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Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (16-12) go up against the Los Angeles Clippers (17-13) on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns lost 111-97 to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, falling short of covering as 7-point favorites on the road. Phoenix has now lost 5 games in a row.

The Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Wednesday to cover as 7-point favorites at home. Los Angeles is on a 3-game winning streak.

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Suns at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Clippers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-110) | Clippers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Suns at Clippers key injuries

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
G Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
G Cameron Payne (foot) out

Clippers

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 108, Clippers 102

Moneyline

It remains to be seen if F Kawhi Leonard will play Thursday in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so I’ll side with the SUNS (+100) at plus odds in hopes that Booker and/or Ayton is available for Phoenix. The Suns have won 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Clippers.

Against the spread

Being that I have Phoenix winning on the road, SUNS +1.5 (-110) is where I’m siding with the spread in this game. The Clippers have rested starters on back-to-backs this season, so they could be shorthanded while the Suns could be getting Booker back on the court.

The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings against the Clippers.

Over/Under

In recent meetings, the Suns and the Clippers have had low-scoring affairs, so UNDER 217.5 (-105) is the play. This number could grow if Booker is active for Phoenix, but I’d still side with the Under if he plays.

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between the Suns and the Clippers when the game is in Los Angeles. Also, the Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (16-7) are set to square off against the Dallas Mavericks (11-11) Monday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns cruised to a 133-95 victory Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs to cover as 10-point road favorites. Phoenix has won 8 of its last 10 games despite not having star G Chris Paul available.

The Mavericks secured a 121-100 win over the New York Knicks Saturday to cover as 1-point favorites on the road. Dallas has won 2 of its last 3 games following a 4-game losing streak.

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Suns at Mavericks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mavericks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +2.5 (-105) | Mavericks -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Suns at Mavericks key injuries

Suns

Not yet submitted

Mavericks

F Christian Wood (illness) questionable

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Suns at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 112, Mavericks 106

Moneyline

It’s hard to ignore being able to get the SUNS (+125) at plus odds to win Monday. There aren’t many players in the NBA that are playing better than G Devin Booker right now.

Against the spread

Considering that I have Phoenix securing a road victory over Dallas, SUNS +2.5 (-105) is where I’m going in this game. Even though I expect G Luka Doncic to have a productive outing, F Mikal Bridges could make things more difficult than usual for the All-Star.

The Suns are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the tail end of back-to-back sets and are 9-4 ATS in its last 13 road meetings against the Mavericks.

Over/Under

UNDER 221.5 (-115) is where I’m leaning in this game as both teams play at a slow pace. The Suns are 20th in pace while the Mavericks are 29th.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between these squads and is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings between them in Dallas.

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Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (8-4) face the Miami Heat (6-7) Monday at FTX Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Heat odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns have had 2 days of rest after a disappointing 114-97 loss to the Orlando Magic Friday as they failed to cover as 7-point favorites. Phoenix is getting stellar contributions from G Devin Booker, who is averaging 26.7 points on 47.5% shooting with 4.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

The Heat are riding a 2-game win streak — with both wins coming against the Charlotte Hornets — the most recent of which was a 132-115 victory Saturday as they covered as 8.5-point home favorites.

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Suns at Heat odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Suns +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Heat -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-108) | Heat -1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Heat key injuries

Suns

F Cam Johnson (knee) out
G Chris Paul (heel) questionable
G Landry Shamet (concussion) out

Heat

C Dewayne Dedmon (foot) questionable
G Tyler Herro (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 113, Heat 108

Moneyline

Even with Paul being questionable for Phoenix, give me the SUNS (+102). Even if he doesn’t play, the Suns should be able to make it a competitive game and steal a win on the road versus a potentially shorthanded Heat team.

Against the spread

SUNS +1.5 (-108) is the ideal choice in this game considering that I took Phoenix to win outright. The Suns have won 4 out of the last 5 meetings against the Heat.

The Heat are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent with a winning record and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a win. Meanwhile, the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road matchups with the Heat.

Over/Under

Neither of these teams plays at a fast pace. The Suns play at the 4th-slowest pace in the league while the Heat play at the 8th-slowest pace in the NBA. That being said, I’ll take OVER 215.5 (-110) for Monday’s showdown.

The Over has gone 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the Suns and the Heat.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (4-3) are set to square off against the Phoenix Suns (5-1) Tuesday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Timberwolves are coming off a disappointing 107-98 loss at the San Antonio Spurs Sunday, falling well short of covering as 15-point favorites. Minnesota’s 3 losses have come against San Antonio (twice) and the Utah Jazz.

The Suns are on a 4-game win streak after defeating the Houston Rockets 124-109 Sunday, coving as 13-point favorites. G Devin Booker continues to be their go-to player with 29.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.0 steal per game on 52.9% shooting from the field.

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Timberwolves at Suns odds

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Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Suns -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +4.5 (+100) | Suns -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Suns key injuries

Timberwolves

F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
G Jordan McLaughlin (heel) questionable

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out
F Torrey Craig (heel) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Timberwolves 111

Moneyline

Just AVOID the moneyline in this game given the current odds for Phoenix (-200) to take care of business at home. The Suns aren’t worth taking straight up as there is a minimal return if they come away with the win.

Against the spread

The Timberwolves are still trying to figure things out with the addition of C Rudy Gobert, so I’ll go with SUNS -4.5 (-120). Phoenix looks like the better overall team thus far, even with Ayton ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup.

The Timberwolves are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings against the Suns in Phoenix. On the other hand, the Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 227.5 (-115) is the fun wager in this game as it’s always exciting to root for a high-scoring contest. Both of these teams are top 6 in defensive rating thus far, but they both have capable scorers on the offensive end.

The Suns have hit the Over in 8 of their last 10 games following an ATS win and they’ve hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 matchups against a team with a winning record.

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Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (19-17) host the Phoenix Suns (27-8) Sunday at the Spectrum Center for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Hornets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Phoenix has lost three of its past four games (1-3 against the spread), including the most recent 123-108 at the Boston Celtics as 3.5-point road favorites Friday.

The Suns are 4-3 straight-up (SU), 3-4 ATS and 5-2 Over/Under over the past two weeks with the seventh-best non-garbage time net rating at plus-7.7 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

Charlotte enters on a three-game winning streak (3-0 ATS). The Hornets won at the Denver Nuggets 115-107 Dec. 23, at home vs. the Houston Rockets 123-99 Monday and at the Indiana Pacers 116-108 Wednesday.

In the last 14 days, the Hornets are 3-2 SU, 4-1 ATS and 1-4 O/U with the 19th-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-0.6 points per 100 possessions.

The Suns (-8) beat the brakes off of the Hornets 137-106 in their first regular-season meeting Dec. 19 and the Over cashed on a 232-point total.

Suns at Hornets odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Hornets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -2.5 (-112) | Hornets +2.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Hornets key injuries

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (health and safety protocols) out
PF Jae Crowder (health and safety protocols) out
C JaVale McGee (health and safety protocols) out

Hornets

SF Miles Bridges (return to action reconditioning) questionable
PF P.J. Washington (reconditioning) questionable

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Suns at Hornets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 119, Suns 116

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Hornets (+115) because I like Charlotte plus the points in this spot, but the money line payout isn’t fat enough to take a shot at the Hornets winning outright.

According to Pregame.com, there’s significant reverse line movement in Charlotte’s direction as roughly 80% of the action is on Phoenix’s money line, but the Hornets are losing value. It’s a red flag whenever sportsbooks make the more popular side cheaper.

Against the spread

BET HORNETS +2.5 (-108) for 1 unit since this line is suspiciously low considering how badly Phoenix beat Charlotte a couple of weeks back. However, it makes more sense when looking at the injury report for the Suns.

Ayton and McGee combined for 34 points on 75.0% shooting (15-for-20), 22 rebounds and 4 blocks vs. the Hornets Dec. 19 and Crowder scored 14 points on 95.6% true shooting (.667/.750/1.000). The absence of these three Suns is important since Phoenix is cheap in this spot.

Furthermore, the line movement suggests that the Hornets should be getting Bridges and/or Washington back for this game.

According to Pregame.com, this is a Pros vs. Joe’s game with the presumed sharp money backing Charlotte, but more bets have been placed on Phoenix. Typically in sports betting, it’s profitable to follow the money especially when it’s flowing in the opposite direction as the public.

Also, the Hornets have covered four straight games and have played really well in Charlotte this season. The Hornets are 9-4 at home with the 10th-best adjusted net rating at plus-4.9 points per 100 possessions and the third-best spread differential at a plus-5.6 ATS margin.

BET HORNETS +2.5 (-108).

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 231.5 (-110) for a one-third unit only because I much prefer Charlotte plus the points more than the total in this game.

Both teams play at a top-five pace (Charlotte ranks second, Phoenix is fifth) and are top-five in effective field-goal shooting (Phoenix ranks fourth, Charlotte is fifth).

Also, the Suns get out in transition more often when their bigs are off the floor, Phoenix is 4-0 O/U in its last four vs. teams with a winning record and Charlotte is 3-0-1 O/U in its last four as a home underdog.

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

For the second time in a week, the Oklahoma City Thunder (12-21) face the Phoenix Suns (26-7) on the road. They tip off at 9 p.m. ET at Footprint Center Wednesdsay night. Below, we look at the Thunder vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Thunder are playing for the second straight night, losing 117-111 to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. they had won four of their previous five games. They faced the Suns on Dec. 23 in Phoenix and lost 113-101. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points and seven assists in a losing effort.

The Suns have lost two straight games for only the second time all season. They lost 116-107 to the Golden State Warriors Saturday and then 114-113 Monday to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Phoenix played shorthanded on Monday, as C Deandre Ayton and F Jae Crowder entered health and safety protocols, as did head coach Monty Williams.

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Thunder at Suns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Thunder +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Suns -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +14.5 (-107) | Suns -14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Thunder at Suns key injuries

Thunder

SG Josh Giddey (health and safety protocols) out
F Darius Bazley (health and safety protocols) out
G Tre Mann (health and safety protocols) out
F Aleksej Pokusevski (health and safety protocols) out
C Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (health and safety protocols) out

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (health and safety protocols) out
F Jae Crowder (health and safety protocols) out
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

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Thunder at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 115, Thunder 108

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Suns will get right in this game, even without two starters from the frontcourt. The Thunder are shorthanded as well, as both teams are dealing with players testing positive for COVID-19.

The Thunder lost to the Kings last night (Tuesday) and the Suns are a much better team. But the reward isn’t worth the risk at this price for the Suns.

Against the spread

The Thunder’s loss Tuesday ended a streak of six consecutive games covering the spread. OKC is 21-12 ATS on the season. The Thunder covered the spread in their loss to the Suns last week.

The Suns have not covered the spread in their last three games. They are 17-16 ATS this season. They are 3-3 ATS when favored by double digits.

Without Ayton and Crowder to help on defense, it will be closer than a blowout. The Suns will win, but take the THUNDER +14.5 (-107) to cover.

Over/Under

The Thunder’s last three games have gone Over the projected total and they are 8-5 O/U in their last 13 games, but they are 14-19 O/U overall this season.

The Suns’ last three games and six of their last seven have hit the Over.

Take OVER 218.5 (-108).

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Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The top two teams in the West meet Christmas day when the Phoenix Suns (26-5) host the Golden State Warriors (26-6) at the Footprint Center. The tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Warriors vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Golden State has won back-to-back games entering Saturday over the Sacramento Kings 113-98 Monday and the Memphis Grizzlies 113-104 Thursday.

The Warriors are 5-2 straight-up (SU), 3-3-1 ATS and 3-4 O/U with the 14th-ranked non-garbage time net rating (minus-0.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Phoenix is on a five-game winning streak with the latest being a 113-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday but failed to cover as 15-point home favorites.

The Suns are 6-1 SU, 5-2 ATS and 3-3-1 O/U in the last 14 days with the second-best non-garbage time net rating (plus-15.2 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

These teams split the first two meetings of the season with the home team winning and covering both games and the Under is 2-0 in those contests. However, Golden State was at full strength for both meetings.

Warriors at Suns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Warriors +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Suns -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +5.5 (-105) | Suns -5.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Warriors at Suns key injuries

Warriors

SF Andre Iguodala (knee) questionable
SG Jordan Poole (health and safety protocols) out
SF Andrew Wiggins (health and safety protocols) out
SF Damion Lee (health and safety protocols) questionable
SG Klay Thompson (Achilles’) out

Suns

None.

Warriors at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 112, Warriors 104

Money line

PASS despite Phoenix being the right side because the Suns (-240) is too expensive in this spot. I’m laying the points with Phoenix but wouldn’t be shocked if Stephen Curry erupted on Christmas even though Chris Paul is one of the better defenders of Curry in the Association (more on that below).

Against the spread

The elephant in the room here is the absence of Golden State’s second-and third-leading scorers in Poole and Wiggins.

Also, Phoenix All-Star guard Devin Booker exited the first Warriors-Suns meeting in the second quarter with a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for seven games. This was a major reason why Golden State beat the brakes off Phoenix in the second meeting just three days later.

Furthermore, as previously mentioned, CP3 has always made life difficult for Curry. In fact, Curry has scored less than 30 points in 11 straight games vs. CP3 and Paul holds a slight career-scoring edge over Curry in their 34 career head-to-head games at 21.1-20.9 points per game.

Finally, Golden State tends to be careless with the rock: Ranking 29th in offensive turnover rate and 21st in points off of turnovers allowed per game. Whereas Phoenix is ball hounds: Ranking eighth in defensive turnover rate and seventh in points off of turnovers scored per game.

The bottom line is the SUNS -5.5 (-120) will be able to dictate the pace and get into their offense easier than the Warriors +5.5 (-105) because of their edge in the ball security department.

BET the SUNS -5.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Under 217.5 (-108) since these teams are ranked first (Golden State) and second (Phoenix) in defensive rating and the Under has cashed four of their last five meetings.

However, both teams play at a top-10 pace, and both certainly have the offensive efficiency to push this game Over the total.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (15-15) visit Beantown Monday for a 7:30 p.m. ET game against the Boston Celtics (15-15) at TD Garden. Below, we look at the 76ers vs. Celtics odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Philly is in the midst of a three-game losing skid with the latest being a 114-105 loss at the Brooklyn Nets Thursday. The Sixers’ game versus the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday was postponed due to a COVID outbreak within the Philly organization.

The Sixers are 3-4 straight-up (SU), 1-6 ATS and 3-3-1 O/U over the last two weeks with the 25th-ranked non-garbage time efficiency differential (minus-6.1 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Boston handled business against the New York Knicks at home 114-107 Saturday as a 6-point favorite. The Celtics are 2-4 SU, 2-3-1 ATS and 3-3 O/U over the last 14 days with the 23rd-ranked non-garbage time net rating (minus-5.1 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

Philly has covered four straight regular-season games against Boston but the Celtics won their first meeting this season 88-87 Dec. 1 as 3-point home favorites. Boston wing Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 26 points on 9-of-20 shooting and added a team-high 16 rebounds.

76ers at Celtics odds, spread and lines

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Money line: 76ers +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Celtics -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +3.5 (-110) | Celtics -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): Off the Board (OTB)

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76ers at Celtics key injuries

76ers

C Joel Embiid (ankle) questionable
SG Danny Green (hip) questionable
SF Furkan Korkmaz (illness) questionable
PG Tyrese Maxey (quadriceps) questionable
C Andre Drummond (health and safety protocols) out
PG Shake Milton (health and safety protocols) out
PF Georges Niang (health and safety protocols) out

Celtics

SF Romeo Langford (neck) questionable
PG Dennis Schroder (illness) questionable
SF Jayson Tatum (ankle) questionable
C Al Horford (health and safety protocols) out
SG Josh Richardson (health and safety protocols) out
PF Grant Williams (health and safety protocols) out

76ers at Celtics odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 112, 76ers 104

Money line

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Celtics (-160) since I “lean” to Boston laying the points. However, it’s impossible to lay it with the Celtics until seeing the final injury reports.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the CELTICS -3.5 (-110) for a small wager because we are still in the dark as to who exactly will be playing in this game.

However, the 76ers are dealing with injury and COVID-related issues whereas Boston at least expects to have both All-Stars (Tatum and G Jaylen Brown) in the lineup.

The Celtics are also playing a little better recently, winning two of their last three games (2-0-1 ATS) while the Sixers have lost three straight and failed to cover in six of their last seven games.

Over/Under

The total was OTB at the time of publishing. You might not see a total until closer to game time when there’s more clarity on who’s available to play.

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Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Charlotte Hornets (16-15) meet the Phoenix Suns (23-5) Sunday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Hornets vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Charlotte has alternated between winning and losing over the past five games with the latest being a 125-116 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday.

Over the past two weeks, the Hornets are 3-4 straight-up (SU), 5-2 ATS and 5-1-1 O/U with the 16th-ranked net rating (minus-2.0 points per 100 possessions), according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Phoenix has won back-to-back games vs. the Trail Blazers 111-107 Tuesday and the Washington Wizards 118-98 Thursday. The Suns are 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS and 1-1-3 O/U with the fourth-best efficiency differential (plus-10.0 points per 100 possessions), per CTG.

These teams split both meetings last season with the road team winning each game but Charlotte was 2-0 ATS in those contests and either side of the total cashed.

Hornets at Suns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Hornets +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Suns -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Hornets +7.5 (-110) | Suns -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Hornets at Suns key injuries

Hornets

None.

Suns

SG Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable

Hornets at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 116, Hornets 112

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Hornets (+270) because I like Charlotte plus the points in this game. However, the Suns (-360) are 13-2 SU at home this season with the third-best non-garbage time net rating and could be getting back leading scorer and All-Star Devin Booker.

Also, if Booker returns to action for this game then Charlotte’s money line would certainly increase so it would be best to wait until the final injury reports are released before getting down on this game.

Against the spread

BET the HORNETS +7.5 (-110) because Charlotte’s offense got cooking in LaMelo Ball‘s first game back after a slow start in its game against Portland Friday.

The Hornets put up 31 points in quarters 1-3 vs. the Trail Blazers and would’ve won that game had Charlotte not lost the first quarter, 41-24.

Furthermore, the Hornets just match up very well with the Suns. Charlotte has an edge on the wing, Phoenix has the edge in the frontcourt, and I’d call it a draw in the backcourt.

Moreover, the two Hornets-Suns games last season were decided by four and three points and Charlotte has covered five of its past six meetings with Phoenix.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 230.5 (-108) for a tiny wager, if at all, because I think it’ll be the contrarian play and the Suns are 0-7 O/U with a minus-11.2 margin on the total when playing with 2-3 days of rest.

That said, I do think both offenses have success in this matchup, and Charlotte has one of the most potent offenses in the league now that Ball is back in the lineup.

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Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (15-12) host the Phoenix Suns (21-4) Monday in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals. The tip-off at Staples Center is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

Phoenix is 4-1 straight-up (SU), 2-3 ATS and 1-4 O/U with the fifth-best non-garbage time-efficiency differential over the last two weeks, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG). The Suns recently won back-to-back games vs. the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Celtics.

L.A. has rattled off three straight wins vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, Celtics and Orland Magic. The Clippers are 4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS and 4-3 O/U with the 17th-ranked non-garbage time net rating over the past two weeks.

The Suns beat the Clippers 4-2 in last season’s Western Conference Finals (3-3 ATS) and the total was split 3-3 O/U in the series. During the previous regular season, L.A. won and covered two of three meetings with Phoenix.

Suns at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Clippers +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -3.5 (-110) | Clippers +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Suns at Clippers key injuries

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (illness) questionable
SG Devin Booker (hamstring) out

Clippers

SF Nicolas Batum (ankle) questionable
SF Paul George (elbow) doubtful

Suns at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 109, Clippers 98

Money line

PASS since I only “lean” to Phoenix laying the points and am not confident enough to lay it with the Suns (-160) in this spot.

If Clippers wing Paul George ends up missing Monday’s game and Phoenix remains a -160 ML favorite, then the Suns would be a good wager.

Against the spread

“LEAN” SUNS -3.5 (-110) because this line feels too good to be true. There are a lot of reasons to like Phoenix in this spot and the only counterargument for the Suns is “the public is betting Phoenix.”

However, the Suns destroy bad offenses and the Clippers haven’t played well vs. quality competition this season.

L.A. is 25th in offensive points per 100 possessions. While Phoenix is 8-0 SU with a plus-11.0 points per 100 possessions and a plus-3.4 ATS margin vs. bottom-10 defenses, according CTG.

The Clippers are 1-4 SU with a minus-8.1 points per 100 possessions and a minus-9.4 ATS margin (ranked 29th) vs. teams in the top 10 of efficiency differential, per CTG.

Perhaps this is a trap game, but more often than not the SUNS -3.5 (-110) ticket cashes in this spot. Also, the Clippers have only covered once in their last seven home games.

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 211.5 (-115) for a tiny wager if at all because I much prefer Phoenix laying the points more than the total in this game. Especially since both teams play at an above-average pace.

But Phoenix ranks second in defensive rating and L.A. fourth, while the Under has been hit by “sharp money.” This total opened at 213 and has been steamed down by the pro-Under wagers.

On top of that, the Under has cashed in five of Phoenix’s previous six games and three of L.A.’s past four contests.

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