A new month begins in the best possible way – we get a 10-game slate of NBA action on a Sunday! The Bucks and Celtics get us started as early as 3:30 pm ET live on ESPN, followed by an NBC double-header starting at 7:00 pm ET between the Lakers and Knicks. The night concludes with a massive game in Denver between the Nuggets and Thunder at 9:30 pm ET, so buckle up and enjoy!
I have gone in-depth with all 10 matchups, coming up with my NBA best bet for every single game. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel. We’ll have detailed predictions on every single game on our NBA picks page, so don’t forget to check those out. Now let’s jump into my bets!
Bucks vs Celtics Best Bet: Celtics -13.5 (-110)
The Bucks just aren’t in a good moment right now. The spread might look big at first, but the Celtics are playing at home and are on a roll. If the 3-ball starts going in early, they should blow out the Bucks without any issues.
Nets vs Pistons Best Bet: Under 215.5 (-106)
Brooklyn is having a hard time putting up points on the board. The Nets’ last 3 games have all stayed under this number, and that bet has cashed a whopping 15 times in 18 games against Eastern Conference opponents, as well. The 3 most recent meetings between these 2 sides have seen the under cash twice.
Bulls vs Heat Best Bet: Heat -4 (-110)
Miami gets Norman Powell back, which flips the script completely compared to last night’s game between these 2 teams. The road team has won all 3 meetings this season; it’s time for that trend to finally end on Sunday.
Jazz vs Raptors Best Bet: Brandon Ingram Over 5.5 rebounds (-148)
Ingram has cleared this line in 31 of 48 games, which is a success rate of 65%. Utah allows the 10th-most rebounds in the NBA this season. With the way that defense is playing lately, there’s a really good chance Ingram adds to his impressive run.
Kings vs Wizards Best Bet: Russell Westbrook 2+ made threes (-188)
A rested Russell Westbrook playing an old team of his…you just have to bet on him. He has made a pair of threes in 14 of 20 games (70%) and the Wizards allow the seventh-most threes to opposing PGs this season. They also rank 10th in threes allowed overall as a team.
Magic vs Spurs Best Bet: Magic +5.5 (-110)
I was far from impressed with what I saw from the Spurs yesterday in Charlotte. They are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, a scenario in which they have in this scenario they have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Orlando has won 4 of 5 meetings; this matchup clearly suits the Magic.
Lakers vs Knicks Best Bet: Knicks -5 (-110)
New York is on a roll with 5 wins in a row; in 4 of those it held the opponent under 100 points. The Lakers did record a big win over Washington, but playing the Knicks will be a completely different game. At 20-6 SU and 18-8 ATS at home, New York is one of the more reliable bets this season.
Clippers vs Suns Best Bet: Clippers -1.5 (-110)
The Suns have pulled off a couple of remarkable results over the past week or so, playing without Devin Booker. However, I feel like their run comes to an end tonight. LA is the best team in the league over the past 20 games; you have to have everyone ready and available to beat the Clippers, and the Suns just don’t have that at the moment.
Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Best Bet: Cavaliers -3 (-110)
No Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers are a lottery team. He is once again questionable with a back issue. The Cavaliers need a bounce-back performance on the heels of a surprising loss in Phoenix. They have won 7 of 9 meetings and have covered in 6 of them. At the Moda Center they are also 4-1 ATS in 5 visits.
Thunder vs Nuggets Best Bet: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 6.5 rebounds (-132)
With Jokic back for Denver, expect Hartenstein to get more playing time. He has cleared this line in 17 of 20 games (85%). I’m counting on him to come up big on the glass.
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