Winners and Whiners
Mason Folz
ATLANTA HAWKS VS. BOSTON CELTICS OVER 229
(NBA) Atlanta vs. Boston, 04/18/2023 7:00 PM
Total: 229.00 | -110.00, Over
I like the over (229) in this game, as I see this one being closer. The Celtics aren’t going to slow the game down in the second half and the Hawks aren’t good enough defensively. The Celtics will continue to score throughout, as they will score the majority of the points that we need to push this total over the number.
But, I see the Hawks shooting better in this game. They really struggled to shoot from the floor in game one, but they averaged the third most points per game in the regular season and they had the ninth highest team shooting percentage. They will consistently score throughout this game, which will push this total over the number. Pick the over (229) and expect an offensive battle in this one.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS -5
(NBA) New York vs. Cleveland, 04/18/2023 7:30 PM
Point Spread: -5.00 | -110.00, Cleveland (Home)
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS UNDER 6
(NHL) Tampa Bay vs. Toronto, 04/18/2023 7:30 PM
Total: 6.00 | -120.00, Under
Michael Briggs
ATLANTA VS. BOSTON (C'S -10)
(NBA) Atlanta vs. Boston, 04/18/2023 7:00 PM
Point Spread: -10.00 | -110.00, Boston (Home)
The Hawks are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS.
The defending Eastern Conference champs are hungry for more and will destroy Atlanta again on Tuesday. The Hawks don't have a chance in this series, and I would be surprised if they made this a close one. Don't talk yourself into a spread cover on ATL, ride with the top dog to handle its business
NEW YORK VS. CLEVELAND (KNICKS ML): BEST BET NBA
(NBA) New York vs. Cleveland, 04/18/2023 7:30 PM
Money Line: 183.00, New York (Away)
I am 8-2 in my last ten NBA Best Bets heading into Monday's Kings bet. If taking the Knicks at +5.5 makes you feel more comfortable, put 2/3 of a unit on the Knicks spread and let the rest ride on the Knicks ML.
New York is a veteran, well-coached squad capable of throwing a wrench in this series by winning two straight on the road. This season, NY was 25-17 SU on the road — bet on another Knicks win in game two of this first-round series on Tuesday in The Land.
LOS ANGELES VS. PHOENIX (CLIPPERS +7.5)
(NBA) LA Clippers vs. Phoenix, 04/18/2023 10:00 PM
Point Spread: 7.50 | -105.00, LA Clippers (Away)
The Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games vs. a team with a winning road record and 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss.
Don't bet on the Suns to win big on Tuesday — LA is for real, even without Paul George. The Clippers made a strong impression on me in game one, executing on the road against a team many picked to win the Western Conference following the addition of Kevin Durant. While I won't go as far as picking Los Angeles to win straight-up in consecutive road games, I do believe they will cover.
Neto Roblas
NBA BEST BET NEW YORK KNICKS +5.5
(NBA) New York vs. Cleveland, 04/18/2023 7:30 PM
Point Spread: 5.50 | -110.00, New York (Away)
David Delano
NBA BEST BET: KNICKS VS CAVS
(NBA) New York vs. Cleveland, 04/18/2023 7:30 PM
Total: 214.00 | -106.00, Under
The Cavs played at the slowest pace in the NBA this season and the Knicks played at the fifth slowest. We saw just 198 total points in Game 1, and with so much on the line for the home Cavs here, don't expect to see the home team pushing the pace anymore here. With 92% of the money on the over as of late Monday night, I will go under here.
2% play
MLB BEST BET: CUBS VS A'S
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Oakland, 04/18/2023 9:40 PM
Point Spread: -1.50 | -105.00, Chi Cubs (Away)
A's are currently the worst team in baseball and will be facing a surging Cubs team that will be starting Marcus Stroman who is off to a terrific start. Stroman was even better on the road last season where he posted a 2.06 ERA in 13 starts.
2% on Cubs runline
CUBS VS AS ML
(MLB) Chi Cubs vs. Oakland, 04/18/2023 9:40 PM
Money Line: -165.00, Chi Cubs (Away)
1% on Cubs ML
ORIOLES VS NATIONALS
(MLB) Baltimore vs. Washington, 04/18/2023 7:05 PM
Total: 9.00 | -113.00, Over
1.5% on over
