The first round of the NBA playoffs is upon us. We’ve got four games on the Sunday slate, all Game 1s of the series.

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Let’s look around at the four games and find some totals to consider Sunday in the NBA.

Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers Predictions

Wizards vs. 76ers Betting Trends

Best Bet: Philadelphia TEAM TOTAL OVER 118.5 Points

The first game on Sunday is between the #8 Wizards and #1 Sixers. Washington won their way here by winning their second play-in game. Philadelphia is the top seed in the East after a rock-solid season from both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

The entire Philadelphia team came together for their best regular season in some time. Philly fans are hoping this is finally their year, and they match up nicely against Washington here.

The Sixers offense is an average unit, not particularly focused on one form of offense over another.

Washington’s defense is poor and coupled with their fast pace, they tend to give up a lot of points.

Joel Embiid has played at a near MVP level all season en route to over 28 points per game. He will be the catalyst for this high point total. The Wizards 22nd-ranked defense is going to struggle to slow down Philly all series, and it starts Sunday.

Bet Philadelphia’s team total over.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns Predictions

Lakers vs. Suns Betting Trends

Best Bet: UNDER 212.5 Points

This series between the Lakers and Suns should be one of the best from the first round.

What sticks out between these two teams is the strong play of both defenses. Los Angeles owns the second-strongest defense in the NBA. Phoenix isn’t far behind, with a defense ranked sixth overall.

Beyond that, both offenses play at a slow pace, 22nd, and 23rd respectively.

With slow pace comes fewer scoring opportunities. Add on the elite defenses on both ends, and this could become a grind it out series. Bet the under in this one.

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Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks Predictions

Hawks vs. Knicks Betting Trends

Best Bet: UNDER 215.5 Points

We’re sticking with the same logic for the second Eastern Conference game of the day.

The Knicks have the top defense in the land, consistently strong on both ends. Atlanta actually owns the tenth-ranked defense. The Knicks should struggle to score against Atlanta given their bottom-ten offense, and any offense can and will struggle against New York’s smothering defense.

And then it’s once again a call back to pace. The Knicks play slow – 29th in the NBA. Atlanta is 24th.

Once again, the under is the preferred total play in this game and throughout the series.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz Predictions

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Betting Trends

Best Bet: OVER 215.5 Points

We’ll be rooting for points in the final game on Sunday when the Grizzlies visit Utah to take on the Jazz.

There are advantages for both offenses here. Memphis is tops in the league in points in the paint, led by Ja Morant. Utah ranks 22nd at stopping the inside shot, giving the Grizzlies a clear green light for bettors.

Utah is the best team shooting the three, and the Grizzlies perimeter defense ranks 17th. It’s a big disparity worth targeting, the Jazz will be letting them fly.

Put it together, and each offense should have its way against these defenses.

Bet the over in Game 1 and throughout this series.