The NBA regular season resumes with another excellent slate this Tuesday, with a total of 7 matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified all the best value on the board.
Our betting experts have looked over the odds and made 7 NBA picks for tonight’s contests. Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Tuesday, February 25.
NBA Best Bets, Predictions, Picks, Odds: Tuesday, February 25
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Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | 7 p.m. | |
[teammatchup link=”#2″ firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | 7.30 p.m. | |
[teammatchup link=”#3″ firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | 8 p.m. | |
[teammatchup link=”#4″ firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | 8 p.m. | |
[teammatchup link=”#5″ firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | 10 p.m. | |
[teammatchup link=”#6″ firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | 10 p.m | |
[teammatchup link=”#7″ firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | 7:30 p.m. | |
Specific betting recommendations come from the sportsbook offering preferred odds as of writing. Always shop for the best price using our NBA Odds page, which automatically surfaces the best lines for every game.
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Celtics vs. Raptors”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Boston Celtics -11″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” awayname=”Boston Celtics” awayslug=”boston-celtics” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png” homename=”Toronto Raptors” homeslug=”toronto-raptors” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”7 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]
By Ray Monohan
The Celtics have value on Tuesday in Toronto. Boston is heating up and they’re looking to continue being a force in the NBA.
They’ve won 5 straight games by 13 points or more and they’re blowing everyone out that gets in their way.
Toronto is 2-10 ATS in their last 12 and they’re starting to fade quickly. That doesn’t bode well against Boston, who is playing with a ton of confidence right now.
This is a complete mismatch of a spot and the Celtics are going to dictate everything here. Back Boston.
Pick: Boston Celtics -11
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#7″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] |
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Cavaliers vs. Magic”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Orlando Magic +7.5″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” awayname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” awayslug=”cleveland-cavaliers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png” homename=”Orlando Magic” homeslug=”orlando-magic” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”7.30 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/477013_DraftKings@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gameheader]
Fool’s errand, perhaps, to pick against the Cavs?
It’s seven SU wins on the spin, and unbeaten vs. the line the last five, for Cleveland, whose offense has really percolated the past couple of games vs. the Knicks and Grizzlies, scoring at a 136 pg pace.
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 pg across those romps, and the Cavs won and covered the first meeting vs. Orlando back on December 6 when hitting 51% from the floor, and paced by 25 points from Darius Garland.
Keep in mind, however, that holding serve at home has been a recent trademark of this series after the home team won every game in last spring’s first-round playoff matchup that went seven games, and the Magic seem on the upswing again with wins in three of four and covers in each of those and Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are now used to playing alongside one another again after earlier injuries.
Play Magic.
Pick: Orlando Magic +7.5
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#7″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] |
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Spurs vs. Pelicans”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Zion Williamson Over 31.5 Points + Rebounds” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” awayname=”San Antonio Spurs” awayslug=”san-antonio-spurs” homelogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png” homename=”New Orleans Pelicans” homeslug=”new-orleans-pelicans” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”8 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]
By Joe Dellera
The Pelicans face off against the Spurs on Tuesday night in a matchup between two teams that have struggled to defend on the interior this season. The Spurs are without Victor Wembanyama here which obviously impacts their defense.
Since the All-Star Break (small sample size alert), they are allowing an absurd 42.3% of their opponents’ shots to be taken at the rim. That’s a dramatic swing from their 33.5% frequency on the season. It’s also 11% higher than the league average.
I expect Zion to be an absolute wrecking ball on the interior. He just had 22 points and 9 rebounds against them but he was a bit inefficient from the field shooting just 47% compared to his season average of 60.7%.
It’s the same matchup and Zion should be able to improve on that efficiency to clear this line against a Spurs team with Bismack Biyombo as the primary paint presence moving forward.
Pick: Zion Williamson Over 31.5 Points + Rebounds
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#7″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] |
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Suns vs. Grizzlies”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Under 245.5 points” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” awayname=”Phoenix Suns” awayslug=”phoenix-suns” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png” homename=”Memphis Grizzlies” homeslug=”memphis-grizzlies” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”8 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]
We have another high total in a Suns game, up to 246.5 at BetMGM after opening at 245.
While I’m fully aware this total probably has more to do with their opponent being Memphis, I’m not sure Phoenix will come along for the ride and make it a fast-paced game.
The Suns are one of the more methodical teams in the league, considering they rank 21st in tempo with 98.85 possessions per game.
Their home (98.68) and away (99.0) splits are almost identical, which suggests they’re more likely to dictate the pace of the game to their liking.
Over the last two seasons, the total is 7-2 to the under in Suns’ games when an opening total of 240 or more points was bet higher.
Since my model projects a total closer to 233.8 points, I’m happy to take a contrarian approach and fade this market move.
Pick: Under 245.5
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#7″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] |
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Lakers vs. Mavericks”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”PJ Washington Over 15.5 points” league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” awayname=”Los Angeles Lakers” awayslug=”los-angeles-lakers” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png” homename=”Dallas Mavericks” homeslug=”dallas-mavericks” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”10 p.m. ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”DraftKings ” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/477013_DraftKings@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”draftkings”][/gameheader]
By Bryan Fonseca
PJ Washington has only played three games since the trade, and got hurt early in the first one, but he has plenty of reasons for me to want to back him here.
The Lakers defense has actually rated really well as of late, but we don’t expect that to continue as they find their offensive footing post Luka Doncic trade. Washington has gone over in two straight with the new look Mavs, a.k.a. this version where Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively are all injured.
Dallas badly needs his secondary offense next to Kyrie Irving.
And in general, he’s over this (and 16.5 points as well) in eight of nine with the one miss being due to injury.
Pick: PJ Washington Over 15.5 points
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[teammatchup link=”#1″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Boston Celtics” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/boston-celtics-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Toronto Raptors” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/tor.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#2″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#3″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”San Antonio Spurs” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/sas.png” secondfullname=”New Orleans Pelicans” secondlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/new-orleans-pelicans-logo-updated-2023.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#4″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Phoenix Suns” firstlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/875040_Suns.png” secondfullname=”Memphis Grizzlies” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mem.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#5″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Los Angeles Lakers” firstlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/lal.png” secondfullname=”Dallas Mavericks” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/dal.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#6″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Charlotte Hornets” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” secondfullname=”Golden State Warriors” secondlogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png”][/teammatchup] | [teammatchup link=”#7″ shadow=”true” firstfullname=”Cleveland Cavaliers” firstlogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/08/nba-updated-logo-cleveland-cavaliers.png” secondfullname=”Orlando Magic” secondlogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/orl.png”][/teammatchup] |
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Hornets vs. Warriors”][/subheader]
[gameheader haspick=”true” picktext=”Charlotte Hornets +17.5″ league=”nba” awaylogo=”https://images.actionnetwork.com/blog/2023/07/charlotte-hornets-logo-updated-2023.png” awayname=”Charlotte Hornets” awayslug=”charlotte-hornets” homelogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/759063_Warriors.png” homename=”Golden State Warriors” homeslug=”golden-state-warriors” date=”Tuesday, Feb. 25″ time=”10 p.m ET” network=”NBA League Pass” bookname=”BetMGM” bookprimarylogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/779359_BetMGM800x200@1x.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gameheader]
Charlotte had quite an encore after losing, 141-88, to the Trail Blazers this past Saturday. The Hornets followed up that 53-point loss with a 42-point loss to the Kings on Monday night.
This makes the Hornets just about untouchable. The oddsmaker knows that. It’s why the home Warriors, a mediocre team, are such a huge favorite against Charlotte today. It’s a clear buy low spot on the Hornets at a very inflated point spread.
Golden State is a below average offensive team that is fat and happy right now coming off All-Star break to defeat the Mavericks and Kings in blowout fashion. The Warriors embark on a five-game road trip following this matchup. So not only are the Warriors in letdown mode, but they may not have their full concentration. The Warriors are far from dominant home team with a 16-13 mark.
It’s rare in the NBA to find a team getting annihilated three consecutive times. Charlotte is 12-6 ATS (67%) as a double-digit ‘dog this season.
The Hornets rank 13th defensively and are No. 3 in defensive 3-point shooting percentage. Charlotte had given up an average of only 102 points in its last four games prior to its current three-game losing streak. Sacramento played one of its best games of the season in beating Charlotte last night. The Hornets are 6-1 ATS the past seven times when playing without rest.
Pick: Charlotte Hornets +17.5
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[subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Cavaliers vs. Magic”][/subheader]
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Tonight’s contest will be a rematch of round one of the NBA playoffs last season. Cleveland has posted the best record in basketball (47-10).
There has been no bigger surprise in the NBA than the Cavs. Cleveland has been red hot lately, winning seven straight games and nine of their last ten.
All-star Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with 24.2 points per game.
Orlando has posted a record of 29-30. That record places the Magic seventh in the East.
Orlando trails the Detroit Pistons by 4.5 games for the final playoff spot. The Magic are coming off a 110-90 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Former Michigan standout Franz Wagner leads the team with 25.1 points and 4.9 assists per game. We are getting substantial value on the home team tonight.
The Magic have played their best basketball at home this year with a record of 18-11 compared to 11-19 on the road.
Our Action Prop reports set this line at 4.6 in favor of Cleveland, giving us significant value on Orlando tonight.
Pick: Orlando Magic +7.5
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