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Spurs-Wizards odds: San Antonio a slight road favorite

Previewing Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Washington Wizards sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Washington Wizards (3-7) entertain the San Antonio Spurs (5-9) Wednesday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET start. We analyze the Spurs-Wizards odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Spurs at Wizards: Key injuries

Spurs

  • PG Derrick White (foot) out

Wizards

  • SG Jordan McRae (illness) questionable

Spurs at Wizards: 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 12 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Wizards 107, Spurs 104

Moneyline (ML)

The +115 line for the WIZARDS is intriguing as they can keep games close and San Antonio appears to not be able to close games out in the fourth quarter.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Wizards to win outright returns a profit of only $11.50.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

An equally good play would be backing the WIZARDS on the spread of +1.5 points with +105 odds. A Washington cover here (lose by one point or win outright) returns a $10.50 profit.

Washington is only 2-2 against the spread at home and is nearly six points below projections, but San Antonio just cannot close out games. This should help out the cover for the home side.

Over/Under (O/U)

Our pick is the UNDER 237.5 (-115). Watch the number a little bit but this is a solid bet. Few would be surprised if this was a bit more of a defensive struggle than most think. If the number slips to -110, that is even better.

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Warriors-Grizzlies odds: Memphis favored by a handful

Previewing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Golden State Warriors (2-12) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (5-8) Tuesday at FedEx Forum for an 8 p.m. ET start. We analyze the Warriors-Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Warriors at Grizzlies: Key injuries

Warriors

  • PG Stephen Curry (hand) out
  • PF Alen Smailagic (ankle) questionable
  • SG Jacob Evans (hip) out
  • SG D’Angelo Russell (thumb sprain) out

Grizzlies

  • SG Grayson Allen (ankle) out

Warriors at Grizzlies: 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 9:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Grizzlies 115, Warriors 106

Moneyline (ML)

The -278 line for the home GRIZZLIES is very low but they are 3-5 at home facing a Warriors team just 1-6 on the road. Golden State continues to manage to lose late in games.

The Warriors allow 119 points per game and can barely muster 110 points per night on offense.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the GRIZZLIES to win outright returns a profit of $3.60. It’s chalky, but Golden State has a low probability of winning Tuesday night.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The GRIZZLIES (-6.5, -115) is the play here. A Grizzlies cover (win by seven or more points) returns a profit of $8.70.

The Grizzlies are 5-8 against the spread overall while staying right around the spread (-0.2 points per game below projections). Golden State is 1-6 ATS on the road while falling further short of projections at minus-3.5 points per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 222.5 (-106) is where we lean Tuesday. Memphis does not quite have the offense to score 120 points if Golden State struggles to get too much above 100.

At these odds, a $10 bet still returns a profit of $9.43.

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Trail Blazers-Pelicans odds: Portland favored vs. banged-up New Orleans

Previewing Tuesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Portland Trail Blazers (5-9) and New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) get together at the Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. ET in the Crescent City. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans: Key injuries

Trail Blazers: PF Pau Gasol (foot) is out indefinitely.

Pelicans: PG Frank Jackson (neck), SF Brandon Ingram (knee) and PG Lonzo Ball (groin) are listed as questionable, while C Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is considered doubtful. SG Josh Hart (knee) and PF Derrick Favors (back) have also been ruled out.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans: 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 10:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Trail Blazers 114, Pelicans 103

Moneyline (ML)

The TRAIL BLAZERS (-154) were embarrassed against the Houston Rockets Monday night by a 132-108 score, but they’ll have a much better time of it against the struggling and banged-up Pelicans (+145).

New to sports betting? Every $1 wagered on a Portland win profits $0.65 if the Blazers prevail. (Ex: Bet $10 to win $6.50, $20 to win $13, $15.38 to win $10).

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Roll with the TRAIL BLAZERS (-3.5, –105), despite the fact they’re 1-4 against the spread in the past five road games and 2-7 ATS in the past nine in the second end of a back-to-back. They have reinforcements, as veteran Carmelo Anthony joins the squad.

The trends point to picking the Pelicans (+3.5, -106), but they’re just too banged up. They could be playing with a short bench, and that’s never a good thing.

Over/under (O/U)

The UNDER 230.5 (+105) is worth a look. Portland might have tired legs after just playing the night before in Houston, while New Orleans has some injury woes and they’ll be stretched thin, too. So their offense won’t exactly be on point, either. I love the Under in this one among all plays.

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Celtics-Suns odds: Phoenix given home edge over Boston

Previewing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Boston Celtics (10-2) visit the Phoenix Suns (7-4) Monday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. We analyze the Celtics-Suns odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Celtics at Suns: Key injuries

Celtics

  • SF Gordon Hayward (hand) out

Suns

  • PG Ty Jerome (ankle) out

Celtics at Suns: 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 Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Suns 110, Celtics 102

Moneyline (ML)

The SUNS are getting -154 odds at home against the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics. Boston is 5-2 away from home and coming off a 100-99 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday as it heads into the third installment of a five-game road trip. Phoenix is 5-3 at home and coming off of a 128-112 beatdown of the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics are on the second half of a back-to-back while the Suns have been off since Thursday’s win.

Phoenix has had a well-balanced offense of late with four different leading scorers over its last four games. Boston has had three different point leaders over its last four games. The Suns lead the league with a true shooting percentage of 59.3 as a team. The Celtics rank 15th at 56.2%.

Take the home side for a $6.50 profit on a $10 bet.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play Monday is to take the SUNS on the spread of -3.5 (-106). They’ll need to win by just four points against a tired opponent for a $9.43 return on the same $10.

The Suns are 9-2 overall against the spread and 6-2 at home. The Celtics are 6-4 overall and just 3-3 as the road team. Phoenix covers the spread by an average of 8.6 points per game while Boston covers by 4.9 PPG. The Suns rank ninth in the NBA with a pace of 104.38 possession per game. The Celtics are 18th at an average of 101.67. Phoenix will be able to pull away late as the Celts tire out.

Over/Under (O/U)

Due to the aforementioned differentials in pace and the Celtics’ back-to-back situation, take the UNDER 225.5 (-115). The Suns are 6-5 against the O/U and top the projection by 3.7 points per game. The Celtics are 5-7 against the projected totals but top the number by one point per game.

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Trail Blazers-Rockets odds: Houston favored at home

Previewing Monday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Houston Rockets (10-3) entertain the Portland Trail Blazers (5-8) Monday night at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Trail Blazers at Rockets: Key injuries

Trail Blazers

  • SG Carmelo Anthony (coach’s decision) out

Rockets

  • C Clint Capela (concussion) probable

Trail Blazers at Rockets: 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 12:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Rockets 123, Trail Blazers 113

Moneyline (ML)

The ROCKETS (-303) are 5-1 on the moneyline at home and 10-3 overall while Portland is 5-8 overall and 4-4 away from home.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Houston returns a profit of $3.60.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Houston started off the season 0-4 against the spread but has covered in six of nine games since, including all three at home. Portland has managed to stay close in away games and is 5-3 ATS on the road.

The ROCKETS (-7.5, -105) will seal this game late along with the cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER (-120) on the projected total of 229.5. It’s a low number given the average point totals for both sides. Also, Houston is on a seven-game winning streak averaging over 120 points per contest.

The Rockets love to push the pace and the Over is where we lean Monday night with a small wager.

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Bucks-Bulls odds: Milwaukee has big road edge

Previewing Monday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Milwaukee Bucks (9-3) visit the Chicago Bulls (4-9) Monday at United Center for an 8 p.m. ET start. We analyze the Bucks-Bulls odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Bucks at Bulls: Key injuries

Bulls

  • SF Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out
  • PG Zach LaVine (ankle) probable

Bucks at Bulls: 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 11:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bucks 117, Bulls 106

Moneyline (ML)

The -304 line for the BUCKS is not an easy one to stomach but Chicago’s interior, without Porter, is problematic and Milwaukee should be able to expose that.

Can Chicago keep up with Milwaukee’s pace? The answer is likely no if Milwaukee shoots anywhere close to 50%. The Bulls have lost their last four meetings with the Bucks and the final three were by nine or more points. Milwaukee is 6-2 on the road while covering at plus-4.8 points per game above the projections.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Bucks to win outright returns a profit of $3.29.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The value play for this game is taking the BUCKS with the -7.5 points at -106 odds. A Milwaukee cover (win by eight or more points) returns a greater profit of $9.43.

Milwaukee is only 4-4 against the spread on the road but again a good bit above projections and has won six of its last seven away from Milwaukee. The Bulls struggle mightily at home, where they are 3-3 ATS but fall an average of 5.5 points per game below projections.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean slightly to the UNDER 230.5 (-115). Chicago plays a little more stout on defense and slows down a bit at home. It may be just enough to keep Milwaukee from scoring 120 and making the under an easier proposition Monday.

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Pacers-Nets Odds: Brooklyn expected to win at home

Previewing Monday’s Indiana Pacers at Brooklyn Nets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Indiana Pacers (7-6) face the Brooklyn Nets (5-7) Monday night just after 7:30 pm ET at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. We analyze the Pacers-Nets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Pacers at Nets: Key injuries

Pacers:

  • SG Jeremy Lamb (ankle) questionable
  • PG TJ McConnell (groin) questionable
  • PG Malcolm Brogdon (back) questionable
  • PF Domantas Sabonis (hip) questionable

Nets:

  • PG Kyrie Irving (shoulder) questionable)
  • SG Caris LeVert (thumb) out

Pacers 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 10:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Nets 121, Pacers 110

Moneyline (ML)

The NETS (-167) are 3-2 on the moneyline at home and 5-7 overall. On the other hand, Indiana is 2-4 away from home but one of those wins came last month in Brooklyn by a 118-108 score. Brooklyn wants revenge for that clunker and so does Irving, who had one of his worst performances of the season.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on Brooklyn returns a profit of $5.99.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

After a weird 0-4 start against the spread which included an 0-2 mark at home, Brooklyn has covered two of its last three contests at Barclays Center. Indiana is 2-4 against the spread on the road but comes close to the cover line. The same goes for Brooklyn of late.

BROOKLYN (-3.5, -115) will cover against the Pacers. The Nets can put up 120-plus points per game and the Pacers may not be able to keep up in the fourth quarter.

A $10 wager here results in a profit for $8.70 if Brooklyn covers.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total is set at 218.5. It seems like a rather low number and these two teams could exceed it easily if they play to their pace. Brooklyn must crank up the shot volume like Indiana did to them last month. Side with the OVER at -115.

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Cavaliers-Knicks odds: Cleveland a short dog at MSG

Previewing Monday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (4-8) and New York Knicks (3-10) tangle at Madison Square Garden Monday night at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Cavaliers-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Cavaliers at Knicks: Key injuries

Cavaliers: PF Larry Nance Jr. (thumb) is considered questionable for Monday’s game.

Knicks: C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is expected to be ready to play, while SG Reggie Bullock (neck) is sidelined until at least early December.

Cavaliers at Knicks: 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 6:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Cavaliers 103, Knicks 99

Moneyline (ML)

The CAVALIERS (+110) are a nice value as short dogs against the Knicks (-134), especially since Cleveland already has a win at New York, 108-87, back on Nov. 10.

New to sports betting? Every $1 wagered on a Cleveland win profits $1.10 if the Cavs prevail. (Ex: Bet $10 to win $11, $20 to win $22, $4.76 to win $10).

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Take the CAVALIERS (+2.5, –115), as they’re 5-2 against the spread in the past seven games on the road, and 13-5 ATS in the past 18 on the second end of a back-to-back set.

The Knicks (-2.5, -106) are 0-4 ATS in the past four tries against the Cavs, including Nov. 10, and they’re 1-6 ATS in the past seven tries against Cleveland at MSG. The underdog has hit in four of the past five in this series, too.

Over/under (O/U)

The UNDER 208.5 (-110) is the play for each of these erratic offenses. The under has hit in each of Cleveland’s past five games, including each of the past four on the road, while going 19-8 in its last 27 with no rest. The under is 21-7 in the past 28 for the Knicks at MSG dating back to last season, while going 12-3-1 in the past 16 on one day of rest.

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Hawks-Lakers odds: Los Angeles huge home favorite

Previewing Sunday’s Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis and picks

The Atlanta Hawks (4-8) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) Sunday at the Staples Center for a 9:30 p.m. ET start.

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

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Hawks at Lakers: Key injuries

Hawks

  • SG Kevin Huerter (shoulder) out
  • SG Vince Carter (personal) out

Lakers

  • PG Avery Bradley (leg) out

Hawks at Lakers: 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 7 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Lakers 130, Hawks 108

Moneyline (ML)

The Lakers are -1112. The Hawks are +700.

Can Atlanta even keep up with the Los Angeles? Looking at the Hawks’ Saturday outing at the L.A. Clippers, that answer would appear to be a resounding no. Atlanta gave up 150 points to the other Los Angeles team in a 49-point loss. Expecting a resilient Atlanta performance on the back end of a back-to-back is asking a lot.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Lakers to win outright returns a profit of $0.90. It is that chalky of a pick.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The better play for this game is taking the LAKERS -14.5 points at +100 odds. A Los Angeles cover here (win by 15 or more points) returns a profit of $10 on a $10 wager.

The Hawks are 2-4 ATS and the blowout loss to the Clippers skews their cover projections completely. Considering that earlier on this trip Atlanta was blown out by 16 at the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles should beat this spread. The Lakers are 5-2 at home ATS while exceeding projections by 3.5 points per contest.

Over/Under (O/U)

Just take the OVER 218.5 (-106). Watch the numbers as they may inch upward a bit before tip-off. The Lakers easily could score 120 points or more like they did against the Golden State Warriors in a 26-point rout. Having Anthony Davis and LeBron James together in the lineup for this game seals Atlanta’s fate and the Over likely as well.

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Wizards-Magic odds: Orlando laying 7.5 points

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic sports betting odds and lines, with NBA matchup analysis and picks

The Washington Wizards (3-7) visit the Orlando Magic (5-7) Sunday at the Amway Center for a 6 p.m. ET start.

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

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Wizards at Magic: Key injuries

Wizards

  • C Ian Mahinmi (Achilles) out

Magic

  • PF Jonathan Isaac (ankle) questionable

Wizards at Magic: 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 6:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Magic 109, Wizards 104

Moneyline (ML)

The -295 line for the MAGIC is interesting given the fact that Orlando plays low-scoring basketball and close games.

Can Orlando slow down Washington enough? The answer appears to be “yes” as the Magic are one of a handful of teams that hold opponents to under 100 points a game this season.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Magic to win outright returns a profit of only $3.39.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The slightly better play for this game is taking the WIZARDS +7.5 points at -121 odds. A Washington cover here (lose by seven points or less) returns a greater profit of $8.26.

Washington is 4-1-1 on the road against the spread which is one of the better numbers out there. Orlando is only 1-3 ATS at home and falls 2.5 points per game below the cover line. Washington covers by nearly eight points a contest away from home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean more to the UNDER 220.5 (+105). Watch the number here as it will depend on who places how much money on the Over or Under. The O/U was as high as 222.5 Friday night. The expectation is that there may be a little bit more movement before it settles just below 220.

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