It’s always a good day when we get an ESPN double-header in the NBA and Friday is no exception to that rule. Starting at 1 pm ET we have the Cavaliers vs 76ers match-up, followed by the Timberwolves vs Rockets clash at 9.30 pm ET. A total of 12 teams are in action this evening, why not make the most out of it by landing a few bets?
After a thorough analysis of all 6 games, I’ve come up with my NBA Best Bet for every single one of them, available below. Go ahead and visit our NBA Picks page as well, for in-depth Spread and Total predictions. Let’s get into my bets now!
Pelicans vs Pacers Best Bet: Pacers -3.5 (108)
Indy has won 3 of 4 games and heads into this one in good spirits. New Orleans won the first meeting by double-digits, this is an ideal opportunity to even the score. They’ve beaten the Pelicans in 5 straight home games, make it 6 after Friday’s game.
Cavaliers vs 76ers Best Bet: Donovan Mitchell Over 30.5 Pts (-122)
I’m doubling down on Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers here. He just had 37 points and 7 assists on Wednesday vs the 76ers, the last 3 meetings have seen him average 39.3 points per game.
Clippers vs Raptors Best Bet: Clippers ML (-134)
Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA with 11 wins in 13 games. Kawhi Leonard faces the team he led to their only championship in franchise history, you just know he will want to get one over his former team here.
Bulls vs Nets Best Bet: Michael Porter Jr. Over 3.5 Made Threes (-140)
He’s shooting the three-ball at an outstanding 40.6% from three in his last 10 games, clearing this line 8 times. The Bulls give up the 7th most threes to opposing small forwards this season, expecting a solid offensive output from MPJ here.
Timberwolves vs Rockets Best Bet: Timberwolves ML (+140)
Minnesota is just the more consistent team right now. Ant Man and Randle are both playing at an All-Star level. With just 1 win in 5 games and them playing on a 2nd night of a back-to-back, I cannot trust the Rockets here.
Wizards vs Kings Best Bet: Kings -7 (-110)
No, you are not dreaming. The Kings actually are 7-point favorites heading into a game. It is against the lowly Washington Wizards who have lost 4 games in a row by double-digits and are in full on tank mode. Hopefully the Kings don’t botch this opportunity to push their longest win streak of the season to 4 wins in a row.
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