Eric Lindquist here with another NBA Leans, Likes and Locks following a strange Wednesday slate. Tyrese Maxey went 1-for-10 from 3in the first half — painful. And then Damian Lillard got ruled in after being downgraded to questionable. It was just a bizarre day all around. But hey, that’s basketball, and we roll with the punches. Thursday brings us seven games, lots of back-to-backs and plenty to dissect. I have a mix of game lines and player props to break down, so let’s get right to it! And check out our NBA +EV betting guide — it’s a great pairing with today’s NBA expert picks and +EV NBA bets!
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Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns
Phoenix has been stabilizing their rotations, with Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn starting and Bradley Beal playing some of his best basketball off the bench. On the Atlanta side, we’re seeing the pace pick up significantly with Vit Krejci, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher and Clint Capela starting.
With Onyeka Okongwu questionable and Jalen Johnson out, the Hawks might roll with smaller lineups. Combine that with Phoenix’s high-octane offense, and you have a recipe for a track meet. I feel great about taking the over in this spot. Pace, pace, pace — no treble.
NBA Best Bet: Over 237.5 (LIKE)
Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been a revelation for Miami, stepping up in Jimmy Butler’s absence. He’s been stuffing the stat sheet and looks poised to keep it rolling against Utah.
Utah is missing Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George and John Collins, leading to some odd rotations. While Lauri Markkanen is doing his best to keep the Jazz competitive, this sets up as another strong spot for Jaquez to shine. Over 22.5 points + rebounds + assists feels like a solid way to back him in this matchup.
NBA Best Bet: Jaime Jaquez Jr. Over 22.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (LIKE)
