Previewing Friday’s Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.
The Miami Heat (44-28) will take on the Indiana Pacers (44-28) Friday at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. for a 4 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Heat-Pacers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Heat vs. Pacers: Key injuries
Heat
SF Jae Crowder (knee) questionable
SG Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) questionable
SF KZ Okpala (personal) out
PG Gabe Vincent (shoulder) out
Pacers
SG Jeremy Lamb (knee) out
PF Domantas Sabonis (foot) out
SF T.J. Warren (foot) out
SG Victor Oladipo (ankle) out
C Myles Turner (wrist) out
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Heat vs. Pacers Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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The HEAT (-110) and Pacers (-110) are in a pick ’em in this final regular-season game between Eastern Conference playoff teams. With both teams having clinched a playoff spot, both the Pacers and Heat are expected to rest several key starters.
Consider this game a coin toss, but if you must take a side, pick the HEAT (-110) as they already beat the Pacers earlier this week.
The HEAT -1 (-110) are less than a basket favorite over the Pacers Friday afternoon. Miami has actually struggled against the spread in Orlando, going 2-5 ATS in their last seven games. Indiana has been much better, going 5-2 ATS in their last seven games.
With both teams missing stars, you can throw those numbers out the window. Given their overall depth, take the HEAT -1 (-110) to win and cover this tiny spread Friday.
Due to the health/rest status of several players on both sides of the court, the point total for this matchup was not available as of this posting. Neither side has anything to play for, so the expected rotations could dramatically shift this point total.
With so many key starters not likely to play or see big minutes, PASS on this point total regardless of the number posted.
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Previewing Friday’s Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.
The Denver Nuggets (46-26) face the Toronto Raptors (52-19) in the Orlando bubble for a 1:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Nuggets-Raptors NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Nuggets vs. Raptors Key injuries
Nuggets
SG Gary Harris (hip) out
SF Will Barton (knee) out
Raptors
SF OG Anunoby (knee) questionable
PF Serge Ibaka (knee) questionable
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Nuggets vs. Raptors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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The Raptors (-149) won their third consecutive game, 125-121 against the Philadelphia 76ers, and are 6-1 in the bubble. Toronto is locked into the 2-seed and will play the 7th-seeded Brooklyn Nets Monday, Aug. 17.
The Nuggets (+125) have struggled in the bubble, going 3-4, and lost back-to-back games against both the Los Angeles teams. Denver enters the Western Conference Playoffs as the 3-seed and will be playing the 6th-seeded Utah Jazz.
The Nuggets have beaten Toronto in three straight games going back to last season. The Raptors were missing PG Fred VanVleet and C Marc Gasol but the Nuggets were without PF Paul Millsap in their March 1 meeting this year.
Judging by the box scores of Thursday’s games, we’ll probably see the starters play a maximum of 20 minutes. Toronto is a little healthier and a little deeper. Neither team has anything to play for, and I’m banking on the Raptors being a little more motivated in this game because they’ve lost three straight to Denver.
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I’d rather spend the extra 39 cents on the dollar than lay two points when betting the Raptors -2.5 (-110). It would actually be foolish to bet Toronto on the moneyline and get the Jazz +2.5 (-110) in hopes of a one-basket loss for Utah. I feel good about Toronto winning here, so PASS ON THE SPREAD.
There was no Over/Under listed at the time of publishing, but the lean is to the Under.
The Over is 8-2-1 in the last 11 Nuggets- Raptors meetings. Both head coaches—Mike Malone in Denver and Nick Nurse in Toronto—are very good and I think we’ll get motivated players.
But they will be backups and I have more faith in their defense rather than offense.
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NBA coronavirus delay could mean injured players impact 2020 NBA playoffs, including Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets.
With the sports world on hold and sports fans left to choose from old highlights, documentaries and video games, bettors may look as this new window of downtime as an opportunity to beef up on research. And rest assured, the most astute of gamblers are already looking ahead to what the landscape may look like when sports do return.
With that in mind, here’s a look at some key NBA players who were injured when play was suspended and could return when play resumes — and alter both scoreboards and oddsboards.
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Monday, March 16 at 2:20 a.m. ET.
Kevin Durant, F, Brooklyn Nets
Injury (date): Torn Achilles (June 10, 2019)
Original prognosis: Start for 2020-21 season
Current playoff position: 7th in East (30-34)
Current odds: +4900 to win East; +10000 to win championship
Looking ahead: On March 10 — or a day before the NBA announced the season’s postponement — video surfaced of Durant driving from beyond the top of the 3-point line, blowing by a defender and slamming it home. While the expectation has always been Durant would return next season, if the postseason is pushed back into the middle of summer, getting Durant back could make the Nets a contender in the Eastern Conference. It’s enough of a possibility that some sportsbooks have reportedly taken down NBA futures bets in large part because of fear of a flood of Nets bets.
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John Wall, PG, Washington Wizards
Injury (date): Torn Achilles (January/February 2019)
Original prognosis: 12 months
Current playoff position: 9th in East (24-40; 5.5 games out of playoff spot)
Current odds: +10000 to win East; +25000 to win championship
Looking ahead: Wall hasn’t played since Dec. 26, 2018, having first undergone surgery on a nagging Achilles injury, then developing an infection in the area before rupturing his Achilles in a fall at his home. The five-time All-Star turns 30 in September, so age and rust aren’t on his side. But since the postponement, Wizards fans have been buzzing about Wall’s potential return. Plus, we’re beyond the original timetable for his return. The ultimate question may not be time but rather, even if Wall can come back when the season resumes, are the Wizards too far out of it to take the risk?
Jusuf Nurkic, C, Portland Trail Blazers
Injury (date): Compound factures of leg (March 25, 2019)
Original prognosis: Return March 15, 2020
Current playoff position: 9th in West (29-37; 3.5 games out of playoff spot)
Current odds: +5000 to win West; +20000 to win championship
Looking ahead: The timing actually worked out against Nurkic and the Blazers, as the big man was ready to return just a few days before the NBA suspended the season — and the G League season (Nurkic was expected to get some work in the G League first). With a playoff spot within reach and the banged-up Damian Lillard now getting some time to rest, the Blazers could be primed for a late-season run. Of course, in the West, squeaking into the playoffs means an early date with the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers.
Mar 25, 2019; Portland, OR; Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is wheeled off the court after injuring his leg vs. the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo Credit: Troy Wayrynen – USA TODAY Sports)
Current odds: +3500 to win West; +10000 to win championship
Looking ahead: As long as Durant and Nurkic have been out, they have nothing on Roberson (who was injured while playing alongside Russell Westbrook). Roberson’s specialty is on the defensive end, as evidenced by his 2017 All-Defensive Team selection. In late February, Roberson rejoined the team to do individual work. Coach Billy Donovan at the time admitted the team was looking at the possibility of Roberson playing this season. The extra time can only make that more possible. If he does make it back, expect him to guard the likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.
DeMarcus Cousins, C, free agent
Injury (date): Torn ACL (Aug. 12, 2019)
Original prognosis: Start of next season
Current playoff position: N/A
Current odds: N/A
Looking ahead: After Durant, Cousins may be the biggest wild card on this list — if for no other reason he will have his pick of playoff teams to join should he return. Cousins injured his knee shortly after signing with the Lakers in the offseason but before he ever played in a game. With the emergence of Dwight Howard and the addition of Markieff Morris last month, the Lakers cut Cousins. But the big man has been attending Lakers games and there is no shortage of speculation he could be back with the Lakers for the playoffs … giving them a frontcourt of Cousins, Howard, Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee.
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Previewing Wednesday’s Jazz at Thunder NBA matchup, with NBA betting odds, picks and best bets
The Utah Jazz (41-23) will travel to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (40-24) as these teams battle for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Tipoff for this game is set for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday. We analyze the Jazz-Thunder sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Jazz at Thunder: Key injuries
Thunder:
SF Andre Roberson (knee) out
SF Darius Bazley (thumb) out
Jazz:
C Rudy Gobert (illness) questionable
PG Emmanuel Mudiay (illness) questionable
Jazz at Thunder: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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The THUNDER (-154) are in the middle of a hot streak as they have won 15 of their last 20 games and eight of their previous 10 contests. They have also won 18 of their last 19 regular-season home games against the Jazz. It’s a tough matchup for Utah (+130), so take the THUNDER TO WIN at home.
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While the THUNDER (-2.5, -115) have been dominant over the last month in straight up, their record against the spread hasn’t been great. OKC has covered just twice in their last seven games and they’ve only covered three times in their last nine home contests. But the Jazz (+2.5, -106) haven’t been much better as they have only covered in two of their last 10 games. Given how small this spread is, don’t be afraid to pick the THUNDER TO WIN and for the THUNDER TO COVER in Oklahoma City.
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 217.5 points, and that feels far too low despite how well each team has played on defense this season. While it’s true that both sides rank inside of the top 10 in scoring defense, each team is also averaging better than 110 points per game. Don’t expect this to be a high-scoring game, but take the OVER 217.5 (-115) to hit on Wednesday night.
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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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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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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).
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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Previewing Wednesday’s Pistons at 76ers sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.
The Philadelphia 76ers (38-26) will host the struggling Detroit Pistons (20-45) in an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night. Tip-off is scheduled for around 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center.
We analyze the Pistons-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Pistons at 76ers: Key injuries
Pistons
SG Brandon Knight (hamstring) probable
SG Bruce Brown (ankle) questionable
SG Luke Kennard (knee) out
PG Derrick Rose (ankle) out
PF Blake Griffin (knee) out
PF John Henson (ankle) out
76ers
C Joel Embiid (shoulder) questionable
SG Josh Richardson (concussion) probable
PG Ben Simmons (back) out
Pistons at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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The 76ers are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, dropping three of their last four. The Pistons have really struggled as of late, losing 11 of their last 12. The Sixers are without Ben Simmons still and struggle when he’s not on the floor.
The biggest factor working in the 76ers’ favor is their 28-2 record at home this season, with Detroit going 9-23 on the road. Even with the moneyline being -625, I’m taking the 76ERS to win outright.
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The 76ers enter as 10.5-point favorites over Detroit, which is par for the course with the Pistons. The Sixers are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games and 4-0 ATS at home against the Pistons in their last four meetings.
The Pistons have been even better against the spread lately, going 4-1 in their last five games. Take DETROIT +10.5 (-106) with the points to keep this game close.
The Over/Under is only 211.5 points. The total has gone Over in two of the Pistons’ last three games and is 3-2 in their last five. The Over is 5-0 in the 76ers’ last five games and 7-3 in their last 10.
All signs point to the total going over once again in this one, though it won’t be by an overwhelming margin. Still, take the OVER 211.5 (-110) tonight.
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Previewing Tuesday’s Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers sports betting odds, picks and best bets.
The Brooklyn Nets (29-34) will travel to the Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (49-13) on Tuesday night. Tip-off for this game is set for 10:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Nets-Lakers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Nets at Lakers: Key injuries
Nets:
SG Garrett Temple (ankle) out
SF Kevin Durant (Achilles) out
PG Kyrie Irving (ankle) out
Lakers:
SF LeBron James (groin) questionable
PF Anthony Davis (elbow) probable
SG Alex Caruso (hamstring) probable
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Nets at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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The Lakers (-556) are big home favorites over the Nets (+400) on Tuesday night despite LeBron James’ status in question. The Lakers have won six-straight games at home and have won 11 of their last 12 games as they are peaking at the right time. Meanwhile, the Nets have lost six of their last 10 games despite back-to-back wins over the Bulls and Spurs. But given the odds for this matchup, PASS in favor of the point spread.
The Lakers (-10.5, -106) are double-digit favorites over the NETS (+10.5, -115) on Tuesday evening. While the Lakers have been great against the spread as of late, but three of their previous four wins have come by 10 or fewer points. Meanwhile, the Nets are still a pretty frisky team despite missing their two stars. Expect the Lakers to win this game, but for the Nets to keep it close, especially if LeBron James doesn’t play.
The Over/Under for this Tuesday night matchup is set at 221.5 points, which seems about right considering the Lakers’ defense this season. They are the third-ranked scoring defense, allowing 107 points per game this season. Meanwhile, the Nets have struggled on offense as they are averaging less than 111 points per game. Expect this to be a lower-scoring game with the UNDER (-106) hitting in Los Angeles.
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Previewing Tuesday’s Suns at Blazers sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.
The Portland Trail Blazers (28-37) get a rematch against the Phoenix Suns (26-38). After losing 127-117 to them in Phoenix last week, they host them at the Moda Center Tuesday night. Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET.
We analyze the Suns-Blazers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Suns at Blazers: Key injuries
Suns
F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Cam Johnson (mononucleosis) out
F Kelly Oubre (knee) out
C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
Blazers
F Zach Collins (shoulder) out
F Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
C Jusuf Nurkic (leg) out
Suns at Blazers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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The Suns (+155) have won two straight, beating Portland and the Milwaukee Bucks to close out a six-game homestand. They have been better on the road (13-16) than at home and have beaten Portland in two of three matchups this season, including in their only other game in Portland, a 122-116 win. The Blazers (-189) are 17-14 overall at home but lost their last game against the Sacramento Kings to kick off a six-game homestand. They have been solid as a home favorite against the money line all season, going 15-6 straight up when favored at home, while the Suns are 9-12 as road dogs.
While Phoenix has found some offensive rhythm with C Aron Baynes in the starting lineup while Ayton is out, they have not been consistent enough to make them a solid bet. Take the BLAZERS at -189.
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The Blazers are favored at home tonight at -4.5 (-110). Neither team has been a good bet recently to cover. Portland has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 11 games. The Suns have failed to cover in six of their last 10 although they have won and covered in two straight games in which they were underdogs. Phoenix is 16-13 ATS on the road and 12-9 ATS as road dogs. Portland is 12-17-2 ATS at home and 10-10-1 as home favorites against the spread.
Expect the Suns to keep it close enough for a competitive game. Take the SUNS at +4.5 (-110).
The total for Tuesday’s matchup is set at 232.5 points. The two teams combined for 244 in Phoenix last week and 238 and 221 in their previous games. They have gone Over in two of three games they have played each other. Suns games have gone Over in three in a row and in four of the last five games. Blazers games have also gone over in four of the last five games. The Blazers are 19-12 O/U at home. Expect this game to go OVER (-106) as well.
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Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers sports betting odds, picks and best bets
In the battle for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers (48-13) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (43-19) at the Staples Center. Tip-off for this game is set for 3:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Lakers-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Lakers at Clippers: Key injuries
Lakers
SG Alex Caruso (hamstring) probable
PF Anthony Davis (elbow) probable
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Lakers at Clippers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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The CLIPPERS (-143) are slight home favorites over the Lakers (+120) in this contest. The Clippers won the two previous meetings and are now fully healthy after missing several key players in both of the two previous matchups. It’s also notable that the Lakers played an incredibly physical game against the Bucks on Friday night. Look for this to be a close game, but for the Clippers to win the third meeting between these two powerhouse squads.
The CLIPPERS (-2.5) are one basket favorites over the Lakers on Sunday afternoon. The Clippers have won six straight games and have covered five straight games against Western Conference opponents. The Lakers have been outstanding against the spread recently as well, covering in five of their last six games. However, they have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last 10 games against the Clippers. Expect that to be the case again on Sunday. Take the Clippers -2.5 versus the Lakers.
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 224.5 as this game will feature two of the best offenses in the NBA. Each side is averaging more than 114 points per game, while also shutting teams down on the other end of the court. Look for the pace of this game to be a little slower as both teams look to control the tempo of the game. Expect the UNDER to barely hit in Los Angeles.
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Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans sports betting odds, picks and best bets
The Los Angeles Lakers (45-13) will travel to the Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (26-33) on Sunday night. Tip-off for this game is set for 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Lakers-Pelicans sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Lakers at Pelicans: Key injuries
Lakers:
SG Danny Green (hip) questionable
Pelicans:
SG J.J. Redick (hamstring) out
SG Kenrich Williams (back) out
SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
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Lakers at Pelicans: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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The Lakers (-115) are playing their second road game in back-to-back nights, but they are still road moneyline favorites over the PELICANS (-106) on Sunday evening. With the Lakers missing SG Danny Green and having an older roster, it wouldn’t be a shock to see them come out somewhat flat in New Orleans. And given the value here, take the Pelicans to win at home.
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The PELICANS +1.5 (-115) are one basket underdogs to the Lakers on Sunday evening. New Orleans has played well, as of late, winning six of their last eight games. One of their two losses during that stretch was to the Lakers in Los Angeles. But it’s worth mentioning that the Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games in New Orleans. Take the Pelicans and the points at the Smoothie King Arena.
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The point total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 235.5, which feels a bit high considering both teams will likely be without their sharpshooting guards. This should be a fun back and forth game, but look for the UNDER (-110) to hit despite both sides averaging near 115 points per game this season.
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