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Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Bulls -10.5 (-105) | Hornets +10.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Bulls -490 | Hornets +355
Total: 228.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Hornets are significantly undermanned, missing key players including LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams is questionable. The Bulls have been very good lately and are pushing for a better playoff position. Expect Chicago to capitalize on Charlotte's depleted roster.
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Spread Bet: Bulls -10.5 (-105) — although, I’d wait for live and try to get under 10
Over/Under Bet: Under 228.5 (-110)
Player Props: Coby White - Over 23.5 Points, Miles Bridges - Under 30.5 PRA
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Spread: Lakers +8.5 (-110) | Thunder -8.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Lakers +270 | Thunder -340
Total: 231.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Lakers are playing pretty poor defense and that’s bad news going against a Thunder team capable of great defense and explosive scoring potential. The Thunder at home are a tough team to beat. I won’t be betting on the spread here because the Lakers can theoretically score on anyone, but I prefer the Thunder side and they could possibly just blow LA out.
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Spread Bet: No Bet. Thunder ML. Thunder 1st Q -2.5
Over/Under Bet: Under 231.0 (-110)
Player Props: SGA over 30.5 Points
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Spread: Raptors -3.0 (-110) | Nets +3.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Raptors -150 | Nets +130
Total: 216.0 (O -105, U -115)
Analysis:
Both teams are out of playoff contention and resting key players. The Raptors are likley resting guys, while the Nets mayb have extra guys out as well. This game could be unpredictable due to the number of absences and just low quality in general. Both teams are used to playing without players.
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Spread Bet: Nets +3.0 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Under 216.0 (-115)
Player Props: Nothing - stay away.
Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Spread: Kings +10.0 (-115) | Cavaliers -10.0 (-105)
Moneyline: Kings +360 | Cavaliers -500
Total: 236.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Cavaliers are struggling down the stretch but the Kings are super inconsistent. I think the call is to roll with CLE at home here.
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Spread Bet: Cavaliers -10.0 (-105)
Over/Under Bet: Under 236.5 (-110)
Player Props: Donovan Mitchell - Over 5.5 Assists
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Spread: Spurs +4.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers -4.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Spurs +160 | Trail Blazers -185
Total: 228.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Both teams are dealing with injuries. This is a wildly unpredictable game and both these teams do struggle defensively so the over could be the play here. The Blazers have a ton of guys on the injury report today so we’ll have to see who actually suits up.
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Spread Bet: Spurs +4.5 (-105)
Over/Under Bet: Over 228.0 (-110)
Player Bets: Staying away.
Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Spread: Jazz +12.5 (-110) | Hawks -12.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Jazz +550 | Hawks -850
Total: 244.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Jazz are out of playoff contention and resting several players. The Hawks are on the second leg of a back-to-back but are pushing for a better playoff position. Atlanta's offense should have an advantage over Utah's depleted lineup, but the Hawks have been shit lately.
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Spread Bet: Utah Jazz +5 1st Quarter
Over/Under Bet: Under 244.5 (-110)
Player Props: Nothing I like here — too unpredictable.
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Spread: Wizards +20.5 (-110) | Celtics -20.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Wizards +1100 | Celtics -3500
Total: 226.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Celtics are near the top of the Eastern Conference and have been dominant at home. The Wizards are missing several key players and have struggled defensively. Boston should control the game from the outset, but a 20 point spread is pretty insane, so I’d just stay away from this one.
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Spread Bet: Wizards +7 1st Quarter
Over/Under Bet: Under 226.0 (-110)
Player Props: Derrick White - Over 10.5 Reb + Asst
Phoenix Suns vs. New York Knicks
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Suns +9.0 (-110) | Knicks -9.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Suns +300 | Knicks -400
Total: 225.5 (O -105, U -115)
Analysis:
The Knicks welcome back Jalen Brunson and Mitchell Robinson, bolstering their lineup. The Suns are on a five-game losing streak and are without Kevin Durant. New York's improved roster and home-court advantage should help them get the job done here against the Suns at home.
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Spread Bet: Knicks -9.0 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Under 225.5 (-115)
Player Prop: OG Anunoby - Over 18.5 Points
Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Spread: Pacers +6.5 (-110) | Nuggets -6.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pacers +210 | Nuggets -250
Total: 240.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
The Pacers are without Pascal Siakam, impacting their frontcourt. The Nuggets have Jamal Murray listed as questionable. Denver's home-court advantage and depth give them the edge.
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Spread Bet: Nuggets -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under Bet: Over 240.0 (-110)
Player Props: Tyrese Haliburton - Under 24.5 Pts + Rebs
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Spread: Rockets +5.5 (-105) | Warriors -5.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Rockets +185 | Warriors -225
Total: 225.5 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Golden State has been much better at home lately and continues to push for playoff positioning. The Rockets have shown grit all season, but on the road against a playoff-tested Warriors team, this feels like a tough ask. I’m torn also… 5.5 points is a lot, but GSW have been playing real solid lately.
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Spread Bet: No Bet. Wait for bigger movement on either side.
Over/Under Bet: Under 225.5 (-110)
Player Prop: Brandin Podziemski - Over 14.5 Points
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Time: 8:30 PM ET
Spread: Bucks -8.0 (-110) | Pelicans +8.0 (-110)
Moneyline: Bucks -320 | Pelicans +260
Total: 221.0 (O -110, U -110)
Analysis:
Giannis Antetokounmpo should dominate without much inside for the Pelicans, but the young squad has been fighting hard in recent games with their backups. The Bucks need this game for playoff seeding.
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Spread Bet: Bucks ML
Over/Under Bet: Over 221.0 (-110)
Player Prop: Giannis - Over 30.5 Points