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By: Monique Vág
From Downtown!
Defensively Toronto has only allowed 107.8 points per game, and that number gets even better on the road at 105.5. Despite a good overall defense, they have struggled against opposing shooting guards allowing 24.7 points and 3.4 made 3-point shots per contest.
That could be trouble for the Raptors in tonight's matchup with the Warriors. Klay Thompson is a career 41.8 shooter from deep, and has made four 3-pointers in each of the Warriors last two games. Expect Thompson to find success in what appears to be a high scoring affair and back the Over on his point total.
OKC should fear The Brow
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. The Pels will be missing Elfrid Payton and Nikola Mirotic and might be without the services of E'Twan Moore, who is listed as questionable, as well.
The Thunder have given up an average of 48.6 points in the paint per game and are coming off a game where they surrendered 62 points inside to the Jazz. With the Pelicans as the top ranked team in points in the paint this year averaging 57.7 a contest, back Anthony Davis to find success and take Over his points total of 27.5.
Lean Under in Philly
Brooklyn should be feeling good after winning two straight including a surprise win versus Toronto. Tonight the Nets take on a 76ers team averaging 113.9 points per game, while the Nets average 108.7.
Over their most recent three games, the Nets have allowed an average of 107.7 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting, while the 76ers are surrendering 108.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting.
The 76ers are the much better team in this contest and have been almost unbeatable on their home court with a 14-1 record. However, the O/U looks like a better play with the total going Under in 13 of the most recent 19 contests between the two sides. Take Under the total of 224.
Stepping up when they need him
The Bucks versus Pacers game could be important for the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is up 1.5 games in the Central Division and has already beaten Indiana once this season.
Although the Pacers will likely be without Victor Oladipo once again, they have won six of their most recent 10 without him, allowing only 96 points per game over their last three games.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo probable for today's matchup but not at 100 percent, look for Khris Middleton to step up. In their first meeting, Middleton shot just under 47 percent from the field and made five of nine from beyond the arc, while also chipping in with four rebounds and four assists. Take the Over on his points, rebounds, assists total of 23.5.
Portland starting to grind
The head-to-head between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies has been a very even matchup in recent memory. They've split their most recent 10 games with an average total of 100.1 for Portland and 98.5 for Memphis.
The Grizzlies have struggled to score points over their most recent five games being held under 100 in four of those contests. This bodes well for a Blazers team who have played some of their best defense of the year over their most recent three, holding opponents to an average of 100.7 points per game. Look for another closely contested defensive showing and back the Under 205.5
From Downtown!
Defensively Toronto has only allowed 107.8 points per game, and that number gets even better on the road at 105.5. Despite a good overall defense, they have struggled against opposing shooting guards allowing 24.7 points and 3.4 made 3-point shots per contest.
That could be trouble for the Raptors in tonight's matchup with the Warriors. Klay Thompson is a career 41.8 shooter from deep, and has made four 3-pointers in each of the Warriors last two games. Expect Thompson to find success in what appears to be a high scoring affair and back the Over on his point total.
OKC should fear The Brow
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. The Pels will be missing Elfrid Payton and Nikola Mirotic and might be without the services of E'Twan Moore, who is listed as questionable, as well.
The Thunder have given up an average of 48.6 points in the paint per game and are coming off a game where they surrendered 62 points inside to the Jazz. With the Pelicans as the top ranked team in points in the paint this year averaging 57.7 a contest, back Anthony Davis to find success and take Over his points total of 27.5.
Lean Under in Philly
Brooklyn should be feeling good after winning two straight including a surprise win versus Toronto. Tonight the Nets take on a 76ers team averaging 113.9 points per game, while the Nets average 108.7.
Over their most recent three games, the Nets have allowed an average of 107.7 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting, while the 76ers are surrendering 108.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting.
The 76ers are the much better team in this contest and have been almost unbeatable on their home court with a 14-1 record. However, the O/U looks like a better play with the total going Under in 13 of the most recent 19 contests between the two sides. Take Under the total of 224.
Stepping up when they need him
The Bucks versus Pacers game could be important for the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is up 1.5 games in the Central Division and has already beaten Indiana once this season.
Although the Pacers will likely be without Victor Oladipo once again, they have won six of their most recent 10 without him, allowing only 96 points per game over their last three games.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo probable for today's matchup but not at 100 percent, look for Khris Middleton to step up. In their first meeting, Middleton shot just under 47 percent from the field and made five of nine from beyond the arc, while also chipping in with four rebounds and four assists. Take the Over on his points, rebounds, assists total of 23.5.
Portland starting to grind
The head-to-head between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies has been a very even matchup in recent memory. They've split their most recent 10 games with an average total of 100.1 for Portland and 98.5 for Memphis.
The Grizzlies have struggled to score points over their most recent five games being held under 100 in four of those contests. This bodes well for a Blazers team who have played some of their best defense of the year over their most recent three, holding opponents to an average of 100.7 points per game. Look for another closely contested defensive showing and back the Under 205.5
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