Tuesday night is a massive one in the association as the Warriors square off with the Bucks, and the Celtics take on the Lakers.
Each game presents a fascinating angle; the Celtics and Bucks are the top two seeds in the East while the Warriors and Lakers are looking to make a push in the Western Conference standings.
Should you back the hot teams to thrive in these positions, or is there value on the underdogs?
Let’s dive into these matchups.
Odds and data as of Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET.
Tuesday NBA Odds & Picks
Warriors vs. Bucks
7:30 p.m. ET
Kicking things off in the Midwest is a battle between the two most recent NBA champions, the Warriors and the Bucks.
While Milwaukee is both at home and looking much better in the standings, the Warriors are only catching four points, and even that number is too much for sharp bettors to pass up on the ‘Dubs.
The majority of the betting tickets are on Milwaukee, but that represents a significant portion of public betting, rather than sharp action. Sharp bettors are liking this number on the Warriors, and that is holding the price of this game at 4.
BetMGM is the lone book currently at +4.5, so be sure to shop around for the best price available for you.
PRO Pick: Warriors +4.5 (-110 via BetMGM)
Celtics vs. Lakers
10 p.m. ET
In an even more curious situation, the Lakers are only getting a few points against one of the hottest teams in the association.
The Celtics are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and Al Horford is definitely out of the game, which is heavily impacting the odds for this contest.
As you’d expect, the Celtics are attracting the attention of the public at this number, but the sharp money is coming in on Los Angeles. Ninety-four percent of the moneyline handle and 83% of the spread handle is on the Celtics, but again, this price is holding steady.
Our model projections also set the Lakers as a 0.8-point favorite in this game, giving you an 8.5% edge on the matchup.
PRO Pick: Lakers +4 (-110 via DraftKings)
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