NBA Tips, Sunday Nov 24

NBA Tips, Sunday Nov 24

UTAH JAZZ VS NEW YORK KNICKS
Knicks to Cover $1.90

Following a slow start to the season the Knick have finally found their groove, winning their last four games.

They’ll take on a Jazz outfit who are sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference, with just 3 wins to their name.

Utah have won just one of six games at home, more often than not, they are losing in convincing fashion, going 2-4 against the spread.

I’m backing the Knicks to continue to gather momentum, putting the Jazz to the sword in front of their own fans.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Warriors to Cover $1.90

The Dubs head to San Antonio looking to extend their lead atop of the western Conference Standings.

Standing in their way is a Spurs side boasting a handy 7-3 record at home, and looking to collect a third win on the trot.

The Warriors have been consistently beating the bookies this season, covering the line in 10 of their 14 games, while going 6-2 against the spread on the road.

Wemby looks to be out of this contest with a knee injury, all the move reason to take Steph and Co to cover.

NBA Tips, Saturday Nov 23

MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS INDIANA PACERS
Giannis to Score 35+ Points

Bucks vs Pacers has just quietly become one of the NBA’s more interesting rivalries.

From Halliburton replicating the “Dame Time” celebration when he knocked the Bucks out of the NBA Cup last season, to Giannis dropping 64 on the Pacers before losing his mind over a stolen game ball, this fixture has some real spice to it.

Saying that, I strongly believe Antetokounmpo is heading into this NBA Cup fixture with very bad intentions, I think the current league leader in scoring is going to put Indiana to the sword.

I have Giannis scoring 35+ points here, a number which could easily edge closer to 50!

DENVER NUGGETS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
SGM: Westbrook 6+ Ast & Kyrie 25+ Pts

Denver vs Dallas was slated as a Friday night blockbuster (US time), unfortunately, both European superstars are set to sit this one out.

Jokic has missed the last three Nuggs games due to personal reasons, and have been training ahead of this fixture, while Luka is confirmed out after suffering a wrist injury.

While disappointing, this does provide opportunities in the betting markets.

Russell Westbrook has stepped up as a playmaker in the absence of Jokic, averaging 8 assists across his last three games.

With Luka missing for the Mavs, Kyrie will no doubt dip into his iso game, and could put up big numbers.

I have Westbrook to have 6+ Assists, and Kyrie to drop 25+ Points here.

NBA Tips, Friday Nov 22

TORONTO RAPTORS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Minnesota to Cover & Edwards to have 3+ 3PT FGs

The Raptors look to string together back-to-back victories for the first time this season when they welcome the T-Wolves to Toronto.

Minnesota looks to have recovered from a bad run of form, winning their last two games against Western contenders Sacramento and Phoenix.

These two sides have met once already this season, with the T-Wolves coming out 11-point victors at home, a game in which Ant-Man and Randle had 24 points each.

Anthony Edwards continues to enjoy a career year beyond the arc, leading the lead in 3PM at 4.8 a game, hitting at a high clip of 42.4%.

I’m backing the T-Wolves to cover the -6.5 line on offer, combined with 3+ 3PT FGs from Ant.

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS ORLANDO MAGIC
Los Angeles Lakers (-4.5) & Knecht 2+ 3PT FGs

JJ Redick is coaching up a storm in LA, with his Lakers side silencing all the preseason doubters, starting their campaign off with 10 wins from 14 games, and a 7-0 record at home!

AD and LeBron have been at the focal point of everything good about the Lakers, but JJ is also getting a tune out of the role players, none more than rookie Dalton Knecht, who scored a career-high 37 points from just 12 shots last time out.

Orlando have been playing extremely well themselves, but I can’t look past the Lakers at home here.

I have LA covering as favourites and Dalton to Knecht with 2+ 3PT FGs.

NBA Tips, Thursday Nov 21

Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic (-2.5) $1.88

The Magic are out to build on their gutsy 6-game winning streak when they take on the Clippers in LA.

Orlando’s purple patch has been made all the sweeter knowing they’ve done it without their best player on the floor, with Paolo out injured.

Franz Wagner has been the man who has stepped up, averaging 25.4 points across his last ten games.

The Clippers are a respectable 8-7 on the season, but have shown vulnerabilities at home, with a 5-4 record in their new stadium.

I’m backing the streak to continue.

Golden State Warriors vs Atlanta Hawks
SGM: Warriors to Win & Over 239 Total Points $2.25

The Dubs look to bounce back from their third defeat of the season when they welcome the Hawks to the Chase Center.

The Hawks have been more competitive than expected this season, they current hold a 7-8 record, 3-4 on the road and have won three of their last four games.

They’ll be hard pressed to get by a Warriors outfit who are 3rd in the league in offensive rating and 4-1 on their home deck.

Nine of the Dubs 13 games this season have gone over the total points mark, while the same can be said for 11 of Atlanta’s 15 games!

I’m taking the Warriors to get up at home, combined with over 239 total points scored.

NBA Tips, Wednesday Nov 20

BOSTON CELTICS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
Cleveland Cavaliers (+5) $1.88

The Cavs look to become the 2nd side in NBA history to got 16-0 to start the season when they travel to the Garden to take on the current Champs.

Boston are 11-3 on the season, 4-2 at home, and were lucky to escape with the W last time out, requiring OT to scrape past a tanking Raptors outfit.

Despite shaking home form, you can guarantee the Celts have this fixture circled in their calendar, with a chance to knock the high flyings Cavs down a peg, while putting the rest of the league on notice.

Saying that, there are no real weaknesses in the Cavaliers unit, they are leading the league in Offence (123.7PPG), and are 10th in defensive rating (111.4PPG), edging the Celts on both sides of the court.

I think this will be an extremely close contest, one which could go down to the final shoot.

Cavs are a real chance of winning game, as such I’m happy to take them against the spread as +5 point underdogs.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Wemby to have 3+ 3PT FGs

The Spurs host the Thunder in an NBA Cup fixture in West Group B.

The Spurs are 6-8 on the season, 5-3 at home and 0-1 against OKC, who held them to 93 points a couple of weeks ago.

The last time this pair met, the Thunder had Chet Holmgren protecting the rim, they have since lost their unicorn centre to a serious hip injury opening the paint up to the likes of Victor Wembanyama.

Wemby has averaged 26-11-3 at home this season, and he has stepped things up across his last four games, averaging 6 made 3PT field goals across the trip.

I’m backing Wemby to step up on the big stage and drain 3+ 3PT FGs.

NBA Tips, Sunday Nov 17

DALLAS MAVERICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Mavs to Cover $1.90

Dallas hosts the Spurs in one of the five NBA games on the Sunday slate.

The Mavs enter this contest off a two day break, while the Spurs arrive with no rest following an NBA Cup fixture against the Lakers on Saturday (AEST).

I’m backing the fresh legs to prevail here, especially if Chris Paul is expected to start at point for both of the Spurs back-to-backs.

Mavs to cover as favourites.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS UTAH JAZZ
Jazz to Cover $1.90

Similar to the game above, the Jazz enter this contest with a rest advantage over the Kings, who will be slogging it out against Minnesota in the NBA Cup on Saturday.

Utah have put together a few respectable performances of late following a horrendous start to the season, with their only two victories coming in their last four starts (2-8), both of which were on the road.

Alternatively, the Kings are 2-2 at home (as of 14/11) and have lost two of their last four games.

I think their value taking the underdogs to cover here, I can’t see the Kings blowing this one out.

NBA Tips, Saturday Nov 16

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS CHICAGO BULLS
Cavs to Cover $1.90

The Cavs and the Bulls are set to meet for the 2nd time this week, with Cleveland looking to go 2-0 in the matchup and 14-0 on the season!

The Cavs are 9-3 against the line this season, and 4-2 when starting as favourite.

Cleveland will me motivated to put the Bulls away here, with every point counting in the NBA Cup standings.

I’m taking the Cavs to cover as favourites.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
SGM: Dubs to Cover & Curry 25+ Points

Golden State look to extend a terrific start to the season when they play host to the Grizzlies in game 2 of the NBA Cup.

The Dubs are 9-2 on the season and 3-1 at home, recently seeing off Dallas, OKC and Boston.

Meanwhile, the Grizz are 7-4 (at publish), 3-2 on the road and without superstar guard Ja Morant.

Depth and defence have been the cornerstones of the Warriors resurgence this season, with their bench contributing more points than any other side in the league.

I’m taking the Dubs to cover here, combined with 25+ points from Steph Curry

NBA Tips, Friday Nov 15

UTAH JAZZ VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
Mavs to Cover & Luke to score 30+ Points

The Jazz play host to the Mavs in the only game on today’s NBA slate.

The Mavs enter this game off the back of a narrow defeat to the Dubs in Klay homecoming blockbuster.

Dallas will be looking to bounce back hard from that disappointing result and should be able to enforce their will on a lottery bound Jazz outfit.

I’m backing Dallas to cover the -8.5 point line, combined with 30+ from Luka Doncic.

NBA Tips, Thursday Nov 14

LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
SGM: LeBron 20+ Pts & 8+ Reb & Lakers to Win

The Lakers and the Grizzlies meet for the 2nd time this season, after Memphis runaway 17-point winners in a heated first meeting.

The Grizzlies will likely be without Ja Morant for this one, with the star guard missing game time through a hip injury.

Ja’s absence is a real shame for this fixture, after the spicy exchange between himself and LeBron James last time out.

Even without Morant on the floor, LeBron will be determined to even the ledger against the Grizz.

I have LBJ to score 20+ points and grab 8+ boards on the way to a Lakers victory.

SACRAMENTO KINGS VS PHOENIX SUNS
Kings to Cover $1.90

The Kings and the Suns meet for the 2nd time in a week following a thrilling overtime contest in Phoenix.

The Kings won on that occasion thanks to 4th quarter and overtime heroics from DeRozan, who finished the contest with a game-high 34 points.

The Suns will be without Kevin Durant for this contest, with the future hall of famer suffering a calf strain against the Mavs.

Without KD, a win on the road becomes a whole lot hard for the Suns.

I’m backing the Kings overcome a weakened Sun’s outfit.

NBA Tips, Wednesday Nov 13

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS
Over 217 Total Points $1.90

Joel Embiid is expected to play his first game of the season when the 76ers host the New York Knicks.

Both sides enter this game with a losing record, the Sixers are 2-7, 1-3 at home and are desperate for their big man to return.

Meanwhile, the Knicks are 4-5, 2-4 on the road and have lost three of their last four starts.

The return potential return of Joel Embiid has shortened Philly into slight favourites here, but what we will actually see from the injury maligned big man remains a mystery.

Five of New Yorks Six road games have gone over the total points market this season, as they continue to struggle to find their form on the defensive end.

This game feels like it could fall either way pending on which Embiid shows up, as such I’m backing the Overs to salute at what looks to be a very conservative total points line.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS
SGM: Curry & Klay 3+ 3PT | Luka, Kyrie & Hield 2+ 3PT FGs

The Warriors host the Mavs in the Klay Thompson homecoming fixture.

In honour of the Splash Bros reuniting at the Chase Center, I’m putting together a 3PT Same Game Multi.

Let’s start with Klay, the former Dub has averaged 2.9 mades 3’s from 8.2 attempts across the opening 10 games, I’m expecting him to play out of his skin on his return home. Klay 3+ 3’s.

Next up we’ll look at the Chef, the all-time 3 point filled goal leader has hit 4+ 3’s in f5 of his 7 starts this season and will chomping at the bit for a good ol’ fashioned shoot off. Curry for 4+ 3’s

To go along with the Splash Bros, I’ll be taking Hield, Luka, and Kyrie to all hit 2+ 3PT FG’s as well.