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“Play it Safe” NBA Expert Parlay:

Indiana @ Philadelphia – Indiana -2.5 @1.22 –  WIN

Detroit @ Chicago – Detroit +15.5 @1.20 –  WIN

Toronto @ San Antonio – San Antonio -0.5 @1.20 –  WIN

Sacramento @ Denver – Sacramento +10.5 @1.44 –  WIN

Miami @ Portland – Portland WIN @1.40 –  WIN


“Feeling Lucky” Expert NBA Parlay:

Indiana @ Philadelphia – Indiana -6.5 @1.46 –  WIN

Detroit @ Chicago – Detroit +9.5 @1.47 –  WIN

Sacramento @ Denver – Over 217.5 @1.91 –  WIN

Miami @ Portland – Portland -5.5 @1.91 –  WIN


*All dates are U.S

Tonight’s 5 NBA Picks:

Indiana @ Philadelphia

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
12 Indiana 101.6 100.5 +1.1
30 Philadelphia 96.9 107.4 -10.5

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Indiana -2.5 @1.22 – The Pacers need the wins to sew up the 8th seed in the East. The Bulls are a game behind.

Feeling Lucky: Indiana -6.5 @1.46 – The 76ers are hoping for the worst record behind closed doors, winning is not the priority with an 11 game slide.


Detroit @ Chicago

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
13 Detroit 102.0 101.3 +0.7
18 Chicago 101.5 103.0 -1.5

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Detroit +15.5 @1.20 – The Pistons have been a bogey side for the Bulls, should keep it within 15 at least.

Feeling Lucky: Detroit +9.5 @1.47 – Detroit lead the season series 2-1 and with playoffs on the line, they will keep it close.


Toronto @ San Antonio

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
5 Toronto 102.9 98.5 +4.4
1 San Antonio 104.2 92.6 +11.6

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: San Antonio -0.5 @1.20 – Yet to lose at home this season, keep riding them.

Feeling Lucky: Toronto +12.5 @1.51 – The Raptors took down the Spurs in the reverse matchup, could be some scheduled rests at tipoff.


Sacramento @ Denver

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
21 Sacramento 106.9 109.1 -2.2
23 Denver 102.1 104.7 -2.6

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Sacramento +10.5 @1.44 – The Kings get Cousins back and look to sweep the season series.

Feeling Lucky: Over 217.5 @1.91 – Both teams enjoy a shootout, perhaps an upset is on the cards…


Miami @ Portland

Points +/- Rank

RK TEAM OWN OPP DIFF
11 Miami 99.8 98.3 +1.5
13 Portland 104.7 103.9 +0.8

Picks against the spread

Best Bet: Portland WIN @1.40 – The Blazers at home is a hard task for any team.

Feeling Lucky: Portland -5.5 @1.91 – Portland are going for 4 in a row while D Wade could miss again.