With just five games on tap in the NBA, there’s extra focus on finding the best value with a side or total bet. Getting the best number is key, be it a hook at 7.5 or finding a discrepancy in point totals across multiple books. We’ll use the OddsShopper tool to get the best number or side, so now it’s just a matter of picking the right game. Easy stuff, right? It should be with a couple of storylines popping ahead of Boston hosting the Pacers, followed by a late night matchup between two teams with little interest in playing. Here are the best side and total plays for Tuesday night, January 30th!
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Best NBA Side Bet: Pacers-Celtics
We’ve been a little up and down with our sides despite crushing totals and keeping a profit. Tonight is about getting ahead of further line movement as the Pacers might be down three of their better players – including two of their two four scorers. Both Bennedict Mathurin and Jalen Smith have been downgraded to doubtful, along with Myles Turner who is questionable. Tyrese Haliburton should play but on a general minutes restriction as he’s missed 10 of the last 11 games with a hamstring.
The Celtics may have outlasted the Pelicans last night, but don’t expect any tired legs. Boston comes in riding a hot 10-1 to the OVER in their last 11 as home favorites with no rest. The fact that Indy is struggling to piece together a rotation doesn’t bode well against a Boston team out for same season revenge. Mathurin may not even play but his bucket with no time on the clock helped lift the Pacers over Boston last time, and now the Celtics hit the floor 18-10 last 28 seeking same season revenge, including 13 of the last 18 SUATS against a winning Pacers team.
If Boston didn’t lose their last game to the Pacers, and weren’t hosting just the second game in this season series, it would make it easier to pitch a let down. But Indy only plays one way and that’s a perfect fit for the Celtics coming off a game last night. Lay the points.
Best NBA Side Bet: Boston Celtics -7 (-110 at Caesar’s)
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Best NBA Total Today Bet: Sixers-Warriors O/U 235.5
The Warriors are on a two game skid, winning just three of their last ten overall. The Sixers can’t solve the road, especially when Joel Embiid chooses to sit. Neither team seems to be too interested in playing this game, let alone winning, as the Sixers may be without Embiid and Tyrese Maxey yet again. This after being blown out by Portland. It doesn’t matter who is out on the floor for the Warriors, they can’t figure much out except finding new ways to lose basketball games.
Heading into tonight we have a perfect mixture of players out hurt and (falling) star players on the trade block. Nothing says “void filler” quite like a role player getting more time due to injury or someone on the block. We have that with both teams across the board and it’s worth a heavy play going over the total. Paul Reed has already shown he can put up big numbers in smaller spurts while taking over for the injured Embiid, and Nick Nurse has no problem going a little deeper without Maxey on the floor either. Couple that with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on the trading block, and there’s going to be a massive boost in offense.
Don’t focus on the Steph Curry or Tobias Harris (assuming Maxey/Embiid are out) type players, this game goes over because of the bench. Each team will have a couple of guys thrust into larger roles which is enough for tonight’s game to hit at least 236 points.
Best NBA Total Bet: Over 235.5 (-110 BetMGM)
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