Here are the expert picks for the NBA games scheduled on Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
1. Toronto Raptors @ Boston Celtics
• Moneyline: Celtics (-200), Raptors (+170)
• Spread: Celtics -6.5
• Over/Under: 224.5 points
• Pick: Celtics to win and cover; under 224.5 points
• Reasoning: Boston’s depth and defensive capabilities should dominate Toronto in a moderately low-scoring game.
2. Milwaukee Bucks @ Indiana Pacers
• Moneyline: Bucks (-140), Pacers (+120)
• Spread: Bucks -3.5
• Over/Under: 229.5 points
• Pick: Bucks to win and cover; over 229.5 points
• Reasoning: Milwaukee’s offense, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, should outpace Indiana in a high-scoring contest.
3. Los Angeles Clippers @ San Antonio Spurs
• Moneyline: Clippers (-150), Spurs (+130)
• Spread: Clippers -4.5
• Over/Under: 226.0 points
• Pick: Clippers to win and cover; under 226.0 points
• Reasoning: The Clippers’ veteran presence and defensive edge should be enough to secure a win against the rebuilding Spurs.
4. Minnesota Timberwolves @ Oklahoma City Thunder
• Moneyline: Thunder (-125), Timberwolves (+105)
• Spread: Thunder -2.5
• Over/Under: 231.5 points
• Pick: Thunder to win and cover; under 231.5 points
• Reasoning: Oklahoma City’s balanced team play and home-court advantage should give them the edge in a lower-scoring game.
5. Memphis Grizzlies @ Phoenix Suns
• Moneyline: Suns (-160), Grizzlies (+140)
• Spread: Suns -4.5
• Over/Under: 228.0 points
• Pick: Suns to win and cover; over 228.0 points
• Reasoning: Phoenix’s offensive firepower, led by Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, should be too much for Memphis to handle in a high-scoring affair.
6. Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers
• Moneyline: Lakers (-130), Cavaliers (+110)
• Spread: Lakers -2.5
• Over/Under: 225.5 points
• Pick: Lakers to win and cover; under 225.5 points
• Reasoning: LeBron James and Anthony Davis should lead the Lakers to a close, low-scoring victory over Cleveland.
Best Parlay Option
3-Leg Parlay
1. Celtics -6.5
2. Suns -4.5
3. Lakers -2.5
Odds: Approx. +500
$10 Bet Payout: ~$60
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