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Toronto Raptors logo TOR @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM ET
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Game Prop
Toronto Raptors logo o119.5 Team Total (-115)
Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

After back-to-back outings against the elite Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs defenses, the Raptors will see no such nightmares tonight in D.C. The Wizards have been consistently woeful on that end of the floor, giving up 118+ points in seven of their past eight contests – and 126+ points in five of those outings. 

Sure, Toronto has its offensive shortcomings, but Darko Rajakovic’s squad dropped 140 points on Washington in November. The Wizards serve up the third-most turnovers per game, while the Raptors force 15 a night. Those easy buckets should keep this team total Over in play.

Points Scored
Tre Johnson logo
Tre Johnson o12.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 13.64 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
The Washington Wizards have played at the 2nd-quickest tempo in the NBA while on their home court this year.. The Wizards have been the 9th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games on their home court (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide added opportunities for scoring and assists).
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Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL @ Golden State Warriors logo GS Sat, Feb 28 • 8:30 PM ET
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Spread
Los Angeles Lakers logo LAL -4.5 (-105)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

If Thursday’s loss to the shorthanded Phoenix Suns doesn’t spark a serious response from the Lakers, nothing will. But L.A. is 4-2 ATS in the past six meetings between these teams, and JJ Redick’s squad arrives with a solid 18-12 SU road record. Austin Reaves’ return gives the Lakers three elite ball-handlers, and I’m banking on that leading to enough good looks to cover this small spread against an undermanned Golden State team. The Warriors are hanging around the play-in race, but they’re 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, and the offense is a slog without Curry’s movement.

Total Assists
LeBron James logo LeBron James o6.5 Total Assists (+115)
Best Odds
Pick made: 17 hours ago
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Eric Rosales
Betting Analyst

LBJ has had 10 straight games against the Warriors with at least eight assists.

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New Orleans Pelicans logo NO @ Utah Jazz logo UTA Sat, Feb 28 • 9:30 PM ET
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Points Scored
Saddiq Bey logo Saddiq Bey o20.5 Points Scored (-110)
Best Odds
Pick made: 20 hours ago
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Chris Faria
Betting Analyst

Saddiq Bey has scored 20+ points in 11 of his last 15 games and will get plenty of touches with Trey Murphy III sidelined. The Jazz, who Bey scored 42 against on Thursday, also rank last in the NBA in team defense.

Points Scored
Bryce McGowens logo
Bryce McGowens o9.5 Points Scored (-112)
Projection 11.82 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
This year when they are the visiting team, opposing starting SGs have tallied 7.3 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Utah Jazz, labeling this as a positive matchup.. The New Orleans Pelicans have played at the 9th-fastest pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games.. The New Orleans Pelicans will likely see a rise in possessions in this contest from competing against the quickest pace-of-play team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Utah Jazz).. The New Orleans Pelicans check in as the 8th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).. This year when they are the visiting team, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, easily managing to get to the foul line.
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Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC @ Dallas Mavericks logo DAL Sun, Mar 1 • 8:00 PM ET
1 Expert Pick
Spread
Oklahoma City Thunder logo OKC -10.5 (-118)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
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Phil Naessens
Betting Analyst

Oklahoma City has covered four of its last five and continues to play with energy on both ends. The Thunder force turnovers, push tempo, and keep scoring even when the bench is in. With Dallas thin and struggling to defend consistently, OKC is in a good spot to win comfortably and cover the number.

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