Pacers -1 (-110), 1 unit: The Raptors have started playing better but the Pacers have a deeper roster and they’re healthier coming into this contest. Lowry is still nursing a toe issue, so Toronto’s offense will take a bit hit today if he’s limited. Combine all that with the fact that the Raptors are a terrible 1-6 on the road– I like a solid Pacers team to sneak in a W before everyone watches the NFC title game.
Cavs +6 (-110), 1.5 units: This bet is based on the way Collin Sexton and the Cavs are playing right now. Defeating the Nets once could have been an aberration; defeating the Nets twice was a statement. Cleveland comes into this game feeling very confident and they don’t feel like the type of team who falls to a big let-down spot. They believe in themselves and they have a Bills-like feel. Even better, the books haven’t caught up. The Celtics need a win after getting beat soundly by the 76ers twice, so this is sort of a contrarian spot pick, but they’re still without Jason Taytum and Sexton has been all but impossible to stop. This line is actually on the rise, so look to grab something higher than 6, if possible.
