1. Indiana Pacers @ Detroit Pistons
• Moneyline: Pistons (-130), Pacers (+110)
• Spread: Pistons -2.5
• Over/Under: 227.5 points
• Pick: Pacers to win; over 227.5 points
• Reasoning: Indiana’s balanced scoring and ability to exploit Detroit’s defensive lapses should give them an edge in a high-scoring matchup.
2. Phoenix Suns @ Washington Wizards
• Moneyline: Suns (-500), Wizards (+375)
• Spread: Suns -11.5
• Over/Under: 231.5 points
• Pick: Suns to win and cover; under 231.5 points
• Reasoning: Phoenix’s dominance on both ends of the court should lead to a blowout, with Washington struggling offensively to reach the total.
3. Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City Thunder
• Moneyline: Thunder (-120), Cavaliers (+100)
• Spread: Thunder -1.5
• Over/Under: 233.5 points
• Pick: Thunder to win and cover; over 233.5 points
• Reasoning: Oklahoma City’s offensive firepower, led by their backcourt, should be enough to outpace Cleveland in a high-scoring affair.
4. Los Angeles Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers
• Moneyline: Clippers (-250), Trail Blazers (+200)
• Spread: Clippers -6.5
• Over/Under: 219.5 points
• Pick: Clippers to win and cover; under 219.5 points
• Reasoning: The Clippers’ defensive capabilities and depth should stifle Portland, leading to a low-scoring victory.
5. Houston Rockets @ Sacramento Kings
• Moneyline: Kings (-150), Rockets (+130)
• Spread: Kings -3.5
• Over/Under: 225.5 points
• Pick: Kings to win and cover; over 225.5 points
• Reasoning: Sacramento’s high-paced offense and home advantage should prove too much for Houston, resulting in a high-scoring win.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Suns -11.5
2. Clippers -6.5
3. Kings -3.5
Odds: Approx. +450
$10 Bet Payout: ~$55
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