Eighteen teams are in action today across the NBA headlined by a matchup of the best in the West as the second place Nuggets visit the first place the Warriors as 6.5-point underdogs. We’re here to bring you the must-read notes from around the Association to help you make the best wagers. **video
Trending towards the Over
The Wizards travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets as 4.5-point underdogs. The game total projects to be a shootout with a total set at 233.5, thanks in large part to the Wizards’ 114.3 points per game, good for sixth in the NBA.
The Over has hit in eight of Washington’s last nine road games, and six of the last eight overall for Charlotte. When these two teams meet up, the Over has hit in six of the last seven, with the average score in the most recent two games 124.5-120 in favor of Charlotte. Back the game total Over 233.5.
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Scoring comes smooth vs Jazz
Mike Conley is coming off a big 40-point shooting night versus Oklahoma City, where he made six-of-seven from beyond the arc. Conley is on fire from deep, and that bodes well facing off today against a Utah team where opponents are shooting just shy of 36 percent from downtown.
In their prior three meetings this season, Conley logged 23, 28, and 24 points, and should be in for another good shooting night versus a Jazz defense surrendering 23.3 points per game to opposing point guards. Back Over his point total of 20.5.
Paint by numbers
The 76ers travel to Houston to take on the Rockets having won only two of their most recent eight games in the head-to-head meetings. The Sixers might have a difficult time once again versus the Rockets with Joel Embiid out for the eighth straight game.
With the 76ers already struggling versus opposing centers allowing 23.8 points on 53.7 percent shooting, while giving up 13.9 rebounds, look for Houston’s Clint Capela to find success inside without Embiid in the lineup. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 28.5.
Double-doubles to go
The Thunder travel to the Los Angeles to take on the Clippers, fresh off a big upset victory last night in Portland. Oklahoma City has won seven of the last 10 in the head-to-head versus the Clippers.
The Clippers have struggled defending opposing centers allowing 25.9 points on 54.5 percent shooting, and 16.8 rebounds. This bodes well for Steven Adams who has recorded eight straight double-digit scoring games, and a double-double in five contests throughout that stretch. Take Over his points, rebounds, assists total of 24.5.
High scoring half by the Bay
Both the Warriors and Nuggets rank in the top 10 in first half points per game with Golden State averaging 59.9, while Denver is at 57.9 and is coming off putting up 66 early versus the Lakers.
In their most recent meeting in the head-to-head, the Warriors put up 79 first half points, and surrendered 60 on the road at Denver. Although numbers like that are unlikely this time around, the first half Over is a good play as both offenses are shooting at a decent rate, with Golden State at a 48.8 clip, while Denver shoots 46.8 percent from the floor. Back the first half Over 120.
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