NBA Tips, Thursday November 16.

NBA Tips, Thursday November 16.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BOSTON CELTICS
Sixers +3.5 $1.90

The top two teams in the East come together, as Philly plays host to division rivals Boston.

The Sixers suffered their second defeat of the season on Wednesday, going down to Indiana 132-126, despite Embiid dropping a healthy 39 points.

Meanwhile, Boston are 8-2, with both of their defeats coming on the road, one of which was against the Sixers!

The Celts have only covered the line in 1 of 5 away games this season, while Philly are 6-1 against the line at home.

I’m backing Embiid and the 76ers to bounce back, getting the job done with a +3.5 point head-start.

 

Phoenix SUNS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Timberwolves (+5.5) $1.90

The Suns are staring down the barrel of three straight defeats when they welcome the red-hot Timberwolves to Phoenix.

The Suns have struggled to get their stars on the court this season, with both Beale and Booker missing significant time, leaving KD with too much work to do.

Meanwhile, the T-Wolves are hunting for their 8th straight victory, and 3rd consecutive win on the road.

Minnesota have too much size and too many scoring options for the depleted Suns to contain, I’m taking the visitors to cover this generous line.