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After losing four straight games, the Lakers finally got a win on Saturday night against the Warriors. LeBron James had an incredible game, putting up 56 points on the night. Although he essentially won this game on his own, it shows that he might be fully healthy.

One of the Lakers’ biggest problems is injuries. If LeBron is finally 100%, there’s no telling what the Lakers can do.

The Lakers’ opponent for today is the San Antonio Spurs, a team familiar with the Lakers. The Spurs are on the outside looking in at the Western Conference. If they want to try and get a play-in position, winning a game against the Lakers will help. See all NBA Computer Picks, or take a look at all our NBA Same Game Parlays.

They’ve lost four straight games but actually come in as narrow favorites here. Let’s find out why and who’s the best bet here.

Game Preview: Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers got the win they needed after a rough patch. Taking down the Golden State Warriors is no easy task, but the Lakers won 124-116. Tonight, LeBron will likely have to do the heavy lifting again, especially with no Anthony Davis.

The question is, can he have another performance like that against the Spurs defense? We think the answer is yes.

The San Antonio Spurs allow an average of 112.97 points per game. They rank 26th in this category and are among some of the worst teams in the NBA. With such a lackluster defense, it’s not hard to see why they’ve only won 24 games.

Beating the Lakers means finding a way to beat LeBron James, a tall task to take on. So, who’s the best bet to cover the spread here?

Against the Spread: Los Angeles Lakers +2

The Los Angeles Lakers are actually two-point underdogs in this game. We like these odds, especially after their huge win over the Warriors. The Spurs defense is among the worst in the NBA, making this an easier game for Los Angeles.

Even if LeBron can’t repeat his 56-point performance, they should win this. Over their last ten, the Lakers are 7-3 against the Spurs.

The Total: UNDER 232

The total is slightly more complicated to bet on than the spread is. As we mentioned above, the Spurs have a very underwhelming defense and allow a lot of points.

However, the primary reason the Lakers have lost games is due to team chemistry. This problem can sometimes lead to low scores. We should note that the Spurs’ offense doesn’t match up well against the Lakers.

Win Margin: Los Angeles Lakers 1-10 (+210)

We think this is a great addition to your Monday night, single-game parlay. We already feel the Lakers will win this game, and history says it won’t be by a large margin.

Over their last three games against the Spurs, the Lakers have won twice. In those two wins, the most the Lakers ever won by was eight. With that being said, we’d add this to our ticket for this game.

To Score 15 points: Russell Westbrook OVER 17.5

One player that needs to step it up massively for the Lakers is Russell Westbrook. He’s been part of the reason that the Lakers are struggling, but we hope for a change tonight.

He has a favorable matchup against the young Dejounte Murray. Hopefully, Westbrook can use his experience to get over the 17.5 points needed.

The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks face off again today. Each of these teams has had a back and forth fight, especially in last season’s NBA Finals. The Phoenix Suns have won two straight games, first against the Trail Blazers and then the Knicks.

As they prepare to take on Giannis and the Bucks. They’ll likely be without their star player, Devin Booker, in today’s game.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won three games in a row, beating the Hornets, Heat, and Bulls. To add a fourth team to that list, they’ll look to take down the Phoenix Suns. The Milwaukee Bucks will be without a few players as well, making this a tough test for both teams.

However, the Milwaukee Bucks come in as heavy favorites here. So, the question is, can they cover tonight? Take a look at our Single Game Parlay to see.

Game Preview: Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks

The Phoenix Suns are the No.1 team in the Western Conference, with the offense to match. However, without Devin Booker, the Suns will be at a massive disadvantage. As an example, the Suns were barely able to beat the New York Knicks a few nights ago.

Winning this game against the Bucks is going to be tough. Still, if they can keep it within nine points, they can cover.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be missing Wesley Matthews and Brook Lopez again. Still, the Bucks have been winning plenty of games regardless of these injuries. They beat the Chicago Bulls by six points in their last game, narrowly covering the spread.

The Bucks have a higher-scoring offense than the Suns, and that could be a deciding factor. Let’s make a few picks on this game.

Against the Spread: Phoenix Suns +9.5

Although the Suns are dealing with a ton of injuries, we think they can cover here. Sure, they’re without Devin Booker and Chris Paul, but they’ve won a few games without them. The Suns are 18-10 against the spread on the road as well.

This is a much better record than the Milwaukee Bucks ATS record of 12-22 at home. With that being said, we’ll take the Phoenix Suns +9.5.

The Total: UNDER 229.5

The last time these two played, the score was 131-107, going well over the total. With all the injuries that have been dealt to each team since then, it’s better to take the under.

This season, the Phoenix Suns are 32-31 against the total, the Bucks are 32-32. Both of these teams go under the total nearly as often as they go over. So, the best bet is the under in this one.

Win Margin: Milwaukee Bucks 1-10 (+175)

As we mentioned above, we think this game will end fairly close. Each team is dealing with significant injuries, hindering how much the Bucks will win by. This is a great bet to add as well since it’s currently +175.

The last two games for the Bucks have landed within 1-10 points. So we think this is a great bet to add to your single-game parlay.

To Score 15 points: Mikal Bridges (-172)

With both Chris Paul and Devin Booker out, the Suns will need to rely on Mikal Bridges. Bridges is a great shooter and averages 13.5 points per game.

He’ll have multiple opportunities to score points today as the offense will run through him. Look for Bridges to put up over 15 points in today’s game.

The New York Knicks find themselves facing one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. They’ll head out to Philadelphia to face the 76ers, who they just lost to. After losing 125-109 at home, they’ll hope that they have better luck stopping Embiid in Philadelphia. The Knicks need to start winning games if they have any playoff hopes. A six-game losing streak won’t help.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a lot going for them right now. They have two incredible scorers leading the team, Joel Embiid and James Harden. Teams had trouble stopping just Embiid, but now they have Harden to worry about as well. In their last game against the Knicks, Embiid put up 37 points. James Harden contributed as well with 16 assists. Is another win on the horizon? Take a look at all our NBA computer picks and our Same Game Parlay below.

Game Preview: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers

The New York Knicks clearly struggled to slow down the 76ers in their last game. Allowing Embid to put up 37 points, along with a triple-double from Harden, is a defensive nightmare. However, now that the game is over, they can adjust and figure out what they did wrong. From there, maybe they can tailor their defense to do better against James Harden and Joel Embiid.

The Philadelphia 76ers will yet again rely on their offense to take down the 76ers. All they’ll focus on is getting the ball to Embiid in the paint, something Harden can do well. Of course, if that doesn’t work, they can always resort to allowing Harden to take over the scoring. He’s one of the best in the league at creating points. On his own, he averages 22.7 points with 10 assists.

Against the Spread: Philadelphia 76ers -10.5

The last game between these two teams ended in a 125-109 victory for the Sixers. They were on the road in that game, but they’re back in Philadelphia this time. Now, the Sixers have done well at covering the spread at home in the past, but that’s before James Harden. With Harden on the team, we don’t see them having trouble covering the 10.5 spread against New York tonight.

The Total: OVER 222.5

Normally, in games with Philadelphia, we’d take the under. However, in their last game against the Knicks, the total was set at 219.5, and it went over. The newfound offense of the 76ers propels them forward and puts up a lot of points. We also think the Knicks will do a slightly better job on offense. Philadelphia has gone over the total four times in their last five games.

Player Points: Joel Embiid UNDER 30.5

Although we think Joel Embiid will have another great game, we don’t see him going over 30.5. The reason for this is that the Knicks know it’s because of Embiid that they lost the last game. A lot more focus will be on Embiid this time as they try to put multiple bodies on him. However, this opens an opportunity for another player to go well over their expected total today. 

Player Points: James Harden OVER 24.5

Harden nearly averages this much on his own, but the attention will be taken off him today. After Embiid torched the defense of the Knicks, we believe Harden will have a huge day today. In their last meeting, Harden secured his first-ever triple-double. A 40-point night for James Harden isn’t out of the question here.

The Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat are fighting for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Today, we’ll get a preview of what could be the Eastern Conference Finals. The Chicago Bulls are still dealing with a few injuries after losing the Grizzlies. Facing the Miami Heat is a tough test, but there is some good news. Both Zach Lavine and DeMar DeRozan are active. 

The Miami Heat have a few injuries piling up on their side as well, but that hasn’t stopped them. They’ve gone 3-0 over the course of their last three games and are looking for their fourth. Their focus tonight will be on the two superstars of the Bulls. If they can find a way to stop those two, they can win this game. If not, the Miami Heat could see themselves tied again for the top spot. Check out our same game parlay picks below.

Game Preview: Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat

The Chicago Bulls rank among the best scoring offenses in the NBA. Currently ranked eighth, the Bulls averaged 112.57 points per game. Their offense will be even better tonight, considering both Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are in action. However, the key tonight might not be having a strong offense. They’ll have to find a way to slow down the Heat and Jimmy Butler.

Miami’s last three games have all been pretty dominant victories. One of the reasons they’ve been able to get this win streak going is their nearly impeccable defense. On average, the Miami Heat only allow 104.77 points per game, ranking fifth in the NBA. Bam Adebayo has been on fire recently, scoring 36 points against the Spurs. They’ll look to him for another strong game tonight.

Against the Spread: Chicago Bulls +4

The Chicago Bulls have gone 15-13 on the road this season and are 14-13-1 ATS on the road. They have a strong offense, and there are some injuries to be worried about on the Heat. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, and Markieff Morris are all ruled out for this game. Taking those injuries into consideration, we’ll take the Chicago Bulls +4 in this matchup.

The Total: Over 224.5

Each of these teams has hit the over on the total more often than the under this season. The Chicago Bulls are 32-27-2 against the total while the Heat are 37-24. Over their last ten games against each other, the total has gone over seven times. The last time these two played, they went well over the expected total. We expect a similar result when they face off tonight. 

Player Points: DeMar DeRozan UNDER 30.5

Each of these teams has players that they look to for scoring. For the Bulls, it’s DeMar DeRozan. However, the Heat knows this and can plan for it by slowing him down with Jimmy Butler. Because of this, we don’t believe DeRozan will be able to score over 30.5 points. He’ll likely get near it, but have to rely on Zach LaVine to do a lot of scoring as well. 

To score 15+ Points: Bam Adebayo

In this game, Bam Adebayo is going to play a major part. Nikola Vucevic is still dealing with an injury and could see limited court time. Adebayo will become a significant part of Miami’s scoring tonight, as he also averages 19 points per game. Add Bam Adebayo to score 15+ Points -440 to your single-game parlay tonight, and don’t forget to take a look at our NBA computer picks.

The New Orleans Pelicans are trying to work their way into the top ten of the Western Conference. After a huge upset against the Suns, they’re realizing they might be able to pull it off.

Today, they’ll take on another Western Conference team, the Los Angeles Lakers. Led by CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans will push for another upset in tonight’s game.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some recent troubles. They’ve gone 1-4 over the course of their last five games and are without Anthony Davis.

The good news is that they’ll have LeBron James and Russell Westbrook out on the court. It’s unfortunate they’ll be missing Davis, but they still come in as the favorites here. So, let’s build a same game parlay for this matchup.

Game Preview: New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers

The Pelicans were able to beat the Phoenix Suns 117-102, mostly due to CJ McCollum. The Pelicans’ recent acquisition was able to put up 32 points against Phoenix. The real question is whether or not he can do the same tonight against the Lakers.

He’ll be matched up against Russell Westbrook, a very physical defender. We think this is where the Pelicans will struggle.

The Lakers likely know that they should force the Pelicans to shoot from beyond the arc. New Orleans is awful shooting from the three-point line, currently 32.75%.

With such bad shooting, the Lakers can take advantage of this and push them to the perimeter. They’ll also need a big game from LeBron James, who leads LA with 28.9 points per game. Let’s make some picks.

Against the Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -2

The Los Angles Lakers might be struggling, but this game is set up perfectly for them. CJ McCollum is a great player, but the physicality of Russell Westbrook will be a problem for him.

The Lakers can also force the Pelicans outside for low-percentage shots. The Pelicans are 14-16 against the spread on the road, so take the Los Angeles Lakers -2 here. 

The Total: UNDER 222.5

Now, both of these teams have the ability to go over the total and have before. However, with the way the pelicans have played recently, we’ll go with the under. Over their last thirteen games, the total has gone under nine times.

Overall, the Pelicans have gone 25-35 against the total this season. With that being said, this is going to be a defensive game; take the under 222.5. We have all of these markets in our NBA computer picks.

Player Points: CJ McCollum UNDER 24.5 Points

CJ McCollum is coming off of a 32-point night against the Phoenix Suns. He’s a strong player, but we don’t think he’ll be able to put up that many points this time.

As we said, he’s going to be guarded by Russell Westbrook. Westbrook might not be an elite scorer, but he’s great on defense. The Pelicans will have to run their offense through someone else tonight. 

To score 15+ Points: Brandon Ingram 

Adding this pick to your ticket will help increase your winnings. As we mentioned, the Pelicans offense will have to run through someone else tonight.

We believe that person is Brandon Ingram. He’ll have over 15 points to end the night, even though his team won’t come away with the win.

In what could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks take on the Jazz. This game is going to be full of great scorers, mainly Luka Doncic.

Doncic is coming off a huge 49-point night against the Pelicans. He’ll look to have a similar performance against the Utah Jazz tonight. However, the Mavericks will have to find an answer for the big man Rudy Gobert.

Donovan Mitchell will also be returning to form tonight, which is great news for Utah. Now, the one-two punch of Mitchell and Gobert can go back to work. The Mavericks and the Jazz are both fighting for the No.4 spot in the conference.

Not that the positioning matters just yet, but it definitely could be a factor in the future. Let’s build up a single-game parlay for this showdown, along with all our other NBA computer picks.

Game Preview: Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz

The Mavericks don’t have the flashy high-scoring offense that some might expect, but they win games. The offense only scores 106.64 points per game, yet they’ve won 35 games this season.

Today, their main focus will be on playing defense, something they do incredibly well. They allow an average of 103.29 points per game, ranking second in the entire NBA.

The Utah Jazz have the fourth-best offense in the NBA, led by Donovan Mitchell. On average, the Jazz put up 113.74 points per game. The question is, can this incredible, high-scoring offense find a way to put up points against Dallas.

We think the answer is yes, and it’s mainly because of Rudy Gobert. Dallas lost Kristaps Porzingis, giving the Jazz an advantage inside.

Against the Spread: Dallas Mavericks +5.5

Although we think the Utah Jazz will win this game, we think the Mavericks will cover the spread. Over their last three games, the Mavericks have gone 2-1 ATS when playing the Jazz. The Mavericks have covered the spread six times in their last seven games.

The 5.5-point spread is large enough for the Mavericks to cover without actually winning the game.

The Total: UNDER 217

This is actually a tough one to call, but we’ll take the under in this game due to Dallas’ defense. Most of the perimeter scoring should be kept under control.

However, the Jazz are going to dominate in the paint tonight. We already know the shortcomings of the Dallas offense, but their defense is superior. We expect the total to fall just under 217 by the end of the game tonight. 

Player Points: Luka Doncic UNDER 31.5

Luka Doncic is coming off a huge game against the Pelicans, but we don’t think that’ll happen tonight. He’s facing a top-ten defense in the NBA, one that only allows an average of 106.88 points per game.

Donovan Mitchell is likely to be the player guarding Luka Doncic as well, making it tougher for Luka to score. It’s best to take Luka Doncic UNDER 31.5 here. 

Player Points: Mike Conley OVER 12.5

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell will receive a lot of attention from the Mavericks tonight. This leaves one Utah Jazz player that should rise from the eyes being off him, Mike Conley.

Conley is an incredible three-point shooter and an adequate scorer. In fact, against Dallas, Conley averages 22 points per game, well over the 12.5 required. 

The Big Ten is still a close race and multiple teams could steal the top spot. Currently, the Purdue Boilermakers lead the conference, but there’s a team following closely behind. The Wisconsin Badgers are 0.5 games away from taking control of the conference. All they need is Purdue to lose a game and for them to win. Lucky for them, they may get their wish tonight.

The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Minnesota has had a rough year and is currently 13th in the Big Ten. For obvious reasons they come in as the underdogs here, but they only narrowly lost the last meeting. Minnesota won’t go down easy, and they have a long history against Wisconsin. So, let’s make a single-game parlay for today, using our computer picks.

Game Preview: Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Wisconsin Badgers are only a step away from taking over the Big Ten. This season, the Badgers are 21-5 with a 12-4 record in the conference. Their offense isn’t among the best in college basketball, but they get the job done. Perhaps the real key to Wisconsin’s success is their defense who allows just 66.35 points per game. It could be the key to a win tonight.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are second to last in the Big Ten and have an awful 4-12 conference record. Winning the Big Ten is impossible for the Golden Gophers, but they could spoil it for the Badgers. One of the things Minnesota does better than Wisconsin is shooting from beyond the arc. They could use this to their advantage when they face off today.

Against the Spread: Wisconsin Badgers -5 

The Wisconsin Badgers have a strong history against the Golden Gophers going 8-2 over their last ten games. In those ten games, they’ve gone 5-5 against the spread. This season, the Badgers are 15-11 against the spread, which is pretty good. When you take into account that they’ve gone 6-3 against the spread on the road, it’s even better. 

The Total: OVER 135.5

The offense isn’t a strong suit for either of these teams, but we still believe the total will go over 135.5. The Badgers average 71.23 ppg while the Golden Gophers put up 67.12. Between their averages, they should be able to exceed the total this time. One thing to keep in mind is that the total has gone OVER in 12 of Wisconsin’s last 16 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 6 games at home.

Minnesota Total Points: OVER 65.5

As we said above, offensively, both of these teams have their struggles. However, Minnesota can take advantage of the Badgers by spreading the court. It wouldn’t surprise us if the Golden Gophers were able to keep up with the Badgers to start the game. They’re shooting 36.84% from beyond the arc. This should be enough to get them over the 65.5 total. 

Win Margin: Wisconsin by 1-10 (+172)

This is a flavorful pick to through onto your single-game parlay because it’ll boost your winnings. We already said that Wisconsin will win, the 1-10 margin is perfect because these games are always close. In their last meeting with the Golden Gophers, the Badgers won 66-60, perfectly within 1-10. 

The Indiana Hoosiers have lost four straight games, three of which to ranked teams. The recent stretch of losses has put them in a bad position in the Big Ten. They’ve fallen behind Michigan, and their 16-9 record won’t help them in the future. In order to get their season back on track, the Hoosiers need to start winning games. Unfortunately, they face a tough test in Ohio State today.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 9-5 in the Big Ten and 16-7 overall this season. They’re coming off of a loss to Iowa, 75-62, a game in which they were favored by five points. The Buckeyes haven’t been nearly as good as they were expected to be this season. With the end of the year in sight, the Buckeyes could be in trouble. Indiana or Ohio State, who’s the best bet for tonight in our NCAAB picks and same game parlay.

Game Preview: Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio State Buckeyes

The Hoosiers have a nearly identical offense to the Buckeyes, averaging 71.44 points per game. The area that they’re severely lacking in is when it comes to shooting from beyond the arc. Indiana has an average of 33.62% shooting from the three-point line. Without being able to stretch the court, the Hoosiers come in at a massive disadvantage when they face Ohio State.

The last time the Buckeyes played the Hoosier, they let the Hoosiers pull off an upset. Indiana won the game 67-51, an embarrassing night for the Buckeyes. The reason the Buckeyes lost was due to the tough defense of the Hoosiers. Indiana allows only 64.24 points per game, the Buckeyes will have to overcome this defense tonight. The real question is, can they cover?

Against the Spread: Ohio State -6.5

There are a few reasons why we think Ohio State can cover this 6.5-point spread today. One of these reasons is E.J. Liddell, the Buckeyes leading scorer. Liddell was responsible for the Buckeyes 70-45 win over Minnesota a few nights ago. He averages 19.7 points per game and all Ohio State needs to do is get him opportunities. We’ll talk more about Liddell in a moment. 

The other reason is Ohio State desperately needs to win this game. Another conference loss would be a death sentence for them. They’re also very familiar with the Hoosier defense at this point in the year. They should know which schemes they’ll see and how to game plan against them. Plus, the spread isn’t incredibly large, although we’d much rather it be smaller than 6.5.

The Total: UNDER 135

You’ve got to go with the under in this game when considering the defenses of both these teams. We already mentioned the stout Hoosiers defense, allowing just 64.24 points per game. However, the Buckeyes’ defense is no slouch, they keep their opponents to an average of 66.7 points per game. When these two square off, the offenses are a lot less important than defense. 

It’s also important to note that in their last ten meetings, the total has one under six times. In four of Ohio State’s last five games, the total has gone under. We feel that it’s safe to say the total won’t be going over 135 in this game. 

Win Margin: Ohio State by 1-10 +164

This is a great bet to tack onto the end of your single-game parlay. We already think that E.J. Liddell will put the Buckeyes over the top here, so add extra winnings. In their game against Michigan, E.J. Liddell put up an outstanding 26 points. He’s proved multiple times that he’ll be one of the most notable prospects in the future NBA Draft. 

With Liddell and Cedric Russell teaming up to take down the Hoosiers, the Buckeyes will win this one. By adding the winning margin 1-10 to your ticket, you’ll really capitalize on this wager.

Perhaps one of the most entertaining rivalries in sports history takes place again today. The Michigan Wolverines, fresh off a win over Iowa, take on No.15 Wisconsin. The Wolverines are 14-10 and desperately need to get a winning streak going. Not only will this game help with their positioning in the Big Ten, but it brings bragging rights. Wisconsin won’t go easy on them though.

The Wisconsin Badgers are 20-5 this season and are third in the Big Ten. Even with their impressive record, they aren’t huge favorites over Michigan in this game. In fact, they’re only three-point favorites here. They’re coming off of a 74-69 win over Indiana, however, the game before was a loss to Rutgers. Can the Badgers keep the Wolverines from pulling off an upset, Take a look at our single game parlay

Game Preview: Michigan Wolverines at Wisconsin Badgers

On the surface, the record of the Wolverines might lead you away from them. However, when taking a deeper look at the team, you’ll see a lot of potential. They average 72.63 points per game, which is actually more than Wisconsin. They also shoot better from beyond the arc, at 34.30%. In this game against Wisconsin, the offensive advantage goes to the Wolverines.

Defensively is where the Wisconsin Badgers shine the most. On average, Wisconsin only allows 66.48 points per game, ranking 99th in college basketball. However, this great defense wasn’t much help in their 73-65 loss to Rutgers. Just because the Badgers have a better record, it doesn’t mean they’re unbeatable. We think they’re actually in for an upset in today’s game.

Against the Spread: Michigan Wolverines +3

Our first pick is taking the Michigan Wolverines +3 in this game. Over the last ten games between these two, Michigan is 6-4. On the road, the Wolverines have a 5-6 record against the spread. It might not sound like a large advantage, but remember the Badgers are 5-8 ATS at home. Even playing on their home court doesn’t give the Badgers an advantage in this one.

In their last nine games against Wisconsin, the Wolverines are 7-2 against the spread. This season hasn’t been kind to the Wolverines, but they know how to beat the Badgers. This is a long, storied rivalry, and we think the Wolverines have what it takes to win. Now, let’s take a look at our next bet for this game.

The Total: OVER 137.5

Sure, the Wisconsin Badgers have an incredible defense. However, we’ve seen the totals go over in eleven of their last fifteen games. The Wolverines can spread the Badgers defense and create more opportune scoring lanes. We’ve also seen, in recent weeks, an uptick in the Wolverines’ ability to score. The only way for the Badgers to keep up is by running up the score.

Over their last seventeen games, the Wolverines have gone over the total in twelve of them. In their last five games on the road, the total has gone over four times. Each of these teams has gone over the total more often in recent weeks. Taking the over in this game makes more sense than the under. 

Player Points: Moussa Diabate OVER 9.5 (-138)

A player that is emerging as a star on the Michigan Wolverines is Moussa Diabate. In their most recent game, Diabate scored a career-high 28 points. The leading scorer for the Wolverines is Hunter Dickinson, who averages 17.9 points per game. 

With so much attention given to Dickinson, Diabate will get more opportunities to score. He’s a strong talent, with good shooting ability, and is an even better finisher. He’s -138 to go over 9.5 points, pairing this with our two picks above ensures a strong payout. 

Although there aren’t any NBA games scheduled for a few days, you can still get a bet in. The All-Star Game and All-Star Weekend is a great time to place wagers. It’s Team Durant versus Team LeBron in the game itself, but there are other bets to make as well. By looking at each of the lineups we can pick our winner. Will LeBron’s team or Durant’s team take home the title?

Sure, it’s primarily an exhibition game which makes it all the more fun to bet on. You’ve got the spread to consider, the best Moneyline bet, and the totals bet. If you’re feeling really risky, you can bet on the All-Star MVP, which we’ll also give you a pick for. Whether you’re a casual watcher or a die-hard NBA fan, we’ve got the picks for you. Now, let’s get started with our All-Star Same Game Parlay

Game Preview: Team Durant vs. Team LeBron

Team Durant has built quite an impressive group of starters which include Joel Embiid. Embiid is coming off of a huge 42-point game in which they beat the Milwaukee Bucks. With Ja Morant and Jayson Tatum backing him up, Team Durant is looking good. The bench players are quite a lethal group too, with Devin Booker and Rudy Gobert. Still, they come in as six-point underdogs.

Team LeBron went out and picked arguably the best big man in the NBA, Nikola Jokic. It’ll be interesting to see how Jokic and Embiid go back and forth tonight. Jokic isn’t just an incredible scorer, he knows how to facilitate an offense as well. They also have Giannis Antetokounmpo, the player that leads the odds for All-Star MVP. So, who’s the best bet in tonight’s game?

Against the Spread: Team Durant +6

Team Durant and the duo of Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum should keep this team in competition with Team LeBron. However, it’s important to note that last year, Team Durant lost 170-150. Still, Team Durant has some players on its team that can keep this game pretty close, even if they lose. Honestly, with Embiid in the paint Team Durant has a good chance to win.

The only trouble we think Team Durant will have is with Giannis, Stephen Curry, and Nikola Jokic. These players all facilitate the ball well and can run up the score. Trae Young will likely be matched up against Curry, which is a huge mismatch. For that reason, we won’t be taking Team Durant on the Moneyline. However, taking them against the spread is a good idea. 

Moneyline: Team LeBron -230

The chances of this game being close are huge, however, we still think Team LeBron wins. Pairing Team Durant against the spread with Team LeBron Moneyline gives you a chance to win twice. LeBron’s team is full of shooters, Curry, Doncic, VanVleet, just to name a few. With these players on their team, Team LeBron will come out on top. 

We know the -230 odds are pretty large and won’t return much back. However, you can balance that off with taking Stephen Curry +750 to win the All-Star MVP. Curry will likely be the reason that the Team LeBron takes home a win. If he has an incredible shooting night, he’s a shoo-in for the All-Star MVP. 

The Total: UNDER 320

Last year, the total of the game ended up at 320 exactly, which would make this a push. The All-Star Game is a relaxed outing, but it’s not always a scoring clinic. Two years ago, the final score was 157-155, showing just how close and competitive these games can be. Had the total been set at 315, we’d take the over. However, 320 is just enough for us to take the under here. 

All Star Game MVP: LeBron James

Why not, right? It’s nearing the end of a legacy for King James. LeBron comes back to Cleveland and takes home honors of not only the winning captain, but also game MVP.