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NBA betting: Marcus Smart and Derrick White set to shine for Celtics

Marcus Smart, pictured here in action for the Boston Celtics in the NBA.

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

Derrick White, pictured here in action for the Boston Celtics.
Derrick White in action for the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) (Jacob Kupferman via Getty Images)

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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