10 NBA games tonight, Warriors to hit 4th gear.

*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.

Tonight’s NBA picks

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Brooklyn @ Atlanta

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The Brooklyn Nets have been a curse to us over the last month, and it seems that the 3 times we’ve bothered to bet on their games this year, we’ve lost… So, do we go again?

The Hawks have lost their last 6 games and are doing their best to put themselves out of playoff contention, going 3-7 over 10, while the Nets are 4-6.

With injuries to Millsap (questionable) and Bazemore (out) on the cards, avoid, avoid, avoid!

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 215.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Phoenix @ Charlotte

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Phoenix have lost their last 7, 3-7 over 10, while the Hornets have split their last 10, 5-5.

Charlotte’s fast start to the season is just a memory at this point, and they cannot lose games like this if they are to remain in contention in the East.

Oh yeah, Devin Booker scored a lazy 70 last time out against the Celtics, and had the Boston Garden chanting his name in the 4th.

“It’s a zone. It’s kind of hard to explain,” Booker said. “I’ve been in those zones before, but never to this extent. It’s hard to explain.”

This one, while intriguing to see the Booker back-up game, is another one to avoid.

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 215.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Oklahoma City @ Houston

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Houston 7-3, Oklahoma 6-4 over their last 10.

The Rockets have won their last 4, while OKC has won 6 of their last 7, including wins against the Jazz and Spurs at home, and the Raptors away.

On Thursday night the Rockets surpassed the 50-win mark, and remain on pace for their winningest season since 1996-97 (holla Barkley, Olajuwan &  Drexler).

Tough one this one with OKC having 2 day’s break and in nice form. We’ll go the unders.

31.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 10.4 assists for Westbrook for those on the “Triple double watch”.

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 232.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Sacramento @ LA Clippers

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Kings 2-8, Clippers 6-4 over 10.

The Kings have lost their last 4, including the Spurs, OKC and the Jazz, which can be excused.

The Kings are scoring 102.8 points (22th) per game compared to 108 (7th) for the Clippers.

Nothing else to say here though, with the Clippers to take this one at Staples. That lines too high though, with rest expected for the starters in the 4th and early 3rd.

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 211.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Chicago @ Milwaukee

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Milwaukee 13-2 over 15, Bulls 3-7 over 10.

The Bucks are streaking, and with a win tonight they will take a sweep of the Bulls in season 16/17. Chicago need a win tonight to keep their slim Playoff hopes alive, but we just can’t see it happening, especially with a loss at home to the 76ers last out  at home souring our palate.

Form don’t lie….usually.

Best Bet:  Milwaukee WIN @1.37 (-270)

Feeling Lucky: Milwaukee -6.5 (1.91 (-110)

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Miami @ Boston

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Both are 3-7 over 10, with Boston winning their last 3. Boston have won the last 6 in this matchup.

With the Cavs losing last night against the Wizards, the Celtics are now just a 1/2 game behind the champs in the East.

Waiters still sits for the Heat, and Whiteside battles a hand laceration, probable to play. We’ll take the the unscathed Celtics at home with an eye on #1 in the East.

Best Bet:  Boston WIN @1.44 (-227)

Feeling Lucky:  Boston -5.5 @1.91 (-110)

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Philadelphia @ Indiana

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Indiana broke an interesting streak last night with a loss to the Nuggets at home, giving them two losses in a row for a – LLWLWLWLWLWLWLWL record over 16 games.

“It’s urgency,” Indiana’s Paul George said. “We decided to play late. I try to move the ball and get guys involved. When that doesn’t work, that’s when I go as the lone wolf.”

You can’t win games like that, just ask Kobe.

Best Bet:  No way.

Feeling Lucky:  Total Point Over 211.0 @1.91 (-110)

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New Orleans @ Denver

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At this time of the season, the cream rises to the top, and our meaning of cream here is the teams that still have a chance to make an impact in the post season, are usually the best choice, especially at home.

The Nuggets have Portland right behind them and games at home against a lower seed are must wins. Surprisingly, the Nuggets will get to play the Pelicans two more time after tonight’s game.

Best Bet: Denver WIN @1.42 (-238)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 225.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Memphis @ Golden State

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The Warriors have won 6 straight and have their nemesis tonight in the Grizzlies who hold the season series 2-1.

Memphis do seem to come up for these games against big teams in the Warriors and Spurs. Too risky of an outlay for an H2H here, like the Overs though.

Best Bet: Too Short

Feeling Lucky:  Total Points Over 208.0 @1.91 (-110)

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Portland @ LA Lakers

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The Lakers dis themselves no favors the other night by winning, which puts them 0.5 games behind and could have a big impact on the ping pong balls come Lottery time.

The Blazers are only a game out of the 8th seed but are on a B2B. Still, the tank should prevail.

Best Bet: Portland WIN @1.39 (-256)

Feeling Lucky:  Total Points Over 223.0 @1.91 (-110)