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Thunder vs. Lakers pick against the spread, over/under for MLK Day, January 15

Thunder vs. Lakers pick against the spread, over/under for MLK Day, January 15

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Update: SGA is going to play for Oklahoma City, while Davis and James are in for the Lakers. The Thunder are now 2.5-point favorites and I’ll still back them as the ATS pick. The total is 242 and I like the under here, even though all the stars are in for both teams. The Oklahoma […]

January 15, 2024

Is Joel Embiid playing for the 76ers on Monday vs. the Rockets?

Is Joel Embiid playing for the 76ers on Monday vs. the Rockets?

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The Philadelphia 76ers will begin the NBA’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday when they take on the Houston Rockets in the first game of the slate. The big question surrounding the 76ers is the health of reigning MVP Joel Embiid, who has been dealing with a knee injury. Embiid has missed the last […]

January 15, 2024

NBA DFS value plays $5K or under for MLK Day slate

NBA DFS value plays $5K or under for MLK Day slate

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Even though there are 11 games on Monday’s MLK Day slate, only five are part of the main DFS slate at DraftKings, which limits the amount of value plays available. Unlike NFL DFS, where one pick can make or break your lineup or it’s tough to find quality low-tier value, NBA DFS differs. In NBA […]

January 15, 2024

Best NBA player prop bets to consider for MLK Day games

Best NBA player prop bets to consider for MLK Day games

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We’ve got a massive slate Monday as the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 11 games on tap, beginning with five contests in the early afternoon window. Here’s a look at some of our favorite player props for the day’s action, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. Brandon Ingram over 5.5 assists vs. […]

January 15, 2024

Spurs vs. Hawks pick against the spread, over/under for MLK Day, January 15

Spurs vs. Hawks pick against the spread, over/under for MLK Day, January 15

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The San Antonio Spurs (7-31) will meet the Atlanta Hawks (15-23) in the first of the NBA’s featured doubleheader on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Both teams are coming into this contest off a loss, and the Hawks are trying to end a two-game losing streak. This is the second meeting between the two sides, […]

January 15, 2024

The Hawks will deal either Dejounte Murray or Trae Young. Which guard should be traded?

The Hawks will deal either Dejounte Murray or Trae Young. Which guard should be traded?

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After making a surprising run to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks went 43-39 the following season and exited the playoffs in the first round. That pushed Atlanta to re-evaluate its roster and make a big offseason deal, trading three-first-round picks for then-San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray. The […]

January 15, 2024

Grizzlies SG Desmond Bane expected to miss six weeks with ankle injury

Grizzlies SG Desmond Bane expected to miss six weeks with ankle injury

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Sunday update: Bane is expected to miss at least six weeks with his ankle injury, meaning the Grizzlies will lose yet another starter to an injury for a good portion of the season. Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane is out for the rest of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers due to an […]

January 14, 2024

Clippers vs. Timberwolves pick against the spread, over/under for Sunday, January 14

Clippers vs. Timberwolves pick against the spread, over/under for Sunday, January 14

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Update: Edwards is going to play and will start. The Timberwolves are now 1-point favorites and the total has moved to 224. I’ll still take Minnesota -1 and the under on 224. The Los Angeles Clippers (25-13) will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-11) Sunday in a battle of two Western Conference playoff hopefuls. The Clippers […]

January 14, 2024

Kings vs. Bucks pick against the spread, over/under for Sunday, January 14

Kings vs. Bucks pick against the spread, over/under for Sunday, January 14

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Update: Middleton has been ruled out, but Antetokounmpo and Lillard appear to be good to go for this contest. The line is now Bucks -4 and the total comes in at 247. I still like Kings +4 and the under at 247. We’ve got a cross conference showdown Sunday evening when the Sacramento Kings (23-15) […]

January 14, 2024

NBA DFS value plays $5K or under for Sunday, January 14

NBA DFS value plays $5K or under for Sunday, January 14

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There are just four games on Sunday’s main NBA DFS slate, which means finding great value plays to round out lineups will be more challenging. Unlike NFL DFS, where one pick can make or break your lineup or it’s tough to find quality low-tier value, NBA DFS differs. In NBA DFS, you can find quality […]

January 14, 2024

Best NBA player prop bets to consider for Sunday’s games

Best NBA player prop bets to consider for Sunday’s games

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We’ve got a short five-game slate in the NBA Sunday, beginning with an afternoon contest between the Nuggets and Pacers. Here’s a look at some of our favorite player props for the day’s action, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. Nikola Jokic triple-double vs. Pacers (+175) Jokic is coming off a triple-double against the Pistons, […]

January 14, 2024