A total of 9 games are being played this Saturday in the NBA, with the game of the night being in Atlanta between the Hawks and the Knicks. Catch the tip-off at 8 pm ET on NBA TV, I’ve prepared an NBA Best Bet for all 9 games being played.
Continue reading below to see my picks, odds are courtesy of FanDuel. As always, we got you covered with NBA Picks throughout the entire NBA season. Without further ado let’s get into my bets now!
Mavericks vs Kings Best Bet: Max Christie Over 9.5 Points (-130)
Christie has cashed on this line 21 times in 30 games, including a 13-point performance against the Warriors on Christmas Day. Against the defensively challenged Kings he should be able to clear it once again, Sacramento allows the 4th most points this season overall and the 4th most to opposing shooting guards.
Read our Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings Predictions
Nuggets vs Magic Best Bet: Nuggets -5 (-108)
The Nuggets have the rest advantage given the Orlando just played last night. The league is still buzzing after Jokic’s 50-point triple double on Christmas Day, Denver has won 8 of 10 overall and 15 of 19 vs Orlando. They’re also 11-1 SU in 12 road games overall and have won in 8 of 12 visits to Kia Center.
Suns vs Pelicans Best Bet: Zion Williamson Over 18.5 Points (-130)
These 2 teams just played each other last night and Zion had 20 points. He has cleared this line 11 times in 16 games this season, make it 12 in 17 against a Suns team that’s leaking points inside the paint.
Knicks vs Hawks Best Bet: Knicks -6 (-110)
Atlanta is a mess right now. They’ve dropped 5 in a row and are allowing 123.2 points per 100 possessions which ranks them 3rd worst in the NBA. The Knicks have covered in 4 of 5 visits to State Farm Arena.
Read our New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Predictions
Bucks vs Bulls Best Bet: Bulls -4 (-110)
Both teams played last night, the Bulls won their game at home while the Bucks lost at Memphis by 21 points. No Giannis is an automatic no-go for me, I’m taking Chicago here.
Cavaliers vs Rockets Best Bet: Cavaliers +4.5 (-112)
Houston might be without Alperen Sengun, if that’s the case then I have the Cavaliers pulling off the upset here. They’ve won 2 of 3 games, posting the NBA’s 2nd best offensive rating during this stretch. Garland is finally playing like himself after injuries derailed him for most of the season.
Nets vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Brooklyn Nets +10.5 (+102)
The Nets are allowing the fewest threes in their last 5 games, while holding opponents to just 28.2% efficiency from downtown. Minnesota might be without Anthony Edwards who has a shoulder issue.
Jazz vs Spurs Best Bet: Victor Wembanyama Over 8.5 Rebounds (-132)
Wemby had 11 boards in just 26 mins vs the Thunder, he’s grabbed double-digit rebounds in 3 of 4 games despite being on a minutes restriction. Expect a high paced game here, which hopefully translates into extra rebounding opportunities for the big man.
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