Top NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Wednesday (2/14)
Get excited! We won’t have this big of a slate in the NBA until next Thursday, with the All-Star Break coming up.
Let’s enjoy today and get some bets in.
Here are two of my favorite bets for tonight’s NBA slate.
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Bets
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Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are second in the NBA in points per 100 possessions defensively. The Cavaliers have held teams to a 52.7% effective field goal percentage and have earned 14.4% of turnovers. They’re even in the top 15 on the defensive glass and at limiting fouls.
On the other hand, the Bulls have shot an effective field goal percentage of 53.6% and have scored 114.8 points per 100 possessions. That’s 20th in the NBA. However, the Bulls have won three of their last four games. The one loss was against Orlando, on the road, in overtime. So they’re competing right now.
The defense has held teams to 116.4 points per 100 possessions. The Bulls have also earned 14.6% of turnovers and should have a solid rate of turnovers in this game. While the Cavaliers will have more success on the offensive glass, the Bulls don’t have to worry about the Cavaliers getting to the foul line at a super high rate in this game.
A -9.5 cover for the Cavaliers is a little too much to ask for. But the Under 224.5 looks good, especially with how the Cavaliers have looked defensively this season. Cleveland has held four teams to 110 or fewer points in four of their last five games.
Bet: Under 224.5 (-105)
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors would love to finish out the first half of the season with another win. The Warriors have clawed back to over .500 and are now 26-25 after five consecutive victories.
Still, the Warriors must keep up with the best offense in the NBA. The Clippers rank No. 1 in the NBA in points per 100 possessions, scoring 121.5 points. The only difference for this game is Kawhi Leonard won’t be playing, thanks to a left adductor strain.
Los Angeles has also added a high rate of free throws and has shot an effective field goal percentage of 57.5%.
While the Clippers might have little success on the offensive glass, Los Angeles should at least keep the turnovers down. The Warriors earn only 12.6% of turnovers per game this season, which is 24th in the NBA.
On the flip side, the Warriors have earned 30.5% of offensive rebounds, while the Clippers have allowed 28.1% of offensive rebounds. Golden State should get more second-chance opportunities but won’t have as many good looks from the floor. It’s also likely the Warriors don’t see the foul line as often.
But without Leonard coming off a loss to Minnesota, the Clippers look a bit drained. The No. 1 offense in the NBA has scored no more than 112 points in four of their last five games. On the other hand, the Warriors look rejuvenated, with four of their previous five wins by double digits.
I’ll back Golden State at -3.5.
Bet: Warriors -3.5 (-110)
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