Tonight’s 10 NBA Picks
Indiana @ Dallas
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 10 | Indiana | 102.2 | 100.4 | +1.8 |
| 15 | Dallas | 102.3 | 102.7 | -0.4 |
The Say
Dallas are officially in danger of falling out of the playoff seeding being on a 4 game slide. Although, Indiana are in a similar place in the East so a win is vital for both. The Pacers will get close and could cause an upset.
Best Bet: Indiana +11.5 @1.20
Feeling Lucky: Indiana WIN @1.85
Houston @ Charlotte
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 18 | Houston | 105.8 | 106.9 | -1.1 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 102.7 | 100.7 | +2.0 |
The Say
The Rockets on their Eastern roadtrip have been playing some of their best basketball. Winning 3 out of 4 (Raptors, 76ers and Celtics), defeating the Hornets is not impossible. We all know the Rockets are the biggest under achievers this season but look for another close one tonight.
Best Bet: Houston +15.5 @1.20
Feeling Lucky: Either team by less than 7 @2.58
Detroit @ Philadelphia
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 11 | Detroit | 101.7 | 100.5 | +1.2 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 96.7 | 107.3 | -10.6 |
The Say
Apart from the win, most of the 76ers roster are injured or being tested for concussion. Detroit to take over tonight.
Best Bet: Detroit -2.5 @1.20
Feeling Lucky: Detroit -6.5 @1.45
Miami @ Toronto
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 12 | Miami | 98.1 | 97.2 | +0.9 |
| 6 | Toronto | 102.7 | 98.3 | +4.4 |
The Say
With Boston slipping last night, the Heat have a big opportunity to take 3rd spot with a win tonight. The only issue is the game is in Toronto. Will be close, maybe low scoring but the Raptors run a tight ship at home and should take the win.
Best Bet: Toronto WIN @1.35
Feeling Lucky: Miami +6.5 @1.91
Memphis @ Atlanta
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 8 | Atlanta | 102.1 | 99.2 | +2.9 |
| 16 | Memphis | 99.1 | 99.8 | -0.7 |
The Say
With the current state of their roster, its impressive the Grizzlies were able to get the win last night. Tonight in Atlanta will be too much of a reach. Hawks to win.
Best Bet: Atlanta -6.5
Feeling Lucky: Atlanta -12.5 @1.91
New Orleans @ Milwaukee
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 24 | New Orleans | 102.7 | 105.8 | -3.1 |
| 25 | Milwaukee | 99.4 | 103.3 | -3.9 |
The Say
A days rest bodes well for Milwaukee at home tonight. Coming off a good win last out shutting down Miami, playing the Pelicans who couldn’t get it done last night against a well under-manned Memphis lineup, shouldn’t be too much for them. The Bucks to win.
Best Bet: New Orleans +15.5 @1.22
Feeling Lucky: Milwaukee -1.5 @1.49
Oklahoma @ San Antonio
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 1 | San Antonio | 104.7 | 92.4 | +12.3 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 110.1 | 103.3 | +6.8 |
The Say
Oklahoma at San Antonio, the match of the night. The Thunder have found themselves exactly where they don’t want to be this close to playoff time. OKC have won 4 of the last 10, and have lost more games after leading into the 4th quarter than any other team in the league. With closers like Durant and Westbrook, it’s genuinely hard to believe that they are a team that is well….choking regularly.
The Spurs are being the Spurs, having won 17 of their last 20, and being efficient yet unspectacular. Which is basically the opposite of the Thunder.
The Spurs should win here at home, with a 31-0 record at the ATA&T Center, there is no reason to tip otherwise. Could be hard to make a tip with the Thunder though, as they are the streakiest of the streaky at the moment..
Best Bet: San Antonio WIN @1.25
Feeling Lucky: Spurs 1-10 @2.45
Washington @ Denver
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 20 | Washington | 102.7 | 104.5 | -1.8 |
| 22 | Denver | 101.9 | 104.2 | -2.3 |
The Say
We tipped the Wizards over the Jazz last night and got blown into oblivion in a 114-93 loss, not what we were expecting but hey, this is NBA betting. Washington have now lost 4 /5, after going 5/1 before that, while the Nuggets are 5/5 over their last 10.
Denver always keep it close at home, are our perennial handicap bet, and have covered the line in 4 of their last 5 home games.
Best Bet: Denver +4.5 @1.46
Feeling Lucky: Under 218.5 @1.46, or have a beer and watch the OKC game
Phoenix @ Golden State
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 28 | Phoenix | 100.5 | 107.8 | -7.3 |
| 2 | Golden State | 115.1 | 104.3 | +10.8 |
The Say
The superlatives for the Warriors are never ending, and at this point we are just waiting for the 73-9, or better. Phoenix on the other hand, are eyeing the lottery balls, and with every shot that rolls out, they stitch another thread on the Ben Simmons jersey.
Just for shits and giggles we will give you Steph’s Stats this year – 30.4 ppg, 2.1 spg, 6.5 apg, 5.3 rpg, .460% on 3-pointers (311/676), and .511% FG. We could play NBA2k every year and not achieve that kind of line. That’s not to say Steph is the be all and end all to the Warriors, but damn. Dayum!
Best Bet: Golden State 11+ @1.29
Feeling Lucky: Golden State -12.5 @1.47
Orlando @ Portland
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 19 | Orlando | 100.8 | 102.5 | -1.7 |
| 12 | Portland | 103.8 | 102.9 | +0.9 |
The Say
Neither team are setting the world on fire at the moment, with the Blazers 5-5 and the Magic 4-6 over the last 10. Both teams had losses last night, with the Blazers tasting what it feels like to lose to the Warriors by 16 after scoring 112 themselves. They just have another gear those Warriors.
At home, Portland should have enough in the tank to take down a young Magic outfit that has surrendered a playoff spot, but are still hungry enough to fight every night.
A win to to Portland, but close.
Best Bet: Portland WIN @1.27
Feeling Lucky: Orlando +11.5 @1.45
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