In Between the Lines: Chapter 38

Time flies when you’re having fun. There is a lot going on this weekend in the NBA and golf. There are a plethora of player props and odds boosts available to bet on in the Tipico Sportsbook app.

With a stacked sports schedule comes fervent sports bettors. “In Between the Lines” gives avid fans and sports bettors exactly what they want. Looking ahead to the upcoming week in sports, “In Between the Lines” offers inside analysis on line movements and key stats.

Here’s what you absolutely can’t miss this upcoming week in sports:

1. NBA – Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns (7/17/21 at 9pm)

The Phoenix Suns are 4.5-point favorites and -170 on the moneyline heading into Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The series is currently tied at 2-2, and many people think there will be a Game 7. The odds for there to be a Game 7 are currently -125.

There are a few things I like heading into Game 5. First, I like the Suns moneyline at -125. I also like Chris Paul over 21.5 points (-108). Another player prop I like on the Suns side is Devin Booker over 28.5 points (-122). He finished with a game-high 42 points on Wednesday. If you’re looking for something else with a little more value, I like Deandre Ayton over 1.5 assists (+128). He finished with five assists in the last game in Milwaukee, so I don’t think over 1.5 assists at home will be a problem. On the Bucks side, I like Khris Middleton over 25.5 points (-114). He finished with a team-high 40 points in Game 4.

2. PGA Tour – The Open Championship Final Round (7/18/21)

South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen is in first place after Round 2 of The Open Championship. He finished the round at 5-under and is now at 11-under on the tournament. Prior to Round 2, Jordan Spieth was the favorite to win at +380. He is now in third place at 8-under on the tournament. Louis Oosthuizen was +480 to win The Open prior to Friday’s round. Collin Morikawa, who is now in second place at 9-under on the tournament, was +1500 to win heading into the second day.

I like either Oosthuizen or Spieth to win The Open. Oosthuizen is two strokes ahead, and he played really well in Rounds 1 and 2. I think he has the ability to pull ahead even more on moving day if he stays consistent. I like Spieth to move into either first or second place on Saturday. Dustin Johnson also made some big moves in Round 2. He finished the round at 5-under and is now 7-under on the tournament. While I don’t like him to win the tournament, I like him to finish in the Top 5.

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