NBA Picks
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Betting Predictions 2/23/23
The Denver Nuggets closed out the first half of the season strong, winning their last three games in a row. The Cleveland Cavaliers were even hotter, winning seven out of their last eight games. Who covers the 2.5 point spread Thursday night? Get our Den/Cle pick here!
Clippers vs. Suns Free Pick & Analysis
Oddsmakers are expecting a close game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns Thursday night where they’ve made the spread -1.5 in favor of Phoenix in the NBA’s last game prior to the All-Star break. Who covers? Get our LAC/Pho prediction here!
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Pick
A big question in this series has been the status of Philadelphia Center Joel Embiid. Embiid has been battling soreness in his left knee that rendered him on the side-line for Game Three. Despite losing the All-Star that averages 13.6 rebounds per contest and 27.5 points per game, the Sixers did just fine without him. That has left most series bettors believing the Nets do not have a path to a series win. Franks has your game 4 pick!
Portland Trail Blazers vs. OKC Thunder Pick
The Blazers are forcing the Thunder into disastrous shooting performances in game one and two. Meanwhile, Dame and CJ are dropping dueling 30-point outings and carving up the young, inexperienced wings on OKC. Can OKC do what you are supposed to do in the playoffs and make adjustments, allowing them to cover against the 7.5 point spread? KC has the NBA prediction!
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets Pick
The amount of criticism directed at a 22 year old kid in his second season, who was dubbed as second coming of Magic Johnson in his first, is head-scratching. Could Simmons be operating as more of a roll man in the half-court to unlock some of his playmaking and passing? Sure. But pick and rolls require spacing, spacing requires shooting, and the Sixers are a bit low in that department. Can an average shooting day from JJ Redick unlock Simmons’ talents and the rest of the series for Philly? KC has your Sixers/Nets pick!
Game 3: Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers Pick
After the Warriors defeated the Clippers by a score of 121-104 in Game One in Oakland, it seemed like Golden State was on their way to getting their broom ready against their divisional rivals. The Warriors covered the 13.5 point spread. In game two, they were again listed -13.5 and we all know what happened to them and their homecourt advantage. Is this a series? Is GSW -8 too low? Franks gives his NBA prediction.
