Their last time out the Phoenix Suns let one get away in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors. It showcased how much the Suns are missing with Jalen Green, Devin Booker, and now Grayson Allen out tonight. Still, the Philadelphia 76ers hot streak of winning or covering in six straight games comes to an end here. Phoenix beat them in Philadelphia on January 20th, where Tyrese Maxey was hindered to 7 of 25 from the floor.
The Portland Trailblazers come into tonight on a six game losing streak. With Deni Avdija in and out of the lineup it’s caused a dip in the Trailblazers play. There’s a chance he will return tonight, and even if he doesn’t look for Portland to capitalize against one of the more undermanned teams in the NBA right now in Memphis. Lay it with Portland.
The Phoenix Suns have been one of the popular teams in the NBA to attack from a spread stand point, as they have not lost consecutive games at home since mid December. The number has finally been adjusted by oddsmakers, and tonight is a value spot for the underdog Golden State Warriors. Often times you see a team play better after a big trade. The Jonathan Kuminga saga is now over, and even though the Warriors have key star players out look for the cover on the road. Take the underdog.
The Memphis Grizzlies just traded away Jaren Jackson Jr, so an already thin roster will have to make due tonight against Sacramento. One of the toughest things to do is return from a lengthy road trip and Sacramento is aiming to do so after a six game east coast road trip. They were extremely flat in Sunday’s loss against the Wizards. With this being a late game there is also a chance of players being dealt in a very active trade period. Take the Grizzlies.
The Philadelphia 76ers have enjoyed playing nine out of their last ten games at home. Travel for a cross country flight to Los Angeles I do believe will have enough of an impact to downgrade Philadelphia tonight. Joel Embiid has scored 29 points or more in seven straight games and had his first forty point outing of the season. Expect a dip against a Clippers team that has already covered the number in a back to bak spot against Philadelphia in November.
The LA Lakers are coming off one of the top seesaw games of the season their last outing against the Dallas Mavericks. They were outscored by 21 points in the third quarter, but still came back and won by six points. The win can mask the lapses the Lakers had, and Monday they will face a Bulls team that has had the upper hand in the series. They’ve won three out of the last four matchups, including both last season. Grab the Bulls.
The Denver Nuggets are an NBA best on the road with an 18-7 record. Even in a back to back spot tonight look for Denver to get solid team play. Aaron Gordon is the type of player that has excelled on the second night of back to back spots, which includes a recent 22 point performance against the Dallas Mavericks. Take Gordon’s over.
Russ Westbrook has played like an athlete that has turned back the clock recently. Over his last four games he has scored 19 points or more. His play has been a big factor in the Kings being 4-1 over their last five games. Look for a drop in production as Westbrook is exceeding his capabilities especially from beyond the arc, where he has made 9 of his last 15. Tail his under tonight.
We see teams sparked all the time by a key trade. That appears to be the case for the Atlanta Hawks, who endured a 2-9 stretch recently. Once Trae Young was officially traded the team came to life and has won three out of their last four games. Tonight is a chance to finish off their West Coast road trip on a positive note, against a Portland team that will be without Deni Avdija. Lay the number with the Hawks.
The New York Knicks avoided a five game losing streak by coming alive in the fourth quarter of their last matchup against the LA Clippers. Traveling on the road has been an issue with a 7-9 overall record, but they matchup well with the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix’s last two losses have come against teams with size in the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Back the Knicks to get a second straight win.
With the Denver Nuggets injuries a player that has found his confidence is Bruce Brown. Brown was a huge catalyst in the Nuggets winning outright over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday with 19 points. His shown an ability to crash the boards as he has cleared 4 rebounds or more in four out of his last five games. With Boston a heavy three point shooting team, look for Brown to get a couple of extra boards to clear his boards prop once again.
The Sacramento Kings only win over their last seven games was against tonight’s opponent in the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas had issues handling Maxime Raynaud who scored nineteen points, and also handling the Kings bench play. Expect a different outcome tonight as Anthony Davis did not play in that matchup, and Sacramento has shown zero signs of life with five straight losses by double digits.
The Denver Nuggets have shown as they have all season, the next man up mentality when an injury occurs. Without Nikola Jokic they defeated the Toronto Raptors, and lost by just five points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In today’s spot though look for the early start time, and the continuation of their road trip to have an impact. Back the Nets here as the home underdog.
The New York Knicks are coming off just their third loss at home on the season last night. The last occurrence was against tonight’s opponent in the Philadelphia 76ers on December 19th. Philadelphia has picked up some momentum with consecutive wins, and expect a solid game to close out their five game road trip. Back the 76ers.
A team that’s ATS value has plummeted from the oddsmakers are the LA Lakers. Despite a strong record, there is a dysfunction that has arose since Lebron James returned to the lineup. Memphis has always been a team that has had solid battles against the Lakers with Ja Morant in the lineup. Take the Grizzlies here.