NBA Basketball Picks

Most people thought Golden State would have no chance against Harden and the Rockets or Westbrook and the Thunder, especially without Kevin Durant. Because the Dubbs were able to hold off the wolves they still hold a 1-game advantage over the Denver Nuggets for the number 1-seed in the Western Conference. The Warriors are motivated by getting their mojo back and holding off the Nugs. Can they get another step closer with a win as -3 point favorites against the Spurs?

The sportsbooks have opened the Portland Trail Blazers at -3 and moved them to 4 point home favorites this AM without their star shooting guard tonight against the NBA’s Little Team That Could, the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are a team that needs to continue to win these types of games to get homecourt advantage in round 1 and have a chance to see more than one team this post season. Can the Pacers work with 4 points and help bettors get a win against the spread? KC breaks it down!

Sunday night betting action from the hard court has two beat up clubs battling it out in Houston. The odds board lists the Rockets as a six-point home favorite with the total line offered up at 225.5 points. Tough to handicap this game without knowing who will take the floor, but our NBA handicapper Matt thinks there is enough to make a play. Read on to get his forecast on the total.

It’s the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks in Sunday NBA betting action. Tip-off for this afternoon game is 3:30 PM ET on the floor of Fiserv Forum. The odds maker lists the Bucks as a -6.5 point spread favorite with the total line posted at 131 on many boards. NBA handicapper Keith Franks has weighed out the angles and line value to come up with his pick versus the betting line.

The Golden State Warriors at the Oklahoma City Thunder go at it tonight at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Neither team has been playing well as of late combined with Kevin Durant’s status make this a tough game to call. That’s not stopping our NBA handicapper Kyle Cash to have an opinion on this game. Read on to get his free pick and game analysis.

These two teams have had opposite results of late. The Sixers are coming off two straight wins and the Kings two losses. Philly is rested and hasn’t played since Tuesday while the Kings lost to the Celtics last night. But are these obvious betting factors enough to justify the Sixers as 9.5 point favorites at most sportsbooks? Keith Franks has your pick.

Boston was able to utilize the Stan Van Gundy “FORM A ****ING WALL!” defense last year against both Antetokounmpo and Ben Simmons, and there’s no doubt that Coach Spo has mimicked the strategy. If they can control the pace while somewhat limiting Giannis in the paint, the Heat do have a chance at the underdog cover here. But are the odds good enough at +5? KC has your NBA pick.

The Celtics have won the last three games versus the Sacramento Kings. The Kings and Celtics last met in March in SacTown where the Kings fell to the Celtics by a score of 111-109. Is Boston’s 3 game win streak a sign that a new Cs team is upon us? Keith breaks down the game and gives his basketball pick!

Lebron James owns the Raptors. He’s 22-6 in the regular season and 10-2 in playoffs. But it was Serge Ibaka who gave a Lebron-style whooping on the Lake Show with 34 & 10 at 88% FG% & 3-3 FT in last meeting. Ibaka is suspended tonight & LA is still getting 10 points at most sportsbooks. Is this a betable angle for Lakers backers? KC gives his NBA prediction.

The Nets are getting everyone involved each and every game. All five starters scored in double-digits in the team’s last game versus the Pistons and the leading scorer was Spencer Dinwiddie. Brooklyn has won 5 in a row coming in to Oklahoma City. The Nets longest win streak was 7 back in December. Matt Lowry looks at if the nets can keep it going and if they are a good underdog bet.