NBA betting: Marcus Smart and Derrick White set to shine for Celtics
A strong 4-1 day yesterday as we navigate silly season in the NBA.
Let’s look at today’s action.
Atlanta Hawks @ Indiana Pacers
Never underestimate how low a tanking team can go.
The Hawks are only eight-point favourites and I just don’t see how this Pacers team can keep it that close.
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The Hawks have something to play for while Indiana does not.
Best bet: Handicap betting - Hawks -8
Chicago Bulls @ New York Knicks
The Knicks are done, but that isn’t going to stop Tom Thibodeau from pushing his players into big minutes.
So there is a chance they knock off the Bulls here. But to be safe, I will take the Knicks to cover the three-point margin.
Best bet: Handicap betting - Knicks +3
Boston Celtics @ Toronto Raptors
Boston has a lot of players out. Their only starter playing is Marcus Smart.
So let’s look at his points line, with more usage coming his way.
It is set at 14.5 and I think Smart is going to give himself every opportunity to go over that. That is priced at $1.92 on Sportsbet.
Derrick White should also be able to take advantage of extra touches. I like his assist line, set at 5.5 on Sportsbet with an over price of $2.02.
Best bet: Player points - Smart over 14.5
Best bet: Player assists - White over 5.5
San Antonio Spurs @ Houston Rockets
Devin Vassell is back for the Spurs and his rebound line seems very low.
He is playing up a position, which leads to more boards and all he has to do is clear 3.5 rebounds.
It pays $1.63 on Sportsbet to go over 3.5.
Best bet: Player rebounds - Vassell over 3.5
Season to date
282-226 (56%)
+22.22 units
ROI +4.4%
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