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Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Suns-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (28-39) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (45-21) Tuesday at The Arena in Orlando for a 4:00 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Suns-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Suns at Clippers: Key Injuries

Suns

  • F Kelly Oubre (knee) out
  • G Jalen Lecque (personal) questionable

Clippers

  • G Lou Williams (self isolation) out
  • F Montrezl Harrell (personal) out

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Suns at Clippers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Clippers 113, Suns 108

Moneyline (ML)

The Clippers are huge favorites in this game at -400. The two teams have split both games this season, and the Suns are unbeaten in the bubble, but the Clippers are overwhelming. This is easy. There is no value, but if you are looking for some action, this is a SURE BET taking the CLIPPERS -400.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Clippers are favored in this game at -9 (-110). They are 37-29 ATS with the fifth-best cover percentage in the league, but the Suns aren’t a bad bet. They are 31-35 ATS this season but have covered 54 percent of the games in which they are underdogs. The Suns are playing well. They won’t win, but take the SUNS +9 to cover (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total is set at 230.5 points, with -110 on either side. Clippers games go Under at a higher rate than any other team other than the Rockets at 55.4 percent. The Suns are 34-33 O/U. Take the UNDER 230.5 POINTS (-110).

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Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Houston Rockets (40-24) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (40-27) Friday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in Orlando, Fla., for a 9:00 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Rockets-Mavericks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Rockets vs. Mavericks: Key injuries

Rockets:

  • PG Russell Westbrook (quarantine) probable
  • SG Eric Gordon (ankle) out
  • SG Austin Rivers (personal) out
  • SF Thabo Sefolosha (personal) out
  • SF DeMarre Carroll (hamstring) probable

Mavericks:

  • SF Marcus Kidd-Gilchrist (out)
  • SG Courtney Lee (calf) out
  • SG Seth Curry (ankle) probable
  • C Dwight Powell (Achilles) out
  • PG Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out
  • C Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) out
  • SF Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) probable

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Rockets vs. Mavericks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Mavericks 118, Rockets 115

Moneyline (ML)

The MAVERICKS (-134) are slight “home” favorites over the Rockets on Friday night in the first game of the NBA restart for both teams. While it’s tough to rely on data from March, it’s worth noting that the Rockets were struggling mightily before the NBA season was suspended. They had lost four of their five final games with their only win coming against a bad Minnesota team. And without SG Eric Gordon in the line-up, Dallas is a bad match-up for Houston. Take Dallas to win this game on Friday night.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The MAVERICKS (-2) are two-point favorites over the Rockets are Friday night, so this is the better bet if you decide to take Dallas. The payout for this spread is -110, which gives you a bit more value than the moneyline. It’s worth noting that SF Marcus Kidd-Gilchrist will not play in tonight’s game, which gives the Mavericks one less wing defender to match up with SG James Harden and PG Russell Westbrook. However, look for the Mavs to win and cover this small spread on Friday.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 231.5, which feels about right considering these are two of the best three offenses in the NBA. Both teams averaged over 116 points per game in the regular season and both struggled on the other end of the court as well. While this game could get a bit sloppy and the shooting could be erratic, expect a ton of points to be scored and for the OVER to hit in Orlando.

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Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Sacramento Kings vs San Antonio Spurs sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Sacramento Kings (28-36) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (27-36) Friday at the Visa Athletic Center in Orlando, Fla., for a 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Kings-Spurs NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.

Kings vs. Spurs: Key injuries

Kings:

  • C Alex Len (quarantine) out
  • PF Marvin Bagley III (foot)

Spurs:

  • SG Bryn Forbes (quad) out
  • C Trey Lyles (undisclosed) out
  • PF LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) out

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Kings vs. Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Kings 115, Spurs 112

Moneyline (ML)

The KINGS (-150) are small “road” favorites over the Spurs in their first game of the NBA restart. Before the season was suspended, the Kings were playing their best basketball of the season as they won seven of their final games. The same can’t be said for the Spurs, who lost 10 of their last 15 games before play was canceled. Take the Kings in this contest, but expect the game to be close throughout.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Kings (-2.5) open this contest as a one-basket favorite over the Spurs. Before play was suspended, San Antonio failed to cover in seven of their last eight games. They were clearly struggling to keep games close and were blown out several times in their last few games. Given that both teams have a significant amount of injuries they will have to deal with, expect this game to be close, but for the Kings to ultimately cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 222.5, which feels low despite both offenses struggling at times this season. While its fair to expect some shaky shooting from both sides, these are two of the worst defenses in the NBA as each side ranks in the bottom half of the league in points allowed per game. Expect the scoring to be sporadic, but for the OVER to ultimately hit in Orlando.

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Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Denver Nuggets (43-21) visit the Big D on Wednesday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks (39-27) at the American Airlines Center. We analyze the Nuggets-Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Mavericks at Nuggets: Key injuries

Mavericks

  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out
  • SG Seth Curry (ankle) out
  • SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (illness) probable
  • C Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) probable
  • PG Jalen Brunson (shoulder) out
  • PF Dwight Powell (Achilles) out

Nuggets

  •  C Bol Bol (foot) out

Mavericks at Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Nuggets 122, Mavericks 104

Moneyline (ML)

These teams have played twice already this season and each game has been decided by a possession with the Nuggets the most recent meeting, 107-106, Jan. 8. The Mavericks were without defensive anchor, Kristaps Porzingis, and Nikola Jokic took advantage to the tune of 33 points on 12-of-20 shooting. That’s a bad sign for Dallas with Porzingis out again Wednesday. In their first meeting Oct. 29, Dallas had nine players score double figures (none more than 14) en route to a 109-106 victory in Denver.

The Nuggets are far healthier at the moment — no one from the Nuggets’ regular rotation is out — and beside the injuries above, the Mavericks have seen Luka Doncic miss games recently. Denver gives up the fourth-fewest points per game to point guards and Doncic has scored 21.5 PPG in four career games against the Nuggets. Doncic has needed to work for his 20+ points, shooting just .392 from the field and .200 from 3-point land against Denver.

I LIKE the NUGGETS -143.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Since I like the Nuggets on the moneyline, I’ll LEAN toward the NUGGETS -2.5 (-110). It should be an either-or situation in terms of which bet to play; I don’t think you should bet both the moneyline and spread.

Anywho, somehow Dallas is worse ATS at home versus winning teams (3-9) then Denver is on the road against winning teams (5-7-1). The Mavericks lost straight up and against the spread in both games they were home dogs in but the Nuggets is only 7-10-1 ATS as a road favorite this season. The standout trend for me in the Mavericks-Nuggets matchup is Denver’s 6-3 ATS record when laying 1-2.5 points and Dallas’ 1-5 ATS mark when getting that many points. 

Over/Under (O/U)

Denver likes to slow the game down and play through their All-Star big man, Jokic. The Nuggets are ranked 29th in pace of play, which is the main reason their offense is ranked just 20th in points per game. However, they are seventh in offensive rating and sixth in field-goal percentage, and I think they’ll execute against the Mavericks, pushing the game OVER 220.5 (-106).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Pelicans at Kings sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Sacramento Kings (28-36) continue their four-game homestand Wednesday night. They host the New Orleans Pelicans (28-36), playing the second game of a four-game road trip. Tipoff is at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.

We analyze the Pelicans-Kings odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Pelicans at Kings: Key injuries

Pelicans

  • G Nickeil Alexander-Walker (wrist) out
  • F Darius Miller (achilles) out
  • G J.J. Redick (hamstring) out
  • SG Kenrich Williams (back) probable

Kings

  • F Jabari Parker (illness) probable
  • F Marvin Bagley III (foot) out
  • G Justin James (knee) out

Pelicans at Kings: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Pelicans 122, Kings 118

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams have identical records but the Pelicans enter the game as favorites at -121, although the Kings are even money at +100. The Kings have won seven of their last 10 overall, while New Orleans has gone 5-5. Sacramento is 14-17 at home this season, while the Pelicans are 15-17 on the road. New Orleans has been money as road favorites. They are 7-1 this season when favored on the road. The Kings are 8-9 as home dogs.

Take the Pelicans to win this game at -121.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Pelicans are slight favorites at -1.5 (-110). They have been solid on the road overall going 17-13-2 ATS away from home. That improves to 7-1 ATS as road favorites. The Kings are 12-17-2 ATS overall at home but 8-7-2 ATS as home dogs. They are 7-2-1 ATS over their last 10 games. The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last three games.

New Orleans’ ATS record as road favorites is too good to ignore. Take the Pelicans -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total is set at 233.5 points Wednesday night. The two teams played earlier this season and combined for 232 points in a win by the Pelicans. Sacramento’s games have gone Over in four straight games. New Orleans’ games have gone Under in their last two games and in five of eight. But the Kings are 17-14 O/U at home and the Pelicans are 18-14 O/U on the road. Expect a lot of points and hit the OVER 233.5 (-106) in this game.

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Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Charlotte Hornets at Miami Heat sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (22-42) visit the Miami Heat (41-23) Wednesday at AmericanAirlines Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Hornets-Heat odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

The Hornets lost at the Atlanta Hawks 143-138 in double overtime Monday and have dropped four of their last five. The Heat are 5-1 in their last six after a 100-89 win at the Washington Wizards Sunday.

Wednesday will be the second of four Charlotte-Miami games this season. The Heat covered as 10.5-point favorites in the first contest, cruising to a 117-100 home victory – the O/U was 212.

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Hornets at Heat: Key injuries or suspensions

Hornets

  • G Malik Monk (suspension) out

Heat

  • F Jimmy Butler (toe) questionable
  • F Jae Crowder (concussion) probable
  • F Udonis Haslem (illness) questionable
  • G Tyler Herro (ankle) questionable
  • C Meyers Leonard (ankle) out
  • G Kendrick Nunn (illness) questionable

Hornets at Heat: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Heat 114, Hornets 107

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. While Miami (-556) owns the league’s third-best home record at 27-4, the price is way too high. Every $5.66 wagered on the Heat moneyline profits only $1 if they win. That’s too much chalk to risk. Charlotte (+400) offers a tempting 4-to-1 payoff if it wins, but Miami is just too good at home. I’ll PASS and focus on the spread and total below.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The HORNETS (+10.5, –115) are worth a small play – even if Butler dresses for the Heat (-10.5, -106). Miami is an impressive 17-9-1 as a home favorite, but Charlotte is on a hot streak ATS, going 6-0-1 in its last seven – the push coming in its last game, the OT loss at Atlanta. I’m only going small because the Hornets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 versus the Heat and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six in Miami.

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Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 211.5 (-106) is the STRONGEST PLAY as long as Butler plays. The Heat are 6-1 O/U in their last seven at home, 19-7 O/U in their last 26 at home and 7-1 O/U in their last eight games as a favorite. The O/U is also 13-6 in the last 19 head-to-head meetings in South Beach.

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New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Knicks (20-45) visit the Atlanta Hawks (20-46) Wednesday at State Farm Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Knicks-Hawks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

Knicks at Hawks: Key Injuries

Knicks

  • PF Kenny Wooten (thumb) out

Hawks

  • SG DeAndre’ Bembry (abdominal) out
  • C Clint Capela (heel) out
  • PF John Collins (ankle) probable
  • SF Treveon Graham (personal) questionable
  • SG Kevin Huerter (groin) probable
  • C Skal Labissiere (knee) out

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Knicks at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Hawks 124, Knicks 117

Moneyline (ML)

The Knicks (+155) are coming off a 122-115 loss at the Washington Wizards Tuesday, dropping them to 3-3 across their last six games. The HAWKS (-189) beat the Charlotte Hornets 143-138 in double overtime Monday to improve to 5-5 across their last 10 outings. The Hawks are 14-19 at home, while the Knicks are just 9-23 on the road.

The season series is split 1-1 coming into Wednesday. The Knicks won 143-120 on home court Dec. 17, and the Hawks took care of business at home Feb. 9 with a 140-135 win in double overtime. Atlanta has been strong with a rest advantage this season. It’s 8-5 straight up with the advantage over its opposition while winning by an average of 1.2 points per game.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get better value on the hosts by backing the HAWKS (-4.5, -110) to win by at least 5 points on home court. Atlanta is just 29-35-2 ATS overall but a very strong 19-12-2 at home. New York is 34-30-1 ATS overall but just 16-15-1 on the road. Again, the rest advantage is key for the Hawks, as they’re 9-3-1 in such situations and cover by an average of 4.8 PPG.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 232.5 (-110) in this clash of Eastern Conference bottom feeders. Both meetings so far this season crushed Wednesday’s projected total, and while the second meeting went to double overtime, there were still 232 points scored in regulation. The two teams combine to score 216.8 PPG, but they allow a combined 231.5 PPG.

Esten’s NBA betting record: 208-188

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New York Knicks at Washington Wizards odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Washington Wizards sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The New York Knicks (20-44) visit the nation’s capital Tuesday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off against the Washington Wizards (23-40) at Capital One Arena. We analyze the Knicks-Wizards odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Knicks at Wizards: Key injuries

Knicks

  • C Mitchell Robinson (illness) questionable
  • PG Dennis Smith Jr. (concussion) probable

Wizards

  • SF Isaac Bonga (groin) questionable
  • C Anzejs Pasecniks (neck) questionable
  • SG Jerome Robinson (Achilles) questionable
  • PG Ish Smith (hamstring) out
  • PG John Wall (Achilles) out

Knicks at Wizards: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Wizards 109, Knicks 107

Moneyline (ML)

The Wizards (-189) hold a 2-1 season-series lead over the Knicks (+155). Washington pasted New York in Madison Square Garden last month 114-96, thanks to a typical 30-point performance from Bradley Beal. The shooting guard had a streak of 21 consecutive 26-point games snapped Sunday in a 100-89 loss to the Miami Heat. In the Knicks’ previous game, they made easy work of an injury-depleted Detroit Pistons 96-84. The victory wrapped up a 3-2 homestead for the Knick. The Wizards are just 6-6 straight up as a home favorite, so their -189 moneyline is out the window, but can the Knicks pull off an upset? Sure, but the Knicks have only five wins in 26 games as a road dog and the +155 isn’t juicy enough to lean, like or love. PASS on the moneyline.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Since both teams stink, we are partially betting for one team and partially against another. The Wizards -4.5 (-106) can score points but are the lowest-ranked defensive rating team in the NBA and give up the most points per game. Also, they are just 2-3 against the spread in their last five games.

Where the KNICKS +4.5 (-115) have a decided edge is in the rebounding matchup. New York has the ninth-best defensive-rebounding percentage and best offensive-rebounding percentage in the NBA, while Washington is 28th in defensive-rebounding percentage and 20th in offensive-rebounding percentage. Additionally, New York has covered four of its previous five games.

I like the KNICKS +4.5 (-115) because they’ll be able to trade buckets with the Wizards and gobble up loose boards.

Over/Under (O/U)

If we like the Knicks plus the points, then the UNDER 227.5 (+100) correlates with that pick. New York has one of the higher Under percentages in the NBA (29-34-1) and plays at a snail’s pace — ranked 24th in Pace of Play. The Under is 7-1 in the last eight Knicks-Wizards meetings and the Under has cashed in the last three games.

Since I generally don’t play totals, I only lean toward the UNDER.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-44) will take on the Houston Rockets (39-24) Tuesday night at Toyota Center. The opening tip is at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Timberwolves-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Timberwolves at Rockets: Key injuries

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out
  • SF Kelan Martin (ankle) out

Rockets

  • SG Eric Gordon (knee) questionable
  • SG Ben McLemore (illness) questionable

Timberwolves at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Rockets 120, Timberwolves 110

Moneyline (ML)

The Rockets (-909) have been favored by at least eight points in three of their last four games, yet they’ve lost all of them. They’ve dropped four straight overall, including two losses by at least 15 points. The Timberwolves (+600) remain one of the league’s worst teams, but they’re 2-2 in their last four games and are a respectable 11-20 on the road (compared to 8-24 at home).

The Rockets are clearly the favorites in this one, but their recent play makes me hesitant to touch the moneyline. I’d PASS on both teams.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Timberwolves are 12.5-point underdogs in this matchup, which comes as no surprise; however, the line is inflated in relation to how the Rockets have been playing. Houston is 0-4-1 ATS in its last five games and 0-4 straight up in its last four.

The Timberwolves are 3-2 ATS in their last five road games and 12.5 points is a lot for a struggling Houston team to be laying. I’m taking the TIMBERWOLVES (+12.5, -110) to cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over/Under is an eye-popping 246.5 points, by far the highest total of the night. It’s hard to imagine these teams getting to that number, but they both rank in the top 10 in scoring. The total has gone Over in six of the last nine games between these teams, but I’m just not confident the offenses will click enough – especially with Gordon questionable and Towns out.

Bet the UNDER 246.5 (-110) in this one and hope the Rockets’ issues continue.

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Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (39-25) host the Boston Celtics (42-21) Tuesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Pacers-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Celtics at Pacers: Key injuries

Celtics

  • SG Jaylen Brown (hamstring) out
  • C Robert Williams III (back) probable

Pacers

  • SF Doug McDermott (toe) doubtful
  • PG Malcolm Brogdon (quadriceps) out
  • SG Victor Oladipo (knee) questionable
  • SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out

Celtics at Pacers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Pacers 107, Celtics 102

Moneyline (ML)

The PACERS (+125) have been on a roll since the All-Star break, going 7-2, including an impressive road victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game, Sunday. The Celtics (-154) have been on the struggle bus since the break with a 4-5 record and dropping a few games in heartbreaking fashion. Two of Boston’s losses came in overtime and in their last game, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they gave up a double-digit lead to lose at home, 105-104. Indiana picked up a 122-117 victory against Boston in the first head-to-head meeting, despite a 44-point effort from Celtics PG Kemba Walker.

The reason why the Celtics could lose despite an impressive Walker performance is it appears Jayson Tatum is Boston’s most impactful player—as he goes, the Celtics go. Tatum averages 23.4 points per game this year and when he scores 24 or more points the Celtics are 28-5 this season; however, Tatum hasn’t scored more than 22 points in nine career games against the Pacers and he scored only 16 points in the first Celtics-Pacers game. Indiana is second in the NBA (behind Boston) in opposing small forwards points per game and given its previous success against Tatum, I like PACERS (+125).

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Generally, I’d stick with the moneyline wager here and not bother taking just 3.5 points however they could come into play in this game. Boston (-3.5, -106) has been great against the spread this season both overall (38-23-2 ATS) and on the road (20-10-1) but not very good in games projected to be close.

The PACERS (+3.5, -115) are the play with a little insurance in the event of a loss. Each team has narrow point differentials since the All-Star break. Indiana is outscoring opponents 106.8-105.6 and Boston’s nine post-All-Star games have an average outcome of 112.3-110.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over has cashed in six of the last eight Celtics-Pacers games because they are generally lower projected totals from bookmakers. Rightfully so, these teams both rank in the top-10 in opponent PPG, field-goal percentage, 3-point percentage, defensive rating and opponent effective FG%. The first meeting went well Over but that included a 29-point performance from Brogdon (who won’t be playing) and a healthy Brown, who’s a great two-way player. Expect this game to be lower scoring and the UNDER 214.5 (-110) to cash.

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