Timberwolves -1 (-110), to win 1.5 units
Both of these teams are coming off a game Sunday but one played considerably worse. The Timberwolves were blown off the floor by the Warriors but hey, at least they spared their starters a few minutes. Kuzma could be out of this contest and the Timberwolves match up well against a Wizards’ team that’s sturdy but not quick. I think Minnesota is too explosive for them – they get a nice win in response to Sunday’s letdown.
Hornets +11 (-110), to win 1 unit
Big time rest advantage for the Hornets. They haven’t played since Friday, while the Celtics battled hard and beat the Wizards on Sunday. Many of the Celtics’ starters didn’t play 30+ minutes in an effort to save some energy, but the Hornet should be able to tire out the Celtics, especially with Scary Terry back at the helm. The Hornets have looked better the last week– I’ll take a big dog here.
Pelicans -4.5 (-110), to win 2 units
The Thunder are playing their 3rd game in five days Monday while the Pelicans are coming off 3 solid days of rest. At home, this is a smash spot for New Orleans. Even if McCollum or Ingram have to sit, this is a deep, playoff ready team that should easily handle the Thunder on their home floor.
