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nba tips

Tonight’s Free NBA tips


The Midfield NBA Parlay:

Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves – Golden State WIN @1.48 (-212) 

Houston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls – Houston WIN @1.54 (-186)

Toronto Raptors @ Atlanta Hawks – Toronto WIN @2.11 (+111)

Brooklyn Nets @ Dallas Mavericks – Dallas WIN @1.11 (-909)

Washington Wizards @ Sacramento Kings – Washington WIN @1.26 (-385)


Tonight’s Best Pick

Houston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls – Houston WIN @1.54 (-186)


Orlando @ Charlotte

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Orlando  Over  Charlotte
+8.0 206.5  121-80

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Orlando 12-21 12-20
Charlotte 17-13 11-23

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Orlando 99.9 105.7 -5.8
Charlotte 104.7 104.4 +0.3

Last 5

29.12.16 – Charlotte Hornets 120 @ Orlando Magic 101
10.12.16 – Orlando Magic 88 @ Charlotte Hornets 109
14.04.16 – Orlando Magic 103 @ Charlotte Hornets 117
17.03.16 – Orlando Magic 99 @ Charlotte Hornets 107
23.01.16 – Charlotte Hornets 120 @ Orlando Magic 116 – OT

Picks –

Both are 4-6 over the last 10, with the more impressive wins coming the way of the Hornets with W’s over Miami twice, Atlanta and Orlando (not so much).

This one belongs in the “Do Not Touch” basket, however Charlotte have been decent at home, while the Magic have been below par on the road. Like that line for the Magic at the line.

Toss the coin.

Best Bet: Total Points Over 206.5 @1.91 (-110)

Feeling Lucky: Orland0 +8.0 @1.91 (-110)


Golden State @ Minnesota

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Golden State  Over  Minnesota
-5.0 216.5 103-102

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Golden State 26-4 26-8
Minnesota 16-18 10-19

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Golden State 117.0 105.3 +11.7
Minnesota 104.9 104.9 0.0

Last 5

12.12.16 – Golden State Warriors 116 @ Minnesota Timberwolves 108
27.11.16 – Minnesota Timberwolves 102 @ Golden State Warriors 115
06.04.16 – Minnesota Timberwolves 124 @ Golden State Warriors 117 – OT
22.03.16 – Golden State Warriors 109 @ Minnesota Timberwolves 104
13.11.15 – Golden State Warriors 129 @ Minnesota Timberwolves 116

Picks –

Both are 6-4 over their last 10.

Golden State haven’t been the same since KD went down, and some of that could be due to the fact that Steph Curry currently couldn’t throw a basketball into the ocean without hitting the sand.

With KAT looking every bit the beast and Rubio and Wiggins doing they’re thing, this suits up as a danger game for a team trying to regather their ‘Splash Brothers’ persona.

The T-Wolves have had the best defensive rating since the All-Star break, however that -5.0 line for the Warriors is just too tempting.

Best Bet: Golden State WIN @1.48 (-212)

Feeling Lucky: Golden State -5.0 @1.91 (-110)


Houston @ Chicago

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Houston  Under  Houston
-4.5 222.5  115-94

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Houston 23-9 21-12
Chicago 19-13 12-20

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Houston 115.1 108.4 +6.7
Chicago 102.3 103.1 -0.8

Last 5

04.02.17 – Chicago Bulls 117 @ Houston Rockets 121 – OT
01.04.16 – Chicago Bulls 103 @ Houston Rockets 100
06.03.16 – Houston Rockets 100 @ Chicago Bulls 108
05.02.15 – Chicago Bulls 90 @ Houston Rockets 101
06.01.15 – Houston Rockets 105 @ Chicago Bulls 114

Picks –

The Bulls are 5-5, Rockets are 6-4 over their last 10.

Chicago have lost their last 3, and haven’t lost 4 in a row all season. Dwayne Wade should return which may help the Bulls stop a slide against a Rockets team that will be spurred on by the chance to give Mike D’Antoni his 500th career win (probably a reach).

Like the Rockets here, a solid road record gives us confidence.

Best Bet: Houston WIN @1.54 (-186)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 225.5 @1.91 (-110)


Toronto @ Atlanta

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Toronto  Over  Atlanta
+2.0 201.0  105-99

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Toronto 21-11 17-15
Atlanta 18-15 17-14

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Toronto 107.7 103.8 +3.9
Atlanta 103.9 104.7 -0.8

Last 5

17.12.16 – Atlanta Hawks 125 @ Toronto Raptors 121
04.12.16 – Atlanta Hawks 84 @ Toronto Raptors 128
08.04.16 – Toronto Raptors 87 @ Atlanta Hawks 95
31.03.16 – Atlanta Hawks 97 @ Toronto Raptors 105
11.03.16 – Atlanta Hawks 96 @ Toronto Raptors 104

Picks –

Atlanta are 4-6, Toronto 6-4 over their last 10.

The Hawks are in their 5th game of a home stand that has only yielded one win, and that was a 110-105 victory against the lowly Nets. During this time our man Dwight decided to spark another dust-up with a teammate, this time with Dennis Schroder. Where to next Dwight? The list grows…

Lowry continues to sit for the Raptors with a wrist injury, however we’ll roll with the away team at the line here. We just have that feeling.

Best Bet: Toronto WIN @2.11 (+111)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 201.0 @1.91 (-110)


Indiana @ Milwaukee

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Milwaukee  Over  Milwaukee
-3.0 209.0  99-85

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Indiana 22-10 11-21
Milwaukee 18-16 12-17

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Indiana 105.1 105.8 -0.7
Milwaukee 105.2 104.8 +0.4

Last 5

12.02.17 – Milwaukee Bucks 116 @ Indiana Pacers 100
04.11.16 – Indiana Pacers 107 @ Milwaukee Bucks 125
14.04.16 – Indiana Pacers 97 @ Milwaukee Bucks 92
03.03.16 – Indiana Pacers 104 @ Milwaukee Bucks 99
01.01.16 – Milwaukee Bucks 120 @ Indiana Pacers 116

Picks –

The Bucks have taken down the Pacers twice this season and look the goods again at home tonight. Out of the two teams, Milwaukee are in better recent form (7-3) and are a good price worthy a look.

Best Bet: Milwaukee WIN @1.73 (-137)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 209.0 @1.91 (-110)


Boston @ Denver

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Denver  Denver
+3.0 TBC  119-99

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Boston 21-9 20-15
Denver 17-16 12-19

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Boston 107.7 105.3 +2.4
Denver 110.6 111.4 -0.8

Last 5

07.11.16 – Denver Nuggets 123 @ Boston Celtics 107
22.02.16 – Boston Celtics 121 @ Denver Nuggets 101
28.01.16 – Denver Nuggets 103 @ Boston Celtics 111
05.02.15 – Denver Nuggets 100 @ Boston Celtics 104
24.01.15 – Boston Celtics 100 @ Denver Nuggets 99

Picks –

Danger game for the Celtics tonight being the last game of a West road trip. They were big favourites back in Boston earlier in the year against the Nuggets but got blown out of the water in the first letting their opposition score 42 points. The recent form of Denver of 1-2 on home court doesn’t make them the best choice not a sure thing for anyone here.

Best Bet: Nope.

Feeling Lucky: Denver +3.0 @1.95 (-105)


Brooklyn @ Dallas

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Dallas  Under  Dallas
-11.5 212.5  105-96

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Brooklyn 7-24 4-28
Dallas 19-14 8-22

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Brooklyn 105.7 114.3 -8.6
Dallas 98.3 99.8 -1.5

Last 5

30.01.16 – Brooklyn Nets 79 @ Dallas Mavericks 91
24.12.15 – Dallas Mavericks 119 @ Brooklyn Nets 118 – OT
01.03.15 – Brooklyn Nets 104 @ Dallas Mavericks 94
06.01.15 – Dallas Mavericks 96 @ Brooklyn Nets 88 – OT
24.03.14 – Brooklyn Nets 107 @ Dallas Mavericks 104 – OT

Picks –

Dallas were looking at a high lottery pick in the first half of the season but with Dirk returning and some crafty trade moves, the Mavs a sneaky chance to make the playoffs being 1.5 games behind the 8 seed. Even though the Nets have won a few games of late, Dallas have won their last 5 on home court.

Best Bet: Dallas WIN @1.11 (-909)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 212.5 @1.91 (-110)


Washington @ Sacramento

Picks against the spread

Spread Pick O/U Points Result
Washington Over  Washington
-8.0 213.5  130-122

Win/Loss

TEAM HOME ROAD
Washington 26-9 13-15
Sacramento 13-19 12-20

Points +/-

TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
Washington 108.6 106.1 +2.5
Sacramento 102.6 105.7 -3.1

Last 5

29.11.16 – Sacramento Kings 95 @ Washington Wizards 101 – OT
31.03.16 – Washington Wizards 111 @ Sacramento Kings 120
22.12.15 – Sacramento Kings 99 @ Washington Wizards 113
23.03.15 – Washington Wizards 86 @ Sacramento Kings 109
15.03.15 – Sacramento Kings 97 @ Washington Wizards 113

Picks –

The Kings have lost 6 straight where the last game against the Spurs was their best chance yet heading into the 2nd quarter with a 22 point lead. San Antonio being San Antonio showed that without Kawhi and LaMarcus, they still can fight back and get the W.

The Wizards are just a game behind the Celtics in the East and are 2-0 on their current West road trip. Bojan Bogdanovic is proving to have been a great trade deadline deal, averaging almost 20 points for the month of March off the bench.

Best Bet: Washington WIN @1.26 (-385)

Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 213.5 (-110)