It’s a relatively quiet night in the NBA, with just 5 games being played. However, there will be no shortage of excitement with a couple of tasty matchups coming our way. NBA TV will have a double-header starting at 5:00 pm ET between the Grizzlies and Cavaliers, followed by the Lakers vs Bucks showdown at 8:00 pm ET.
I have prepared a best bet for all 5 games, with odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook. We also have you covered with NBA picks for this weekend’s action.
Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Best Bet: Cavaliers -10.5 (-112)
This one is pretty straightforward. Memphis is a mess right now, especially on the road — where it ranks 27th in point differential, losing games by an average of 14.8 points. Ja Morant returns from injury, but his issues with the coaching staff are well documented. Cleveland makes the second-most threes in the league and ranks eighth in offense, so look for the flood gates to open.
Check our in-depth Grizzlies vs Cavaliers Preview
Raptors vs Pacers Best Bet: Raptors -7.5 (-106)
Injuries have decimated Indy, which has lost 6 games in a row and has the league’s worst offense by far during this stretch. Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6, ranking in the top 10 for both offense and defense. I’m backing the road squad in this one.
Read our Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Predictions
Thunder vs Hornets Best Bet: Thunder -15.5 (-106)
This has to be all OKC, right? The Thunder have the rest advantage over a Charlotte team that just played a grueling OT game in Milwaukee and lost. The Thunder are 12-1 SU to start the year, with SGA putting together yet another MVP campaign. They have also been a reliable 7-1 ATS in the last 8 games. The spread looks kind of big, but OKC clears it.
Lakers vs Bucks Best Bet: Lakers ML (-106)
Both teams played last night, but unlike the Lakers (who got the job done relatively easily against the Pels), Milwaukee needed OT and 147 points to put away the Hornets. Los Angeles has covered in 4 of 5 visits to Milwaukee and is 7-2 ATS in 9 games overall. I’ll back the Lakers to close out the road trip on a high note.
Nuggets vs Timberwolves Best Bet: Nuggets ML (+106)
There’s no stopping the Nuggets right now. Nikola Jokic just had a historic game against the Clippers in which he scored 52 points in 3 quarters. They have already beaten the Timberwolves once at Target Center. The winning streak extends to 7 in a row tonight.
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