It’s a relatively quiet night in the NBA with only 4 games being played, but there will be no shortage of fireworks in the NBC doubleheader! The action tips off at 8:00 pm ET in Cleveland, where the Cavs entertain the Orlando Magic. That is followed by a big clash out West in Phoenix between the Suns and Nuggets, which gets started at 11:00 pm ET. Let’s get into my NBA best bets for each of tonight’s matchups, while you can also get our expert NBA picks for this evening and throughout the entire regular season and postseason!
Kings vs Hornets NBA best bet: Kon Knueppel over 19.5 points (+102)
Another 20+ point game would go a long way for Kon Knueppel as he tries to solidify his Rookie of the Year case. The Kings are one of the worst defenses in the league – they rank 2nd for points allowed to small forwards and 3rd for points allowed overall. Knueppel had 24 points the last time these 2 met, shooting the lights out from three as he made 5 of his 8 attempts.
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Pelicans vs Knicks NBA best bet: Jalen Brunson over 6.5 assists (-146)
Jalen Brunson has hit this line 9 times in 10 games and in 14 of his last 20. New York’s offense has been clicking during this win streak, particularly in 2 of their last 3 games, where they dropped 145 and 136 points. I’m expecting another high-scoring game on Tuesday against the Pels. The first meeting saw 255 points, and a similar result tonight should allow Brunson to rack up assists yet again. New Orleans ranks 9th for assists allowed to point guards this season and 8th for assists allowed overall as a team.
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Magic vs Cavaliers NBA best bet: Magic +10 (-106)
The Cavaliers have won 3 in a row, but all 3 games were decided by single digits. Their defense has been compromised with the absence of Jarrett Allen. Orlando should be able to punish them on the inside, as they rank 10th in points in the paint this season. The Magic are in desperate need of a result here, and the sense of urgency to win is far greater in their camp. I’ll take my chances with the Magic plus the double-digit spread.
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Nuggets vs Suns NBA best bet: Nuggets -5 (-112)
My question here is, how do the Phoenix Suns deal with Nikola Jokic? Starting center Mark Williams is still out injured, and it’ll be a challenge dealing with the 3-time MVP down low. In 2 meetings this season, Jokic is averaging a triple-double with his team scoring 130+ and winning both games. The Suns just aren’t that good right now and the win against Toronto felt like a fluke. I’m taking Denver with confidence.
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