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]]>Tonight, is Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The 8th Seed Miami Heat (12-7, 6-5 Away) are looking to bounce back tonight against the 1 Seed Denver Nuggets (13-3, 9-0 Home). Denver has a 1-0 lead over the Heat and stays undefeated at home in the playoffs. These two teams will play tonight at 8:00 PM EST, at Ball Arena, located in Denver, Colorado. In addition, the matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best NBA betting odds and stats, here is information to know:
Miami Heat: -700
Denver Nuggets: +500
Miami: +300 ML
Denver: -365
Over/Under: 216.
Spread: Miami +8.5, Denver -8.5
C Cody Zeller (Questionable): Sprained right foot.
PG Tyler Herro (OUT): Hand.
SF Caleb Martin (Questionable): Illness.
SG Victor Oladipo (OUT): Knee.
PG Collin Gillespie (OUT): Leg.
?Miami averages 110.7 points per game.
?Denver averages 115.6 points per game.
?Miami ranks 6th in points allowed with 107.3 opponent points per game.
?Denver ranks 5th in points allowed with 107.1 opponent points per game.
?Miami ranks 11th in rebounds per game with 41.1
?Denver ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 44.3.
?Miami ranks 2nd in point differential at +3.4
?Denver ranks 1st in point differential at +8.5.
?Miami ranks 16th in blocked shots with 3.4 per game.
?Denver ranks 12th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
?Miami averages 38.7 percent from the 3-point range, while Denver averages 38.2 from the 3-point range.
-Miami covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Denver covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
–Miami has a 44-56-3 record ATS this season.
-Denver has a 54-43-1 record ATS this season.
–Denver is 31-18-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Miami is 22-28-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
–Denver is 6-4-0 in their last 10 games ATS in the playoffs.
-Miami is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games ATS in the playoffs.
?Miami shot under 35 Percent from the three, and only 41 percent from the field in Game 1. ?Their star player Jimmy Butler had an off-shooting night and was held to 14 points. In addition, guard Max Strus and Caleb Martin struggled to find their shots. With that said, Miami woke up in the fourth quarter, and cut the deficit to 11 points at the end of regulation.
I expect Head Coach Erik Spoelstra to have a better plan for Miami in Game 2, especially with Jimmy Butler. 8.5 is a large spread, and even though Miami has a sub .500 record against the spread on the road, I think they keep it close. In addition, Miami covered the spread 5 out of the 7 games against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.? I like Miami +8.5 here.
-Miami won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games (5-5).
-Denver won the Money Line 8 of their last 10 games (8-2).
-Miami’s Money Line record in AWAY games is 22-29-0.
-Denver’s Money Line record in HOME games is 43-7-0.
?Right now, the Nuggets money line isn’t favored towards NBA bettors, and the line is high at -365.? Caleb Martin could be an x-factor in Game 2 for the Heat, and he is questionable due to an illness. I like the Miami Heat +8.5, however, I do not like Miami money line at Denver's home court.? Not only is Denver favored by -8.5, but they are also undefeated at home in the playoffs. Also, the Nuggets only have 7 losses as a home team when it comes to the Money Line. I don’t see anyone stopping Jokic after his historic performance in Game 1. Right now, the Nuggets have the size advantage, tempo, and physicality over Miami. Maybe this will change for Game 3, however, I like Nuggets Money Line here.
OVER/UNDER: OVER.
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.41
-Denver Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.61
-Miami Overall O/U Record: 52-51-0
–Denver Overall O/U Record: 46-51-1
-Miami Overall AWAY O/U Record: 25-25-0
–Denver Overall HOME O/U Record: 21-28-1
-Miami hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games.
-Denver hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games.
?Both teams have hit the under 6 out of their last 10 games. Even further, Miami hit the UNDER in 5 straight games, and the Nuggets in 2 back-to-back games. Although Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a relatively low scoring affair, the UNDER hit at 219. Given the line is 216 for Game 2, I expect better offense on both sides, especially the way Denver shot from the Perimeter. I think Jimmy Butler comes alive this game, and the Heat give them everything they’ve got. I like the OVER here.
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]]>?The Los Angeles Lakers (41, 38, 20-20 Away) are playing The Los Angeles Clippers (41, 38, 21-18 Home) in their final regular season matchup of the 2022-2023 season. With three games to go, the Lakers and Clippers are fighting for the 6th seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers are coming off a four-game win streak, and sit at the 7th seed, which puts them in the play-in tournament. These two teams will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, located at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Lakers: +105
Clippers: -125
Lakers: -110
Clippers: -110
Lakers: +1.5(-110)
Clippers: -1.5 (-110)
Clippers are 3-0 against the Lakers this season.
October 20th, 2022 – Clippers Win 103-97 (Lakers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -5, and the Over/Under at 226.5. Clippers secured the NBA money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 200 points.
You can argue these two teams have home court advantage, given they share the same turf, Crypto.com Arena. This time, Kawhi Leonard came off the bench, after tearing his ACL in the playoffs. Although the Clippers had a team high 23 turnovers, they held the Lakers to 20 percent three-point shooting and outrebounded the Lakers 58-38. This was John Wall's season debut for the Clippers, and he added 14 points. Kawhi added 14 off the bench, along with 15 points for Paul George. On the Lakers side, Anthony Davis and Lebron James added 45 points combined, on 4-12 three-point shooting. In addition, Lebron had a double-double, adding 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook scored 2 points, and shot 0-11, 0-6 from the three-point. Guard Lonnie Walker IV added 26 points.
November 10th, 2022 – Clippers Win 114-101 (Clippers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -3, and the Over/Under at 219. Clippers secured the money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the UNDER at 215 points.
The Clippers had their second win against the Lakers, with the help from superstar Paul George. George added 29 points, 1 steal, 6 rebounds, on 10-17 field goal shooting. Although the Clippers were without star Kawhi Leonard, other players stepped up. Marcus Morris Sr., Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Ivica Zubac added double-digits in points. In addition, the Clippers added 37 points off the bench, shot 36.4 percent from the three, and 50.6 percent from the field. Unfortunately, the Lakers lost star Lebron James late in the game with a leg injury. James led the way with 30 points, 8 rebounds, on 12-22 shooting. Although the Lakers outrebounded the Clippers, they only had 22 points off the bench.
January 25th, 2023 – Clippers Win 133-115 (Lakers Home)
Before the start of the game, the Clippers were favored -4.5, and the Over/Under at 231.5. Clippers secured the money line, covered the spread, and this game hit the OVER at 248 points.
This was the first time this series the Los Angeles Clippers were able to start both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. George and Leonard combined for 52 points and grabbed 9 rebounds each. In addition, Kawhi had 2 steals. Once again, the Clippers showed their depth, in which their bench added 53 points. The Clippers outrebounded the opposing team 47-32, shot 50 percent from the three, and shot 61 percent from the field. Although the Los Angeles Lakers only had 7 turnovers, Lebron’s 46 points, 2 steals, 7 assists, and 8 rebounds was not enough. With Anthony Davis out this game, Lakers struggled in the paint, and Russell Westbrook had an official bench role.
Overall: 41-38 Home: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Last 10: 7-3
It’s safe to say the Lakers are having a tumultuous season, especially in the beginning. It’s Darvin Hams first season, and the Lakers shot at the NBA Title was looking bleak before the trade deadline. Los Angeles decided to keep point guard Russell Westbrook after numerous trade talks to start the season. Both Anthony Davis and LeBron James have dealt with injuries this season, and the Lakers had a dreadful 0-5 start. By the time Christmas Day came, the Lakers were sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference at 13-20. In fact, the Lakers pushed over the .500 mark for the first time on March 31st, 2023. Los Angeles made some mid-season trades to better their roster, which included cutting the cord with Guard Russell Westbrook.
The Lakers Received Center Mo Bamba for Guard Patrick Beverly. Los Angeles went the next step and traded for an upgrade at the point guard position. The Lakers received Point Guard D’Angelo Russell, Guard Malik Beasley, and Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, in exchange for Russell Westbrook, Juan-Toscano Anderson, and Damian Jones, and a 2027 First-Round pick. The Lakers also received Forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Guard Kendrick Nunn, and three second-round picks. The Lakers overhauled their roster and added a scoring guard in Russell. Not only do Beasley and Vanderbilt give this Lakers roster more depth, but it also gives them more power around stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Although Russell has been out with a foot injury, Los Angeles is 16-7 since the trade deadline. In addition, Guards Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves have stepped up with D’Angelo Russell out. The Lakers rank 8th in league in points-per game (117.0), and 10th in field-goal percentage (48.1). They are top 6th in Rebounds per game (45.6) and are 3rd in the league in opponent three-point percentage (34.4). The Lakers won four in a row; can they make it out of the play-in-tournament?
Overall: 41-38 Home: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Last 10: 5-5
It was only a few years ago, the Clippers signed superstars Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. Unfortunately, due to injuries to both stars, they have only played 118 games together. Leonard was coming off a torn ACL and made his regular season debut on 10/20. Even worse, Kawhi Leonard missed nearly all of October, and most of November. Paul George has been relatively healthy until recently with a knee injury. Before the All-Star game, George carried the Clippers nightly. He’s averaging 23.8 points per game, 6.1 rebounds, on 45.7 percent field goal shooting. Although he is sidelined with a right Knee Sprain, the success of this Clippers team will ultimately boil down to the health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Much like the Lakers, the Clippers made quite a few moves during the NBA Trade deadline. Los Angeles shipped off Veteran Point Guard John Wall, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and received Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee, Eric Gordon, and Russell Westbrook. Although Plumlee adds depth to their rotation, I don’t see Russell Westbrook, and Eric Gordon much of an upgrade over John Wall and Reggie Jackson. By Christmas Day, this was a 19-14 team, however, the Clippers are 10-10 since the NBA Trade Deadline.? Los Angeles ranks 23rd in points-per game (113.1), tied for 2nd in three-point percentage (38.2), and 13th in opponent points-per game (112.9). As mentioned before, the Clippers will continue to struggle with PG13 out.
Los Angeles Lakers
SF LeBron James (GTD)
PF Anthony Davis (GTD)
PG D’Angelo Russell (Probable)
C Mo Bamba (Probable)
G Scotty Pippen Jr (OUT)
Los Angeles Clippers
SF Marcus Morris (OUT)
SG Eric Gordon (Questionable)
F Paul George (OUT)
LeBron James is currently a game time decision with a foot injury. Although James battled injuries all season, he is having an incredible season. At 38 years old, James is averaging 28.9 points per game, 8.4 rebounds, and is shooting 50 percent from the field. He’s coming off a 37-point game, and the Lakers will see if he can suit up for tonight game. The Lakers are 18-15 this season when LeBron James and Anthony Davis both play on the court. It’s important to note LeBron James hit the game winner in an overtime win against the Utah Jazz last game. In three games against the Clippers this season, LeBron averages 32 points per game and 8.6 rebounds. In addition, he’s shooting 50 percent from the field, and 29.4 percent from three.
Like LeBron James, Anthony Davis has battled through injuries, and is a game time decision tonight with a foot injury. Like LeBron, Davis is averaging 26.5 points per game, 12.4 rebounds, and is shooting 54.9 percent from the field, which is 14th in the league. He recently scored 40?points and?added 9 rebounds against the Rockets on 4/4. If he can suit up, the Lakers will rely on Davis and LeBron to avoid a 0-4 sweep against the Clippers. If Davis or LeBron can’t suit up for tonight’s game, look for Austin Reaves, Hachimura, and Vanderbilt to step up in their absence. In his two games against the Clippers, Davis is averaging 23 points per game and 8.5 rebounds. As far as shooting goes, Anthony Davis is shooting 56.3 percent from the field, and 40 percent from the three.
The Clippers are without star Paul George, who has carried this team all season long. It’s important to note Kawhi is coming off a 40-point game, and 8 rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kawhi can defend, score, and be the difference maker for this team, as long as he has some help. In two games against the Lakers this season, he’s averaged 19.5 points per game, 8 rebounds, on 60.7 percent from the field, and 12.5 percent three-point. Look for Mason Plumlee, Norman Powell, and their bench to make up for George.
?LA Lakers averages 117 points per game.
?LA Clippers averages 113.1 points per game.
?LA Lakers rank 21st in points allowed with 116.6 opponents points per game.
?LA Clippers rank 13th in points allowed with 112.9 opponents points per game.
? LA Lakers rank 17th in rebounds per game with 45.6.
?LA Clippers rank 7th in rebounds per game with 43.1.
?LA Lakers rank 16th in point differential at + 0.3.
?LA Clippers rank 18th in point differential at + 0.2.
?LA Lakers rank 16th in blocked shots with 4.6 per game.
?LA Clippers rank 21st in blocked shots with 4.4 per game.
?LA Lakers averages 34.7 percent from the 3-point, while LA Clippers averages 38.2 from the 3-point.
-LA Lakers covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-LA Clippers covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-LA Lakers have a 39-39-1 record ATS this season.
-LA Clippers have a 39-40-0 record ATS this season.
-LA Clippers are 18-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.
-LA Lakers are 19-20-1 in AWAY games ATS this season.
The Clippers covered the spread in all three games against the Lakers. If Anthony Davis and LeBron do suit up, I expect the Lakers to cover. If not, I’ll take the Clippers to cover.
-LA Lakers won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
-LA Clippers won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
If Anthony Davis and Lebron suit up, this is a must win for the Lakers. They are tied with the Clippers in the 6th and 7th seed, and are currently in the play-in-tournament. If they can’t suit up, I’m choosing Clippers Money Line, with Kawhi Leonard leading the way.
-LA Lakers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.37
-LA Clippers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.39
-LA Lakers O/U Record: 41-38-0
-LA Clippers O/U Record: 37-42-0
-LA Lakers hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-LA Clippers hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
The Under has hit two out of their three matchups this season. If Anthony Davis and LeBron James are out, I can’t see the Lakers making up those numbers. Since Paul George is out for the Clippers, I like the under here.
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]]>UConn: -350, Massive favourites to win according to college basketball betting sites
San Diego State: +290
Over: -110
Under: -110
UConn: -7.5 (-110)
San Diego State: +7.5 (-110)
Tournament betting records: UConn is 5-0 Money Line, 5-0 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 3 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
The Connecticut Huskies are playing their best basketball this NCAA Tournament, outscoring Miami, Gonzaga, Arkansas, Saint Mary’s, and Iona by double-digits in points. UConn is averaging 79.8 points per game and allowing an average of 59.2 opponent points per game. Connecticut has been brilliant on the defensive end, allowing a high of 65 points scored against Arkansas. It’s no secret the game of basketball has evolved over the past 10 years, and the three-point shot is more relevant than ever. Connecticut has held all five opponents in the NCAA Tournament to 29.74 percent three-point shooting. In addition, the Huskies held all five of their opponents to 34.5 percent field goal shooting.
Forward Adama Sonogo keeps proving why he is the glue to this basketball team. Sonogo has 7 blocks, 49 total rebounds, and is averaging 20 points per game in the tournament. Head Coach Dan Hurley is a defensive minded?coach and?is not afraid to teach his players how much that means on the biggest stage. Guard Andre Jackson Jr. has 6 steals in the past 5 games, in addition to guards Tristen Newton, Joey Calcaterra, and Forward Alex Karaban. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, UConn is averaging 50 percent from the field, and nearly 41 percent from the three-point.
UConn is playing an elite level of defense. However, they are an extremely efficient team on the offensive end. In the Final Four game against Miami, The Huskies dominated in the first quarter, beating the Hurricanes 72-59. Connecticut played extremely well in the first half, outscoring Miami 37-24. In addition, The Huskies shot nearly 50 percent from the field, and 34.6 percent from downtown.? Although they had a game high 15 turnovers, Connecticut outrebounded the Hurricanes 41-32, and had 5 blocks.
Not only did Adama Sanogo dominate inside the paint, but the Hurricanes let him shoot two open three-point shots. Although Jordan Hawkins was coming off an illness, he added 13 points on 3-7 three-point shooting. Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban added some key rebounds, while guards Andre Jackson Jr., and Tristen Newton added shooting, defense, and assists. Even though Connecticut won this game, they did not play as well in the second half. They had a high number of turnovers, and only shot 50 % from the free-throw line.
UConn vs. Miami: 72-59 (Final Four).
UConn vs. Gonzaga: 82-54 (Elite 8).
UConn vs. Arkansas: 88-65 (Sweet 16).
UConn vs. Saint Mary’s: 70-55 (Round of 32).
UConn vs. Iona: 87-64 (Round of 64).
Tournament betting records: San Diego State is 5-0 Money Line, 4-1 against the spread (ATS), and hit the UNDER 4 of their 5 NCAA Tournament games.
?San Diego State is not technically classified as a “Cinderella Team,” given they are a 5th seed this year. However, they have proven themselves, knocking off FAU with a buzzer beater to advance to the Championship game. If they win tonight over Connecticut, the Aztecs will be the first number 5 seed to ever win the National Title. It’s important to note, the Aztecs last two wins against FAU and Creighton were decided by 1 point or less. Like the Huskies, San Diego State has been brilliant on the defensive end. They hold opponents to an average of 60 points-per game.? It’s even more impressive the Aztecs are holding opponents to 21.6 percent free-throw shooting this tournament as well.
Besides their FAU matchup, San Diego State held Creighton, Alabama, Furman, and Charleston all under 65 points. Although they beat the number 1 seed Alabama, their only double-digit win came against Furman. San Diego state was not the most efficient team on the offense end this season. Furthermore, Matt Bradley is their only player who averaged double digits in points. Although Bradley struggled over the tournament, he is the key piece to this team if they want to win. Over their 5 NCAA Tournament games, San Diego State is averaging, 67.6 points per game. In this year’s March Madness Tournament, San Diego State is averaging 42.5 percent from the field, and nearly 33 percent from the three-point.
Remember the name Lamont Butler. In one of the most exciting games in NCAA history, Butler hit the game winning mid-range shot to advance to the NCAA Championship Final game. Like UConn, San Diego State is a physical team that is playing at an elite defensive level. In their Final Four matchup, they beat FAU 72-71. This game was a higher scoring game than others, however, they rebounded FAU, and shot nearly 50 percent from the three-point line.? Although they were down 40-33, they outscored 39-31 in the second half. Matt Bradley rebounded with 21 points, on 5-12 shooting, and 4-8 from the three. In addition, The Aztecs received help off the bench with 28 points.
None of the Aztecs starters touched double digits in points, however, Keshad Johnson, Darrion Trammell, and Lamont Butler all had defensive steals. Also, it’s important to note, although the Aztecs outrebounded FAU, not one player had double-digits in rebounds. 22 Rebounds were equally grabbed by the Aztecs starting five. If San Diego State wants to win, they must outrebound UConn, rely heavily on Matt Bradley, and capitalize off Connecticut turnovers. It will be extremely difficult to guard this UConn team, given players can shoot from both the strong and weak sides.
San Diego State vs. FAU: 72-71 (Final Four).
San Diego State vs. Creighton: 57-56 (Elite 8).
San Diego State vs. Alabama: 71-64 (Sweet 16).
San Diego State vs. Furman: 75-52 (Round of 32).
San Diego State vs. Charleston: 63-57 (Round of 64).
Connecticut Huskies (UConn)
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San Diego State Aztecs
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Adama Sanogo
Adama Sonogo has been lights out for the Huskies this season, and in the NCAA Tournament. Sonogo is a powerful force, who can score and grab rebounds inside. He stands at 6 foot 9 and weighs 245 pounds. In the Huskies win against Miami, Sonogo surprised by hitting two three-points in less than a minute. In this year's NCAA Tournament, he’s averaging 20.2 points-per game, 1.4 blocks, and 9.8 rebounds per game.
Jordan Hawkins
There was some concern when Hawkins was listed on the injury report last game due to a non-covid illness. Jordan suited up for the Final Four game and added 13 points on 3-7 three-point?shooting. Hawkins is averaging 16.4 points per game, and 3 rebounds this tournament. He is shooting a stellar 51.8 percent from the three-point, and 43.5 percent from the field. Look for him to be a key part of this Huskies offense tonight.
Matt Bradley
Matt Bradley has been the “guy” for the San Diego State Aztecs all season long. He was the only Aztec to average double digits in points with 12.7. In addition, Bradley averaged 36.5 percent from the three, and 40 percent from the field. It’s important to know Bradley struggled this tournament. He scored a combined 8 points between the Creighton and Alabama game.? In those two games, he played no more than 20 minutes, and averaged 17.4 percent from the field. Luckily for the Aztecs, Bradley stepped up in their Final Four win against FAU. He added 21 points and shot 50 percent from the three-point line. If Bradley is struggling, Senior Guard Darrion Trammell could step up big time. He added 21 points against Alabama, and three steals in the NCAA tournament.
? UConn averages 78.5 points per game during the regular season.
? San Diego State averages 72.1 points per game during the regular season.
? UConn ranks 34th in points allowed with 64.3 opponents points per game.
? San Diego State ranks 25th in points allowed with 63.1 opponents points per game.
? UConn ranks 10th in rebounds per game with 39.3.
? San Diego State ranks 87th in rebounds per game with 36.3.
? UConn ranks 2nd in point differential at +14.3
? San Diego State ranks 35th in point differential at +8.3
? UConn ranks 20th in blocked shots with 4.8 per game.
? San Diego State ranks 78th in blocked shots with 3.9 per game.
? UConn averages 36.4 % from the 3-point, while Arkansas averages 35.1 % beyond the arc.
-UConn covered the spread in 9 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State covered the spread in 7 their last 10 games.
-UConn has a 26-11-1 record ATS this season.
-UConn has a 9-1-0 record ATS their last 10 games.
-San Diego State has a 19-16-2 record ATS this season.
-San Diego State has 7-3 record ATS their last 10 games.
UConn is dominant team that wins by a lot of points.? Although the Aztecs are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games, give me UConn to cover.
-UConn won the Money Line 9 out of their last 10 games
-San Diego State won the Money Line 9 of their last 10 games.
Although San Diego State played well all tournament long, I think UConn has the better coaching and talent.? They have won every game by double-digits and are a force on both sides of the ball. Give me UConn Moneyline.?
-UConn Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.14
-San Diego State Avg +/- vs O/U Line:
-UConn Overall O/U Record: 20-18-0
-San Diego State O/U Record: 15-22-0
-UConn hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-San Diego State hit the UNDER in 9 of their last 10 games.
Both UConn and San Diego State have incredible defenses. It's the most important game on the biggest stage. I expect a solid defensive effort from both sides. Give me the under.?
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]]>The Miami Heat (39-34, 24-13 Home) are having a tumultuous?and disappointing season. Last year, the Heat finished 1st in the Eastern Conference, and lost in the Eastern Conference Finals. They won 6 of their last ten, and beat the Pistons last game, 112-110. The Heat look to get back on track against the Knicks. These two teams will play tonight at 7:30 PM EDT, located at Miami-Dade Arena, in Miami, Florida. The matchup will air on NBA league Pass, fuboTV, and Bally Sports. If you are looking for the best betting odds, here is information to know:
*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Going into this game, Miami was favored -3, and the Under/Over was 212. Knicks covered the spread, and the game hit the UNDER. These two teams kept the game close, and it ended with a Julius Randle slam to the hoop with seconds to go.
The Knicks and the Heat have squared off two times this season. For the first matchup, both teams were barely above .500.? ?RJ Barrett, a rising star in the NBA, added 30 points in 41 minutes. Barrett added 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and attempted a team high 23 shots. However, he shot 0-5 beyond the arc. Julius Randle, who is having a monstrous season, added 23 points, 10 rebounds, shot 8-18 from the field, and 3-9 from the 3-point. Quentin Grimes had himself a game, with 17 points on 6-9 shooting, along with 3-5 from the 3-point. Forward Cam Reddish and Guard Jalen Brunson were both out for this matchup. Both teams shot pretty even from the field, and the 3-point. The Knicks outrebounded the Heat 44-33, especially on the defensive side. The Knicks led in turnovers, with 18. However, they dominated in the paint 52-36, led by Julius Randle.
On the Heat side, Miami was without Guard Victor Oladipo. Center Bam Adebayo continued his dominance, adding 32 points, 9 rebounds, on 11-16 shooting from the field. Tyler Herro added some serious offense with 25 points on 22 field goal attempts. Kyle Lowry struggled with injuries this year and is getting used to a bench role. However, this game, Lowry struggled big time. He added 3 points on 1-7 shooting. Jimmy Butler had a quiet night, only posting up 10 points, and so did Caleb Martin.? Max Strus provided 17 points and could be an x factor in tonight’s game. Overall, Miami was outrebounded, had a low field goal percentage, and was outscored inside the paint.
Going into this game, the money line was EVEN, and the Over/Under was 217. The New York Knicks covered the money line, and the OVER hit at 242. Once again, this game was decided by two points.
The New York Knicks outscored the Heat 71-56 in the first two quarters. Miami quickly took control over the 3rd and 4th quarters. The?Knicks shot 58 % from the field, and 41 percent from the 3-point. New York was outrebounded 39-34, and struggle from the free-throw line. Julius Randle had a monster game, adding 43 points, 9 rebounds and 8-13 from the 3-point line. Jalen Brunson was back in the lineup, added a nice 25 points, and RJ Barrett added 17. Ultimately Julius Randle’s fadeaway and 1 over Adebayo helped seal this game.
The Heat kept things close the entire game. Jimmy Butler rebounded with 33 points on 7-15 shooting and got to the free-throw line 22 times. Kevin Love recently joined the Heat and added 9 points. Tyler Herro had a huge shooting night, adding 29 points on 11-18, and 5-8 from the 3-point. As a team, the Heat scored 48 % from the 3-point, and 48 % from the field. The difference was the Knicks fast break points and points off turnovers.
Led by head coach Tom Thibodeau, and Forward/Center Julius Randle, The Knicks are a decent team this season. By Christmas time, the Knicks were in the middle of a 5-game win streak and were 18-16. New York has key wins against Denver, Cleveland, Sacramento, Phoenix, Boston, Philadelphia, and Miami.
?Power Forward Julius Randle is in his 4th season with the Knicks. He’s averaging a career-high 25.6 points per?game and elevated his game play this year.? He averages 10.2 rebound per game, which is 8th in the league, and is 46.1 percent from the field. He’s averaging 27.1 points per game in March and exploded for 46 points against the Wizards. In addition, Guard Jalen Brunson was a great signing for the Knicks last offseason. After playing four years for the Mavericks, Brunson is averaging career-highs in points (23.8), steals (0.9), blocks (0.2), assists (6.2), 3-point percentage (41.3), and minutes (34.9). RJ Barrett is having another consistent shooting, although is 3-point shooting is down by nearly 3 percent this season.
This Knicks team is playing with tenacity, and Randle is coming of a 57-point game. Guards Quentin Grimes, Josh Hart, and Evan Fournier(occasionally) are nice bench options for the guard position.?
?Jalen Brunson spent four seasons alongside one of the best players in the league, Luka Doncic. However, he was never the top guy. Although Julius Randle is having an incredible year, Jalen Brunson has been not only a leader for this team. Brunson is a two-time champion with Villanova and knows what it takes to win.? This Knicks team is showing chemistry, and sometimes it takes more than putting up stats. They are top 5th in opponent 3-point percentage, 11th in points allowed, and are 3rd in the league in Rebounds. They rank middle of the pack in points scored, and top 11 in defense overall. New York is .500 in their division, which consists of top teams, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Boston.
Last season, the Miami Heat finished 1st in the Eastern Conference, at 53-29. They lost to the Boston Celtics, 4-3, in the Conference Finals, and had high expectations going into this season. They are currently sitting 7th in the Eastern Conference.
This season has been a different story for the Heat. The Heat lost P.J Tucker, and Markieff Morris in the off season. During the 2022-2023 NBA trade deadline, the heat shipped off Center Dewayne Dedmon to the Spurs for Cash Considerations. They added Forward Kevin Love in March to add more depth.
The Heat certainly have talent on this Roster. Although Star Forward Jimmy “buckets” Butler, leads the way for the heat, they have 7 players that average double-digits in points. That list includes Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Max Struss, Caleb Martin, and Victor Oladipo. Jimmy Butler is averaging 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and a career-high 53 field goal percentage. He’s been playing very well post all-star break, and always comes up clutch in the post season. With the injuries and declining play of Kyle Lowry, the Heat lack a true point?guard, and playmaker. They are 24th in the League in assists, which proves how desperately they need a playmaker. Although Kyle Lowry's future is unclear, the heat plan to use him on the bench. Lowry has struggled in many statistical categories, and Gabe Vincent has taken his role as starting point guard.
Before Christmas, Miami was a below .500 team at 16-17. Since Christmas, the Heat have gone 23-17. The Heat are 19-18 against above .500 teams, and 14-8 in games decided by 3 points or less. They are 5-5 in the month of March, after a sub .500 record in February. Although the Heat have talent, they rank last in the league in points per game, and 28th in rebounds. On the defensive end, they are top 2 in opponents points per game. Although they hold opponents to free throw attempts, they struggle against perimeter three pointers. This is a must win game for the Heat, who are 2.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Hawks in the 7th seed.
PG Duane Washington (OUT)
G Trevor Keels(questionable)
SF Caleb Martin (Questionable) Left Knee
PG Kyle Lowry (Questionable)- Expected to play.
C Cody Zeller (OUT)
Julius Randle is having a career year. It’s important to note, Randle is coming off a career high 57 points in the Knicks loss against Minnesota. In his last two games against the Knicks, he’s averaging 33 points, 4 assists, and 10.2 rebounds. In the two matchup games, he’s shooting 50 % from the three-point, and 54.4 percent from the field. He’s averaging 28.7 points per game, 8 rebounds, and 45 percent from the field in March. Look for him to keep dominating both inside the paint, and on defense.
Jalen Brunson is also having a career year. In two games against Miami, he’s averaging 25 points, 8 assists, shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point shooting, and 64.3 % from the field.? Although battling a foot injury, He’s been dominating the month of March, averaging 27.3 points per game, shooting 42.6 percent from the three, and 52.9 percent from the field. Look for Brunson to continue the hot streak on both sides of the ball, where he’s had 6 steals in March.
RJ Barrett has played exceptionally well in his two games against Miami this season. He’s averaging 23.5 points, 5 rebounds, and shooting 55.3% from the field. However, Barrett is 0% on 3-point shooting against Miami. Randle, Barrett, and Brunson have combined for 81.5 average points in the two-game series. Look for role players Josh Hart, Immanuel Quickley, and Quentin Grimes to step up as well.
Look for #22 to keep up his hot streak. In March, Butler is averaging 21.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 50 % from the 3-point line. In two games against New York this season, Butler is averaging 21.5 points, 5 assists, 50 percent from the three-point, and 42.9 percent from the field, down his season averaging 53 percent.
Bam Adebayo has played very well against the Knicks this season. He’s averaged 25 points, 1.5 steals, 1.5 blocks, 6.5 rebounds, and 56.3 percent from the field. If he can outrebound Julius Randle, protect the rim, and get to the line, he could be a difference maker. Outrebounding the Knicks will be key here for the heat.
No one is playing better than Tyler Herro against the Knicks. He’s averaging 27 points in their matchups, 7 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 50 % from the 3-point. If Caleb Martin can’t suit up, look for Kevin Love to step up. In addition to Max Struss, Oladipo, and Gabe Vincent are viable scoring options. However, Oladipo is averaging career-lows in points per game (10.1), and his shooting percentages are down this year.
? New York averages 115.4 points per game (14th in the league)
? Miami averages 109 points per game (30th in the League)
? New York ranks 11th in points allowed with 112.6 opponents points per game.
? Miami ranks 2nd in points allowed with 109.5 opponents points per game.
? New York ranks 3rd in rebounds per game with 46.3
? Miami ranks 28th in rebounds per game with 40.9
? New York ranks 22nd in point differential at + 2.7
? Miami ranks 2nd in point differential at -0.4
? New York ranks 24h in blocked shots with 4.0 per game.
? Miami ranks 30th in blocked shots with 3.1 per game.
? New York averages 34.9 percent from the 3-point, while Miami averages 33.8 from the 3-point.
-New York covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Miami covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-New York has a 40-30-3 record ATS this season.
-Miami has a 26-44-3 record ATS this season.
-Miami is 11-24-2 in HOME games ATS this season.
-New York is 24-12-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
In their two matchups this season, the Miami Heat lost against the Knicks by 4 points over two games.? Both teams are 6-4 in their last ten games. I like Miami -2 here.
-New York won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games
-Miami won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.
The Heat have lost the past two games against the Knicks. I think they avoid a sweep and pull off a win at home.
-New York Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.31
-Miami Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -1.0
-New York Overall O/U Record last 5 games: 5-5
-Miami O/U Record: 34-29-0
-New York hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-Miami hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
I like the under here.? Although Julius Randle scored 57 points last game, can he do it again?? We will see.
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]]>*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*
Kings: +180
Celtics: -210
Kings: -110
Celtics: -110
Kings: +5 (-105)
Celtics: -5 (-115)
?These two teams have matched up only one time this season. In fact, Boston secured a home win against the Kings by 18 points. Before the start of the game, the opening lines were Boston -7, and Over/Under 238. Boston secured the money line, the spread, and this game hit the under at 226 points.? Although Sacramento outrebounded Boston 45-38, they had a game high 18 turnovers and shot only 25 percent from the 3-point. Boston finished the game with a 49.4 field goal percentage, and 43.2 percent from the beyond the arc.? Jayson Tatum had a game high 30 points, on 10-17 field goal shots, and 2-5 from the three. Tatum added 8 rebounds, including 7 defensives, and added 4 assists. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 5 rebounds, and shot 9-16, and 1-4 from the three. Two-way guard, Derrick White, added 15 points, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds. Sam Hauser provided 9 points off the bench, and Center Al Horford hit 100 % of his three-point shots. Jaylen Brown said it best, “We just needed some energy,” Brown said. “There’s games like that where the officiating kind of slows the game up, a lot of calls. We were looking for something to give us a little bit of a spark. (Source: ESPN).”
?The Kings started as one of the hottest NBA teams, along with the Celtics, and were at one point even favorites to win the Western Conference. The Kings had high turnovers and played sloppy on both sides of the ball. De'Aaron Fox lead the Kings with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. However, he was 3-9 on three-point shooting, and 6-17 overall from the field. Domantas Sabonis, who is in his second season after being traded to the Kings, put up 18 points, on 7-13 from the field. Additionally, he added 10 rebounds. Kevin Huerter, a regular season 40.8 % three- point shooter, went 0-6 from beyond the arc. Rookie Kegan Murray struggled as well, making only one three.
?The Kings are the most fun team to watch in the league this year. The Sacramento Kings shocked the NBA when they traded away Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to the Pacers, for star Power Forward Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, and guard Justin Holiday. The Kings made another brilliant move in July, trading away Justin Holiday and Maurice Harkless to the Atlanta Hawks for shooting guard Kevin Huerter.
?This season, Huerter is averaging a career-high 15 points per game, on 40.8 three-point shooting. He is also shooting a career-high 48.7 field goal percentage. Small Forward rookie Keegan Murray was a great draft pick out of Iowa. We saw that during pre-season, he could be an efficient scorer. Much like Huerter, Murray is shooting 40 % from the three-point. De’Aaron Fox is the longest tenured player on the Kings and has expressed his desire to remain with the team, even after losing seasons. The Kings have built around him, and it’s showing. He’s a first-time all-star this year, and has shown he can be an effective playmaker, shooter, and has been challenged with defense. He’s surrounded by players that can keep up with his tempo, and lets other players handle the ball. Fox is averaging a career-high 25.5 points 6.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, along with a career-high in field goal percentage at 51 percent.
?Let’s talk about Domantas Sabonis. Standing at 7 feet tall, he can do it all. He’s putting up nearly 20 points a game, and 12.5 rebounds, which ranks first in the league. He has taken over some ball handling responsibilities and is dishing out over 7 assists a game. This is not a fluke; the Kings are GOOD. They rank 1st in points per game with 121, and rank 3rd in assists with 27.2. This Kings team hasn’t been this good since the Peja Stojakovic, Chris Webber days, and we are all here for it. In their last ten games, they have had impressive wins over the Suns, Knicks, and the Clippers. The downside to this Kings team is their lack of defensive, where they rank 28th in opponents points per game with?118.3.
?At one point, the drama involving former coach Ime Udoka was flooding the news. He was suspended from the Boston Celtics for a year, and Boston was left with limited options for the head coach position. Of course, there was Joe Mazzulla, an assistant coach to the Celtics. He was named interim head coach of the Boston Celtics in September and was named Official Head Coach in February. Mazzulla quickly proved himself as a leader and a coach. The Celtics started the season red hot, going 3-0, and only 2 losses in November.
The Celtics made some off-season movies, adding Malcom Brogdon, and Danilo Gallinari, who has been injured all season. Both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are having career?years and?have blossomed into one of the biggest duo-threats in the NBA. Tatum is averaging over 30 points per game, and Brown at 26.7. Tatum has elevated his game so much, it’s hard to see many flaws in his game, besides shooting percentages. Both Derrick White and Marcus Smart are passionate, two-way defensive guards. Every single position on this team can play defense, including Robert Williams and Al Horford. Horford is shooting 45.7 % from the 3-point this season, followed by Brogdon at 45.7%. Although the Celtics have struggled as of late, they have talented players, who have been to the NBA playoffs together. Grant Williams and Sam Hauser are great role players who can defend and shoot the three. If Robert Williams can stay healthy during the playoffs, this team can be very dangerous. The Celtics rank 4th in points per game at 117.6, and rank 7th in rebounds, assists, and opponents points per game.
PG Kevin Huerter (Questionable) Knee
PG Payton Prichard (OUT) Heel
PF Danilo Gallinari (OUT) Achilles
De’Aaron Fox-?Fox has been lights out in his last 10 games, averaging 25.9 points per game, over 5 assists, and shooting 52 percentage from the field. In the Kings only loss against Boston, Fox added 20 points, and was limited to 35.3 percentage from the field. I expected Fox to bounce back today, although it will be a tough matchup against Boston’s perimeter defense.
Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray- If Huerter plays, both him and Murray will be nice shooting options for Sacramento. Huerter is a key player here.? If healthy, he's shooting 56.6 % from the three the last 10 games. However, he struggled in his only matchup with Boston, adding only 7 points on 20 % field goal shooting. Murray is another player who struggled against Boston last matchup, adding 3 points on 12.5 shooting percentage.
Domantas Sabonis- Sabonis has arguably been the Kings best player the last 10 games. He’s averaging 20.9 points per game, 13.1 rebounds, and shooting 42.9 percent from the 3-point, and 58.7 percent from the field. In his only matchup against Boston, Sabonis added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. With Robert Williams and Al Horford being back, Sabonis might have a tougher matchup tonight.
?Jayson Tatum- #0 has been ice cold from the 3-point the last 10 days, only shooting 30 percent. However, over the last 10 games, he is averaging 28.9 points per game, over 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tatum only attempted 12 shots last game, and I expect him to increase that tonight. He ranks 17th in the league in defensive rating at?111.0 and is, according to NBA Sportsbooks, making an MVP push next to Nikola Jokic and Joel Embid. Tatum added 30 points in his only matchup against Sacramento this year. Expect him to have a productive night.
?Jaylen Brown- #7 has been consistent over the last 10 games. Brown is averaging 27.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4 assists. In addition, Jaylen Brown is shooting 36.4% from the 3-point and 50 % from the field.? He’s averaging over 1.4 steals a game the last 10 games and had two steals against Sacramento in their only matchup this season. Last matchup against the Kings, he added 25 points.
?Robert Williams and Al Horford- Robert Williams is back in the lineup tonight after missing 8 games. Al Horford will be back after missing last game as well.? Horford provides veteran leadership, a defensive presence, a floor spacer, and he can shoot. He has been sidelined all season; however, he’s averaging over 8 rebounds per game. Both players should give Boston a defense boost down low. In addition, Al Horford shot 100 % in his last matchup against the Kings.
? Sacramento averages 121.1 points per game (1st in the League)
? Boston averages 117.6 points per game (3rd in the League)
? Sacramento ranks 28th in points allowed with 118.3 opponents points per game.
? Boston ranks 7th in points allowed with 112.3 opponents points per game.
? Sacramento ranks 22nd in rebounds per game with 42.3.
? Boston ranks 7th in rebounds per game with 45.1
? Sacramento ranks 7th in point differential at + 2.7.
? Boston ranks 2nd in point differential at +5.3
? Sacramento ranks 29th in blocked shots with 3.3 per game.
? Boston ranks 8th in blocked shots with 5.2 per game.
? Sacramento averages 37.4 percent from the 3-point, while Boston averages 37.6 from the 3-point.
-Sacramento covered the spread in 4 of their last 10 games.
-Boston covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento has a 40-30-1 record ATS this season.
-Boston has a 38-34-0 record ATS this season.
-Sacramento is 17-17-1 in HOME games ATS this season.
-Boston is 19-18-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.
?The Boston Celtics are 5-5 in their last 10 and have struggled a bit. They are currently at the end of their west coast road trip and are 3-2. The Celtics are healthy and are coming off three games of rest after their loss against Utah. If Kevin Huerter is not available, that might be the Kings downfall. Last matchup, the Kings struggled against the Celtics, specifically shooting percentages. They won by 18 points last matchup. Give me Celtics -5 here.
-Sacramento won the Money Line 7 out of their last 10 games
-Celtics won the Money Line 5 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +3.15
-Boston Avg +/- vs O/U Line: -2.28
-Sacramento O/U Record: 36-34-1
-Boston O/U Record: 36-34-2
-Sacramento hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
-Boston hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games
I like the under here. The last night these two teams matched; their combined score was 226. Boston is an extremely efficient team on both sides of the ball. The Kings are the #1 team in points scored. With Robert Williams back, him and Horford will provide defense and rebounds. Two-way guards Derrick White, and Marcus Smart will take care of the perimeter. Jayson Tatum has been very well defensively. Give me the under.
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