I’ll offer leans and more smaller plays, as well as props, to get us back in the black.
I’m also going to start looking at CBB. I’m not too proud to just scrap the NBA some days/weeks if this nonsense continues.
Pelicans/Jazz over 231 (-110), to win 2 units
These two teams just match up too well offensively. Interior ability of the Pels + the constancy of Utah’s healthy guards means more perimeter success. And a fast pace always in Utah.
Bucks/Grizzlies over 227 (-110), to win 2 units
Grizzlies are in hyper-speed at home, Bucks don’t play the same defense on the road, nor do they usually establish the pace. Memphis will do that and attack the rim nonstop, as they always do. Giannis is too physically imposing for Jaren Jackson and the Grizzlies, too. Offensive advantages on both ends. No Jrue Holiday (defensive star), too.
Steven Adams over 9.5 rebounds (+100), to win 1 unit
Adams usually wins the battle against Brook Lopez. He’s just a tad more athletic and versatile, and he’s the more physical player. Lopez has played really well this year, but at home, where Memphis likes to run with pace, I think he’ll have plenty to take care of at the rim. Adams has won the rebound battle in 10 out of 14 games between Lopez and he’s averaging over 10 per game this season.
CJ McCollum over 28.5 PAR (-115), to win 0.75 units
Zion over 40.5 PAR (-115), to win 0.75 units
Both of these guys had one of their most putrid games of the season against Utah 2 days ago. Now they get a rematch, and talented/smart players usually respond. The Pelicans have been riding high and much of that is because of the leadership and dominance from these two starters. I expect them to both go off tonight.
Leans:
Rockets +3.5 and over 219.5
Suns/Clippers under 217.5 (waiting on LAC injury report)
