NBA Turn Up - Wednesday
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NBA Sides Season Record: 12-8-3 (+3.85 Units) — Betting 1 Unit to Win X
6:00pm cst: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Detroit Pistons -3; Total 216
The Trail Blazers have had the upper hand on the Pistons historically but this is a new team in Detroit. Portland no longer has Lillard and Simmons is out with an injury and these players normally would torch Detroit. Pistons had a rude awakening when they faced the Thunder so I expect a much better game. I like the Pistons frontcourt to give the Trail Blazers especially Deandre Ayton issues. Jalen Duren is OUT tonight which moved the line a whole point. He has been a monster but Detroit still has Isaiah Stewart, Marvin Bagley and will we see James Wiseman? This is when Detroit performs at their best, when they dominate the boards. I expect them to still do so.
Pick: Pistons -3 (-108) [via DraftKings]
6:00pm cst: Milwaukee Bucks -4.5 vs. Toronto Raptors; Total 223
The Raptors have played the Bucks tough at home. Milwaukee will be coming off a nice home win against the Miami Heat who bounced them from the playoffs last season. The Raptors were asleep at the wheel their last game as they were blasted by Portland. I think the Raptors will be back and focused for a huge home game. I really like the Raptors defense to shine in this game.
Pick: Raptors +4.5 (-108) [via DraftKings]
6:30pm cst: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder -3.5; Total 228
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off an ass-kicking against the Golden State Warriors where the Pelicans were favored. We cashed huge on the Warriors in that mismatch. Oklahoma City was beat up by the Nuggets but bounced back against the Pistons. This will be a tougher match for the Thunder. OKC has faired very well against the Pelicans historically but as underdogs. Now they are favored by 4.5 with Brandon Ingram OUT. I want to take the dog here as I feel this number has ran away a bit. Also, Pelicans are coming off that embarrassing loss to the Warriors.
Pick: Pelicans +3.5 (-110) [via DraftKings]
6:30pm cst: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks -6; Total 209.5
We cashed on this one last night when the Knicks were favored by 1 point, now it is six. The Knicks have the Cavaliers number and I am not afraid to dip back into the well here. The Knicks just dominate this matchup with their defense. They did not even have an amazing shooting night last night. Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen will be OUT once again. Maybe my hand gets caught in the cookie jar this time or we cash again.
Pick: Knicks -6 (-112) [via DraftKings]
7:00pm cst: Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets -3; Total 222
The Rockets have been close multiple time but remain winless. I think that changes tonight at home. The Hornets have been competitive but still only have one victory. Houston had a good showing against the Spurs but blew the lead late. They were also destroyed by the Warriors. I think they finally face a team close to their skill level and they will finally find success.
Pick: Rockets -3 (-112) [via DraftKings]
9:00pm cst: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors -7; Total 227
I would have this number at 7 if De’Aaron Fox was playing for the Kings but he will be OUT. So, in my opinion this number is way off for this matchup if Warriors are at full strength. I will go ahead and lay the 7 points for that reason. The Warriors are playing much better than the market has given them credit for.
Pick: Warriors -7 (-108) [via DraftKings]
9:00pm cst: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angels Lakers; Total 227
I do not like what I have been seeing from the Lakers. The Lakers are having real issues when LeBron James is off the court, which has been a good amount of time. Austin Reeves has not been his best and they is most likely due to tired legs. The Clippers are flying under the radar. They have been looking great except against the Jazz. If everyone goes for the Clippers, which they should but it is on a back to back, I like how the Clippers. If anyone is sitting I would take the points instead of ML with Clips.
Pick: Clippers ML (+130) [via DraftKings]
