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Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets

The Washington Wizards (6-11) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (14-6) Sunday for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip at the Staples Center. We analyze the Wizards-Clippers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Wizards at Clippers: Key injuries

Wizards

  • C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out
  • SG C.J. Miles (wrist) out
  • SF Moritz Wagner (ankle) questionable

Clippers

  • SG Rodney Mcgruder (hamstring) out
  • SG Landry Shamet (ankle) out

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

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Clippers 122, Wizards 112

Moneyline (ML)

The Clippers, who are 11-1 at home and 4-1 against the Eastern Conference this season, are heavy chalk (-910), which I can’t suggest to anyone to play. A $10 wager on the Clippers would profit just $1.10 if they win.

The Wizards (+600), who are 3-7 on the road, would pay 6-to-1 with an outright victory, but it’s not going to happen. We’ll focus on the spread and the Over/Under below.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Clippers are 8-4 at home ATS and scoring 5.2 points above the cover line on the season. Washington is 6-3-1 ATS on the road, while winding up nearly five points per game above the projections. It is a close number from Vegas, but still a little high.

Back WASHINGTON (+13.5, -125). The Wizards should keep this close enough to come in just under the spread, only having to lose by 13 or fewer points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 238.5. This is a number that could be very near the line. The Wizards allow 121.2 points per game overall on the season. But the Clippers yield just 107.5 points per contest, which is why I’m picking the UNDER (-106).

A $10 bet would profit $9.43 if the Over hits.

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Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (8-12) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (16-3) Saturday at Fiserv Forum with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Hornets-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Hornets at Bucks: Key injuries

Hornets

  • C Cody Zeller (hip) questionable

Bucks

  • SG Sterling Brown (shoulder) questionable
  • SG Kyle Korver (elbow) questionable

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

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Saturday at noon ET.

Prediction

Hornets 113, Bucks 108

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are coming off victories Friday night with the Hornets completing a home-and-home sweep of the Detroit Pistons with a 110-107 victory in the Motor City and the Bucks extending their win streak to 10 in a row with a 119-110 road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The HORNETS (+825) are huge underdogs on the road while the Bucks are favored at -1429. Charlotte is 4-7 on the road and Milwaukee is 7-1 at home, but the visitors are worth a small wager with the potential return of more than 8x your investment. The Hornets are currently in a playoff slot while the Bucks are first in the Eastern Conference, but this upset is well within the range of possibilities.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Hornets to win outright returns a profit of $82.50.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The far safer, but less profitable, play is to back the HORNETS (+15.5, -125) against the spread. Charlotte will need to stay within 13 points in a loss or win outright. Just three of the Bucks’ last 10 wins were decided by more than 10 points and the back-to-back situation further lowers their chances of being able to pull away in a blowout.

Charlotte is 11-9 ATS overall and 6-5 on the road. Milwaukee is 8-11 overall and just 3-5 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 226.5 (+105). The two teams combine to average 225 points for per game while allowing 223 per game, and the second half of the back-to-back for both sides will further hamper the offensive output. Milwaukee is 9-9-1 against the O/U while Charlotte is 11-9-0, but falls an average of 0.4 points below the projected totals.

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Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Nuggets at Kings NBA matchup, with NBA betting odds, picks and best bets

The Sacramento Kings (7-10) entertain the Denver Nuggets (13-3) Saturday with tip-off coming just after 5 p.m. ET at the Golden 1 Center. We analyze the Nuggets-Kings odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Nuggets at Kings: Key injuries

Nuggets

  • C Bol Bol (foot) out

Kings

  • SF Trevor Ariza (groin) out
  • PF Marvin Bagley III (thumb) out
  • PG De’Aaron Fox (ankle) out
  • PF Richuan Holmes (migraine) probable

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

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Prediction

Nuggets 110, Kings 102

Moneyline (ML)

The Nuggets have started off the season winning 13 of their first 16 contests. Denver is 5-1 on the road and 7-2 overall against the Western Conference. This is a Nuggets team that has won six straight and nine of 10.

The Kings are 4-3 at home but have lost two straight and three of four.

Hence, our pick is with the NUGGETS (-189).

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Denver returns a profit of $5.29 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Kings are 4-3 at home ATS and 11-6 overall on the season. Meanwhile, Denver is just 8-7-1 overall and 3-2-1 on the road while allowing 0.2 points per game below the cover line. This becomes a razor-thin pick but the feel is that Denver can pull this off late via the foul line.

Back DENVER (-4.5, -106). The Nuggets will cover and win by five or more points on Saturday evening.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 203.5. Denver and Sacramento average less than 110 points per game typically but one of them will come close or hit 110 on Saturday Finally, Sacramento’s injuries may help Denver push a bit more offensively. It is why we are picking the OVER (-129) on a low projection.

A $10 bet here on the over returns a $7.75 profit.

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Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets

The Los Angeles Clippers (14-5) head to the Riverwalk to face the San Antonio Spurs (6-13) Friday with tip-off coming just after 8:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Center. We analyze the Clippers-Spurs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Clippers at Spurs: Key injuries

Clippers

  • SF Rodney McGruder (hamstring) out

Spurs

  • PF Chimezie Metu (foot) out

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

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Prediction

Clippers 120, Spurs 110

Moneyline (ML)

The Spurs are just too much of a risk even at home to think about a wager. Los Angeles is -250 and that could shift before game time. That being said, it is too hard not to make a selection here.

Our pick is with the CLIPPERS (-250).

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Los Angeles returns a profit of $4 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Los Angeles is 10-9 against the spread, but just 2-5 on the road while falling nearly two points per game below the cover line. Those numbers are not all that good and yet, San Antonio is much worse. The Spurs carry a 1-9 ATS at home on the season. It could be 0-10 if it hadn’t been for a fortunate bounce. San Antonio averages eight points below the spread at home. That is the worst in the entire league.

Pick LOS ANGELES (-6.5, +100). The Spurs with that “average loss a game” is above the spread which is almost unheard of by now. The even odds for the Clippers provide a ton of value as Los Angeles just has to win by seven points or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 223.5. Both teams can score 110+ points and Los Angeles can top 120+. The projection seems low and the OVER (-129) is worth a slight wager. Just make sure Kawhi Leonard plays for Clippers.

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Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (9-9) entertain the Boston Celtics (13-4) Friday with tip-off coming just after 12 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. We analyze the Celtics-Nets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Celtics at Nets: Key injuries

Celtics

  • SF Gordon Hayward (hand) out

Nets

  • C DeAndre Jordan (ankle) probable
  • PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out

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

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Celtics 116, Nets 112

Moneyline (ML)

The Nets did not have enough to stay with the Celtics in the second half in Boston. They will be without Irving for an eighth straight game and it will have a negative impact against the deeper Celtics team.

Our pick is with the CELTICS (-189).

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Boston returns a profit of $5.29 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Boston is 10-5-2 against the spread overall and 6-3-1 on the road while covering by an average of 6.2 points per game. Those numbers are impressive and Brooklyn is just 4-4 ATS at home. The Nets fall below the cover line by 1.4 points per game.

Back BOSTON (-3.5, -125). The Nets expect to keep this close throughout but Boston should be able to close it out late. Boston has to win by four or more points for a $10 bet to return $8 in profit.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 214.5. The Nets allow over 114 points per game. Boston average 110.8 PPG along with Brooklyn’s 112.6. The projection seems low and the OVER (-129) is the play.

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Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-6) visit the New York Knicks (4-14) Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. We analyze 76ers-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

C Joel Embiid rebounded from the worst game of his career with a 33-point, 16-rebound performance in a 97-91 home win vs. the Sacramento Kings Wednesday. Two nights earlier, he went scoreless in 32 minutes of a loss at the Toronto Raptors.

The Knicks not only lost their fourth in a row Wednesday, they had their biggest loss of the season, suffering a 28-point defeat at Toronto (126-98).

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76ers at Knicks: Key injuries

76ers: C Al Horford (rest) and C Kyle O’Quinn (calf) are out. SG Josh Richardson (hamstring) is doubtful and SG Shake Milton (upper-respiratory illness) is questionable.

Knicks: SG Reggie Bullock (back) and PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) are out.

76ers at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

76ers 111, Knicks 103

Moneyline (ML)

There’s no doubt in my mind Philadelphia (-286) will win, but I can’t justify or take credit in advising someone to lay that kind of wood for a favorite. Every $2.86 wagered will profit only $1 if the 76ers win. Philly has won the last nine head-to-head meetings dating back to Dec. 2017. Keep in mind the Sixers are only 4-6 straight up (SU) away from home and own a 4-5-1 ATS road record. The Knicks (+230) are 3-6 SU at home and 4-5 ATS.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The 76ers -7.5 (+100) is worth a small wager. Small, only because you’d like to think New York will show some heart after Wednesday’s blowout loss. The overall fact is this Knicks team is a mess.

New to sports betting? Bet $10 to profit $10 if the 76ers win by eight or more points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 204.5 (-129) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Every $1.29 wagered profits $1 if the teams combine for 205 or more points. Philly has played to four Unders in a row, while New York ranks last in the league by scoring 101.8 points per game. The Knicks have allowed 114.4 PPG over their last five outings. I expect the same to happen Friday night as the teams return from their short Thanksgiving breaks.

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Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Chicago Bulls (6-12) face the Golden State Warriors (3-15) Wednesday night with tip-off coming just after 10:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center. We analyze the Bulls-Warriors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Bulls at Warriors: Key injuries

Bulls

  • PF Luke Kornet (nose) questionable
  • PG Ryan Arcidiacono (elbow) day-to-day

Warriors

  • PF Draymond Green (heel) questionable
  • SG D’Angelo Russell (thumb) out
  • PF Kevon Looney (hamstring) out

Bulls at Warriors: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips

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Prediction

Warriors 116, Bulls 112

Moneyline (ML)

The Warriors have lost 15 of their first 18 games. Yes, they have a pile of injuries and have won only once this year at home, but Chicago (-143) has won only once in four tries versus the Western Conference.

Our pick is with the WARRIORS (+120), albeit with a fair amount of risk.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Warriors returns a profit of $12 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Golden State is 3-5 against the spread at home and has split the cover over the last four contests. Chicago is 3-5 on the road. Both teams fall below the cover line as well with some heavier movement on the Golden State side of the ledger.

Pick GOLDEN STATE (+1.5, +105). Taking the Warriors outright means going all the way and giving them the nod against the spread also. This bet returns a $10.50 profit on a $10 wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 216.5. Golden State puts up 107.6 points per game and the Bulls average 107.1 PPG. Take the OVER (-115) with sloppy defensive play boosting the total score.

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Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (9-8) face the Boston Celtics (12-4) Wednesday night with tip-off coming just after 7 pm ET at TD Garden. We analyze the Nets-Celtics odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Nets at Celtics: Key injuries

Nets

  • C DeAndre Jordan (ankle) out
  • PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) out
  • SG Caris LeVert (thumb) out

Celtics

  • PF Daniel Theis (illness) out
  • SF Gordon Hayward (hand) out

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

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Celtics 119, Nets 110

Moneyline (ML)

The Nets have woken up from what feels like a season-long slumber to win four straight games. Boston has struggled a bit but now has PG Kemba Walker back in the lineup. Walker drives the offense and allows players to assume their normal roles. That should be enough as Irving is still out with a shoulder issue for the Nets.

Our pick is with the CELTICS (-333), albeit at a chalky price.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Boston returns a profit of only $3 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Boston is 9-5-2 against the spread overall and 3-2-1 at home while covering by an average of 2.2 points per game. Those numbers do not sound great but Brooklyn is just 4-5 ATS on the road. Also, they fall below the cover line by 1.7 points per game.

Back BOSTON (-8.5, +105). The Nets could keep this close for most of the way but the Celtics will be able to pull away late. This bet returns a $10.50 profit on a $10 wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 217.5. The Nets are still the key here. They have improved defensively (particularly during this winning streak) but still allow over 113 points per game. Boston average 110.2 PPG along with Brooklyn’s 112.7 PPG. The projection seems too low and the OVER (+105) is the play.

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New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and best bets

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

The Toronto Raptors (12-4) host the New York Knicks (4-13) Wednesday at Scotiabank Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Knicks-Raptors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Knicks at Raptors: Key injuries

Knicks

  • SF R.J. Barrett (illness) questionable
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (groin) questionable
  • PG Kadeem Allen (knee) out
  • PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) out
  • SG Reggie Bullock (neck) out

Raptors

  • PG Kyle Lowry (thumb) out
  • C Serge Ibaka (ankle) doubtful
  • PG Matt Thomas (finger) out

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

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Prediction

Raptors 106, Knicks 99

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams are riddled with injuries but the Raptors (-588) have still been able to rifle off four straight wins, and they remain undefeated at 7-0 on home court. The Knicks (+425) have lost three straight, but all by single digits. They’ve won just one of eight road games on the year with that victory coming Nov. 8, against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Raptors outscore their opponents by an average of 7.4 points per game (112.9-105.5) while the Knicks lose by an average of 6.6 PPG (108.6-102.0). Toronto will win at Scotiabank Arena, but these odds are far too chalky with a $10 bet returning a profit of just $1.70. The value lies with the spread when spotting the Knicks a couple handfuls of points.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The play is to back the KNICKS (+9.5, +105) to stay within nine points in a loss or win outright. They’re still getting plus money while being spotted such a large number and a $10 bet will fetch a profit of $10.50.

The Knicks are 9-8 against the spread overall and 5-3 on the road. The Raptors are 10-6 ATS overall and 6-1 at home, but just two of their last six victories were decided by 10 or more points. The Knicks have gone six straight games without losing by 10 or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Raptors are 9-7 against the Over/Under while topping the projected totals by an average of 0.3 points per game. The Knicks are 5-12 against the O/U and fall an average of 3.9 shy of the projections. Take the UNDER 211.5 (-105).

The Knicks have the interior presence to limit Raptors PF Pascal Siakam, who leads the team with 25.7 PPG. Lowry and Ibaka are the team’s second- and fourth-leading scorers and both are expected to remain out of the lineup. Toronto still has the depth to win, but it will be via a tighter, lower-scoring contest.

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Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Washington Wizards at Denver Nuggets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Washington Wizards (5-9) face the Denver Nuggets (12-3) Tuesday night with tip-off coming just after 9 pm ET at Pepsi Center. We analyze the Wizards-Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Wizards at Nuggets: Key injuries

Wizards

  • C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out

Nuggets

  • C Bol Bol (foot) out

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

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Wizards 112

Moneyline (ML)

The Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 games and face a Washington team which has lost six of its previous 10. The Wizards allow a lot of points — particularly during the second halves of games which should allow Denver to push through with a win.

Our pick is with the NUGGETS (-455), albeit at a chalky price.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Denver returns a profit of only $2.20 with an outright win.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Washington is 5-1-1 against the spread on the road and covers by nearly seven points per contest. Denver is only 4-5 ATS at home and fails to cover by 1.2 points per game.

Back WASHINGTON (+10.5, -129). The Wizards can keep this a close game with their ability to produce points in bunches.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 225.5. The Wizards are the key here. They allow just over 120 points per game while scoring 119.1. Also, Washington is seventh in possessions per game at 107.4 and tied for sixth on the road. It will be close but the OVER (-121) is the better play as the Wizards will drive the pace.

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