Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves and Raptors, and they play the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Magic next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Hornets and 76ers, and they play the 76ers, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won each of their last nine home games against the Cavaliers following a win.
• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The favorites have won each of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games at Barclays Center.
• The Nets have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Cavaliers and Nets.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Nets vs Cavaliers Injury Report

The Nets will be without Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.

The Cavs won’t have Dean Wade and JT Thor. Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome are questionable.

Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of blowing the doors off as they’re one of the best teams in the league and are 35-19 ATS on the season. The Cavs blasted the Nets by 29 points back in December. Still, this is a lot of points for two teams coming off the break. Also, the Nets have strung together three straight wins and all of a sudden find themselves in the running for a play-in spot. Maybe the Nets aren’t trying to tank after all? The Nets are also as healthy as they’ve been in a while. The Cavs should win, but it’shard to turn down the points with the Nets given the layoff and the way the Nets entered the break.

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Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Bucks and Raptors, and they play the Celtics, Bulls, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 109.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 28.1 points and 6.2 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.8 points and 8.3 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Heat and Hornets, and they play the Cavs, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 48 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.

Nets vs 76ers Injury Report

The Nets will be without Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Bojan Bogdanovic. Nic Claxton is questionable with an ankle injury.

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain. Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon are questionable after not playing last night.

Nets vs 76ers Prediction

I don’t want to back the 76ers as much as the next guy, and I’ve bashed this team all season. Even while getting healthier, the 76ers have lost six of their last seven games. The 76ers lost last night at home to the Raptors. With that said, the Nets aren’t a good team, they’re banged up, and they’re 8-17 SU at home. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy and the 76ers need to take advantage of games like this to gain ground in the standings. It’s a must-win, especially right before the break. This could be a confidence-boosting win or another soul-snatching loss. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the 76ers, but even they should win this game. I’ll lay the bucket.

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Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Pistons, beat the Spurs, and they play the Magic, Lakers, and Nuggets next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 19.6 points and 7.7 rebounds. Grant Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Smith Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Wizards, beat the Heat, and they play the 76ers, Cavs, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 48 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Hornets have lost each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have won each of their last seven games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Monday games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have covered the spread in five of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have won each of the Nets’ last five games.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Hornets’ last seven games.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.

Nets vs Hornets Injury Report

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Cameron Johnson. D’Angelo Russell is questionable with an illness.

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Nick Smith Jr., LaMelo Ball, and Josh Green are questionable after not playing yesterday.

Nets vs Hornets Prediction

The Brooklyn Nets I guess should be favored because they’re at home and the Hornets are on the end of a back-to-back and could be without Miller and Ball. But who cares? The bottom line is the Nets and Hornets are awful basketball teams, have endless injuries, and at this point probably are more focused on a high draft pick than winning games. I’m not excited to lay chalk with either the Hornets or Nets. Also, the underdog is 6-3-1 ATS in the last 10 games between the Hornets and Nets. The underdog has covered each of the last four games. There are better games out there, but if forced to pick, give me the Hornets and the points.

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Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat beat the 76ers, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Celtics, Thunder, and Mavs next. The Miami Heat are averaging 111 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.9 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo is averaging 17 points and 5.2 rebounds. Terry Rozier is the third double-digit scorer and Nikola Jovic is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Rockets, lost to the Wizards, and they play the Hornets, 76ers, and Cavs next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.3 points and 4 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.

Nets vs Heat Injury Report

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Bojan Bogdanovic.

The Miami Heat will be without Isaiah Stevens and Dru Smith.

Nets vs Heat Prediction

I usually fade the Miami Heat into big favorite roles because they’re a team that plays to the level of their competition. The Heat have issues covering big numbers, and they have had endless bad losses over the years. However, the Heat have shown flashes here and there these last couple of weeks, and they can’t afford to blow games like this if they’re going to snag a playoff seed. Also, the Jimmy Butler saga is over, which should do wonders for that locker room. The Brooklyn Nets are injured, have lost seven of their last 10 games, and don’t cover numbers the way they used to. The Heat are 2-0 SU and ATS against the Nets this season. I’ll lay the points with the Heat on Friday night.

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Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards beat the Timberwolves and Hornets, and they play the Cavs, Hawks, and Spurs next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 121.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 20.7 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 15 points and 2.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Hornets and Rockets, and they play the Heat, 76ers, and 76ers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Nets vs Wizards Prediction Injury Report

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Cameron Johnson.

The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Alex Sarr, and Saddiq Bey.

Nets vs Wizards Prediction

I don’t want to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, but they have the rest advantage, and they’re coming off two straight wins. The Wizards should have some sort of confidence after finally winning a couple of games. The Brooklyn Nets are banged up, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Nets are also in a potential letdown spot after an improbable win over the Rockets where they made a last-second three to steal a weird ending. The Nets are the better team overall, but that’s not saying much. Neither the Nets nor Wizards can string together anything positive this season, and I’m not excited to back either team in the favorite role. It’s Wizards and the bucket or pass for me.

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Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets lost to the Knicks and Nets, and they play the Timberwolves, Mavs, and Raptors next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Hornets and Rockets, and they play the Wizards, Heat, and 76ers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Nets vs Rockets Injury Report

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, and Cameron Johnson.

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet, while Alperen Sengun and Jock Lansdale are questionable.

Nets vs Rockets Prediction

The Houston Rockets have been consistent in both SU and ATS over the last month or so, and this is a game they should win. However, the Rockets are on the end of a back-to-back, and they have some key players out. The Brooklyn Nets have the rest advantage, and they just beat the Rockets on the road as a double-digit underdog a couple of days ago. In fact, the Nets have won five of the last six games against the Rockets overall. The Rockets have lost three straight games. A comfortable win for the Rockets wouldn’t be shocking, but there’s enough here to grab the points with the rested Nets at home.

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Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Kings, beat the Hornets, and they play the Wizards, Heat, and 76ers next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Knicks, Timberwolves, and Mavs next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.9 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 108.2 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.1 rebounds per game.

Rockets vs Nets Injury Report

The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while Alperen Sengun is questionable with a calf injury.

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, Noah Clowney, Cameron Johnson, and Day’Ron Sharpe.

Rockets vs Nets Prediction

The Brooklyn Nets continue to stack up the losses, and I don’t expect much to change when you consider their injury report. The Houston Rockets will be eager to rebound after blowing that game against the Grizzlies, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see them take out some frustration on the lousy Nets. The Rockets are still playing great ball overall, and they’re 28-18-1 ATS on the season. Massive line but for good reason. The Nets are banged up and playing poorly. The Rockets are on a tear and gaining confidence by the week. Assuming the Rockets don’t play with their food, this game shouldn’t be close. Give me the Rockets in a home beatdown.

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Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Kings and Heat, and they play the Rockets, Wizards, and Heat next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Lakers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Clippers, Nuggets, and Wizards next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.

Hornets vs Nets Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. LaMelo Ball will be out with an ankle injury.

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cameron Johnson, Cam Thomas, and Noah Clowney.

Hornets vs Nets Prediction

The Brooklyn Nets feel like a team that’s in tank mode, as they’ve lost seven straight games and nine of their last 10 games overall. The Nets’ injury report also remains quite lengthy, which doesn’t help. The Charlotte Hornets have issues of their own, but they’ve been able to find wins here and there and have seen eight of their 12 wins come at home. Even without their two best players, Ball and Miller, the Hornets are still competing and trying to win. I’m not sure if we can say the same about the Nets. If the Nets can’t be favored against a team missing its two best players, Brooklyn will likely go a long time before it’s expected to win a game. I’ll lay the bucket with the Hornets.

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Sacramento Kings Betting Preview

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Nuggets and Knicks, and they play the 76ers, Thunder, and Timberwolves next. The Sacramento Kings are averaging 117 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.4 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 25.1 points and 5 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan is averaging 21.8 points and 3.9 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Monk is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Sacramento Kings are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Sacramento Kings are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Suns and Heat, and they play the Hornets, Rockets, and Wizards next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.7 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.4 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The home team has won each of the Kings’ last six games.
• The Kings have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
• The Kings have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Nets have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against the Kings following a loss.

Why the Sacramento Kings will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last 10 games at Barclays Center.
• The Kings have won each of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Kings have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Barclays Center.

Nets vs Kings Injury Report

The Nets will be without Maxwell Lewis, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cameron Johnson, Cam Thomas, and Trendon Watford. Ben Simmons is questionable with a back injury.

The Kings don’t have any players on their injury report.

Nets vs Kings Prediction

The Sacramento Kings are playing their best ball of the season, which includes wins in seven of their last 10 games, and they’re the healthiest team in the NBA. We can say the opposite of the Brooklyn Nets, who have lost nine of their last 10 games and have a lengthy injury report. Those injuries have led to the Nets scoring under 100 points in four of their last six games. The Nets are averaging 92 points in their last three games. It’s hard to win in today’s NBA when you can’t score, and it’s even tougher to back the Nets with confidence seeing this. The Nets are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as a double-digit underdog. The Kings are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. I’ll lay the points with the Kings on the road.

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Miami Heat Betting Preview

The Miami Heat lost to the Trail Blazers and Bucks, and they play the Magic, Cavs, and Spurs next. The Miami Heat are averaging 111.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 24 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler is averaging 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer and Terry Rozier is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Suns and Knicks, and they play the Kings, Hornets, and Rockets next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Heat have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Heat have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Nets have covered the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.

Why the Miami Heat will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last nine games at Barclays Center.
• The favorites have won each of the Nets’ last six games at Barclays Center.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Barclays Center.
• The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Heat’s last seven games.

Nets vs Heat Injury Report

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons, and Maxwell Lewis. Ziaire Williams, and D’Angelo Russell are questionable.

The Miami Heat will be without Josh Richardson and Dru Smith. Jimmy Butler is suspended.

Nets vs Heat Prediction

I don’t want to back the Brooklyn Nets as much as the next guy, as they’re not a good team and they have a lengthy injury report. The problem is the Heat have an issue of playing down to their competition, and I don’t trust them in the big favorite role. The Heat are 2-4 ATS in their last six games when favorites of five or more points, and two of those failed covers were outright losses. The Heat have lost five of their last six games, and they’re still dealing with the Jimmy Butler nonsense, which has to be physically and mentally draining for a team where most of their top players are young. The Heat should win, but I want the points with the Nets.

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Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Cavs, beat the Pistons, and they play the Wizards, Clippers, and Timberwolves next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Thunder and Knicks, and they play the Heat, Kings, and Hornets next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.
• The Suns have lost each of their last three games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last eight games at Barclays Center.
• The Suns have won each of their last eight games as road favorites following a loss.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Suns have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

Nets vs Suns Injury Report

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Maxwell Lewis. Ben Simmons is questionable with an illness.

The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic, while Bradley Beal is questionable with an ankle injury.

Nets vs Suns Prediction

On paper, the Phoenix Suns should win this game, but on paper, the Suns shouldn’t be a .500 team with a 14-27-1 ATS record. I’ve said all year the Suns are an underachieving bad team, and with a 33.3 cover percentage they’re the worst cover team in the league as well. Also, don’t expect Beal to play, as it appears the Suns are inching closer toward a trade for Jimmy Butler. The Nets aren’t winning games, but they’re still a profitable 23-20-1 ATS on the season. I’ll keep fading the Suns, as it’s paid off all season. 

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NY Knicks Betting Preview

The NY Knicks lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Hawks, and they play the Kings, Grizzlies, and Nuggets next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.1 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Thunder and Lakers, and they play the Suns, Heat, and Kings next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Nets have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
• The Knicks have lost each of their last two games as favorites following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Nets have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a road loss.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won each of their last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine Tuesday games as road favorites.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Barclays Center.

Nets vs Knicks Injury Report

The Knicks won’t have Kevin McCullar Jr. or Michael Robinson.

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Maxwell Lewis. D’Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons are questionable for the Nets.

Nets vs Knicks Prediction

The NY Knicks have the ability to blow the doors off, and they’ve won eight straight games against the Nets. And while this is a lot of points for a Knicks team that’s on the end of a back-to-back, they’ve covered seven of their last 10 games as a double-digit favorite. The Brooklyn Nets are banged up, and they’re 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as a double-digit underdog. The Nets used to compete and play hard, but now it appears to be a tanking season, as the losses are getting uglier and the injury list is getting longer. Give me the Knicks to cover another double-digit spread.

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Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $10,000

Point guard Jalen Brunson has certainly been a standout performer for the New York Knicks this season. With that said, how has Brunson played from a statistical perspective in 2024? Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 42 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.1 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the New York Knicks 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Brunson certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Brunson compiled 44 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the New York Knicks victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the New York Knicks win over the Bucks just mentioned, Jalen Brunson amassed a massive 63.3 Draftkings points. It has to be said, those are the type of DFS numbers I need to see from a player that I select at the captain position for a Draftkings Showdown contest.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this evening’s NBA regular season game.

In my view, Jalen Brunson is the player most likely to score the highest Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing talented New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA DFS Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Karl Anthony Towns, Center, New York Knicks $10,800

In addition to point guard Jalen Brunson, center Karl Anthony Towns been a key contributor to the New York Knicks success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Towns recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 38 games that center Karl Anthony Towns played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Anthony Towns is averaging 25.4 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Noah Clowney, Power Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $5,400: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $9,000: Tosan Evbuomwan, Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $3,200.

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Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Knicks, Suns, and Heat next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cavs, lost to the Mavs, and they play the Jazz, Mavericks, and Trail Blazers next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 116.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 103.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.4 points and 6 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein is the third double-digit scorer and Luguentz Dort is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

• The Thunder have won each of their last 12 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Nets have lost eight of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Paycom Center.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Thunder have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
• The Nets have won three of their last five games as road underdogs against the Thunder following a loss.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four games following a road loss.
• The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

Thunder vs Nets Injury Report

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, and Maxwell Lewis. Cameron Johnson is questionable with an ankle injury.

The Thunder will be without Nikola Topic, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, and Ajay Mitchell. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable with a wrist injury.

Thunder vs Nets Prediction

Massive number for the Thunder, but what are you going to do? The Nets aren’t good as it is, and now they’re injured. The Nets are also 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a double-digit underdog. Also, the Thunder are 28-11-3 ATS on the season, which makes them the best cover team in the NBA. The Thunder are also 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games as a double-digit favorite. That’s simply ridiculous. The Thunder are simply one of the safest bets in sports these days, with a cover percentage of over 70 percent on the season. You make a lot of profit just by blindly backing the Thunder. Of course, make sure Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing, but this line indicates he probably will. Give me OKC, aka the money printing machine. 

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Before we dive into the Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,600

Los Angeles forward LeBron James has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Having stated that, how has James performed a statistical perspective? Let’s examine LeBron James game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season answer this question.

In the 35 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a robust 23.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 35 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, Davis is averaging a massive 49.6 Draftkings points a contest.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Lakers thrilling 115-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, James played rather well. Let me be more specific. LeBron James compiled 31 points, four rebounds, ten assists, two steals and one block in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors just mentioned, Lakers forward LeBron James accumulated an impressive 59.1 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my opinion, LeBron James is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anthony Davis, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $12,600

In addition to LeBron James, forward Anthony Davis has undeniably been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup this season. To understand his impact from a statistical standpoint, let’s dive into Davis’s game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season.

In the 36 games that Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Davis is averaging 25.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.3 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Cameron Johnson, Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $8,600: Keon Johnson (Brooklyn Nets) $7,400.

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Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers vs Nets Prediction

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Before we dive into the Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $10,200

Talented point guard James Harden has been the driving force behind the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has Harden performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 36 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 44.8 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the Los Angeles Clippers convincing 144-107 win over the Utah Jazz, James Harden certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Harden tallied 41 points, two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in the Clippers victory over the Utah Jazz.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers victory over the Utah Jazz just mentioned, James Harden compiled 56.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In summary, I think Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $8,400

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been an essential part of the Los Angeles Clippers lineup this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better illustrate my previous statement.

In the last 38 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging an impressive 15.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.7 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Ivica Zubac to continue his quality play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Cameron Johnson, Forward (Brooklyn Nets) $9,000: Keon Johnson (Brooklyn Nets) $7,000.

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Los Angeles Clippers

Clippers vs Nets Prediction

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Before we dive into the Brooklyn Nets vs. Portland Trail Blazers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Brooklyn Nets vs. Portland Trail Blazers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Deandre Ayton, Center, Portland Trail Blazers $7,600

Center Deandre Ayton has been a standout performer for the Portland Trail Blazers this season. Let’s review Ayton’s recent statistical game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 28 games that center Deandre Ayton played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Ayton is averaging an impressive 13.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 0.9 steals a game.

Earlier this month, in the Detroit Pistons thrilling 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Portland center Deandre Ayton certainly played at a high level. More specifically, Ayton compiled 18 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in the Detroit Pistons victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Pistons win over the Portland Trail Blazers just mentioned, Deandre Ayton tallied a massive 40.8 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, Deandre Ayton is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anfernee Simons, Point Guard, Portland Trail Blazers $8,800

In addition to center Deandre Ayton, point guard Anfernee Simons has been an essential part of the Portland Trail Blazers starting lineup this season.

In the 35 games that point guard Anfernee Simons has played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Simons has averaged a robust 32.1 Draftkings points a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Portland Trail Blazers point guard Anfernee Simons to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Keon Johnson, Guard (Brooklyn Nets) $7,200: Tyrese Martin, Guard (Brooklyn Nets) $6,200: Toumani Camara, Small Forward (Portland Trail Blazers) $5,000.

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Brooklyn Nets

Portland Trail Blazers

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents.
• The Trail Blazers have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage against the Nets.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine home games following a home loss.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Nets’ last five games at Moda Center.
• The Trail Blazers have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last seven games at Moda Center.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.

Trail Blazers vs Nets Prediction

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