Tonight’s NBA expert picks
Tonight our NBA picks feature the NBA Finals rematch between the Cavs and Warriors. That Steph Curry Under Armour ads been running non stop over here, time to back it up.
Atlanta @ New York
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Atlanta | 102.9 | 102.5 | +0.4 |
New York | 105.1 | 108.3 | -3.2 |
Last 5
29.12.16 – New York Knicks 98 @ Atlanta Hawks 102 OT
21.11.16 – Atlanta Hawks 94 @ New York Knicks 104
06.01.16 – New York Knicks 107 @ Atlanta Hawks 101
04.01.16 – Atlanta Hawks 97 @ New York Knicks 111
27.12.15 – New York Knicks 98 @ Atlanta Hawks 117
Picks –
Best Bet: Atlanta WIN @-161 – With Porzingis 50/50 to play, the Knicks on a B2B may struggle against Howard and Millsap.
Feeling Lucky: Take the Best Bet
Portland @ Washington
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Portland | 108.1 | 110.4 | -2.3 |
Washington | 105.5 | 105.8 | -0.3 |
Last 5
09.03.16 – Washington Wizards 109 @ Portland Trail Blazers 116 OT
19.01.16 – Portland Trail Blazers 108 @ Washington Wizards 98
17.03.15 – Portland Trail Blazers 97 @ Washington Wizards 105
25.01.15 – Washington Wizards 96 @ Portland Trail Blazers 103
21.03.14 – Washington Wizards 103 @ Portland Trail Blazers 116
Picks –
Best Bet: Washington WIN @-169 – With results going their way, the Wizards are above .500 and currently the 5th seed in the East.
Feeling Lucky: Washington -3.5 @-105 – The Wizards haven’t lost a game at home since December 12, 2016. That’s good home court form.
Philadelphia @ Milwaukee
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Milwaukee | 105.2 | 103.4 | +1.8 |
Philadelphia | 99.1 | 105.4 | -6.3 |
Last 5
11.04.16 – Milwaukee Bucks 109 @ Philadelphia 76ers 108 OT
24.12.15 – Philadelphia 76ers 100 @ Milwaukee Bucks 113
05.11.15 – Philadelphia 76ers 87 @ Milwaukee Bucks 91
14.04.15 – Milwaukee Bucks 107 @ Philadelphia 76ers 97
26.02.15 – Philadelphia 76ers 88 @ Milwaukee Bucks 104
Picks –
Best Bet: Milwaukee WIN @-312 – Love the 76ers enthusiasm lately but away to the Bucks is not good for them.
Feeling Lucky: Total Points Over 206.5 @-110 – With the 76ers averaging almost 100 points per game, the Over with a Bucks win looks achievable.
New Orleans @ Indiana
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
New Orleans | 102.4 | 105.2 | -2.8 |
Indiana | 106.0 | 107.1 | -1.1 |
Last 5
16.12.16 – Indiana Pacers 95 @ New Orleans Pelicans 102
05.10.16 – Indiana Pacers 113 @ New Orleans Pelicans 96
25.03.16 – New Orleans Pelicans 84 @ Indiana Pacers 92
09.01.16 – Indiana Pacers 91 @ New Orleans Pelicans 86
04.10.15 – New Orleans Pelicans 110 @ Indiana Pacers 105
Picks –
Best Bet: Indiana WIN @-227 – The Pacers are coming off a big loss in London and Paul George love his MLK Day. Still AD is a worry on the defense.
Feeling Lucky: No one feels lucky with the Pacers
Orlando @ Denver
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Orlando | 99.4 | 104.1 | -4.7 |
Denver | 108.8 | 111.2 | -2.4 |
Last 5
11.12.16 – Denver Nuggets 121 @ Orlando Magic 113
16.03.16 – Denver Nuggets 110 @ Orlando Magic 116
09.12.15 – Orlando Magic 85 @ Denver Nuggets 74
23.03.15 – Denver Nuggets 119 @ Orlando Magic 100
08.01.15 – Orlando Magic 90 @ Denver Nuggets 93
Picks –
Best Bet: Denver WIN @-227 – Both are in some awful form having won 3 of their last 10. Take the home team here.
Feeling Lucky: Denver -5.5 @-110 – After scoring 140 points last time out against the Pacers, the Nuggets might just carry enough rhythm into this one. Wait for the overs here.
Charlotte @ Boston
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Charlotte | 105.2 | 103.9 | +1.3 |
Boston | 106.9 | 104.7 | +2.2 |
Last 5
17.12.16 – Charlotte Hornets 88 @ Boston Celtics 96
30.10.16 – Boston Celtics 104 @ Charlotte Hornets 98
09.10.16 – Charlotte Hornets 86 @ Boston Celtics 104
07.10.16 – Boston Celtics 107 @ Charlotte Hornets 92
12.04.16 – Charlotte Hornets 114 @ Boston Celtics 100
Picks –
Best Bet: Boston -5.5 @-110 Boston have won 12 of their last 15, while the Hornets are struggling with 3 win from their last 10. This line is great value for a Boston home game.
Feeling Lucky: Nope, take the best bet and be happy that you did.
Cleveland @ Golden State
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Golden State | 117.5 | 105.5 | +12.0 |
Cleveland | 109.4 | 103.5 | +5.9 |
Last 5
26.12.16 – Golden State Warriors 108 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 109
20.06.16 – Cleveland Cavaliers 93 @ Golden State Warriors 89
17.06.16 – Golden State Warriors 101 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 115
14.06.16 – Cleveland Cavaliers 112 @ Golden State Warriors 97
11.06.16 – Golden State Warriors 108 @ Cleveland Cavaliers 97
Picks –
Best Bet: Total Points Under 224.5 @-110 – The last 5 matchups have been a scrappy affair, with none getting close to this line.
Feeling Lucky: Golden State -7.5 @-110- Golden State The game of the night and the NBA Finals replay. Hard to get a gauge on the Cavs, resting the starting 5 frequently has thrown us off. They’ll bring the big guns out tonight in Golden State however.
Cleveland have won the last 4 in this matchup, but the Warriors will get the W.
Utah @ Phoenix
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
Utah | 99.0 | 94.8 | +4.2 |
Phoenix | 106.0 | 111.8 | -5.8 |
Last 5
01.01.17 – Phoenix Suns 86 @ Utah Jazz 91
07.12.16 – Phoenix Suns 105 @ Utah Jazz 112
13.10.16 – Phoenix Suns 111 @ Utah Jazz 110
06.10.16 – Utah Jazz 104 @ Phoenix Suns 99
04.04.16 – Utah Jazz 101 @ Phoenix Suns 86
Picks –
Best Bet: Utah WIN @-217 – The Suns have been hit and miss, while the Jazz have been as sure as death and taxes. They’ll beat the line tonight, and then some.
Feeling Lucky: Utah -5.5 @-110 – The Jazz are looking very solid, this line seems generous.
Oklahoma City @ LA Clippers
Points +/-
TEAM | OWN | OPP | DIFF |
OKC | 106.7 | 104.9 | +1.8 |
LA Clippers | 108.0 | 102.2 | +5.8 |
Last 5
01.01.17 – Los Angeles Clippers 88 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 114
12.11.16 – Los Angeles Clippers 110 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 108
03.11.16 – Oklahoma City Thunder 85 @ Los Angeles Clippers 83
04.07.16 – Los Angeles Clippers 72 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 81
01.04.16 – Los Angeles Clippers 117 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 119
Picks –
Best Bet: Nope.
Feeling Lucky: Oklahoma City +7.0 @-110 – The Clips are still without Griffin, who should return soon. The Thunder played last night in a win over the Kings in Sac. The day’s break and home court advantage will push the Clips over the line. Should be closer than the line suggests however.