1. Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics
• Moneyline: Celtics (-400), Magic (+320)
• Spread: Celtics -8.5
• Over/Under: 212.5 points
• Pick: Celtics to win and cover; under 212.5 points
• Reasoning: Boston’s superior defense and home-court dominance should stifle Orlando in a low-scoring game.
2. Minnesota Timberwolves @ New York Knicks
• Moneyline: Knicks (-200), Timberwolves (+170)
• Spread: Knicks -4.5
• Over/Under: 217.5 points
• Pick: Knicks to win and cover; under 217.5 points
• Reasoning: New York’s defense and pace of play should limit Minnesota’s offensive output in a slower-paced game.
3. Denver Nuggets @ Miami Heat
• Moneyline: Heat (-110), Nuggets (-110)
• Spread: Heat -1.5
• Over/Under: 226.5 points
• Pick: Nuggets to win; under 226.5 points
• Reasoning: Denver’s balanced attack and superior rebounding should give them the edge in a defensive battle.
4. Toronto Raptors @ Milwaukee Bucks
• Moneyline: Bucks (-200), Raptors (+170)
• Spread: Bucks -5.5
• Over/Under: 230.5 points
• Pick: Bucks to win and cover; over 230.5 points
• Reasoning: Milwaukee’s pace and offensive firepower at home should overpower Toronto in a high-scoring affair.
5. Utah Jazz @ New Orleans Pelicans
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-120), Jazz (+100)
• Spread: Pelicans -1.5
• Over/Under: 230.5 points
• Pick: Pelicans to win; under 230.5 points
• Reasoning: New Orleans’ defensive improvements and ability to control the tempo at home should limit Utah’s scoring.
6. Charlotte Hornets @ Chicago Bulls
• Moneyline: Bulls (-180), Hornets (+150)
• Spread: Bulls -4.5
• Over/Under: 234.5 points
• Pick: Bulls to win and cover; under 234.5 points
• Reasoning: Chicago’s defensive focus and home-court edge should lead to a lower-scoring win.
7. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks
• Moneyline: Mavericks (-150), Thunder (+130)
• Spread: Mavericks -2.5
• Over/Under: 224.5 points
• Pick: Mavericks to win and cover; over 224.5 points
• Reasoning: Dallas’ offensive talent and ability to push the pace should give them the edge in a high-scoring game.
8. Memphis Grizzlies @ San Antonio Spurs
• Moneyline: Grizzlies (-200), Spurs (+170)
• Spread: Grizzlies -5.5
• Over/Under: 238.5 points
• Pick: Grizzlies to win and cover; under 238.5 points
• Reasoning: Memphis’ defensive consistency should help limit San Antonio’s scoring in a comfortable road win.
9. Brooklyn Nets @ Los Angeles Lakers
• Moneyline: Lakers (-120), Nets (+100)
• Spread: Lakers -1.5
• Over/Under: 217.5 points
• Pick: Lakers to win and cover; over 217.5 points
• Reasoning: Los Angeles’ offense and home crowd support should propel them past Brooklyn in a high-scoring contest.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Celtics -8.5
2. Bucks -5.5
3. Grizzlies -5.5
Odds: Approx. +500
$10 Bet Payout: ~$60
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