There are 7 more games on the NBA slate for Tuesday, with a couple of nationally televised games on NBC, too. The first of these will see an Eastern Conference clash as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76ers. That will be followed up by Los Angeles Clippers looking to continue their ascent up the standings as they battle the Utah Jazz.
You can find out all of our NBA picks for tonight’s games. But first, let’s break down my NBA best bets for each of today’s matchups.
Trail Blazers vs Wizards NBA best bet: Donovan Clingan over 12.5 rebounds (+105)
Donovan Clingan has been a monster rebounding the ball for the Trail Blazers of late. Not only is he averaging 12.5 rebounds per game this month, but he has also managed 15 or more in 3 of his last 4 games. With the Wizards 26th in true shooting percentage and 20th in rebounding percentage over the last 10 games, he should get his opportunities tonight — especially against a center like Alex Sarr, who gives up a weight advantage.
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Kings vs Knicks NBA best bet: Miles McBride over 2.5 assists (-110)
Miles McBride has seen great minutes for the Knicks lately, and it has helped him put up respectable assist numbers. He has recorded 3 or more assists in 5 of his last 7 games, coming one shy in the other 2 games. He also recorded 6 assists when these sides met just a couple of weeks ago. With the Kings still 28th over the last 10 games in defensive rating, he should be able to dissect them once more.
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Bucks vs 76ers NBA best bet: 76ers -10 (-110)
The injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo could fully derail the Bucks’ season, and the 76ers could make that evident today. Philly should see the return of Paul George and Joel Embiid tonight, with the former MVP likely to take full advantage of the smaller Bucks lineups without their Greek star. The visitors lack the firepower to keep pace.
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Pelicans vs Thunder NBA best bet: Pelicans +14.5 (-110)
The Pelicans are coming into this contest off an impressive win over the San Antonio Spurs. They now take on a Thunder team that is dealing with an injury crisis to some of their key defenders. The Pelicans lead the league in paint points this season and should continue to aggressively attack tonight. Without Isaiah Hartenstein and other key defenders, the home side could struggle to contain them. Let’s take the boatload of points.
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Nets vs Suns NBA best bet: Nets +8.5 (-110)
As long as Devin Booker remains out and Dillon Brooks is the first option, it’s hard to pick the Suns to dominate anyone. Cam Thomas looks set to return for the Nets, too, and along with Michael Porter Jr. should be able to match the Suns’ scoring. The Suns have lost 2 straight games and do not seem likely to blow the Nets away.
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Pistons vs Nuggets NBA best bet: Pistons -6.5 (-110)
The Nuggets continue dealing with injuries with the likes of Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson remaining out. Jonas Valanciunas is set to see big minutes, too, but he is a defensive liability at this stage of his career — especially away from the paint. The Pistons are leading the league in defensive rating over the last 10 games, so if their offense clicks into gear, they should be able to cover with ease.
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Clippers vs Jazz NBA best bet: Kyle Filipowski over 20.5 points + rebounds (-110)
The Jazz will be without Jusuf Nurkic and have Lauri Markkanen listed as questionable to play. That should mean Kyle Filipowski will step and play a major role, with a big jump in usage. He has hit the over on this line in 5 of 7 games in which he has seen at least 30 minutes of playing time. With how things are shaping up tonight, he could see similar minutes and production here.
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