Tonight’s 11 Expert NBA Picks
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New Orleans @ Philadelphia
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 24 | New Orleans | 102.6 | 105.7 | -3.1 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 97.0 | 107.5 | -10.5 |
Best Bet: New Orleans +13.5 @1.20 – We have no confidence with this match-up which makes us think the league did this scheduling on purpose. Both teams are sporting D-League lineups, your guess is as good as ours.
Feeling Lucky: New Orleans WIN @2.18 – The Pelicans were able to overthrow fellow cellar dwellers Brooklyn and could do the same tonight. The “should we tank card?” will be available for both coaches.
Charlotte @ Toronto
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 9 | Charlotte | 103.1 | 100.6 | +2.5 |
| 5 | Toronto | 102.8 | 98.5 | +4.3 |
Best Bet: Charlotte +9.5 @1.49 – The Hornets need a win and the Raptors have the 2nd seed all locked up so players may be rested.
Feeling Lucky: Charlotte +5.5 @1.90 – We won’t go as far as a win but this is close enough. Check closer to game time for lineup changes. Toronto are hard to beat at home which could be just enough.
Detroit @ Miami
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 12 | Miami | 99.7 | 98.5 | +1.2 |
| 13 | Detroit | 101.9 | 101.2 | +0.7 |
Best Bet: Over 190.5 @1.20 – Miami have a chance for the 3rd seed while Detroit have the Bulls chasing them. A win is needed for both, the over is gettable.
Feeling Lucky: Detroit +7.5 @1.47 – Another game requiring a check back for late changes. Miami should still win but lineups will decide the win or loss…
Phoenix @ Atlanta
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 28 | Phoenix | 100.3 | 107.6 | -7.3 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 102.9 | 99.2 | +3.7 |
Best Bet: Under 221.5 @1.20 – Will be difficult for the Suns to put up big numbers against any Atlanta outfit.
Feeling Lucky: Under 214.5 @1.45 – As above.
Chicago @ Memphis
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 19 | Chicago | 101.4 | 102.8 | -1.4 |
| 20 | Memphis | 99.2 | 101 | -1.8 |
Best Bet: Chicago +8.5 @1.20 – D.Rose and Gibson may miss but expect Gasol and Butler to put up a fight. Then again, it’s the Bulls…
Feeling Lucky: Chicago WIN @1.85 – We don’t normally go heavy on the Bulls but there is no time but now. As Lloyd Christmas said “You’re telling me there’s a chance”
Cleveland @ Milwaukee
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 4 | Cleveland | 104.1 | 98.0 | +6.1 |
| 25 | Milwaukee | 99.1 | 102.9 | -3.8 |
Best Bet: Cleveland WIN @1.35 – With all the bad press that has followed the Cavs they are still on their way for a likely Eastern Conference Finals berth. LeBron and the team are warming up.
Feeling Lucky: Over 203.5 @1.90 – Free flowing game to limit any risk on injury. We are talking to you Kyrie.
Oklahoma @ Denver
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 110.1 | 102.9 | +7.2 |
| 23 | Denver | 102.2 | 104.9 | -2.7 |
Best Bet: Oklahoma WIN @1.27 – With nobody sitting for the Thunder, it’s the smart way to go. OKC have the last 5 in this match-up, and 8 of their last 10. Denver are 4/6 over their last 10, with Gallinari out for the year.
Feeling Lucky: Westbrook Over 23.5 Points – He has that go-hard every night mentality. With a day’s rest against the struggling Nuggets, this is likely. Over his last 5 – 23, 26, 24, 26 & 29 points.
San Antonio @ Utah
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 1 | San Antonio | 104.2 | 92.6 | +11.6 |
| 10 | Utah | 97.9 | 95.9 | +2.0 |
Best Bet: Over 178.5 @1.46 – Both Spurs and Jazz have been scoring well. With a few garbage time points, and likely some rest cards being handed out by Pop, the score will be low, but not this low. Players from both benches will be looking to hoist their way into finals rotations.
Feeling Lucky: Spurs WIN @1.64 – The Spurs have the record (64-12) to warrant a win here. Diaw did not travel with the team, and should be the only top-liner not suiting up. Also, the Spurs have smashed them their over last 2 meetings this year.
Portland @ Sacramento
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 21 | Sacramento | 107.0 | 109.0 | -2.0 |
| 14 | Portland | 104.8 | 104.2 | +0.6 |
Best Bet: Over 215.5 @1.48 – Both teams have been covering this line consistently over their last 10, and at home, with day’s rest, the Kings should put up a fight against the speedy Lillard McCollum back court.
Feeling Lucky: CJ McCollum Total Point Over 19.5.@1.88 – The way that the Kings play D, I could almost make this the best bet.
Minnesota @ Golden State
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 26 | Minnesota | 101.5 | 105.6 | -4.1 |
| 2 | Golden State | 115.3 | 104.2 | +11.1 |
Best Bet: Golden State -6.5 @1.15 – It’s as good as we can do here. The WIN @1.01 isn’t worth a shot, and the total lines are dodgy with the Timberwolves throwing up bricks over their last 3 outings. It’s hard to gauge a spread. A conservative line for the Warriors.
Feeling Lucky: Golden State WIN/Over 224.5 – If the TWolves can sink a few, the Warriors should hit overdrive and score enough points to pull them both over the margin.
LA Lakers @ LA Clippers
Points +/- Rank
| RK | TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
| 29 | LA Lakers | 97.7 | 106.9 | -9.2 |
| 6 | LA Clippers | 104.7 | 100.9 | +3.8 |
Best Bet: LA Clippers 7+ @1.23 – This one won’t be like so many times before for Kobe. With the Kobe tour being overshadowed by the Nick Young v Swaggy P sitcom these days, the Lakers are pretty much set to play dead until Kobe’s final Staples game.
Feeling Lucky: Over 208.5 @1.91 – The Lakers will still throw up a hell of a lot of shots, and might just find their range a little easier at home.
