Tonight’s 10 Expert NBA Picks
“Play it Safe” NBA Parlay
Miami @ Orlando – Miami +8.5 @1.20 – WIN
New York @ Philadelphia – New York +8.5 @1.20 – WIN
Washington @ Detroit – Detroit WIN @1.44 – WIN
Indiana @ Toronto – Indiana +12.5 @1.30 – LOSS
LA Lakers @ New Orleans – Lakers +10.5 @1.35 – WIN
San Antonio @ Denver – San Antonio +7.5 @TBA – WIN
Brooklyn @ Charlotte
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 27 | Brooklyn | 98.4 | 105.5 | -7.1 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 103.0 | 100.5 | +2.5 |
Best Bet: Charlotte -7.5 @1.22 – The Hornets along with 4 other teams in the East are fighting for the third seed. There no logical reason for them to slip up tonight.
Feeling Lucky: Charlotte -11.5 @1.50 – Brooklyn are going through the motions while Charlotte want to continue their home dominance (3rd best in Conference)
Miami @ Orlando
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 18 | Orlando | 101.9 | 103.3 | -1.4 |
| 11 | Miami | 99.9 | 98.3 | +1.6 |
Best Bet: Miami +8.5 @1.20 – The Florida rivalry resumes with back to back games against each other, the Heat hold the series at 2-0.
Feeling Lucky: Miami WIN @1.65 – The Heat are in the same position as Charlotte with little to margin of error.
New York @ Philadelphia
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 22 | New York | 98.4 | 101.2 | -2.8 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 97.1 | 107.3 | -10.2 |
Best Bet: New York +8.5 @1.20 – Can’t ever be safe with a win at this stage of the season but with Melo and Afflalo still on the court, the win is near.
Feeling Lucky: New York WIN @1.68 – The Knicks are yet to lose against the 76ers in 3 games this season as it’s time to get the broom.
Milwaukee @ Boston
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 26 | Milwaukee | 98.9 | 102.9 | -4.0 |
| 8 | Boston | 105.6 | 102.3 | +3.3 |
Best Bet: Boston -5.5 @1.50 – Currently holds 4th spot in the East, definitely no slips ups from here.
Feeling Lucky: Boston -8.5 @1.85 – Always hard to predict margins at this stage but Boston will be gunning for the win.
Washington @ Detroit
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 16 | Washington | 103.8 | 104.6 | -0.8 |
| 14 | Detroit | 101.8 | 101.3 | +0.5 |
Best Bet: Detroit WIN @1.44 – Both teams are fighting for that last spot and with the Pistons already having a foot in the door, it’s theirs to lose.
Feeling Lucky: Go the Best Bet
Indiana @ Toronto
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 12 | Indiana | 101.9 | 100.5 | +1.4 |
| 6 | Toronto | 102.5 | 98.4 | +4.1 |
Best Bet: Indiana +12.5 @1.30 – Neither team have any big OUTS, and at home, Toronto should get the W, however after a loss away to the Hawks last night, the large line goes to the Pacers.
Feeling Lucky: Monta Ellis Over 12.5 points @1.88
LA Lakers @ New Orleans
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 24 | New Orleans | 102.4 | 105.7 | -3.3 |
| 29 | LA Lakers | 97.3 | 106.6 | -9.3 |
Best Bet: Lakers +10.5 @1.35 – Kobe is questionable with a shoulder, and the result of this game is equally questionable. Lakers should cover a flattering line, with the Pelicans lineup looking average at best.
Feeling Lucky: Lakers WIN @2.10 – If you’re going to toss a coin, at least go for the value.
Memphis @ Dallas
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 15 | Dallas | 102.6 | 103.0 | -0.4 |
| 19 | Memphis | 99.3 | 100.9 | -1.6 |
Best Bet: Memphis +16.5 @1.20 – Dallas should get over the line here at home, even if they rest starter or two. The Grizzlies line is probably the best bet, they generally keep it close when they lose, which is a lot lately.
Feeling Lucky: Dallas 1-10 @2.39 – Dallas must win, while Memphis are locked into the playoffs. Mavericks should have enough incentive for the W, but likely not in a blowout.
San Antonio @ Denver
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 23 | Denver | 102.2 | 105.1 | -2.9 |
| 1 | San Antonio | 103.9 | 92.8 | +11.1 |
Best Bet: San Antonio +7.5 – No listed sitters for the Spurs, but you can bet that Pop is pulling the rest card for the starting 5. Still a bit too close for our liking. A healthy Spurs line here, as the reserves fight for some playoff minutes.
Feeling Lucky: Nope. April NBA basketball is like lighting your money on fire.
LA Clippers @ Utah
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 5 | LA Clippers | 104.5 | 100.4 | +4.1 |
| 10 | Utah | 97.7 | 95.8 | +1.9 |
Best Bet: Utah WIN @1.12 – Take a look at the Clippers OUTS and you’ll see why the line is what it is. Utah have no listed OUTS. Give the Clippers GM a call, you may be able to play a few minutes. Take the Jazz here, or better yet, walk away.
Feeling Lucky: Gordon Hayward 20+ Pts/Utah Jazz WIN – @2.00 – If ever a man was going to score in the 20’s, it’s against this Clippers lineup.
