With four games on tonight’s NBA slate, here are my top betting picks on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The full list of games can be found here:
Jazz at Spurs, 5 p.m. ET
Bulls at Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET
Nets at Cavaliers, 7:30 p.m. ET
Raptors at Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ET
Spurs -6.5 (-110)
The Spurs are favored by 6.5 points as they host the struggling Utah Jazz on Saturday afternoon, aiming to even their record at 5-5. In its recent 118-105 victory over the Trail Blazers, San Antonio showed a balanced offensive attack, with eight players scoring in double figures.
Led by Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson, who each contributed 17 points off the bench, the Spurs leaned on their depth to pull away in the second half. With a solid 3-1 record at home and a recent win over Utah, the Spurs are well-positioned to cover the -6.5 spread. Utah, meanwhile, has struggled to find consistency, losing seven of its first eight games, including a 123-100 defeat to the Bucks on Thursday.
Despite getting Lauri Markkanen back from injury, the Jazz have had trouble with lineup cohesion and scoring depth. Facing a Spurs team that held them to just 88 points in their previous meeting, the Jazz may have difficulty keeping pace, giving San Antonio an edge to cover the spread.
Cavaliers -13 (-110)
The Cavaliers are 13-point favorites against the Nets on Saturday as they look to keep their undefeated streak alive under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson’s squad has shown dominance, winning six of their 10 games by double digits and regularly eclipsing the 130-point mark, including a decisive 136-117 win over the Warriors on Friday. Cleveland’s balanced scoring and efficient shooting make it well-positioned to cover the -13 spread at home.
The Nets, meanwhile, are coming off a tough 108-104 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics, where poor shooting ultimately cost them the game. Despite a strong 31-point performance from Cam Thomas, Brooklyn struggled with efficiency, shooting just 41 percent from the floor and 10-of-38 from beyond the arc.
The Nets may have difficulty keeping pace on the road against a red-hot Cavaliers team, giving Cleveland the edge to cover the spread.
Bulls +3 (-110)
The Bulls enter Saturday’s game against the Hawks as 3-point underdogs, looking to snap a four-game losing streak. Chicago has found consistent production from Nikola Vucevic, who scored 25 points in Thursday’s 135-119 loss to the Timberwolves. Vucevic has averaged 22.5 points on 69.8 percent shooting in his past four games and has proven to be a challenging matchup for Atlanta over his career.
The Hawks, meanwhile, are coming off a disappointing 122-121 loss to the Pistons on Friday, where they squandered a 24-point comeback effort. Atlanta was led by Trae Young, who posted 35 points and 13 assists but missed a chance to seal the game as Onyeka Okongwu’s last-second shot was blocked.
With Atlanta on the second night of a back-to-back and still missing key players like De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Chicago’s opportunity to cover the +3 spread looks favorable, especially if Vucevic maintains his recent efficiency and the Bulls capitalize on Atlanta’s defensive lapses.
Raptors +6 (-110)
The Toronto Raptors enter Saturday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers as 6-point underdogs, aiming to turn around a tough road trip. Despite leading after three quarters in their last game, the Raptors faltered late, falling 122-107 to the Kings.
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 23 points, but the team struggled to keep pace in the fourth quarter. Toronto has been shorthanded, with key players like Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Garrett Temple and Kelly Olynyk sidelined due to injuries.
Meanwhile, the Clippers are riding a three-game winning streak, powered by Norman Powell, who has stepped up as the primary scorer in Kawhi Leonard’s absence and Paul George’s free agency exit. Powell, averaging a career-high 25.7 points, dropped 31 in Friday’s 107-98 win over the Kings.
Though the Clippers have found success recently, the Raptors’ resilience and strong first-half performances suggest they could cover the +6 spread if they can sustain their play through all four quarters.
Walker Kessler Over 8.5 Points (+100)
Walker Kessler looks poised to surpass the 8.5-point mark when the Jazz take on the Spurs. Despite Utah’s recent struggles, Kessler has been a consistent presence inside, averaging 9.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.0 blocks across his first eight games this season.
With Utah coach Will Hardy still experimenting with lineups to maximize his roster’s potential, Kessler’s role as a play finisher down low remains critical. Against a Spurs defense that can struggle to contain size and physicality, Kessler should have ample opportunities to contribute offensively and hit the Over on 8.5 points at +100.
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