Top 3 NBA Betting Picks for Friday, February 4th (2022)

There are some great games in the NBA tonight. The prime matchups tonight are the Brooklyn Nets vs. Utah Jazz, the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets, and the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Dallas Mavericks. These are the games everyone will want to watch, but not the ones with the best betting value. Bettors need to make sure they bet games with the best value and not always the big game. The big game is fun to bet on since it’s likely to be on TV, but there are other games that bettors can find better value. Keep that in mind when betting on tonight’s slate.

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Atlanta Hawks Moneyline  +105 at Draftkings Sportsbook

I mentioned last week that the Toronto Raptors are trending upwards. They are on a four-game winning streak and 6-2 in their last eight games. During Toronto’s winning streak, they have defeated good teams. The Atlanta Hawks are a buy-now team, and the way they have been winning means they have the betting value in this game. They are 8-1 in their last nine games. During those nine games, they have won against some of the best teams in the NBA, including the Heat, Suns, Lakers, Bucks, and Hornets. Keep an eye out for the Raptors in the next few games, but the Hawks are too hot to bet against right now. 

Chicago Bulls -1.5 -110 at Draftkings Sportsbook

The Indiana Pacers are hurting going into this game. They have their two best players, Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon, out. Without them, they will struggle against a Chicago team that has turned into one of the best during the regular season at 32-19. Zach LaVine is out for the Bulls. Even with LaVine out, they can win this game. DeRozan, Vucevic, and Dosunmu will be bad matchups with Brogdon and Sabonis out. The Bulls have the advantage in this game because of their health and depth. Take the healthier team tonight. 

Cleveland Cavaliers Moneyline +160 at Draftkings Sportsbook

I mentioned that big games do not always have the best betting value. That is true, but this is a game I cannot resist. The Charlotte Hornets have struggled against the top defensive teams in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers are the seventh-ranked defense in the league and have one of the tallest starting lineups in the NBA. The Cavs are a good team, and the Hornets do not have the talent down low to keep Mobley and Allen in check. Both of these teams are great and have been fun to watch all year, but the way the Hornets play against top defensive teams gives the advantage to the Cavs. 

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