NBA Picks

Hawks take on the Bucks in Saturday’s NBA Cup matchup. Can Atlanta cash as a +146 underdog? Read why Trae Young is key in this upset pick.

Indiana’s road struggles continue as they face a surging 76ers team. Former sportsbook manager RBD lays out his reasoning for why he is taking this side of the point spread line.

Clippers face the Bucks in a high-stakes matchup at Fiserv Forum. With the Clippers at 39-20 SU and the Bucks at 40-21 SU, both teams are in tight conference races. Milwaukee, favored by 5, looks to extend their 5-game win streak despite key injuries, including a questionable Giannis. LA, overcoming Westbrook’s absence, seeks a third consecutive win. With a total set at 228.5, historical matchups suggest a close contest. Will the rested Bucks cover the spread, or can the Clippers upset? Dive into this preview for insights and our top pick.

In a tight Western Conference showdown, the Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a 41-18 record and a solid 38-21 ATS, take their talents to Phoenix to face the Suns, who sit at 35-25 SU but have struggled against the spread at 24-35. With the Thunder favored by 4.5 points and the total set at 234, the big question is, can Phoenix leverage their home court to defy the odds, or will OKC’s formidable record as favorites push them to cover? Dive in for a quick breakdown of the key stats and insights, plus Joe’s top pick for where to put your money in this clash of conference titans.

The Nuggets have owned the Lakers with seven straight wins including three consecutive on this floor. LAL have been playing better as of late with six wins in their past eight games but are just 1-4 versus the spread.

The Public is siding with the T-Wolves in this match laying the 6.5 points. A weird trend in this series has the road team winning by double digits in both meetings this season. So do you buck the trend and tail the public pick or do you fade them? Read on to get some other key metrics and see what Joe is betting