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Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs open their 2023-24 NBA regular seasons Wednesday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

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

The Mavericks re-signed Kyrie Irving to a 3-year deal this past offseason while also re-upping with Seth Curry, keeping the core of the team together around superstar Luka Doncic. The team also added some quality depth pieces in Dante Exum and Grant Williams, while bringing back Dwight Powell.

The team got younger with the additions of Duke rookie Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in the draft, while jettisoning wing player Davis Bertans.

For the Spurs, they landed potential generational talent Victor Wembenyama with the No. 1 overall pick. San Antonio hopes to ride him from a 22-60 record, and the basement in the Southwest Division, to respectability for the proud city and franchise.

Mavericks at Spurs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Spurs +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -3.5 (-110) | Spurs +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mavericks at Spurs key injuries

Mavericks

F Luka Doncic (calf) questionable
G Jaden Hardy (ankle) questionable
G Kyrie Irving (groin) questionable
F Dwight Powell (illness) questionable

Spurs

F Zach Collins (illness) questionable
G Devonte’ Graham (suspension) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Mavericks at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 114, Mavericks 111

Moneyline

The SPURS (+140) are a solid value as San Antonio turns the page on dark times, and begins the Wemby Era at the newly christened Frost Bank Arena.

The Mavericks (-165) won 3 of the 4 regular-season meetings in 2022-23, but San Antonio didn’t have the towering Frenchman clogging up the paint, and Dallas has some banged up stars emerging from the preseason.

Doncic practiced twice this week, but wouldn’t commit to playing the opener due to a strained left calf. If he can’t go, that’s a major problem. And Irving is dealing with a wonky groin, and if the past is any indication, he isn’t exactly keen on playing through nagging injuries.

Against the spread

The SPURS +3.5 (-110) are worth a look catching nearly 2 buckets, if you just can’t bring yourself to take San Antonio straight up.

The Mavericks -3.5 (-110) are nicked up a little, and even if Doncic and Irving are available, I really like San Antonio to begin this new era in style. It will be interesting to see how Wemby jells with Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell and the rest of the young, emerging stars down south.

Over/Under

UNDER 229.5 (-110) is the play in this Lone Star State battle.

There’s a new sheriff in town in the Alamo City, and this isn’t going to be a defensively-challenged team literally getting dunked up for cheap points. San Antonio will make teams work much harder with the rookie altering shots down low.

For this opener, which focuses a lot on the No. 1 overall player drafted, let’s take WEMBENYAMA – OVER 24.5 POINTS + REBOUNDS (-125) at FanDuel Sportsbook in the “Player Pts + Reb” prop section.

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San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (21-60) visit the Dallas Mavericks (38-43) Sunday. Tip from American Airlines Center is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

San Antonio fell 151-131 at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, failing to cover as a 15.5-point underdog. The Spurs are just 2-8 in their last 10 games and 2-8 against the spread (ATS) in the same span. For the season, the Spurs are 32-49 ATS.

The Mavericks were eliminated from the playoff picture after a 115-112 home loss to the Chicago Bulls Friday — Dallas was a 2-point favorite. The Mavs are also 2-8 in their last 10 games and 3-6-1 ATS in that stretch. They are 30-48-3 ATS this season.

This will be the 4th matchup between these 2 teams as Dallas aims for a 4-0 sweep. The Mavs won 126-125 but failed to cover as 7-point road favorites in a late December contest. In late February, Dallas managed to cover a 14-point spread behind a 142-116 rout at home, and most recently, in mid-March, Dallas needed overtime to win and cover as a 4-point road favorite in a 137-128 victory.

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Spurs at Mavericks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Mavericks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +4.5 (-115) | Mavericks -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): Off the board

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Spurs at Mavericks key injuries

Spurs

Not yet submitted

Mavericks

F Reggie Bullock (rest) out
G Luka Doncic (thigh) out
G Josh Green (rest) out
F Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) out
G Kyrie Irving (foot) out
F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 119, Spurs 117

Moneyline

PASS.

At -175 odds, the moneyline does not present any profitable play on the Mavericks in this matchup.

Against the spread

LEAN SPURS +4.5 (-115).

With the Mavericks’ top stars out, including Doncic and Irving, they will struggle to maintain their typical competitive advantage. They are just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games against a team with a losing road record, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games, 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 day’s rest. They are also just 13-25-2 ATS at home this season.

Over/Under

At the time of this publishing, the O/U line was off the board. My play is to BET a FULL UNIT on any OVER of 233.5 or lower.

The Over is 4-1 in the Spurs’ last 5 games and 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 0 day’s rest. For Dallas, the Over is 5-0 in its last 4 games against a team with a losing outright record.

The Over is 22-17-1 in the Spurs’ road games this season and 23-16-1 in the Mavs’ home games this season. The Over is also 5-0 in the last 5 meetings between these 2 clubs, including 3-0 this season.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (40-40) battle the San Antonio Spurs (21-59) Saturday. Tip from Moody Center is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Timberwolves vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Spurs haven’t played Minnesota since Oct. 30, 2022. Three of their first 6 games were against the Wolves. San Antonio is 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread (ATS) against Minnesota. The total is 1-2 O/U.

San Antonio is coming off a 129-127 win over Portland Thursday, failing to cover as a 5-point favorite. It is just 2-7 ATS over its last 9 games and 32-48 ATS on the season.

Minnesota, on the other hand, beat Brooklyn 107-102 Tuesday, covering as a 2.5-point road favorite. It is 1-3 ATS over its last 4 yet 5-4 ATS over its last 9. The Wolves are 38-42 ATS on the season.

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Timberwolves at Spurs odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Spurs -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves -13.5 (-115) | Spurs +13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Timberwolves at Spurs key injuries

Timberwolves

C Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) questionable

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (foot) questionable
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 121, Spurs 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Spurs are just 2-7 over their last 9 and shouldn’t want to win this game to keep their odds at the top pick in the draft as high as possible, making them to win outright at (+750) unplayable.

The Wolves at (-1200) is far too expensive to play as well.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-115).

The Spurs are 2-7 ATS over their last 9 games and are 2-4 over that span as a double-digit underdog.

Similarly, the Wolves are 7-6 ATS this season as a road favorite, which they are here. Minnesota is also 4-4 ATS over its last 8 games and 3-2 ATS over its last 5 road games.

Considering the Wolves are fighting for playoff seeding, this should be a game they want to not leave to chance. Expect them to blow out San Antonio and take TIMBERWOLVES -13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 233.5 (-115).

The Spurs have failed to hit 100 points in 2 of their last 6 games. They will be without Vassell and potentially Johnson too.

The Wolves, on the other hand, are 37-42-1 O/U on the season and 1-5 O/U in their last 6 games. Both they and their opponent have failed to top 110 in 3 of their last 4 games and 4 of their last 6.

The Wolves rank 17th in pace over their last 5 games, so they may not look to push the tempo. Considering it all, take the UNDER 233.5 (-115).

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San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-58) and Sacramento Kings (47-30) meet Sunday at Golden 1 Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Kings, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Spurs covered the spread as 18-point underdogs Friday in a 130-115 loss at the Golden State Warriors. F Keldon Johnson scored 22 points for the Spurs, who covered for the 1st time in their last 6 games.

The Kings won 138-114 as 14-point favorites at the Portland Trail Blazers Friday. Four Kings players scored 20 points as Sacramento won for the 4th time in its last 5 games.

The Kings lead this season’s series 3-0 straight up and against the spread with the Over hitting in 2 meetings. Sacramento covered as a 7.5-point road favorite 119-109 as the Under (244.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Feb. 1.

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Spurs at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Kings -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +16.5 (-115) | Kings -16.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 243.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Spurs at Kings key injuries

Spurs

F Keita Bates-Diop (ankle) questionable
F Keldon Johnson (foot) doubtful
F Doug McDermott (elbow) probable
F Jeremy Sochan (knee) out
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

Kings

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 135, Spurs 115

Moneyline

PASS.

Sacramento (-1600) has won 5 straight meetings vs. San Antonio and should have no problem beating the shorthanded Spurs, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Kings should win by margin. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET KINGS -16.5 (-115).

Sacramento is sending out a much healthier lineup and although the Spurs lost at the Warriors, they may still experience a letdown after a very respectable performance vs. the defending NBA champions. Sacramento has been playing above expectation lately and is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games while coming off 2 blowout wins at the shorthanded Trail Blazers. The Kings have been beating up on inferior competition lately and should do so once again vs. San Antonio.

Over/Under

BET OVER 243.5 (-110).

This number is a little high but since this game will likely be a blowout there should be a lot of meaningless scoring in the 4th quarter. The Over is 4-1 in San Antonio’s last 5 vs. teams with a winning record and 5-1 in Sacramento’s last 6 vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400. Look for this game to soar over the total late while all the backups play for future roster spots.

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San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-57) visit the Golden State Warriors (40-37) Friday. Tip from Chase Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Warriors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

San Antonio fell 128-117 at home against Utah Wednesday, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. The Spurs have lost 5 games in a row, are just 2-8 in their last 10 games and 3-7 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch. For the season, they are 30-46 ATS.

Golden State topped New Orleans 120-109 Tuesday to cover as an 8.5-point home favorite. The Warriors have won 4 of its last 5 games but 6-4 in the last 10. They are 5-5 ATS in those 10 and 36-39-2 ATS this season.

This will be the 3rd time these teams have faced each other this season with Golden State owning a 2-0 series lead. The Warriors won 132-95 to cover as 9-point home favorites in mid-November and won again 144-113 in mid-January to cover as 9-point road favorites.

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Spurs at Warriors odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:23 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400) | Warriors -3000 (bet $3,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Spurs +18.5 (-118) | Warriors -18.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Spurs at Warriors key injuries

Spurs

PF Zach Collins (foot) out
SG Romeo Langford (adductor) questionable
SF Doug McDermott (elbow) probable
PF Jeremy Sochan (knee) out

Warriors

SF Andrew Wiggins (personal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 126, Spurs 107

Moneyline

PASS.

At -3000 odds on a Warriors team that is 31-8 at home facing a Spurs team that is 6-31 on the road, there is no value here.

Against the spread

PASS.

While the Warriors have the 3rd-ranked scoring offense at 118.2 points per game (PPG) and the Spurs are 30th on defense, allowing 122.6 PPG, this matchup has the potential for a Warriors blowout. The Warriors are also 26-12-1 ATS at home this season, while the Spurs are 11-26 ATS on the road, but a line of 18.5 points is just too high to make a confident bet on.

The Spurs’ poor defense combined with their troubled road history, including failing to cover in their last 3 road games while playing as double-digit underdogs, could point towards wagering half a unit on the WARRIORS -18.5 (-102).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 242.5 (-115).

As it stands, 242.5 would be the 2nd-highest closing line in the Spurs’ last 10 games and the 2nd-highest closing line in the Warriors’ last 10.

The Under is 5-0 in the Spurs’ last 5 road games against a team with a winning home record and 6-1-1 in their last 8 games against a team with a winning outright record.

For Golden State, the Under is 3-0-1 in its last 4 home games, 6-0-1 in its last 7 home games against a team with a losing road record, and 4-0 in its last 4 Friday games.

The Under is also 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings between these franchises and 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings at Golden State.

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Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (35-40) battle the San Antonio Spurs (19-56) Wednesday. Tip from AT&T Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Utah enters off a 117-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns Monday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home underdog. The Jazz are 0-4 straight up (SU) and 1-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 4 games, slipping to 41-32-2 ATS on the season.

The Spurs are coming off a 137-93 loss to the Boston Celtics Sunday, failing to cover as 16.5-point underdogs. They are 0-4 SU and ATS over their last 4 games. San Antonio is 30-45 ATS this season.

The Spurs are 2-1 SU and ATS vs. the Jazz this season as the Under has cashed in 2 of the 3 meetings.

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Jazz at Spurs odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Spurs +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -5.5 (-115) | Spurs +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Spurs key injuries

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (hand) out
F Rudy Gay (back) out
F Lauri Markkanen (hand) questionable
G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (foot) out
F Jeremy Sochan (knee) out
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Spurs 118, Jazz 114

Moneyline

SPRINKLE SPURS (+195).

The Spurs may be just 3-7 over their last 10 games but the Jazz are just one win better at 4-6 and need to operate on the road with some important pieces missing. I would rather take the spread, but the moneyline for the home underdog has some value.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +5.5 (-105).

The Jazz will potentially be without their 3 leading scorers if Markkanen is unable to suit up. The absences of Clarkson and Sexton already leave 35.1 points per game off the table. Utah is just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games.

The Spurs are 4-6 ATS over their last 10 games, including a 4-2 ATS record at home over that span. San Antonio is 19-17 ATS at home this season. G Tre Jones and F Zach Collins should be able to step up against a Jazz side that rank 24th in opponents’ points per game (117.8).

Take SPURS +5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 234.5 (-110).

There are just too many key players out for both teams. The top 2 scoring options for San Antonio will miss this game, and at least the 2nd and 3rd options for Utah — and potentially it’s leading scorer — will also not be on the court Wednesday.

The Under is 2-1 in the 3 prior matchups between these two. The Jazz are 0-2 O/U in their last 2 while the Spurs are 1-4 O/U in their last 5. The trends, both in the season-long matchups and recently, point to the Under.

Play UNDER 234.5 (-110).

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San Antonio Spurs at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Antonio Spurs at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-55) battle the Boston Celtics (51-23) Sunday. Tip from TD Garden is set for 6 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics beat the Spurs 121-116 on Jan 7, failing to cover as a 15-point road favorite while the Over 234 hit.

San Antonio lost to the Washington Wizards 136-124 Friday, failing to cover as a 9-point road underdog. It is 0-3 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games. The Spurs are 4-5 ATS in their last 9 games and 30-44 ATS on the season.

Boston beat the Indiana Pacers 120-95 Friday, covering as an 11-point favorite. They are 4-1 straight up and 3-2 ATS in the last 5 games. Boston is 39-34-1 ATS on the season.

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Spurs at Celtics odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +1025 (bet $100 to win $1,025) | Celtics -1700 (bet $1,700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +15.5 (-102) | Celtics -15.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): Off the board

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Spurs at Celtics key injuries

Spurs

F Keldon Johnson (foot) questionable

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (fracture) available
F Jayson Tatum (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Celtics picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 133, Spurs 112

Moneyline

AVOID.

The moneyline is unplayable with -1700 far too pricey to take.

Against the spread

LEAN CELTICS -16.5 (-118).

The Celtics should destroy San Antonio. The Celtics have covered 2 straight and 3 of their last 4. They have covered their last 2 home games as well. Boston is 20-16 ATS as the home side this season.

The Spurs are 0-3 ATS over their last 3 and are 1-7 ATS over their last 7 road games. They do not perform well on the road and could be down their leading scorer.

Put it all together and lean CELTICS -16.5 (-118).

Over/Under

The Spurs have the worst defense in the NBA, ranking last in opponents’ field goal percentage (50.6%), opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage (39.3%) and opponents’ points per game (122.3).

They do average 112.3 points per game as well and have scored 120 or more in 2 of their last 4. The Over is 4-3 in their last 7. The Spurs also rank 4th in pace. Boston sits 18th, so this game should be played at a high tempo.

The Celtics rank 4th in points per game (117.9) and should be able to abuse the weak Spurs’ defense. Boston has gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games and has scored at least 120 in 3 of their last 4.

The total wasn’t available, but if it’s set at 231.5, back the Over.

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San Antonio Spurs at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-53) and Milwaukee Bucks (51-20) meet Wednesday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Spurs failed to cover the spread as 13.5-point underdogs Tuesday in a 119-84 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans. C/F Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a team-high 20 points in the absence of San Antonio’s leading scorers F Keldon Johnson (neck) and G Devil Vassell (knee).

The Bucks failed to cover as 7.5-point home favorites Sunday in a 118-111 win vs. the Toronto Raptors. F Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Bucks, who have failed to cover in back-to-back games.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. The Spurs covered as 2-point home favorites 111-93 vs. the shorthanded Bucks as the Under (219.5) cashed Nov. 11.

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Spurs at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Bucks -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +17.5 (-110) | Bucks -17.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Spurs at Bucks key injuries

Spurs

Not yet submitted

Bucks

F Jae Crowder (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 120, Spurs 110

Moneyline

PASS.

This line implies that the probability of the league-leading Bucks (-2500) beating the shorthanded Spurs is greater than 96%. However, most people are uncomfortable risking $2,500 to win $100. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +17.5 (-110).

Despite most likely being shorthanded, the Spurs should still bounce back after losing by 35 points last time out. San Antonio still has enough decent NBA talent in G Devonte’ Graham, G Tre Jones and F Doug McDermott to be able to lose by fewer than 18 points to a Bucks team that may lack focus playing in a game that is almost a guaranteed win. The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after a loss and will have a better chance at covering if they can just keep this game low-scoring.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 237.5 (-108).

The Under is 6-2 in San Antonio’s last 8 road games vs. teams with a winning record at home and 10-4 in its last 14 when its opponent scores 100 or more points in their previous contest.

The Under has hit in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 10 games vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400 and the Spurs should be motivated to slow this game down to avoid getting embarrassed like they did at New Orleans.

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San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-52) open a 4-game road trip on Tuesday starting with the New Orleans Pelicans (34-37), who open a 2-game homestand. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Spurs finished their homestand 3-3 with a 126-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as 10-point underdogs. Theyare 5-5 since ending a 16-game losing streak.

The Pelicans split 2 road games against the Houston Rockets, beating them on Sunday 117-107 as 6-point favorites. They are 4-9 in their last 13 games.

The Pelicans have beaten the Spurs 3 times this season in 3 meetings by 19, 18 and 9 points.

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Spurs at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Spurs +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Pelicans -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +12.5 (-108) | Pelicans -12.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Spurs at Pelicans key injuries

Spurs

C Charles Bassey (knee) out
C Khem Birch (knee) out
F Zach Collins (rest) out
G Devonte’ Graham (quad) questionable
G Tre Jones (hamstring) doubtful
F Doug McDermott (hip) probable
F Jeremy Sochan (knee) out
G Devin Vassell (knee) out

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (shin) out
F E.J. Liddell (knee) out
F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Spurs at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 124, Spurs 118

Moneyline

The Spurs are awful on the road. They’re 6-27 and any bet on them to win on the road is a Hail Mary, especially against a team like the Pelicans, who are 22-13 at home. But having to wager 8 times what you can win on the Pels? Nope.

PASS.

Against the spread

In the Pelicans’ last 16 games, they have 1 win by more than 12 points while only 1 of the Spurs’ last 5 losses has been by more than 12 points.

The Pelicans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games after a win and after an ATS win. The Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Tuesday games.

This is just too many points to lay up on the Pelicans.

BET SPURS +12.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Two of the 3 meetings between the teams have had higher totals than Tuesday’s projection.

The Over is 10-2 in the Spurs’ last 12 games following a win while the Spurs’ last 4 games have all had totals higher than the Tuesday projection.

BET OVER 231.5 (-112).

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

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

The Cleveland Cavaliers (45-28) visit the Brooklyn Nets (39-32) on Tuesday. Tip from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Spurs vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Cleveland took down the Washington Wizards 117-94 on Friday as a 5.5-point home favorite. It has won 3 of its last 4 games and is 7-3 in its last 10 and 6-4 against the spread (ATS). This season they are 38-32-3 ATS.

The Nets fell 108-102 at home to the Denver Nuggets on Friday failing to cover as a 3-point home underdog. It has lost 3 games in a row and is 5-5 in its last 10. During that stretch, Brooklyn is 6-4 ATS to improve to 36-33-2 ATS this season.

The Nets beat the Cavs 125-117 on the road to cover as 2-point underdogs in their only other matchup this season on Dec. 26 as the Over hit.

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Cavaliers at Nets odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Nets +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -3.5 (-105) | Nets +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cavaliers at Nets key injuries

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (eye) questionable

Nets

SF Dorian Finney-Smith (wrist) questionable
SG Ben Simmons (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Cavaliers at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 115, Nets 108

Moneyline

PASS.

At -150 odds, the spread presents a better play on a Cavs team that is looking to cement itself as a top team in the East. The spread presents a more profitable play.

Against the spread

LEAN CAVALIERS -3.5 (-105).

Cleveland is 6-2 in its last 8 games including 3-1 on the road and is coming off a dominant victory on Friday while Brooklyn has dropped 3 in a row and 4 of its last 6 including back-to-back home games. While this game should remain close, Cleveland has shown that it should not be bet against due to its current form.

The Cavs are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Nets are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 home games. According to NBA.com, the Cavs have a net rating of 5.8 (1st) while the Nets have a rating of 0.8 (12th). The Cavaliers’ efficiency will allow them to put Brooklyn on its heels and steal a road win.

Over/Under

BET OVER 218.5 (-110).

With C Jarrett Allen questionable for the game, the Cavs’ top-ranked defense in opponent points per game may not have its anchor, meaning easier opportunities for the Nets to score. The Nets’ offense ranks 4th in FG percentage while the Cavs’ offense ranks 6th in the same metric. Both teams will be looking to drill the paint and spread the ball around to create high-probability-scoring opportunities.

The Over is 7-1 in the Cavs’ last 8 games following an outright victory and 7-1 in their last 8 road games. The Over is 5-1 in their last 6 games following a ATS win and 5-1 in their last 6 road games against a team with a winning home record.

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