Sharps and big money bettors are targeting three games on Tuesday’s NBA slate.
Let’s get right into it.
Read further to see which bets the wise guys are hammering today.
Tuesday NBA Sharp Action, Big Money
Odds and information as of Tuesday morning.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
7 p.m. ET
The sharps love the over and the Cavs spread for this matchup. Their action has been enough to move the total from its opening line of 214.5 to as high as 216.5.
The spread has moved in the Cavs’ favor by about a half-point.
The line movement has also been somewhat contingent on the status of Cavs leading scorer Darius Garland, who came back from the COVID list and practiced on Monday. It has not been confirmed as of Tuesday morning that he’ll suit up tonight against Memphis, but it’s likely.
The Grizzlies don’t have any major absences, barring Dillon Brooks, who is still on the COVID list after being placed there on Boxing Day.
An absurd 90% of the money is on the Cavs spread for this matchup, according to The Action Network’s tracking data.
Meanwhile, the over has an absolutely ridiculous 99% of the total money.
The best price on the market right now for the over is with PointsBet at 215.5. The optimal price for the Cavs spread is with PointsBet or BetMGM at -2.5.
Sharp Action, Big Money Betting Pick: Over 215.5 or better (PointsBet) | Cavs -2.5 or better (PointsBet, BetMGM).
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans
8 p.m. ET
Sharp and big money bettors are targeting the under for this contest.
The total opened at 215.5 and is now as high as 223.5. The wise guys think the line became overpriced.
The public seems to be targeting the over because Suns coach Monty Williams cleared COVID health and protocols on Tuesday morning. He was placed on the list on Dec. 27.
That may clear the way for other players who were placed on the COVID list during that time to come back, too.
That includes Jae Crowder — who was placed on the list on Dec. 26 — and, most importantly, Deandre Ayton, who was placed on the COVID list on Dec. 27.
The Suns have gone 2-2 straight up and 2-2 against the spread since their coronavirus issues arose.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans don’t have any major absences besides Zion Williamson, who has yet to play this season.
This is your opportunity to fade the public on a line the sharps think went too far in the other direction.
The best price on the market as of Tuesday morning is with PointsBet at under 223.5 (-110).
Sharp Action, Big Money Betting Pick: Under 223.5 or better. (PointsBet)
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Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET
The sharps have absolutely nuked this line. About 99% of the money is on the Kings spread at the consensus figure of +6.5.
That’s down from its open at +7.5. Again, ninety-nine percent of the total money is on the Kings to cover today.
Fading the Lakers this season and last has been a sharp tradition. The market consistently overvalues them even as they continue to limp through the regular season.
The Kings are 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread versus the Lakers over the last two seasons.
The Action Network’s betting models also indicate that Sacramento should only be 4.2-point underdogs, meaning you’re getting 5.3% value here.
The Lakers will be without Anthony Davis, who suffered a sprained MCL last month. LeBron James is probable for this game with a lingering injury while Avery Bradley is probable with a cervical strain.
Meanwhile, the Kings will be without starting center Richaun Holmes after he was placed on the COVID list on New Year’s. The Kings beat the Heat and covered in the only game they’ve played without him.
Rotation player Terence Davis is also questionable with an ankle injury.
The best price on the market is with FanDuel at +7.
Sharp Action, Big Money Betting Pick: Kings +7 (FanDuel)
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