I closed out college basketball weekend with a clean sweep, going 14-2 on the games Thursday through Sunday. Hell of a run!
NBA Analysis & Picks Today
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Orlando Magic
Spread: Clippers -2.5 (-115) | Magic +2.5 (-105)
Total: 210.5 (O -115, U -105)
Moneyline: Clippers -145 | Magic +125
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Analysis: The Clippers have been inconsistent on the road, while the Magic have shown resilience at home. Both these teams play really tough defense. The Clippers' depth and experience could be decisive in this matchup. Zubac has been pretty hot this month along with the rest of the team. Kawhi sat last night and should be available to play today.
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Spread Bet: Clippers -2.5 (-115)
Player Props: Ivica Zubac - Over 16.5 Points
Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards
Spread: Heat -9.0 (-110) | Wizards +9.0 (-110)
Total: 216.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Heat -380 | Wizards +290
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Analysis: The Heat are playing solid defense lately, and the the Wizards have been doing the exact opposite. I think the Heat take this one but I don’t know if this is a team that covers huge spreads on the road so I am staying away. The Wizards are basically playing all the young guys and tanking now.
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Spread Bet: Heat -9.0 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Under 216.5 (-110)
Player Props: Jordan Poole - Over 14.5 Points
Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers
Spread: Kings +5.5 (-110) | Pacers -5.5 (-110)
Total: 233.0 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Kings +180 | Pacers -220
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Analysis: The Kings have been competitive but struggle defensively, allowing high point totals, which means this is a bad matchup for them on the road. Pacers are playing without Mathurin in this one, but I do not think it’ll be a problem at home.
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Spread Bet: Pacers -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Over 233.0 (-110)
Player Props: Malik Monk - Over 14.5 Points, Tyrese Haliburton - Over 32.5 PRA
Parlay: Monk + Haliburton + Pacers to win = +375
Extra Bet: Malik Monk Ladder
Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets
Spread: Jazz +1.5 (-115) | Hornets -1.5 (-105)
Total: 219.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Jazz -105 | Hornets -115
Time: 4:00 PM ET
Analysis: Both teams have underperformed this season and have tons of guys out. Ball is out for the year. I’d probably just stay away from this one overall — we really have nothing to go on outside of Hornets played last night and lost, while the Jazz were rested but it’s in Charlotte. Gun to my head, I’ll take the Jazz.
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Spread Bet: Jazz +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under Bet: Under 219.5 (-110)
Player Props: Kyle Flipkowski - Over 16.5 Points (even)
Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Spread: Celtics -5.0 (-110) | Grizzlies +5.0 (-110)
Total: 236.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Celtics -195 | Grizzlies +165
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Analysis: The Celtics have been dominant, and getting hot at the right time. The Grizzlies, while decent at home, have faced challenges against elite teams, just fired their coach and still lost recently. Boston's balanced attack will probably overwhelm Memphis here, but the Grizzlies have upside if they can just figure their shit out and play some defense.
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Spread Bet: Celtics -5.0 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Over 236.5 (-110)
Player Prop: Derrick White - Over 24.5 PRA
Chicago Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Spread: Bulls +15.0 (-110) | Thunder -15.0 (-110)
Total: 238.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Bulls +700 | Thunder -1200
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Analysis: The Thunder have been exceptional, leading the league in several offensive categories. The Bulls have been very hot and just lost by one point. I feel like this spread is too big and should be more like 10 points, but we’ll see.
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Spread Bet: Bulls +15
Over/Under Bet: Over 238.5 (-110)
Player Prop: Josh Giddey - Under 35.5 PRA, Jalen Williams - Over 20.5 Points
Brooklyn Nets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Spread: Nets +8.5 (-105) | Mavericks -8.5 (-115)
Total: 218.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Nets +295 | Mavericks -390
Time: 5:30 PM ET
Analysis: Both teams are dealing with injuries to key players, which could impact performance. The Mavericks have a stronger home record and a more consistent offense. The Nets' have been a little shaky lately and looking to pack it up for a better draft pick.
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Spread Bet: Mavericks -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under Bet: Under 218.5 (-110)
Player Prop: Klay Thompson - Over 12.5 Points
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Spread: Rockets +4.5 (-110) | Lakers -4.5 (-110)
Total: 224.5 (O -110, U -110)
Moneyline: Rockets +155 | Lakers -180
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Analysis: The Rockets are on a winning streak and mostly rested their starters for most of the second half of the Suns game in a blowout win. The Lakers have been solid but face challenges against fast-paced teams like Houston. This matchup promises to be competitive and I think it’ll be a tight game. The Lakers are great at home so give them the advantage but I think the Rockets might hang in this one.
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Spread Bet: Rockets +4.5 (-110) / Lakers Moneyline
Over/Under Bet: Over 224.5 (-110)
Player Props: Jalen Green - Over 22.5 Points, LeBron - Over 24.5 Points
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