2023 NBA Summer League Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (7/6)
While the 2023-24 NBA season is still a few months away, basketball is back in a big way this summer. That’s right, it’s time for the 2023 NBA Summer League! With so much hype surrounding this year’s draft class — yeah, we’re looking at you Victor Wembanyama — the 2023 NBA Summer League figures to offer basketball fans a ton of action to take in. Games are televised on ESPN, and sportsbooks have odds available for betting. You know that we’ll have you covered throughout the 2023 NBA Summer League with picks for each and every game on the slate. Let’s take a look at our top odds, picks, and predictions for today’s 2023 NBA Summer League games.
Today’s 2023 NBA Summer League Best Bets
Here are our top picks for today’s 2023 NBA Summer League action.
Thunder vs. 76ers
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers are each 1-1 in the Summer League. Last night, the Thunder struggled against the Grizzlies, scoring only 86 points in a 94-86 loss. Oklahoma City has a fantastic starting five but got just seven points from the bench in that game. Meanwhile, the 76ers earned their first win of the Summer League against the Jazz. The 76ers got 19 from Javonte Smart, who started his first game of Summer League for the 76ers. Philadelphia has way more depth on the bench and willingly gives higher minutes to more players. That's going to help on the defensive end more than anything.
Pick: 76ers +4 (-110)
Grizzlies vs. Jazz
Memphis has won both Summer League games so far. In surprising fashion, the Grizzlies just knocked off the Thunder, 94-86. The Grizzlies have plenty of experience in their starting lineup, but so did the Thunder. Memphis' experience shined more, with Jake LaRavia adding 25 points last night against the Thunder. On the other hand, the Jazz are now 0-2 in Summer League play. No player on the Jazz scored 20+ points against the 76ers, but guard play is still solid between Keyonte George and Ochai Agbaji. However, the Grizzlies are shooting it well from downtown and have an advantage down low against the Jazz. I'll back Memphis to keep their undefeated streak alive.
Pick: Grizzlies -4.5 (-110)
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