NBA Best Bets January 1st
New Year, Same Plan
2023 was a certified banger in my betting. Here are the stats:
NBA: +109.6u
NFL: +12.87u
NET: +122.4u
To take home +122u in 365 days (less bc i didnt bet every day) is easily a record for me. Let’s hope the magic continues into the new year. It wont be easy, but records are meant to be broken. Bring on 2024.
🏀 NBA Best Bets January 1st 🏀
Clippers -6.5 (-112 DK, 3u)
Kawhi Leonard appears to be returning after missing 4 straight games. He was a full participant in practice Sunday and upgraded on the injury report. On the Heat side, Butler already ruled out, and a bunch of role players are doubtful. There are already 7.5s popping up. This is probably going to move and have playback value. I’m hitting it for 3u. We also have the -6.5, love that as a key number with the hook.
Bucks -7 (0.75u)
I cant ignore the sharp action on the Bucks side as they play their new rivals, the Indiana Pacers. The total is at 259.5, so its insane and backing a 7 point win becomes a little less concerning. Last time these teams played, Giannis got literally every look he wanted and put up 61. Maybe only 40 tomorrow from the Greek Freak, but Pacers will have no answer.
Timberwolves/Knicks Ov 223.5 (0.75u -110 DK)
Although Knicks will get an insert great defender in OG Anunoby, he is not going to know completely how to play within the defensive system, and the Knicks front court is still very thin going against major size for the Wolves. There are already 224.5s popping up. I also considered Wolves -1.5 as a road favorite, but I felt this was a better angle to play. Knicks are also shooting and spacing a lot without multiple true 5s.
Rockets/Pistons Under 227.5 (-110 Caesars, 1.25u)
We get a top 5 defense and two bottom 10 offenses facing off? Give me the under. Its also not a really low number, I expect this to trend down quite a few points. Not expecting middle room, but a more weighted play is in store here cuz likely a little extra closing line value.