NBA Summer League lines have been flying all week with important roster info, lineups and more in play. NBA PRO Report is tracking where the smart action’s going.
PRO Report provides bettors with crucial insights into how sharp bettors are placing their bets for the NBA Summer League. By monitoring the best early picks rolling in, bettors can often secure great closing value in a smaller market. Be sure to check PRO Report for multiple predictions for the July 18 NBA games.
As for the early action Thursday, here were the first few Summer League picks that generated respected money against the spread.
NBA Summer League Lines | Top Picks Thursday (July 18)
Nuggets vs. Pacers (-5.5), 4:30 p.m ET
Denver-Indiana — the opening game Thursday — was naturally first to generate notable action.
Sharp NBA bettors quickly placed bets on the Nuggets to cover when the NBA Summer League odds were first released. These initial wagers were significant in shaping Thursday’s betting line. The Nuggets vs. Pacers spread opened at Pacers -5.5, but was promptly adjusted to -6.
PRO Report Prediction: Nuggets Against the Spread
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies (-9.5), 6 p.m ET
The second spread to pop up after roughly 300+ bets was the Grizzlies, who were bet up from -8.5 to -9.5. It’s the second time this week sharps are pouncing on the Grizzlies.
This information is particularly important in the Summer League, where rosters mainly consist of first- and second-year players.
PRO Report Prediction: Grizzlies Against the Spread
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2024 NBA Summer League Schedule
- The California Classic (July 6-10)
- Salt Lake City Summer League (July 8-10)
- NBA 2K25 Summer League (July 12-22)
2024 NBA Summer League Locations
The California Classic (7/6-10) will take place across the Chase Center (San Francisco) and Golden 1 Center (Sacramento), home of the NBA Warriors and Kings, respectively.
The Salt Lake City Summer League is in Utah.
The NBA 2K2K Summer League will be held in Las Vegas.
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