jayson Tatum: 31 points)
“And then, Drea, on the other side, 27.5 is the number for Jayson Tatum. Which way do you go? I'm going less, but it is very close to 27.5.”
BOS 107, DAL 89 — Jayson Tatum scored 16 points as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 107-89 in NBA Finals Game 1, clearing the under 27.5 (ESPN box score). (Jayson Tatum: 16 points)
“And how about Indiana star, Drea? 27 and a half points plus assists for Tyrese Haliburton in game one, more or less. I went less on this one.”
133-128 — Tyrese Haliburton had 25 points and 10 assists (35 combined) in Indiana's 128-133 OT Game 1 loss to Boston, well over the 27.5 under line (ESPN box score). (Tyrese Haliburton: 25 pts, 10 ast (35 combined))
“Drea, Jalen Brunson's number tonight, 35 and a half. More or less? I'm going with less on this one.”
106-111 — Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as the Pacers beat the Knicks 111-106 in Game 3, under his 35.5 line (ESPN box score). (Jalen Brunson: 26 points)
“Drea, in the East, Jayson Tatum had sort of a quiet game one and an easy Celtic win. His number is 27 and a half. You go more or less? I'm going less than 27 and a half.”
94-118 — Jayson Tatum scored 25 points as the Cavaliers beat the Celtics 118-94 in Game 2, under his 27.5 line (ESPN box score). (Jayson Tatum: 25 points)