1. San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat
• Moneyline: Heat (-180), Spurs (+150)
• Spread: Heat -3.5
• Over/Under: 219.5 points
• Pick: Heat to win and cover; under 219.5 points
• Reasoning: Miami’s defense at home should control the pace against a young Spurs squad.
2. Denver Nuggets @ Orlando Magic
• Moneyline: Nuggets (-250), Magic (+200)
• Spread: Nuggets -6.5
• Over/Under: 221.5 points
• Pick: Nuggets to win and cover; over 221.5 points
• Reasoning: Denver’s superior offensive firepower, led by Nikola Jokic, should overpower the rebuilding Magic.
3. Philadelphia 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks
• Moneyline: Bucks (-450), 76ers (+350)
• Spread: Bucks -10.5
• Over/Under: 222.5 points
• Pick: Bucks to win but 76ers cover; under 222.5 points
• Reasoning: While Milwaukee’s dominance at home is undeniable, the 76ers’ defense should keep it closer than expected.
4. Brooklyn Nets @ Oklahoma City Thunder
• Moneyline: Thunder (-550), Nets (+400)
• Spread: Thunder -11.5
• Over/Under: 214.5 points
• Pick: Thunder to win and cover; over 214.5 points
• Reasoning: The Thunder’s efficiency on both ends should lead to a comfortable victory against the struggling Nets.
5. Los Angeles Lakers @ Los Angeles Clippers
• Moneyline: Clippers (-160), Lakers (+130)
• Spread: Clippers -3.5
• Over/Under: 215.5 points
• Pick: Clippers to win but Lakers cover; over 215.5 points
• Reasoning: The Lakers’ improved chemistry should make this a close battle in a higher-scoring affair.
6. Chicago Bulls @ Portland Trail Blazers
• Moneyline: Bulls (-190), Blazers (+155)
• Spread: Bulls -4.5
• Over/Under: 236.5 points
• Pick: Bulls to win and cover; under 236.5 points
• Reasoning: Chicago’s defense should keep Portland’s offense in check, leading to a controlled victory.
7. Washington Wizards @ Sacramento Kings
• Moneyline: Kings (-200), Wizards (+170)
• Spread: Kings -6.5
• Over/Under: 235.5 points
• Pick: Kings to win and cover; over 235.5 points
• Reasoning: Sacramento’s high-octane offense should outpace Washington in a high-scoring game.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Nuggets -6.5
2. Kings Moneyline (-200)
3. Clippers Moneyline (-160)
Odds: Approx. +300
$10 Bet Payout: ~$40
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