Now that the 2025 NBA postseason has begun, the basketball betting market is hotter than ever. CBS Sports will be providing daily picks for the duration of the postseason. Sam Quinn will make at least one pick for every game between now and the NBA Finals.

Milwaukee Bucks at Indiana Pacers

Andrew Nembhard has now played seven playoff games against the Bucks in his career. He’s reached 11 points in six of them. The postseason is friendly to him, as the game slows down and Indiana has to play a bit more in the half-court, where his crafty floor game shines against weaker defenders. The Pick: Nembhard Over 10.5 Points

Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder

So many things went wrong for the Grizzlies in Game 1 that it would be easy to miss that Ja Morant didn’t exactly play well, even if he was the leading scorer for Memphis. The Thunder are a tough match for him. They have two elite rim protectors and a number of wings who can handle his speed. This has to be a jump-shooting series for Morant, and that’s the last place he wants to be. The Pick: Morant Under 22.5 Points

Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers

Anthony Edwards had nine assists in Game 1. The Lakers don’t have rim protection, forcing help on Edwards far away from the basket, leading to Minnesota’s 21 three-pointers in Game 1. The Pick: Edwards Over 4.5 Assists