Tonight’s NBA betting picks and tips
Chicago @ Charlotte
Picks –
Best Bet: Charlotte +7.5 @1.20 – This will protect the outcome of a competitive Bulls unit on the road. The Hornets have been starting slow and making comebacks in the 4th.
Feeling Lucky: Charlotte WIN @1.58 – Home court and no Xmas Day game.
LA Lakers @ Orlando
Picks –
Best Bet: LA Lakers +15.5 @1.20 – Ignore the current record on their road trip for the Lakers, have been in winning positions in each game.
Feeling Lucky: LA Lakers WIN @2.70 – Long shot but both teams on a B2B and the Magic are probably below the Lakers on the depth chart.
Golden State @ Detroit
Picks –
Best Bet: Golden State WIN @1.32 – Draymond is back!
Feeling Lucky: Golden State -7.0 @1.91 – The Pistons are struggling to score while the Warriors can score whenever they want.
Brooklyn @ Cleveland
Picks –
Best Bet: Cleveland -10.5 @1.48 – The Nets are on a B2B and get the NBA Champs with Kevin Love to return.
Feeling Lucky: Take the Best Bet.
Oklahoma City @ Boston
Picks –
Best Bet: Boston +6.5 @1.22 – Nice handicap for the home team with no word on the availability of Oladipo.
Feeling Lucky: Boston WIN @1.54
Washington @ Milwaukee
Picks –
Best Bet: Milwaukee +8.5 @1.20 – Another good handicap for the home team. However, their opponent in Washington are proving to be a little unpredictable recently.
Feeling Lucky: Over 213.0 @1.91 – Fast offense for both teams, like this one!
Houston @ Memphis
Picks –
Best Bet: Houston WIN @1.62 – Good test to see if the Rockets can prevail against the Grizzlies choke hold. Could the Rockets try and blow them away behind the arc?
Feeling Lucky: Best Bet here, could be an epic Harden game.
Miami @ New Orleans
Picks –
Best Bet: New Orleans WIN @1.49
Feeling Lucky: Anthony Davis 15+ rebounds/New Orleans WIN @3.75 (Sportsbet) – If you’re going to swing for the fences, swing hard.
Sacramento @ Minnesota
Picks –
Best Bet: Sacramento +4.0 @1.91 – Despite winning their last 2, the Wolves just struggle to beat decent teams. By no means are we saying the Sacramento are elite, but a victory last out against the Jazz has given us enough faith for this.
Feeling Lucky: Hell no.
Atlanta @ Denver
Picks –
Best Bet: Total Points Over 221.5 – Both teams are scoring at an incredible rate over their last 10. If Howard sits again, watch for small ball lineups and fast scoring.
Feeling Lucky: Denver Nuggets 1-10 @2.41 – Should be close. Howard may continue to sit for the Hawks.
Toronto @ Utah
Picks –
Best Bet: Toronto -1.5 @1.91 – The Raptors are hot on the road, and with a day’s break, this trip to Utah should have them rested. Utah are also in top form and hold a 10-6 home record.
Feeling Lucky: Nope – Both teams are in red hot form.
Philadelphia @ Phoenix
Picks –
Best Bet: Philadelphia +5.0 @1.91 – The Suns are awful, and so are the 76ers. Take the value.
Feeling Lucky: Philadelphia WIN @2.88 – 76ers have won the last 4 in this matchup.
San Antonio @ Portland
Picks –
Best Bet: San Antonio WIN @1.59 – Pop’s boys don’t lose two in a row.
Feeling Lucky: San Antonio -3.5 @1.91 – Despite losing to the Clippers last night, the Spurs are capable of beating a Portland team that has won only 2 of their last 10.
Dallas @ LA Clippers
Picks –
Best Bet: Nope – Injuries to CP3 and Blake turn this one on its head.
Feeling Lucky: LA Clippers -8.5 – After beating the Spurs last night, perhaps their is enough confidence at home, and talent left to break the line.
