Tonight’s NBA picks
We got the parlay last night, let’s go streaking…
Tonight’s Best Pick:
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Utah Jazz – Utah WIN @1.39 (-256)
New York @ Orlando
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 15-16 | 9-20 |
| Orlando | 10-19 | 12-19 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| New York | 105.9 | 109.1 | -3.2 |
| Orlando | 99.7 | 105.9 | -6.2 |
Picks –
Melo is still a Knick but both teams are playing for team tank for the rest of the year. Noah is out for the year while Gordon is doubtful. Huge coin flip for tonight where the Magic may have too much on the perimeter at home. However, we are backing Melo.
Best Bet: Nothing here
Feeling Lucky: New York WIN @2.03 (+103)
Washington @ Toronto
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 25-8 | 10-15 |
| Toronto | 21-10 | 15-14 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Washington | 107.9 | 105.5 | +2.4 |
| Toronto | 108.2 | 104 | +4.2 |
Picks –
Toronto prepare for life without Kyle Lowry until the post season and face one of the best point guards in the league in John Wall. The Wizards cross the boarder on a B2B after just getting over the Warriors at home last night. It’s time for DeRozan to put on his Mamba shoes and take care of business.
Best Bet: Toronto WIN @ 1.58 (-172)
Feeling Lucky: Toronto -4.0 @1.91 (-110)
Philadelphia @ Miami
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 14-17 | 8-20 |
| Miami | 14-14 | 13-19 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 101.7 | 107.1 | -5.4 |
| Miami | 101.6 | 102 | -0.4 |
Picks –
The 76ers shipped Noel and put Embiid in cotton wool and still managed to beat the Wizards and get within a game winner to the Knicks but its time they began the tank race for some more picks high in the lottery. Miami at home and pretty much since Xmas haven’t let the punters down and will take care of business tonight being 2 games behind the 8th seed.
Best Bet: Miami WIN @1.22 (-455)
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 210.5 @1.91 (-110)
Dallas @ Atlanta
Picks against the spread
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Dallas | 16-14 | 8-21 |
| Atlanta | 16-12 | 17-14 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Dallas | 97.8 | 99.8 | -2.0 |
| Atlanta | 103.4 | 104.2 | -0.8 |
Picks –
Will the real Atlanta Hawks please stand up? Losing at home to the Magic and then defeating the Celtics on the road is a form line we cant follow. Dallas will be showcasing their new starting center and pg in Noel and Ferrell and would fancy themselves against the inconsistent Hawks.
Best Bet: Atlanta WIN @1.41 (-244)
Feeling Lucky: Atlanta winning will be lucky enough
Cleveland @ Boston
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 26-6 | 15-11 |
| Boston | 20-9 | 18-13 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 111.1 | 105.9 | +5.2 |
| Boston | 108 | 105.7 | +2.3 |
Picks –
The Cavs are out of Love but would be confident in having the mental edge over the Celtics who haven’t been the best against the league’s elite teams, and are 0-2 to Cleveland already this season. LeBron got his wish for a playmaker and will unveil Deron Williams tonight while Kyrie and IT4 get to square off.
Best Bet: Cleveland WIN @1.87 (-115)
Feeling Lucky: Take the Best Bet
Denver @ Milwaukee
Picks against the spread
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 16-14 | 11-19 |
| Milwaukee | 15-15 | 11-17 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Denver | 110.8 | 111.7 | -0.9 |
| Milwaukee | 105.2 | 105.2 | +0.0 |
Picks –
Both have split their last 10 games, the most impressive of those being the Nuggets 132-110 W over the Warriors a few days back.
This is a coin toss with injuries affecting both lineups. Faried will sit fo the Nuggets with back spasms, while Beasley sits after tweaking his knee.
Best Bet: Total Points Under 226.5 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Milwaukee -3.5 @1.91
Detroit @ New Orleans
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 19-12 | 10-19 |
| New Orleans | 14-16 | 9-21 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Detroit | 101.7 | 102 | -0.3 |
| New Orleans | 103.1 | 106.9 | -3.8 |
Picks –
Pelicans are 4-6 over their last 10, while the Pistons are 6-4 over the same stretch.
The only good times that Davis and Boogie have had together occurred at Mardi Gras on Tuesday, throwing beads to the crowd. Any chance of throwing some balls in the basket?
Not this around, because Cousins will sit after picking up his 18th technical foul for the year against the Thunder. With that go the Pelicans chances.
Detroit to take it on the road, the only question being weary legs.
Best Bet: Nope.
Feeling Lucky: Detroit +2.5 @1.91 (-110) @Sportsbet
Indiana @ San Antonio
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 21-10 | 10-19 |
| San Antonio | 19-6 | 26-7 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Indiana | 105.5 | 106.3 | -0.8 |
| San Antonio | 106.9 | 98.3 | +8.6 |
Picks –
Spurs will win this one at home with a day’s rest on the Pacers, and they’ll be sure to be relieved to be back in Texas following an 8 game road trip (6-2 record).
The question is the line of 10.5, and with the Spurs regularly blowing out victories, and the Pacers low on form, we’ll take Pop’s boys to bring in another double figure win at AT&T.
Best Bet: Total Points Under 208.5 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: San Antonio -10.5 @1.91 (-110)
Minnesota @ Utah
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 9-18 |
| Utah | 20-11 | 17-12 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 105.0 | 105.6 | -0.6 |
| Utah | 100.5 | 95.8 | +4.7 |
Picks –
The T-Wolves have a couple of day’s break on the home team here, but Utah are our boys, and it will take a lot to sway our opinion here.
With a 9-18 road record, Minnesota aren’t the team to sway us despite some improved defense of late, holding 4 of their last 6 opponents to sub 100 scores.
Best Bet: Utah WIN @1.39 (-256)
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 201.0 @1.91 (-110) or Minnesota +6.5 @1.91 (-110)
Houston @ LA Clippers
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 22-8 | 20-11 |
| LA Clippers | 19-9 | 17-14 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Houston | 115.0 | 108.4 | +6.6 |
| LA Clippers | 108.1 | 104.7 | +3.4 |
Picks –
The Rockets have been a money train for us all year, while the Clippers have ruined us.
Last New Years Eve the Rockets nailed the Clippers to the tune of a 140-116 thumping, however with some stars back, and at home with a day’s break on Houston here, we’re tipping a closer one here.
Rockets by single figures, as the Clippers continue to look for rhythm.
Best Bet: Houston +1.5 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Houston WIN @2.10 (+110)
Brooklyn @ Sacramento
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 7-24 | 2-25 |
| Sacramento | 13-17 | 12-18 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 105.3 | 114.4 | -9.1 |
| Sacramento | 102.7 | 105.4 | -2.7 |
Picks –
This is betting poison, however with the Nets having won once over their last 20, only a madman would jump on that train.
The Kings have struggled to put a decent scoreline together since Boogie’s departure, however with the Net’s 2-25 away record we’ll stick with the home team.
Best Bet: No way in hell.
Feeling Lucky: Sacramento WIN @1.64 (-160)
