Top NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (1/15)
The NFL playoffs have begun, and multiple teams have started their offseason. That means this is the perfect opportunity to start watching the NBA. There are plenty of games to bet on tonight. Here are my best bets of the day!
Monday’s NBA Odds & Picks
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Chicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Both of these teams are heating up. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing well at times, but they’ve also struggled this season. Many thought they would be a championship contender. The Cavaliers could be without Max Strus and Darius Garland tonight, which will give the Bulls the advantage.
The Bulls are an entirely different team now than they were at the start of the season. They have won four of their last five games and are pushing for a spot in the playoffs. I believe this new Bulls team can keep this game close and could win.
Bet: Chicago Bulls +3.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics @ Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are still trying to find their identity. They have a new coach and a few new names on their roster. That has made them inconsistent throughout the season, and the inconsistency will hurt them tonight when they face the most talented team in the entire NBA.
The Boston Celtics have plenty of talent. They can win any night of the week and by plenty of points. That will give bettors an advantage tonight with a seven-point spread. The Raptors lack the defenders to stop the Celtics. Bettors can use this talent to their advantage for the rest of the season.
Bet: Boston Celtics -7 Points (-110)
Indiana Pacers @ Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are improving every day but Indiana is still the more talented team. The Jazz lack players that can carry their team every night; Lauri Markkanen is a good player but he is not a superstar.
The Pacers have a few players who can carry their team, including Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton has become a true superstar in the league. The last time these two teams played, the Pacers won by sixteen points. There is a good chance they win tonight, but covering is the safest play.
Bet: Indiana Pacers +7.5 (-110)
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