Tonight’s NBA picks
We got the parlay last night, let’s go streaking…
Tonight’s Best Pick:
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Sacramento Kings – Total Points Over 212.5 @1.91 (-110)
Toronto @ New York
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Toronto | 21-10 | 14-14 |
| New York | 15-15 | 9-20 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Toronto | 108.5 | 104.2 | +4.3 |
| New York | 106.1 | 109.4 | -3.3 |
Picks –
The Raptors are 2-0 with Serge Ibaka in the lineup and are primed to reclaim the 2nd seed with big wins against the Celtics and Blazers. The Knicks will again be missing Porzingis and just got over the line against the 76ers at home. Raptors to go 4 in a row.
Best Bet: Toronto WIN @1.65 (-154)
Feeling Lucky: Toronto -3.0 @1.95 (-105)
Milwaukee @ Cleveland
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Milwaukee | 15-15 | 11-16 |
| Cleveland | 25-6 | 15-11 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Milwaukee | 105.4 | 105.3 | +0.1 |
| Cleveland | 111.3 | 106.1 | +5.2 |
Picks –
The Bucks were able to match it with the Cavs when LeBron was playing but with his status unknown, Milwaukee could grab a win. Kyrie has struggle to carry the team when LeBron and Love are out, bit of value here.
Best Bet: Cavs are too short with unknowns surrounding LeBron
Feeling Lucky: Milwaukee WIN @3.48 (+248)
Golden State @ Philadelphia
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Golden State | 26-3 | 23-6 |
| Philadelphia | 14-16 | 8-20 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Golden State | 118.2 | 105.4 | +12.8 |
| Philadelphia | 101.6 | 106.9 | -5.3 |
Picks –
The Warriors just clinched a playoff spot and get to take Showtime to Philly. Although Harrison Barnes was able to bail them out last year, his replacement in Durant may be unavailable. Very risky as the Warriors could very well drop this sort of game.
Best Bet: Too risky
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 228 @1.91 (-110)
Atlanta @ Boston
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Atlanta | 16-12 | 16-14 |
| Boston | 20-8 | 18-13 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Atlanta | 103.2 | 104.3 | -1.1 |
| Boston | 108.1 | 105.5 | +2.6 |
Picks –
Boston are the form team in this one with 7-3 over 10, while the Hawks are 4-6 over 10 games. The Hawks have fallen to 5th in the East following 3 straight losses, while the Celts continue to aim for the top spot.
At home we’ll take the guys in green in a low scoring affair.
Best Bet: Boston -4.5 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Under 212.0 @1.91 (-110)
Miami @ Dallas
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Miami | 14-14 | 13-18 |
| Dallas | 15-14 | 8-21 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Miami | 101.8 | 102.1 | -0.3 |
| Dallas | 97.8 | 100 | -2.2 |
Picks –
Despite a 2 game tumble following 13 straight wins, the Heat have now again compiled a streak of 3 straight W’s. Despite all this, they are still behind in the +/- points, go figure…
The Mavericks have split their last 10, and have been in some ugly contests of late.
Best bet is the Unders here.
Best Bet: Total Points Under 200.0 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Miami WIN @1.80 (-125)
Indiana @ Houston
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 21-10 | 9-19 |
| Houston | 22-7 | 20-11 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Indiana | 105.3 | 106.3 | -1.- |
| Houston | 115.2 | 108.2 | +7.0 |
Picks –
The form lies with the Rockets, who along with the T-Wolves last time out provided an offensive game of basketball unlike any we’ve seen, along with some of the worst defense witnessed at an elite level.
At home the Rockets will get the job done, and break the line, but the overs, eeeeesh, still not tempted.
Best Bet: Nope.
Feeling Lucky: Houston -10.0 @1.91 (-110)
Minnesota @ Sacramento
Win/Loss
| TEAM | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 8-18 |
| Sacramento | 13-16 | 12-18 |
Points +/-
| TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 105.1 | 105.9 | -0.8 |
| Sacramento | 102.9 | 105.5 | -2.6 |
Picks –
Minnesota are 4-6 over their last 10, while the Kings are 6-4, with 1 win and 1 loss in the Boogie trade aftermath.
Last out the Kings lost in a 142-130 game against the Rockets in which KAT had 47 points and 22 rebounds. Tonight the line is a lot skinnier than that line, and we will be sucked into it like nobody’s business.
With the loss of Boogie, the Kings will continue to struggle until season’s end. Easy pickings here.
Best Bet: Total Points Over 212.5 @1.91 (-110) & Minnesota -5.0 @1.91 (-110)
Feeling Lucky: Take the best bet/s.
