Who says you need to ease your way into the week when there’s value all across Monday’s NBA betting slate?
Sharp bettors in particular are up and at ’em early, getting down on a handful of spreads.
And these aren’t the games flying under the radar, either: Smart action’s been pouring in on a couple nationally-televised matchups, including Warriors-Nuggets and Bulls-76ers.
Here’s who the pros are banking on to tip off the week.
NBA Picks & Predictions for Monday
*Odds and betting data as of Monday afternoon
Bulls vs. 76ers (-7, 232)
7 p.m. ET
These teams enter the week with similar records, but the wiseguys are laying the chalk with Philadelphia.
We’ve tracked both sharp and big money rolling in on the 76ers, who are 4-1 and hitting their stride offensively since acquiring James Harden.
Chicago’s a league-best 23-12 against the spread at home, but a bleak 14-15-1 ATS on the road.
We’ve seen this line tick up as high as 7.5, but there are still 7’s available to lay on the home squad.
PRO Pick: 76ers -7
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Lakers vs. Spurs (-3, 234.5)
8:30 p.m. ET
The Lakers likely won’t contend for the title, but it looks like they’ve officially hit their market bottom, getting a handful of points against a team 16 games under .500.
And smart money’s buying L.A., which opened at +4.5 and is currently plummeting.
The Lakers are off a big win against Golden State but have admittedly struggled to carry momentum, going just 16-39 against the spread after an outright win.
Nonetheless, we’ve logged sharp and big money on the Lakers, who also fit our NBA Tickets vs. Money PRO system.
PRO Pick: Lakers +3
Warriors vs. Nuggets (-8, 223)
9 p.m. ET
Golden State’s catching a bunch of sharp action ahead of Monday’s huge game in Denver.
The Warriors also fit our NBA Tickets vs. Money system and are attracting big money in our trackers.
Although there are some 7.5’s out there, those with the flexibility to shop around can still find an 8 at various books.
PRO Pick: Warriors +8
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