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Tonight’s 6 NBA Tips

Atlanta @ New York

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
New York 102.3 107.2 -4.9
Atlanta 106.8 98.3 +8.5

The Say

The Hawks have had some mixed luck on the road. They were able to defeat the East leading Cavs although coming short to Washington and just recently Charlotte which snapped a six game streak. Not helping the streak breaker was Dwight Howard being tossed for a stray elbow, if he was still on the court at the end, the result could of been different.

New York are trying to find some consistency but there looks to be some chemistry issues lingering. Even though Porzingis is the future and maybe their best player, Melo and Rose still dominate the usage stats instead of using their skilled big man.

Although their home record is good (4-2), the Knicks are yet to give us much inspiration when up against a top team in the East. Hawks to take this.

Best Bet: Atlanta +8.5 @1.22

Feeling Lucky: Atlanta -2.5 @1.91


Portland @ Brooklyn

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Portland 106.7 112.4 -5.7
Brooklyn 106.3 112.0 -5.7

The Say

Portland are on a three game slide and can’t seem to recapture their form of last season. The three losses have been at the average margin of 18 points and whats worse, their points vs points allowed differential (-5.7) is third last in the West and surprisingly the same as their opponent in Brooklyn tonight.

The Nets have been impressive for what was expected of them but the cracks are beginning to open. Also on a three game slide, they do have the advantage at home but may not be able to go basket for basket with Portland.

Best Bet: Under 228.5 @1.48

Feeling Lucky: Portland -4.0 @1.91


Indiana @ Oklahoma City

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Indiana 105.5 107.5 -2.0
Oklahoma City 104.8 102.9 +1.9

 

The Say

Paul George missed the last game for the Pacers which ended in a home loss to the Suns. There is no certainty for George’s availability tonight which isn’t great for Indiana who severely struggled on both ends without their all-star on the court.

Westbrook has the Thunder currently in fourth spot in the West which is one less than their final position last season before the post season. No bad for the one man show who is starting to get some help from Oladipo.

With Indiana shooting blanks and Westbrook unstoppable most night, we like the Thunder at home.

Best Bet: Oklahoma WIN @1.39

Feeling Lucky: Unlikely in anything involving Indiana.


Toronto @ Sacramento

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Toronto 108.3 104.3 +4.0
Sacramento 101.4 105.5 -4.1

The Say

Day in and day out the Kings have put bread on our tables with the total points overs, and tonight again it’s our best bet. They may not be scoring as much as they did last year, but their defense is almost just as bad, allowing 105.5ppg.

The Raptors should get the W with a nice road record, but we’ll stick with the total lines here.

Best Bet: Toronto WIN @1.64

Feeling Lucky: Total  Points Over 210.0 @1.91


Utah @ Denver

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Utah 95.9 93.2 +2.7
Denver 106.0 108.3 -2.3

The Say

With a #1 ranked defense and #26 ranked offense the Jazz are playing the ‘why play offense when you can play defense?’ school of basketball, but what’s new?

The Nuggets are rolling with a -2.3 plus-minus so far this year, which by all indications makes this a scrappy contest. Take the under points here, and don’t bother watching.

Best Bet: Nope

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 197.5 @1.91


Chicago @ LA Lakers

Points +/- Rank

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Chicago 105.0 97.8 +7.2
LA Lakers 109.8 109.0 +0.8

The Say

The Bulls teased us last night with a double digit lead in the first half before eventually falling to the Clips in LA 102-95 after a last quarter fade-out.

The Lakers are producing 109.8ppg with a productive offense, however the 109.0 that they let through on the other end may keep them around the .500 mark.

Chicago have the 14th ranked offense and the 6th ranked defense, while the Lakers have the 27th ranked defense and the 2nd best offense.

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Chicago –2.5 @1.91