![]() ![]() The Nuggets rolled to a 117-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night as 7.5-point favorites. Ride the Jokic-Murray wave heading into All-Star weekend.Denver Has Heated Up Since Season Sportsbook Loss Keep in mind, too, that Denver owns the second-best SU home record in the West. That's bad news with a surprisingly raucous Nuggets crowd looming to complement the Colorado altitude. But they also happen to rank in the bottom third of the league ATS with just one day of rest. The Lakers, we know, are very good, ranking in the top five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Additionally, Jokic has inserted himself into the MVP conversation, highlighted by his recent 30-20-10 triple-double, just the 10th occurrence in league history. ![]() (Don't sleep on Paul Millsap's return to the lineup, either.) Murray, the fourth-year guard out of Kentucky, has gone for 20, 31, 36 and 26 points in four games while shooting an outrageous 59% from the floor and 48% from deep. The two-man game of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray has been lethal, particularly since Murray's return from an ankle injury. Schultz: The Nuggets keep finding ways to win, as evidenced by their road wins against the Bucks and Jazz - with seven healthy bodies, despite trailing by nine points in every quarter - not to mention a 22-point comeback victory over the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles Lakers (-2.5, 220.5) at Denver Nuggets While you're likely aware that Giannis Antetokounmpo has followed his MVP campaign rather nicely, did you know he currently has the highest single-season PER ever? Fear. Currently owners of the highest scoring differential in league history (12.4), Milwaukee has eclipsed the 100-point mark in 75 straight games, tying the longest streak in league history. All in all, Nate McMillan's club has been outscored by a combined 28 points in those final five minutes. During the losing streak, the Pacers have either led or been within three points in the final five minutes of every game. As a result, Indiana has struggled to close games. The former All-NBA guard is shooting under 30% from the floor and just 23% from 3 in his six games since his return from a ruptured quad tendon suffered in January 2019. Victor Oladipo is healthy, but there is no way we can back Indiana until he rediscovers an offensive rhythm. Schultz: The Pacers are reeling, having dropped six straight games (five at home) while plummeting to the sixth seed in the East amidst their longest winless streak in three years. ET, ESPN2) that aims to better serve the millions of sports fans who participate in sports wagering and help educate general sports fans with in-depth analysis. Milwaukee Bucks (-1.5, 222.5) at Indiana Pacers 'Daily Wager'Ī daily sports betting news and information show (6-7 p.m. I except similar defensive ineptitude and for Minnesota to capitalize on a Charlotte team that ranks fifth-worst in defensive efficiency Minnesota just allowed 137 points to Toronto on 57% shooting. Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns seemingly have minimal interest in playing defense while they are each offensive forces. Since adding D'Angelo Russell and losing Andrew Wiggins in last week's trade, those two players translate to an over play. Kezirian: This is solely a play against Minnesota's defense. What moves are next for the NBA title contenders?.Now he has to face stretch big man Dewayne Dedmon.Īll told, the Hawks should be favored by more than a point or two.Ĭharlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves (-7.5, 226.5) Editor's Picks Even newcomer Andre Drummond struggles closing out on shooters, per Second Spectrum, allowing 56.96 EFG% on catch-and-shoot situations and 69.44 EFG% on catch-and-shoot-relocating situations. Similarly, Kevin Love ranks 425th with 60.12 EFG% allowed and matches up with volume-scoring John Collins. Meanwhile, Darius Garland ranks 66th among point guards with a -1.26 DRPM and, according to Second Spectrum, ranks 427th out of 502 NBA players with a 60.15 EFG% allowed. Trae Young tops the NBA in offensive real plus-minus with his combination of high-volume, long-range shooting and pick-and-roll play. Both teams were active at the trade deadline, but the new players haven't yet done much to change the trends for both teams.Īlso, the matchups don't work well for the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have been horrible of late, losing 13 of their past 14 games with an average scoring margin of -12.9. 500 team of late, winning seven of their past 15 games with an average scoring margin of -4.4. Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook unless noted otherwise.Ītlanta Hawks (-1, 234.5) at Cleveland Cavaliers Our experts - Jordan Schultz, Doug Kezirian and senior writer Andre Snellings - are here to give their best bets from Wednesday's lineup of games. The NBA season is in full swing, and there are plenty of betting opportunities. ![]()
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