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Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago Bulls (12-15) visit the Boston Celtics (21-5) on Thursday. Tip from TD Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0 with 138-129 home win Nov. 29

The Bulls have won back-to-back games after narrowly taking down the Toronto Raptors 122-121 on Monday and pushing as a 1-point road favorite. C Nikola Vucevic led 7 Bulls players scoring in double figures with a team-high 24 points.

Boston is also on a 2-game winning streak after handling the Washington Wizards 112-98 on Sunday, but failing to cover as a 17-point road favorite. F Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 28 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.

Bulls at Celtics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 8:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +725 (bet $100 to win $725) | Celtics -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bulls +14.5 (-110) | Celtics -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Celtics key injuries

Bulls

G Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable
F Dalen Terry (knee) questionable

Celtics

F Sam Hauser (back) questionable
C Kristaps Porzingis (heel) questionable
F Xavier Tillman (illness) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 123, Bulls 113

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Boston (-1200) to win on Thursday.

Against the spread

BET BULLS +14.5 (-110).

Boston has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 games. It is also just 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games as a double-digit favorite.

Chicago is 4-2-1 ATS in its last 7 games with 4 of its last 5 losses coming by 11 or fewer points. It is also 3-1 ATS in its last 4 road games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 241.5 (-110).

The Bulls have hit the Under in 2 of their last 3 games while scoring 109 or fewer points twice. The Celtics have scored 112 or fewer points in 2 of their last 4 and have held opponents to 99 or fewer points in back-to-back games. They have hit the Under in 5 of their last 7 games.

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Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Wizards (3-21) welcome the Charlotte Hornets (7-19) to Capital One Arena Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Hornets vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting, tied 2-2 last season

The Wizards lost to the Boston Celtics 112-98 Sunday, closing as a 17-point home underdog. G Jordan Poole scored a team-high 21 points. Washington has lost 3 straight and is just 1-19 after its 2-2 start to the season. It is, however, 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games and 8-15-1 ATS on the season.

The Hornets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 121-108 Monday evening, closing as a 2.5-point home underdog. They were led by F Miles Bridges, who scored 24 points. Charlotte has lost 2 in a row and 10 of its last 11 games. It is 5-6 ATS in those and 14-12 ATS on the season.

Hornets at Wizards odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 8:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hornets -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Wizards +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets -3.5 (-110) | Wizards +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Hornets at Wizards key injuries

Hornets

F Brandon Miller (ankle) questionable
F Grant Williams (ACL) out

Wizards

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
F Kyle Kuzma (rib) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Hornets at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 116, Wizards 113

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hornets are the better team, but Washington is at home. Considering the odds here, one should avoid a play and look to the spread for value.

Against the spread

BET WIZARDS +3.5 (-110).

The Wizards haven’t won often this season, but they have been able to cover over the last few weeks. They are 2-1 ATS at home in their last 3 contests at Capital One and have scored at least 112 points in 2 of their last 4 games.

Charlotte has played 3 of its last 5 games on the road and is 1-2 ATS in those and 1-5 ATS in its last 6 outings. The Hornets have scored 104 or fewer points in 8 of their last 10 games, so they haven’t been able to keep pace due to their poor shooting.

Expect Washington to keep things close and back WIZARDS +3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 223.5 (-115).

While both offenses have consistently struggled this season, neither defense is good, and the home side likes to play at a torrid pace. Both teams sit in the bottom 12 in the league in defensive rating.

Washington ranks fourth in the NBA in pace and is 3-3-1 O/U in its last 7 games, allowing at least 112 points in every game since Nov. 24 (10 contests). The Hornets have allowed at least 109 points in 6 straight games and are 4-2 O/U in their last 6.

Back OVER 223.5 (-115).

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Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (14-10) and Portland Trail Blazers (8-18) meet Thursday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 4-0 in 2023-24, but Trail Blazers were 3-1 against the spread (ATS) and the Over was 3-1

The Nuggets edged the Sacramento Kings 130-129 as a 1.5-point underdog on the road last time out Monday as the Over (237.5) cashed. The Nuggets have won 3 in a row, while also covering 3 straight. The cover streak is the longest of the season, while the win streak is the longest since a 5-game win streak Nov. 2-10.

The Trail Blazers lost 116-109 at the Phoenix Suns Sunday, but Portland was able to cover as an 11-point underdog. The Blazers have dropped 6 in a row, while going 2-4 ATS, while the Over is 4-2 in those 6 outings.

Nuggets at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers key injuries

Nuggets

G Christian Braun (back) questionable
F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Dario Saric (ankle) out

Trail Blazers

C DeAndre Ayton (illness) questionable
F Dalano Banton (hip) questionable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Trail Blazers 115

Moneyline

The Nuggets (-350) will cost you 3 and a half times your potential return, and that’s quite a bit of risk for not enough reward.

The Trail Blazers (+280) weren’t able to scratch out a win in 4 meetings last season and Portland was able to keep 2 of the previous 3 meetings within single digits.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back the TRAIL BLAZERS +8.5 (-110) catching more than 4 buckets. The Blazers covered 3 of the 4 meetings last season despite losing each of the battles straight up.

Portland has just 8 wins this season, but it has covered the past 2 games, while going a respectable 9-5 ATS in the past 14 games as an underdog.

Go lightly, though, as the Nuggets -8.5 (-110) have covered in a season-high 3 in a row. However, they’re also just 2-6 ATS in the past 8 games as a favorite.

Over/Under

OVER 235.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over is 4-2 in the past 6 games for Portland since flipping the calendar from November to December.

For Denver, the Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 outings, while the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 meetings the Portland. The total has gone high in 6 of the past 8 battles, too.

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Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (14-11) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) Thursday. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Golden State leads 1-0 with 123-118 home win Nov. 15

Golden State lost 143-133 to the Dallas Mavericks Sunday while failing to cover as a 1-point home underdog. The Warriors’ defense has continued to decline since starting the season out hot as they allowed 81 first-half points to Dallas and allowed the Mavs to shoot over 50% from the field and over 50% on 3-pointers.

This is likely to be the debut for G Dennis Schroder in Golden State, who the Warriors acquired from the Brooklyn Nets Sunday.

Memphis had its 4-game winning streak snapped in a 116-110 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday as a 2.5-point road favorite. The Grizzlies’ offense struggled and they shot just 39.2% from the field and 32.1% from deep vs. L.A.

Warriors at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-115) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Warriors at Grizzlies key injuries

Warriors

G Moses Moody (knee) out

Grizzlies

F Jay Huff (knee) out
G Ja Morant (back) questionable
G Marcus Smart (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 117, Warriors 110

Moneyline

LEAN GRIZZLIES (-140).

Memphis is a blazing hot, going 8-2 in its last 10 games while the Warriors are just 2-8 in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies have also won 7 straight home games and are 4-1 in their last 5 home games against Golden State.

This is a lean because the Warriors have won the last 3 games against Memphis.

Against the spread

PASS.

The Warriors lead 6-4 over the last 10 meetings and despite the games being tightly contested, none have finished with a margin of victory smaller than 5 points since January of 2023.

Placing a small wager on the Grizzlies here is fine as whoever wins this game will likely do so by at least a few possessions, but the Warriors are still too good for me to advise backing the Grizzlies ATS for this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 235.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in Golden State’s last 6 road games and is 13-12 for the Warriors this season. For Memphis, the Under hit in its last game. The Under has also hit in each of the last 2 meetings between these teams in Memphis.

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Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah Jazz at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Jazz (5-20) and Detroit Pistons (11-16) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Utah won 2-0 last season

Utah was destroyed 144-107 by the LA Clippers Monday while failing to cover as a 7.5-point underdog. Utah turned the ball over an astounding 23 times vs. L.A., which is fitting as the Jazz average 17.4 turnovers per game, most in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed at least 130 points in each of their last 4 losses.

Detroit outlasted the Miami Heat 125-124 in OT on Monday while covering as a 5-point underdog. F Tim Hardaway Jr. hit a few big time 3s in OT against Miami to help the Pistons overcome 22 turnovers. The Pistons have won 2 of their last 3 games.

Jazz at Pistons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 5:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Pistons -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +4.5 (-110) | Pistons -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Pistons key injuries

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (foot) questionable
G Collin Sexton (finger) available

Pistons

F Tobias Harris (thumb) out
G Jaden Ivey (illness) doubtful

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Jazz at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Pistons 123, Jazz 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pistons are the better team here on both sides of the ball and will pick up the win as -200 favorites, but such a heavy favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN PISTONS -4.5 (-110).

Detroit has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games while Utah has failed to cover in 3 straight games. This season, the Pistons are 13-13-1 ATS while Utah is only 10-15 ATS.

Detroit has also covered in 4 of its last 6 matchups against the Jazz.

This is a lean because Detroit is only 4-6 ATS in its last 10 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 228.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games and is 7-3 in the Pistons’ last 10 games. For Utah, the Over is undefeated in its last 5 games. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 overall matchups between these squads and is 2-1 in the last 3 meetings in Detroit.

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NBA Cup final: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in the NBA Cup championship game Tuesday. Tip-off from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season

Milwaukee has won 3 games in a row after clinching its spot in the final with a 110-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks at T-Mobile Arena Saturday as a 3.5-point favorite. F Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a team-high 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while G Damian Lillard added 25 points.

Oklahoma City has won 5 games in a row after defeating the Houston Rockets 111-96 in the semifinals in Las Vegas Saturday as a 5-point favorite. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 32 points and was 1 of 4 Thunder starters who scored 19 or more.

Bucks vs. Thunder odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Thunder -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +4.5 (-105) | Thunder -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Thunder key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (leg) probable
G Damian Lillard (calf) probable
F Khris Middleton (illness) probable

Thunder

F Chet Holmgren (hip) out
F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Thunder picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 113, Bucks 106

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Thunder (-200), who have won 9 of their last 10 games and are 20-5 this season, to take down a Bucks team that is 14-11.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -4.5 (-115).

The Bucks are just 10-14-1 ATS and have failed to cover 3 of their last 5 games. If the Thunder can contain Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the Bucks could be in for a long night.

The Thunder are 16-7-2 ATS and have covered or pushed in 9 of their last 10 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

This total is low considering the Thunder and Bucks are 9th and 11th, respectively, in offensive efficiency.

The Bucks have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and scored 110 or more points in 7 of their last 10. The Thunder have scored 111 or more in 6 straight.

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Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (13-10) take on the Sacramento Kings (13-13) Monday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Kings won 3-1 last season

The Nuggets rebounded from an embarrassing loss to a 2-win Washington Wizards team with a pair of emphatic wins. The latest was a 120-98 shave of the LA Clippers Friday. C Nikola Jokic didn’t have to do much with a ho-hum 16 points and 7 boards. He didn’t get that memo Dec. 8 when he erupted against the Atlanta Hawks for 48 points, 14 boards and 8 dimes. G Jamal Murray returned from a short absence against the Clippers and dropped 20 points.

The Kings have won 3 straight after a 111-109 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans Thursday, failing to cover as 7-point faves. C Domantas Sabonis had 32 boards and 20 boards, and F DeMar DeRozan had 29 points while shooting an abnormal 3-for-3 from 3-point land.

Nuggets at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Kings -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-110) | Kings -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Kings key injuries

Nuggets

G Christian Braun (back) questionable
G Jamal Murray (hamstring) probable
F Dario Saric (ankle) out

Kings

G Kevin Huerter (shoulder) doubtful
F Trey Lyles (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Kings 119

Moneyline

The Nuggets are 6-6 away from home, and the Kings are just 6-7 at home. The real question is whether or not Sacramento can match Denver from beyond the arc.

We touched on DeRozan going 3-for-3 from distance last game. Those 3 triples were a season high for a player that shoots below 30% from beyond the arc during his career. It was a bit of a one off. Denver is eighth in the league with a 38.1% mark beyond the arc, and the Kings are tied for 21st at 34.4%.

That’s the difference here and why the NUGGETS +100 take this one.

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Against the spread

Forget the spread since we’re taking the value on the ML, and take NIKOLA JOKIC OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS (-155). He has 2+ in 5 of 6 games this month, and he’s shooting 46.4% from distance during the stretch.

Over/Under

The Kings are 6-4 O/U in their last 10, and Denver is 5-4-1. The Over was 2-2 in this matchup last season with both cashes in Sacramento.

I look for a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair.

Take the OVER 237.5 (-110).

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Utah Jazz at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Utah Jazz at LA Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Jazz (5-19) visit the LA Clippers (14-12) Monday. Tip-off from Intuit Dome is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Clippers lead 1-0

The Jazz have lost back-to-back games and 7 of their last 8 after falling 134-126 against the Phoenix Suns Friday, failing to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs. G Jordan Clarkson scored a team-high 23 points while the Jazz shot 55.8% from the field.

The Clippers have lost 3 games in a row after falling 120-98 at the Denver Nuggets Friday as 7-point underdogs. G Norman Powell and G Kevin Porter Jr. each scored a team-high 16 points while the Clippers shot 44.6% from the field.

Jazz at Clippers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Clippers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +8.5 (-115) | Clippers -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Jazz at Clippers key injuries

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (foot) questionable

Clippers

F Derrick Jones Jr. (hamstring) out
F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
G Terance Mann (finger) out

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Jazz at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 115, Jazz 111

Moneyline

PASS.

The Jazz are 5-19 this season and 3-9 on the road, but the price on LA (-350) is too high.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ +8.5 (-115).

The Clippers have failed to cover 3 consecutive games, including 2 straight at home. They have scored 106 or fewer points in 3 straight games and 5 of their last 8.

Utah has scored 126 or more points in 2 of its last 3 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 222.5 (-115).

Utah has allowed 133 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games. It has hit the Over in 4 straight games and 6 of its last 10. It has scored 115 or more points 5 of its last 10 games.

LA has hit the Over in 3 of its last 5 games. It has scored 121 or more points in 4 of its last 9 games and faces a Utah defense that is 30th in defensive efficiency.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) face the Brooklyn Nets (10-15) Monday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cleveland leads 1-0

Cleveland beat the visiting Washington Wizards 115-105 Friday as a 16.5-point favorite. The Cavs shot the ball poorly vs. Washington, but their 18-11 win in the turnover battle and 50-44 advantage on the glass helped the better team win straight up. Cleveland has allowed 105 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 wins.

Brooklyn was routed 135-119 at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, failing to cover as a 10-point underdog. Brooklyn’s defense struggled against Memphis, allowing the Grizzlies to shoot 52.5% from the field and 47.2% from deep. The Nets have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Cavaliers at Nets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Nets +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | Nets +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cavaliers at Nets key injuries

Cavaliers

F Evan Mobley (ankle) probable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

Nets

F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
G De’Anthony Melton (trade pending) out
G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 119, Nets 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The Cavaliers are the much better team and will pick up the win here as -450 favorites, but the price is too high. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET NETS +9.5 (-110).

Brooklyn has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and is 15-9-1 ATS this season. The Nets have also covered the last 2 meetings and are 2-1 ATS in the last 3 in Brooklyn.

Be aware that the Cavs are 18-8 ATS this season and Brooklyn is struggling at the moment.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 218.5 (-115).

The Over has hit in back-to-back games for Brooklyn and is 13-12 for the Nets this season. For Cleveland, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 16-10 on the season. The Over is also 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.

This is a lean because the Under is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings overall.

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Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Raptors (7-19) welcome the Chicago Bulls (11-15) to Scotiabank Arena Monday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Raptors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split 2-2 last season

The Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-95 Friday, closing as 5.5-point home favorites. They were led by G Ayo Dosunmu, who was among 6 Bulls to hit double figures. Chicago snapped a 2-game skid with the victory and has won 3 of its last 5. It is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 and 13-13 ATS on the season.

The Raptors lost 114-104 at the Miami Heat Thursday while covering as 10.5-point underdogs. G Gradey Dick notched a team-high 22 points for the Raptors, who have lost 4 straight games. Toronto is 3-5 over its last 8 games, but has gone 6-2 ATS. It is 18-8 ATS on the season despite sitting in 12th place in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls at Raptors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated Sunday at 11 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bulls +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Raptors -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread: Bulls +1.5 (-110) | Raptors -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bulls at Raptors key injuries

Bulls

G Lonzo Ball (knee) probable
G Zach LaVine (back) questionable
C Nikola Vucevic (illness) probable

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (ankle) out
G Bruce Brown (reconditioning) out
G Immanuel Quickley (elbow) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bulls at Raptors picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 117, Bulls 113

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline could be the better play to reduce some risk, but the Raptors (-125) haven’t had a game end within 1 point all season. The Toronto spread is the better play.

Against the spread

BET RAPTORS -1.5 (-110).

The Raptors have been a covering machine for bettors and are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games. Toronto is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games with a spread of 5 or fewer points. It is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 at home as well.

The Bulls defense has been atrocious over the last few weeks, and they have allowed 124 or more points in 4 of their last 7 games. Chicago is just 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games when the spread is 5 points or fewer.

Back RAPTORS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 238.5 (-110).

The Bulls have gone Under in 2 straight games and have their top 2 scoring options on the injury report. They have allowed 108 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5 games.

The Raptors are 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games and have allowed 116 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6. They have scored 108 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games and have 2 of their top 6 options on the injury report, too.

Take UNDER 238.5 (-110).

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