Memphis @ Golden State 8:30 PM ET

Game 573-574

Play On: Over 225.0 (10*)

Just as I expected, the public has overreacted to Game 2 easily going under the total of 227.5 during a Memphis 106-101 win. However, the oddsmakers were undeterred by that result and made just a slight adjust to an opening total of 226.5 for Game 3. Let’s not forget, Golden State won the series opener 117-116 in a game that was extremely entertaining to watch. Furthermore, the pace of the first 2 games of the series was lightning fast with a combined 188 and 186 field goal attempts which is extremely high by even NBA standards. Lastly, Memphis has played 16-5 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 220.0 to 229.5. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Dallas @ Phoenix 10:00 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Over 214.0 (10*)

Phoenix shot 50% in all 6 games against New Orleans despite start guar Devin Booker missing 4 of those contests. Booker and his 26.8 points per game scoring average is back and healthy again and shook off some of the rust during his return in the Game 6 series clinching win over New Orleans. Phoenix has played 18-5 to the over since the start of last season when facing opponents that have a +3.0 or greater point per game differential. Those 23 contests averaged a combined 227.1 points scored per game. Dallas is currently at +3.5 per contest.

Dallas shot an impressive 38.4% from 3-point territory in their series win over Utah and averaged 17 makes per game. Similar to Phoenix, Dallas played the first 3 games of that Utah series without their star guard Luka Doncic. All he did is lead the NBA in scoring during regular season action at 28.4 points per game and fell just shy of averaging a triple double. During his 3 games played in the New Orleans series, Doncic averaged 29.0 points scored, 5.7 assists, and 10.8 rebounds per contest. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Golden State @ Memphis 3:30 PM ET

Game# 515-516

Play On: Over 219.5 (10*)

Golden State averages 118.0 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 51.5% during their just completed 4-1 series win over Denver. Memphis allowed Minnesota to shoot 38.8% from beyond the 3-point-line during their 4-2 series win. That can be problematic for the Grizzlies since Golden State made 42.2% of their long-distance attempts versus Denver. Since Game 42 of their season, Memphis has played 10-2 (83% and there was a combined average of 231.2 points scored per contest. to the over when facing opponents like Golden State that allow 108 or fewer points per game. The Grizzlies were adept at getting to the free throw line in the Minnesota series while getting there a massive 32 times per contest. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Jazz @ Mavericks 9:30 PM ET

Game# 535-536

Play On: Over 212.5 (5*)

Utah is coming off a thrilling last second 100-99 win at Dallas to even this series at 2-2. Utah has played 7-3 to the over this season following a game in which they scored 102 points or fewer. The Jazz have averaged a sizable 29 free throw attempts per game during this series and made 79.7% of those.

Dallas has scored 110 points or more in their last 4 following a game in which they scored 99 or less. The Mavericks are also 3-0 to the over in their last 3 following an under and there was a combined average of 226.0 points scored per game. Dallas has also converted on a sparkling 38.1% of their 3-point shots while making an average of 16 per contest during the first 4 games of this series. Give me this game to go over the total.

Memphis @ Minnesota 10:00 PM ET

Game# 517-518

Play On: Over 232.0 (10*)

The first 3 games of this series have seen closing totals of 238.0, 240.0, and 237.0. The sportsbooks have made a huge adjustment to the total in Game 4. The #1 reason for doing so is public perception stemming from the last 2 contests going under the total by a combined 58 points. Another valid reason is that fact that both teams have played at a significantly slower pace than they were accustomed to during regular season action. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to the inordinate number of fouls that have been called during this series. Specifically speaking there been a combined average of 70.7 free throw per contest through the first 3 games of the series. Over the long haul, both teams have been explosive offensively and not very good defensively. Minnesota particularly has shown to be an undisciplined defensive all year. I look for these teams to return to form in Game 4 which will result in a much faster pace and a continuing high volume of free throw attempts.

Minnesota has gone 4-0 to the over in their last 4 following back-to-back contests going under, and there was a combined average of 246.0 points scored per games. Memphis has played 4-1 to the over in their previous 5 after going under in each of their previous 2 contests, and there was a combined average of 237.8 points scored per game. Minnesota has shot less than 40% from the field in each of the previous 2 games. The Timberwolves haven’t shot less than 40% in 3 straight games all season long. Conversely, Memphis hasn’t held back-to-back opponents to less than 40% shooting since 12/4/2021. Additionally, Minnesota hasn’t scored less than 100 points in consecutive games since 11/1/2021. That’s how unusual the last 2 games have been for each team. A return to normalcy is in order. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Pelicans @ Suns 9:00 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Under 224.5 (5*)

The Suns have played 6-0 to the under in their last 6 whenever there was a total of 228.5 or less and there was a combined 217.3 points scored per game. Phoenix went under in both home games versus New Orleans this season. There was an average total of 229.5 in those contests and 215.5 points were scored per game. Phoenix lost their regular season finale and finished with a record of 64-18. The Suns have played 14-3 to the under this season immediately following a SU loss and there was only a combined 214.9 points scored per game. New Orleans is currently a 10.5-point road underdog in this matchup. The Pelicans have played 25-9 (73%) to the under this season as a road underdog and there was 216.3 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Nets @ Celtics 3:30 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 224.5 (5*)

Boston has played 8-1 to the over in their last 9 whenever there was a total of 214.0 or greater. During their last 5, the Celtics averaged 129.8 points scored per game, shot 53.8% from the floor, and made a terrific 42.9% of their 3-point attempts. Furthermore, they averaged 18 three-point makes per game during that stretch.

Brooklyn has averaged 119.0 points scored per game and shot 50.5% throughout its previous 5 contests. Additionally, the Nets have scored 115 points or more in 7 of their last 8 games. The Nets have seen all 4 of their games versus Boston go over the total this season and there was a combined 231.3 points scored per contest. There were a combined 55 free throw attempts or more in 3 of those 4 head-to-haed matchups. That’s a significant note in light of both teams being better than 80% from the free throw line this season. Give me this game to go over the total.

Atlanta @ Miami 1:00 ET

Game# 527-528

Play On: Over 219.5 (10*)

Miami has shot a red-hot 50.9% and averaged 115.0 points per game in their 4 meetings against Atlanta this season. The Heat also made 39.7% of their 3-point shot attempts in those contests. Miami has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 214.0 to 230 and there was a combined average of 235.4 points scored per game. The Heat have also been red-hot offensively throughout their previous 5 games overall while averaging 121.6 points scored per contest, shooting 51.8%, converting an outstanding 46.3% of its 3-point shot attempts, and making a massive 18 threes per outing.

Atlanta has averaged 119.5 points scored per game, shot 50.6%, and made 39.7% of their 3-point shots throughout its last 5 contests. The Hawks will be compromised defensively after losing starting center Clint Capela to a knee injury in Friday’s win over Cleveland. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Minnesota @ Memphis 3:30 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 236.0 (5*)

I know this is an extremely highly total for an NBA Playoff game. However, when you have 2 willing partners that are comfortable playing up tempo basketball and possess a multitude of talented offensive players, you can’t be scared away by a big number. Especially so early in a playoff series.

Minnesota has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 contests whenever the total was 231.5 or greater and there was a combined average of 254.8 points scored per game. The Timberwolves have allowed 124 points or more in 7 of its last 8 and that includes all 4 played on the road. During their 4 regular season meetings versus Memphis, Minnesota scored 120.8 points scored per game and averaged an eye-popping 17 made 3-point shots per contest. The Timberwolves went to the free throw line 37 times in their Play-In game win over the Clippers.

This is a Memphis team that loves playing at a frenetic offensive pace which is proven by their enormous average of 94 field goal attempts per game this season. Despite averaging a modest 23 free throw attempts per game this season, the Grizzlies went to the charity stripe 34 times per contest in their 4 regular season meetings versus Minnesota.

I love this game to be a wildly entertaining high scoring affair. Give me this game to go over the total.

LA Lakers @ Phoenix 10:40 PM ET

Game# 577-578

Play On: Over 232.5 (5*)

The Lakers have played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 away when facing an opponent that makes 36.0% or better of its 3-point shot attempts. Phoenix enters today with a season 3-point shot conversion rate of 36.6%. Those previously mentioned 7 Lakers away contests have averaged a combined 236.9 points scored per game. The Lakers have shot a more than respectable 49% or better in 6 of their last 8 games. Los Angeles has also allowed 121.8 points scored per game in their last 5 while opponents shot a sizzling hot 52%.

Phoenix is coming off a 117-96 loss at Oklahoma City, and that game stayed under the total of 222.0 Nonetheless, Phoenix has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 at home immediately following an under and those contests averaged a combined 235.6 points scored per game. The Suns have allowed a lofty 115.2 points per game throughout their previous 5 contes. Phoenix has played 12-2 to the over this season when the total was 230.0 or greater and there was a combined 245.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Clippers @ Bulls 8:10 PM ET

Game# 587-588

Play On: Under 221.5 (5*)

Chicago has gone under the total in each of their previous 5 when the number was 223.5 or less and with a combined average of 202.0 points scored per game. The Bulls have also played 5-0 to the under in their previous 5 at home.

The Clippers will be playing in only their 5th game in 14 days. Los Angeles is 7-0 under this season on the road when playing 6 or fewer games throughout the last 14 days, and there was a combined 200.0 points scored per contest.  Give me this game to go under the total.

Orlando @ Washington 7:10 PM ET

Game# 563-564

Play On: Under 219.0 (5*)

Orlando has gone under in each of their last 4 when the total was 222.0 or less and there was only a combined 196.8 points scored per game. The Magic have been solid defensively throughout its previous 5 games while allowing 102.8 points per contest and holding their opponents to a mere 41.4% shooting. Orlando has played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 on the road with all taking place in March and there was only a combined 203.2 points scored per game. Since the start of last season, the Magic have now played 10-1 to the under during the month of March. These teams have met 3 times this season and those contests produced just 205.3 points per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia 7:10 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Under 233.0 (5*)

Milwaukee has gone under in 6 straight games when there was a total of 239.5 or less. There was an average total of 234.0 in those games and a combined 227.8 points were scored per game. Milwaukee is currently a 1.5-point underdog in this contest. The Bucks have played 6-1 to the under in their last 7 whenever their points-spread was +3.0 to -3.0.

Philadelphia has gone under in their last 5 at home when there was a total of 216.5 or more. Those contests had an average total of 225.8 and there was a combined 214.6 points scored per contest. Additionally, the 76ers have played 8-1 to the under at home this season when there was a total of 220.0 or greater with a combined 220.0 points scored per game.

Both teams enter today with identical 46-28 (.622) records. Milwaukee will be playing in just their 4th game in 10 days. Any NBA team with a total of 230.0 or greater that’s playing in their 4th game in the last 10 days, and both teams have winning percentages of .600 to .750, resulted in those contests playing 34-3 (91.9%) to the under since the 1996-1997 season. The average total in those contests was 235.3 and there was a combined 219.1 points scored per game. As a matter of fact, this same NBA totals betting angle has played 19-0 to the under since the start of the 2019-2020 NBA season.

Charlotte @ Brooklyn 7:40 PM ET

Game# 527-528

Play On: Over 238.0 (10*)

I am not going to shy away from going over this big number. It’s this high for a reason. Charlotte has averaged 127.0 points scored per game in their last 6 on the road. Charlotte went under in their previous game. The Hornets have played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 following an under in their previous outing and there was a combined 241.5 points scored per game.

Brooklyn has averaged 122.4 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 53.1% throughout their previous 10 contests. The Nets have played 4-1 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 232.0 or greater and a combined 248.2 points were scored per contest. Brooklyn last played Charlotte on 3/8 and they won 132-121 with that contest going over the total of 240.0. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Chicago @ Cleveland 8:10 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Over 223.5 (5*)

Cleveland has played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 with a combined 232.0 points scored per game. The Cavaliers have shot 51.1% or better in 3 of its last 4 versus their division rival Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers defensive play has left much to be desired throughout their previous 5 contests while allowing 118.2 points per game and those opponents shot a combined 50.8% against them. On the other hand, Chicago has been equally inadequate defensively if not worse over its last 5 games. During that span, Chicago allowed 121.0 points per game while opponent shot a blistering hot 52.0% against them. Give me this game to go over the total.

Charlotte @ Oklahoma City 8:10 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Over 231.0 (5*)

Charlotte has scored 119 points or more in 4 of its last 5 and 6 of their previous 8 games. However, the Hornets have been terrible defensively throughout their previous 4 games while allowing 121.0 points per game. Charlotte has played 18-7 (72%) to the over this season when facing an opponent with a losing record and there was a combined 239.1 points scored per game.

Oklahoma City has played 10-1 to the over in their last 11 games. Their previous 3 contests all went over the number with an average total of 231.5 and a combined 244.6 points scored per game. The Thunder are coming off yesterday’s 125-118 home loss to Memphis. Since the start of the 2019-2020 season, Oklahoma City has played 11-2 to the over at home when playing with no rest. Give me this game to go over the total.

Atlanta @ Milwaukee 7:40 PM ET

Game# 507-508

Play On: Over 239.5 (10*)

This is certainly a high total even by modern day NBA standards. However, it’s for good reason and isn’t going to deter me from going over the number. Atlanta is coming off an under in their previous game. However, the Hawks have played 6-0 to the over during its last 6 following an under in their previous game. Additionally, those 6 contests produced a combined 242.5 points scored per game.

Milwaukee has played 13-3 to the over in their last 16 games. Furthermore, the Bucks have averaged 126.7 points scored per game throughout their previous 8 games and allowed 119.2 points per contests over its previous 11 contests.

To steal a boxing analogy, styles make fights. These 2 teams will produce a high scoring and extremely entertaining game tonight. Give me this contest to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Miami @ Brooklyn 7:30 PM ET

Game# 503-504

Play On: Over 221.5 (10*)

Miami will be playing with no rest after last night’s disheartening 1-point loss at Milwaukee. The Heat have played 9-1 to the over this season when playing on no rest. During their previous 5 games played, Miami has scored 118.0 points per contest, shot 47.3%, and made good on 38.3% of their 3-point attempts. They will be facing a Nets team that has allowed 122.2 points per game while allowing opponents to shoot 51.2% and make an alarmingly high 42.4% of their 3-point shots over its last 5 contests. Brooklyn is coming off a 109-108 loss at Toronto and that game went under the total of 218.0. Brooklyn has played 12-2 to the over in its last 14 following an under in their previous game. Brooklyn has also permitted opponents to shoot 50%$ or better in 10 of their last 14 games. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Oklahoma City @ Denver 9:10 PM ET

Game# 597-598

Play On: Over 225.0 (5*)

Oklahoma City has gone over the total in each of its last 5 and there was a combined average of 238.6 points scored per game. The Thunder allowed 123 points or more in 4 of those 5 games. Furthermore, those last 5 Oklahoma City outings averaged a robust 192 field goal attempts per game which equates to extremely fast paced contests. Denver has averaged 121.0 points scored per contest, shot 49.7%, and made 38.2% of its 3-point shot attempts throughout their previous 5 games. The Nuggets have played an attention getting 15-1 to the over in their last 16 at home when there was a total of 235.0 or less. Those 16 contests averaged a combined 232.1 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

New Orleans @ LA Lakers 10:10 PM ET

Game# 547-548

Play On: Under 223.5 (5*)

The Lakers have played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 conference home games and there was only a combined 200.7 points scored per contest. New Orleans is currently a 1.5-point underdog in this matchup. The Pelicans have played 19-6 to the under as a road underdog this season and that includes 9-0 to the under if their point-spread is +6.0 or less. Those previously mentioned 9 contests averaged a combined 208.2 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Houston @ LA Clippers 10:40 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Over 229.5 (5*)

Houston will be playing with no rest following last night’s 124-121 loss at Phoenix. This will also be their 3rd game in 4 days. Houston has played 7-1 to the over this season when playing with no rest and 8-1 to the over when playing its 3rd game in 4 days. Furthermore, Houston has played 9-1 to the over during its last 10 overall while allowing 120 points or more in 8 of those contests. Additionally, the Rockets have allowed each of their last 10 opponents to shoot 51.2% or better.

The Clippers are coming off a 103-96 loss at Phoenix in a game that went under the total of 222.0. However, Los Angeles has gone over in 4 straight after playing under in their previous contest, and there was a combined 236.3 points scored per game. The Clippers are also 4-0 to the over in their last 4 at home and with a combined 241.5 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Boston @ Philadelphia 7:30 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Under 210.0 (5*)

Boston has been dialed in defensively for a few weeks now. Specifically speaking, the Celtics have allowed less than 100 points in 8 of their last 11 games. Boston has also allowed 97-points or fewer in each of their previous 4 road games. Furthermore, Boston has held opponents to less than 40% shooting in 4 of their last 5 games.

Philadelphia has played 19-9 (67.9%) to the under at home this season. The 76ers have allowed only 101.8 points per game throughout their previous 5 contests and limited opponent to just 83 field goal attempts per game which is a slow pace by modern NBA standards. Give me this game to go under the total.

Orlando @ Phoenix 9;10 PM ET

Game# 581-582

Play On: Under 223.0 (5*)

NBA betting history has shown that teams as good as Phoenix (45-10) facing opponents as bad as Orlando (13-44) will play under the total a high percentage of the time during the 2nd half of the season. Phoenix has outscored their opponents this season by an average of 7.9 points per game. Conversely, Orlando has been outscored this season by an average of 8.0 points per contest.

Any NBA team (Suns) that’s playing in their 2nd half of the season with a total of 210.0 or greater, and they possess a point per game differential of +7.0 or greater, versus an opponent (Orlando) who has a point per game differential of -7.0 or worse, resulted in those contests playing 37-10 (78.7%) to the under since the start of the 1996-1997 season. The average total in those 47 contests was 221.9 and there was just a combined 211.7 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Minnesota @ Chicago 8:10 PM ET

Game# 557-558

Play On: Over 240.5 (5*)

This total is this high for a reason and it’s not going to scare me from betting the over. Minnesota has played 11-2 to the over in their last 13 games. The Timberwolves are coming off a 132-119 loss at Sacramento. Since the start of last season, Minnesota has played 16-1 to the over (240.1 PPG) following a game in which they allowed 130 points or more and includes 4-0 this season (240.8 PPG). During their previous 5 outing Minnesota has scored an impressive 125.8 points per game, shot 47.8% from the field, and made good on an excellent 43.4% of its 3-point shot attempts. It’s also worth noting, during that previously mentioned stretch, Minnesota has averaged 95 field goal attempts per game which equates to a lightning-fast offensive pace. Minnesota has scored 118 points or more in 7 of their last 8 contests.

Chicago has played 11-0 to the over this season in home games with a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 244.7 points scored per contest. The Bulls have scored 120 points or more in 7 of their last 8 games and those contests played 7-1 to the over. They’ve also allowed 115 points or more in 7 of their last 8 as well. Give me this game to go over the total.

Milwaukee @ Phoenix 10:10 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Over 233.0 (5*)

This game has all the earmarks of being wildly entertaining and high scoring affair. I’m betting on that being precisely the case and won’t be scared off by the huge total. During its previous 4 outings, Milwaukee has averaged 129.5 points scored per game and shot a blistering hot 53% from the field. Milwaukee has scored 120 points or more in 6 of 7 non-conference road games this season. Milwaukee has seen their last 5 played in Phoenix all go over the total with a combined average of 242.2 points scored per game. The Bucks haven’t exactly been great defensively in recent games. Specifically speaking, throughout their previous 5 contests Milwaukee allowed an average of 114.2 points per games and opponents shot an alarmingly high 49.1% from the field in addition to an excellent 38.3% from 3-point territory.

Phoenix has scored 114 points or more in 6 of its last 7 games. The Suns have played 3-1 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 230.0 or greater. Their only under withing that totals parameter came against Oklahoma City when there was 232 points scored and the total was 233.0. Furthermore, those 4 contests averaged a combined 243.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

LA Lakers @ Portland 10:10 PM ET

Game# 529-530

Play On: Under 223.5 (5*)

Portland has scored 95 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games. The Trailblazers also shot less than 40% in 3 of their previous 4 games. The Lakers hosted Portland last Tuesday and walked off with a 99-94 win and that contest easily went under the total of 223.0.

Speaking of the Lakers, they’re coming off a 131-116 home loss to Milwaukee last night. Despite that defeat, the Lakers shot 51.8% for the game. Los Angeles has gone under in 5 consecutive contests following a game in which they shot 50% or better. Those 5 contests averaged only a combined 201.6 points scored per game. Give me this game to go under the total.

Indiana @ Atlanta 7:40 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 226.0 (5*)

Indiana is coming off a 98-85 loss at Cleveland which easily went under the total. The Pacers have played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 after going under in its previous contest and there was a combined 236.8 points scored per game. Indiana has also played 6-0 to the over during their last 6 following a game in which they scored less than 100 and there was a combined 239.8 points scored per contest.

Atlanta has averaged a lofty 118.0 points scored per game in their last 7 at home. The Hawks have also shot 50% or better in 6 of their last 9 at home. The last 5 meetings between these Eastern Conference teams have gone over the total and there was a combined 239.0 points scored per game. Give me this game to go over the total.

Miami @ San Antonio 8:40 PM ET

Game# 599-600

Play On: Over 222.0 (10*)

Miami has gone over the total in each of their previous 6 games. Furthermore, Miami has gone an extremely noteworthy 17-3 over the total in non-conference games this season. Wednesday will be the Heat’s 3rd game in 4 days and they’ve played 8-1 to the over this season when in that identical situation. San Antonio has been red-hot offensively over their previous 5 games. During that span they averaged 121.0 points scored per game and shot 51.2%. That 51.2% shooting over that span becomes even more impressive when considering the Spurs have averaged 95 field goal attempts per game which is well over the NBA average. Miam has played 18-10 (64.2%) to the over on the road this season while San Antonio is 18-7 (72%) to the over at home. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Brooklyn @ Sacramento 10:10 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Under 232.5 (5*)

Sacramento is coming off a 116-99 loss at New York in their previous outing. It was the 11th time this season that Sacramento suffered a road loss by 10 points or more. The Kings have played 9-1 to the under this season following a road loss by 10 or more and there was a combined average of 209.4 points scored per contest. Furthermore, Sacramento has played 4-0 to the under in their previous 4 contests and there was a combined 211.0 points scored per game.

The Nets have played 21-9 (705) to the under this season whenever there was a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 223.5 points scored per game. Brooklyn lost last night at Phoenix 121-111 and that game went over the total of 230.0. The Nets have played 4-0 to the under in its last 4 and 9-1 during their previous 10 following an over. Bet this game to go under the total.

Cleveland @ Houston 8:10 PM ET

Game# 565-566

Play On: Under 219.5 (5*)

The Cavaliers are coming off a 93-90 home win over New Orleans. Since the start of last season, Cleveland has played 15-2 (88.2%) to the under following a game in which there was a combined 190 points or fewer scored. Since the start of last season, Cleveland has witnessed all 3 of their games versus Houston going under the total and there was only a combined 204.0 points scored per contest.

Houston isn’t a good defense team. The Rockets have allowed opponents to shoot a concerning 47.5% from the field. Additionally, Houston has allowed their last 5 opponents to shoot 47% or better. Nevertheless, recent NBA betting history has shown that NBA teams like Houston that are in this exact situation are a good bet to stay under the total. Since the beginning of the 2017-208 NBA campaign, any NBA home team (Cleveland) with a total of 210.0 to 219.5, versus a team which has allowed its opponents to shoot 46% or better on the season and allowed them to shoot 47% or better in each of their previous 5 contests, resulted in those contests playing 25-6 (80.6%) to the under. Bet this game to go under the total.

Orlando @ Chicago 8:10 PM ET

Game# 551-552

Play On: Over 222.5 (10*)

Orlando has played 3-1 to the over in their last 3 conference away games and there was a combined 225.3 points scored per contest. The Magic have also seen 5 of its last 6 games go over the total. Orlando has far exceeded their season offensive numbers during their previous 5 games. Throughout that stretch they’ve scored 110.0 points per game and shot 48.5% from the floor.

Chicago has played 8-0 to the over this season during home games that had a total of 220.0 or greater and there was a combined 246.6 points scored per contest. The Bulls defensive play has been uninspiring during their previous 5 contests while allowing opponents to shoot 49.2% and that includes a concerning 41.6% from 3-point territory. When taking into account, all 3 of their meetings this season versus Orlando went under the total and the average number was just 215.5 and each contest had a combined 211 points or fewer being scored, something doesn’t make sense. Give me this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Miami @ Boston 7:40 PM ET

Game# 537-538

Play On: Under 209.5 (5*)

These are two of the slower paced offensive teams in the NBA. Miami averages 97.9 offensive possessions per game which is the 4th slowest tempo in the NBA. Boston is the 9th slowest at 98.8 offensive possessions per game. The Celtics have been outstanding defensively throughout their previous 4 contests while allowing 91.8 points per game and held their opponents to a mere 38.7% shooting. Miami has played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 conference road games. These teams met once this season and Boston won 95-78 and that contest easily went under the total of 213.5.

The Heat have gone over in each of their previous 2 contests and did so by 24.5 and 34.5 points respectively. Miami enters today with a stellar 32-18 9.640) season record. Any NBA team 9Miami) that’s coming off 2 consecutive games that went over the total by 18.0 points or more, and they possess a season win percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those teams playing 25-6 (80.6%) to the under since the beginning of the 1996-1997 NBA season. The average total in those 31 contests was 204.4 and there was a combined 199.2 points scored per game. Bet this game to go under the total.

New Orleans @ Cleveland 7:10 PM ET

Game# 539-530

Play On: Under 209.5 (5*)

Cleveland has gone under in each of their last 4 at home and there was a combined 201.0 points scored per game. The Cavaliers have played at an extremely slow offensive pace in recent games which is evidenced by them taking 82 field goal attempts or fewer in 5 of its last 6 contests. Cleveland allows 103.2 points per their opponents 100 offensive possessions which ranks 3rd in the NBA and 1st in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland ranks #28 in offensive past at 97.8 possessions per game while New Orleans is tied for #19 at 99.4 per game. New Orleans has played 15-6 (71.4%) to the under this season as a road underdog. Bet this game to go under the total.

Denver @ New Orleans 8:10 PM ET

Game# 591-592

Play On: Over 218.0 (5*)

Denver has seen 7 of their last 8 go over the total with a combined average of 235.9 points scored per game. The Nuggets have been poor defensively throughout its previous 5 outing while allowing opponents to score 116.8 points per game and shoot 50.3% from the floor. These teams met just once this season, and Denver prevailed 120-114 thus easily going over the total of 212.5. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Utah @ Phoenix 9:10 PM ET

Game# 509-510

Play On: Under 221.0 (10*)

Utah has seen each of their previous 4 games go under and there was a combined 205.3 points scored per contest. Phoenix has played under the total in its last 4 when the number was 216.5 to 226.5 and there was a combined 207.0 points scored per game.

Utah is outscoring their opponents by 7.1 points per game. Conversely, Phoenix has outscored their opponents by 8.0 points per contest. Any NBA game involving teams that are outscoring their opponents by 7.0 or more points per game on the season, and the total was 220.0 or greater, resulted in those games playing 24-2 (92.3%) to the under since 1996-1997. Bet this game to go under the total for a Top Play wager.

Atlanta @ Miami 7:40 PM ET

Game# 539-540

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

Atlanta has seen its last 4 contests all go over the total and there was a combined average of 239.5 points scored per game.  Miami has scored an average of 111.0 points per contest while shooting a solid 47.3% and went a sensational 87.1% from the free throw line throughout their previous 5 games. These teams met just last Friday in Miami and the Heat won 124-118 with the contest easily going over the total of 221.0. I expect a similar high scoring and entertaining game in this one as well. Bet this game to go over the total

Utah @ LA Lakers 10:40 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Over 230.5 (5*)

Both teams have been extremely poor defensively throughout their previous 5 games. The Lakers have played 5-0 to the over in its last 5 and there was a combined average of 240.8 points scored per game. During that stretch, the Lakers allowed opponents to score 123.4 points per game, shoot 51.5% from the floor, and make an alarmingly high 42.4% of its 3-point attempts. During their last 5 contests, Utah has allowed 117.2 points per game while opponents shot 49% from the floor, and 4 of those 5 went over the total. Additionally, The Lakers have played 12-1 to the over this season whenever there was a total of 225.0 or greater. Bet this game to go over the total.

Sacramento @ Denver 9:10 PM ET

Game# 573-574

Play On: Over 225.5 (5*)

Denver has played 5-1 to the over in its last 6 at home and those contests averaged a combined 226.3 points scored per contest. Conversely, Sacramento has played 6-2 to the over in their last 6 on the road and there was a combined average of 234.4 points scored per game. This will be the first meeting of the season between these teams. They faced each other 3 times last season and each of those contests went over the total with a combined 238.0 points scored per game. This shapes up to be a perfect storm for a high scoring and entertaining game to watch. Bet this game to go over the total.

Dallas @ Houston 8:10 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Under 215.0 (5*)

Dallas has seen each of their previous 5 stay under the total and there just a combined 190.2 points scored per game. During that stretch, the Mavericks allowed a mere 89.6 points per contest while limiting opponents to only 16 free throw attempts per game. They’ll be facing a Houston team which has played 15-4 to the over in its last 16 outings. Something must give in terms of the contrasting styles between these teams. I’m betting on Dallas to force a slower tempo than Houston prefers to play it and to impose their will defensively. The Mavericks will be without its 2 best players tonight on Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. They have combined to average 45.6 points, 16.0 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game this season. Bet this game to go under the total.

Minnesota @ Oklahoma City 8:10 PM ET

Game# 569-570

Play On: Over 218.0 (5*)

These teams just met on Wednesday night in Minnesota and the Timberwolves walked away with a 98-90 win. That contest easily stayed under the total of 217.5. Yet, the oddsmakers seem unfazed by that result in addition to the fact that Oklahoma City has scored 97 points or fewer in each of their previous 4 games, and when considering we are looking at a nearly identical total for today’s matchup. Furthermore, Minnesota has gone over the total in 5 straight on the road following an under in their previous contest, and there was a combined average of 230.0 points scored per game. Bet this game to go over the total.

Utah @ San Antonio 8:40 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Over 229.5 (10*)

San Antonio has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there was a total of 219.0 or greater. Those 5 contests had a combined 247.2 points scored per game. Furthermore, during their previous 5 contests, the Spurs averaged 128.0 points scored per game while shooting 49.3% and includes 41.4% from 3-point territory. San Antonio has also played 12-2-2 to the over at home this season and 8-1 (236.3 PPG) if the number was 220.0 or greater.

Utah has played 14-4 to the over in their last 18 games and includes 5-1 over on the road. The Jazz have scored 120 points or more in each of its last 7 against fellow Western Conference teams. Utah will be out to atone for a 128-126 home loss to San Antonio earlier this season in a contest that easily sailed over the total of 226.0. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

LA Lakers @ Dallas 7:40 PM ET

Game# 533-534

Play On: Under 213.5 (5*)

Dallas has played 7-0 to the under in their last 7 with an average total of 215.4 in those contests and a combined 198.3 points scored per game. Dallas has allowed 107 points or less in each of their previous 8 games. The Mavericks have also played 7-1 to the under during their previous 8 at home.

The Lakers have played 3-0 to the under in their last 3 and there was a combined average of just 204.7 points scored per game. Los Angeles has also played 4-0 to the under in their previous 4 conference road contests with a combined average of 204.5 points scored per game. Bet this game to go under the total.

Washington @ Denver 9:10 PM ET

Game# 515-516

Play On: Over 215.5 (10*)

Both teams have played a high percentage of overs recently. Washington has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 and there was a combined average of 227.3 points scored per game. Denver has gone over the total in their last 3 as well with each of those contests surpass the number by 18.5 points or more. Additionally, Denver has played 10-1 to the over in 10 of its last 11 and 12 of their previous 14 games. The Nuggets are off to a disappointing 13-13 start to the season.

Any NBA team (Denver) that has gone over the total by 12 points or more in each of their previous 3 games, and has a season win percentage of between .450-.550, resulted in those teams playing 39-10 (79.6%) to the over during the past 5 seasons. There was a combined average of 231.3 points scored per game throughout those 49 contests. Bet this game to go over the total for a Top Play wager.

Oklahoma City @ Toronto 7:40 PM ET

Game# 507-508

Play On: Under 207.5 (5*)

This is a low total by modern NBA standards and rightfully so in my opinion. Toronto has gone under in their last 4 and there was only a combined 194.3 points scored per game. Toronto has averaged a paltry 96.8 points scored per game throughout its last 5 contests.

Oklahoma City is far from an offensive juggernaut. Especially when considering they’ve scored less than 100 points in 12 of 23 games this season. The Thunder have played 8-4 to the under on the road this season while averaging an uninspiring 95.4 points scored per game while doing so. Bet this game to go under the total.

Celtics @ Lakers 10:05 PM ET

Game# 565-566

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

Boston is coming off a pair of high scoring road games that easily sailed over the totals. They scored 137.5 points and allowed 127.0 points per game in those previously mentioned contests. Furthermore, Boston shot a combined 53.9% and allowed their opponents to convert on 51.2% of their field goal attempts. The Celtics are currently a 2.5-points underdog. Boston has played 7-2 to the over this season as an underdog.

The Lakers have shot 50% or better in each of their previous 4 and they averaged 119.7 points scored per game. The Lakers have also allowed 105 points or more in 16 of their last 17 games. Los Angeles has played 4-1 to the over in their previous 5 contests and there was a combined average of 235.4 points scored per game. Los Angeles will be out to avenge an earlier season 130-108 loss at Boston in a game that went way over the total of 214.5. Bet this game to go over the total.

Chicago @ Brooklyn 7:40 PM ET

Game# 521-522

Play On: Over 221.5 (5*)

Both teams have performed well offensively during each of their previous 5 games. During that stretch, Brooklyn averaged 113.8 points scored per game and shot 48.6%. Conversely, Chicago averaged 118.4 points scored per game, shot 51.5%, and converted on 40.7% of its 3-point shot attempts.

The Nets are coming off last night’s 110-105 home win versus Minnesota and that contest went under 222.5. However, Brooklyn has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 following an under in their previous game. Furthermore, the Nets have played 6-0 to the over in their previous 6 conference games. Bet on this game to go over the total.

Atlanta @ Indiana 7:05 PM ET

Game# 541-542

Play On: Over 217.5 (5*)

This will be the first meeting of the season between these teams. They met 3 times a season ago, all 3 went over the total, and there was a combined average of 247.6 points scored per game. Atlanta is coming off a 99-90 home loss to New York in a game they shot a miserable 35.5%. That snapped a 7-game stretch in which the Hawks scored 110 points or more and shot 48% or better on each occasion. Furthermore, the Hawks have shot under 40% just 3 times this season, and they followed that up in their previous 2 by going over the total and with a combined 227.5 points scored per game. Indiana isn’t a great shooting team, but they like to play at an above average offensive pace. During their previous 6 games Indiana has 91 or more field goal attempts per contest. Bet this game to go over the total.

Portland @ Utah 9:10 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 222.0 (5*)

This total jumped off the page at me. This is the highest total on a Utah game since 10/22 when it was 226.5 at Sacramento. When that occurs more times than not is for good reason and usually tricks public bettors. The facts of the matter is Utah has gone over in 5 of their last 6 games. The Jazz have scored 110 points or more in 6 of its last 7 contests. The Jazz have been extremely efficient offensively throughout their previous 5 while scoring 115.0 points per game, shooting 48.8 %, averaged 16 three-point makes per contest, and converted on a red-hot 41.6% of those long-distance attempts.

Portland has scored 112 points or more in 5 of its last 6. The Trailblazers have also gone over the total during in 6 of their previous 7 contests. Portland has been terrible defensively throughout their previous 5 while allowing 112.2 points while permitting its opponents to shoot 50.6%. Furthermore, Portland is allowing 115.6 points per game and opponents have shot 50.6%. Bet this game to go over the total.

Toronto @ Memphis 8:10 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 217.0 (5*)

Both teams in this matchup have been involved in recent high scoring game. Toronto has played 5-0 to the over during its last 5 when the total is 220.0 or less and there was a combined 229.6 points scored per contest. Conversely, Memphis has played 4-0 to the over during their previous 4 with a combined average of 234.5 points scored per game. Bet this game over the total.

Memphis @ Utah 9:05 PM ET

Game# 575-576

Play On: Over 221.0 (10*)

Since the start of the 2019-2020 NBA season, these division rivals have met 6 times in Utah and there was a enormous 240.3 combined points scored per game. Utah has garned the reputation of a deadly 3-point shooting teams in recent seasons. Although they are just a tad over 34% in that category this season, The Jazz are still attempting 42 three-points shot and 14 makes per game. Conversely, Memphis has allowed home teams to convert on 42% on their 3-point attempts this season. Utah has scored 120, 119, and 123 points in their last 3 games.

Memphis has played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 with a combined average of 233.0 points scored per game. Each of those contests went over the total by 7.0-points or more. Memphis is presently a 10.5-point underdog. Since the start of last season, they’ve played 10-1 to the over when their point-spread is between +6.5 and +12.5, and there was a combined 238.4 points scored per contest. Furthermore, Memphis has played at a blazing offensive pace this season which is proven by their 94 field goal attempts per game. Bet over the total for a Top Play wager.

Houston @ Oklahoma City 8:10 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Under 214.5 (5*)

Oklahoma City has played 10-3 to the under this season and that includes 7-1 under in their previous 8 with a combined average of 200.9 points scored per game. The Thunder is averaging only 98.0 points scored per game while shooting a terrible 41.1% and 30.9% from 3-point territory for the season. The Thunder rank next to last in scoring offense, 28th in offensive field goal percentage, and 29th in offensive 3-point shooting percentage.

Houston has been terrible offensively as well. During their previous 6 contests the Rockets have averaged a mere 98.0 points scored per game. The Rockets rankings in offensive categories are #27 in scoring, #25 in field goal percentage, #27 in 3-point shooting percentage, and #29 in free throw percentage.

The moral to this analysis is it’s a matchup of 2 terrible offensive team. Bet under the total.

Charlotte @ Memphis 8:10 PM ET

Game# 533-534

Play On: Over 228.0 (5*)

Charlotte has played 9-3 to the over this season and there was a combined average of 232.5 points scored per game. The Hornets enjoy playing at an extremely fast pace which is evidenced by their 95 field goal attempts per game. They will have a willing dance partner tonight in Memphis who averages a robust 94 field goal attempts per contest.

Charlotte has lost 5 in a row and allowed an alarmingly high 122.6 points per game while opponents shot 48.6% and includes 40.6% from 3-point territory. The Hornets also allowed an everge of 28 free throw attempts per game during this current losing streak. Conversely, Memphis has been much better offensively at home than on the road thus far. The Grizzlies are far from a stout defensive team that allows 113.8 points per game while their opponents have shot 48.0% and 38.6% from 3-point land. Bet this game to go over the total.

Indiana @ Portland 10:10 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Over 225.0 (10*)

Indiana enters this contest on a modest 2-game win streak. Dating back to last season, Indiana has played 8-0 to the over during its last 8 following 2 consecutive wins. The average total in those 8 contests was 234.8 and a combined 250.8 points were scored per game. Indiana has played 3-1 to the over in road games thus far, and there was a combined 233.7 points scored per contest.

Portland went under the total in each of its previous 2 games. Since the start of last season, Portland has played 11-2 to the over following back-to-back games staying under, and a combined 236.0 points were scored contest. Defense has been an area of concern for the Trailblazers of late as they allowed their last 3 opponents to shoot 51.7% or better. Portland is averaging a robust 120.5 points scored per game at home this season. Bet over the total for a Top Play wager.

Celtics @ Knicks 7:35 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Under 216.5 (5*)

These teams met 3 times a season ago and each of those times games stayed under the total. Those games had combined scores of 188, 200, and 180. The offensive pace of those games was extremely slow by NBA standards. Both head coaches are back for another season, and I don’t foresee any drastic if any philosophical changes on the horizon. Bet this game to go under the total.

Bucks @ Suns 9:05 PM ET

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

These teams have met 6 times this season when including regular season action. There was a combined 220 points or more scored in 5 of those 6 contests. Milwaukee has played at an accelerated pace in this series while averaging a lofty 92 field goal attempts per game. Let us not forget, the Bucks leading the NBA during regular season in scoring while averaging 120.1 points per game. Conversely, Phoenix averaged 115.3 points scored per game which was good for 7th best. During their 2021 postseason run to the NBA Finals, Phoenix is shooting an impressive 47.9% from the field, 37.2% from 3-point territory, and a sizzling hot 86% from the free throw line.

Both teams have been among the league’s best 3-point shooting teams this season with Phoenix #7 and Milwaukee #5 in that category. Milwaukee has played 5-0 to the over this season as an underdog and when the number was 226.0 or less. The average combined score during those contests was 228.4 points per game. Phoenix has played 5-0 to the over during its last 5 at home when the number was 216.0 to 222.0. The average combined score during those contests was 227.6 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Suns @ Bucks 8:05 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 221.5 (10*)

Counting the first 2 games of the series, these teams have met 4 times this season and each contest went over the total. The average combined score in those 4 contests was 238.3 points scored per game. Furthermore, both teams have now gone over the total in each of their last 4 playoff games. During that span, Milwaukee’s contests have averaged a combined 227.3 points scored per outing and Phoenix 225.0 points per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play.

Clippers @ Suns 9:05 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Under 214.5 (5*)

The last 3 games of this series have all gone under and there was a combined average of 189.6 points scored per game. Despite winning 2 of the last 3 in this series, the Suns have gone an atrocious 20-78 (25.6%) on their 3-point shot attempts. Although Phoenix has converted on an excellent 90.1% of their free throws in this Western Conference Final, they have only averaged 15 free attempts per game. Phoenix has allowed only 100.8 points scored per game and held their opponents to just 42.2% shooting during 14 postseason contests in 2021.

The Clippers have limited Phoenix to only 88.0 points scored per contest and 37.5% shooting during the previous 2 games of this series. However, they were held to only 80 points and 32.5% shooting in Saturday night’s Game 4 loss. The Clippers have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 versus Phoenix this season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Suns @ Clippers 9:05 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Over 221.0 (10*)

The Phoenix Suns have shot 50% or better in their last 4 and 6 of its previous 7 games. Throughout their last 5, the Suns are a combined 51.5% from the floor, 39.6% on their 3-point attempts, and 91.6% at the free throw line while averaging 117.6 points scored per game.

Game 2 of this series on Tuesday stayed under the total. The Clippers have played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 playoff contests following an under during its previous outing. Those 3 games all had a combined 228 or more points being scored which far exceeds the current number for Game 3 of this Western Conference Finals. During their last 5 contests, the Clippers averaged 117.0 points scored per game, shot 49%, and connected on 42.6% of their 3-point attempts.

I’m looking for peak offensive efficiency in this game from both teams, and it will produce a wildly entertaining and high scoring affair. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Hawks @ Bucks 8:35 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Under 226.0 (5*)

Atlanta went under the total in their last 4 games of their series win over Philadelphia. Those 4 contests had a combined average of 205.0 points scored per game. Furthermore, the Hawks have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 away games during these 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Milwaukee went over the total in their Game 7 win at Brooklyn. The Bucks have played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 following an over during its previous game and there was a combined average of 216.2 points scored per contest. Milwaukee has also seen 6 of their last 7 games overall stay under the total. Lastly, the Bucks have allowed 98 points or fewer in each of their previous 4 home games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Milwaukee @ Brooklyn 8:35 PM ET

Game# 521-522

Play On: Under 215.0 (5*)

I always look to find a reason to go under the total when it comes to NBA Game 7 scenarios. Today is no different and I have definitive proof provided by my 4D handicapping software that supports my reasoning.

The #2 seed Brooklyn Nets are coming off an 104-89 loss in Game 6 at Milwaukee. The #3 seed Milwukeee Bucks win improved their season win percentage to .646.

Any NBA Playoffs Game 7 home team that’s a #4 seed or lower, and they’re coming off a Game 6 loss by 6 points or more while also scoring 110 points or fewer, versus a #5 or lower seed with a win percentage of .600 or better, resulted in those Game 7’s playing 19-1 (95%) to the under since 1994. Those 20 contests all had a closing total of 218.0 or less. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Nets @ Bucks 8:35 PM ET

Game# 501-502

Play On: Under 220.5 (5*)

The Bucks have played terrific defense in their 5 home playoff contests while allowing just 98.4 points per game and holding its opponents to a combined 39.4% shooting. The Buck have scored 108 points or fewer in all 5 games of this Eastern Conference Semifinal series. Milwaukee has played 6-0 to the under during their previous 6 following a loss and there was only a combined average of 206.0 points scored per game.

The Nets are coming off a home win on Tuesday to take a 3-2 series lead. Brooklyn has played 4-0 to the under in their last 4 following a win and there was just a combined 207.5 points per game. These teams have played 5-0-2 to the under in their last 7 games against one another this season and that includes 4-0-1 in the first 5 played in this series. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5*.

Denver @ Phoenix 9:05 PM ET

Game# 511-512

Play On: Over 222.5 (5*)

The Suns took the opening game of this series 122-105 on Monday.  Phoenix has played 19-2 to the over in their last 21 this season when there was a total of 215.0 or greater and they scored 121 points or more in their previous game. Those 21 contests averaged a combined 235.3 points scored per game. The Suns are also 8-0 to the over in their previous 8 as a favorite this season and when there was a total of 214.5 or greater. Those 8 contests averaged a combined 240.0 points scored per game.

Denver has allowed 115 points or more in each of their previous 5 games. Denver has played 8-0 to the over this season after allowing 105 points or more in each of their previous 5 contests and there was a combined average of 239.3 points scored per game. Since the start of the 2016-2017 NBA season, Denver has played 9-1 to the over during games played at Phoenix and there was a combined 231.4 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Hawks @ 76ers 7:05 PM ET

Game# 953-954

Play On: Over 224.0 (5*)

These teams played a high scoring and entertaining opening game of this series on Sunday with Atlanta winning 128-124. Philadelphia has now seen 5 of their 6 playoff games played to the over and there was a combined 237.0 points scored per contest. The 76ers are averaging 124.0 points scored per game while shooting a superb 51.7% during postseason action. Philadelphia has also scored 124 points or more in each of their previous 3 versus Atlanta this season. Atlanta is averaging making 14 three-points shots per game during postseason action and has also made 85.1% of its free throw attempts. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Milwaukee @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 234.0 (10*)

This is a significantly low number compared to these teams last 3 meetings in which there was an average total of 242.0 per game. Furthermore, all 3 of those head-to-head games all went under the total. As a matter of fact, this total opened at 235.0 compared to 240.0 in Game 1. Part of that adjustment is due to the absence of Nets star point guard James Harden. The rest is a result of early sharp money like mine getting down early.

Any NBA team (Milwaukee) that’s playing their 4th game or less during the previous 10 days and with a total of 230.0 or greater, and both teams have a win percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those contests playing 26-3 (89.7%) to the under since 1996. The average total in those 29 contests was 234.9 and there were only a combined 222.0 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Milwaukee @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET

Play On: Under 240.0 (5*)

There will be no analysis today due to time restrictions.

LA Clippers @ Dallas 9:35 PM ET

Game# 565-566

Play On: Under 220.0 (10*)

Despite winning the first 2 games of this series on the road, Dallas currently finds themselves as a 2.5-point home underdog. Dallas has seen their last 6 as a home underdog all go under the total this season, and there was a combined 210.5 points scored per game. The Clippers have played 6-1 to the under in their previous 7 road games when there was a total of 220.5 or less, and there was only a combined 206.1 points scored per game. Counting the playoffs, these teams have met 5 times this season, and 4 went under the total. All 5 of those contests were also played at an extremely slow pace. Barring red-hot shooting from both teams like we saw in Game 2 on Wednesday, I’m eagerly anticipating a low scoring affair tonight relative to the current total. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Dallas @ LA Clippers 10:35 PM ET

Game# 535-536

Play On: Under 216.0 (5*)

These teams have now met 4 times this season and each game stayed under the total. Those 4 contests had an average total of 224.6 and there was only a combined 203.8 points scored per game. During the previous 3 meetings which includes the series opener, Dallas has attempted 79 field goals or less on every occasion, and that equates to snail’s pace by NBA modern day standards. Additionally, during those 4 head-to-head matchups, the Clippers averaged a paltry 93.5 points scored per game. One last note, the Clippers have played 9-0 to the under in their last 9 when facing opponents with a win percentage of .400 or better. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Boston @ Brooklyn 7:35 PM ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Under 227.5 (5*)

These teams have met 4 times this season and each contest went under the total. There was an average total of 229.3 during those 4 meetings and only a combined 212.5 points were scored per game.

After going through a stretch where the Celtics went over the total in 9 of 10 games, Boston has seen its last 5 all play under. During that 5-game span, Boston scored less than 100 points 3 times, and also held their opponents to a combined 40.3% shooting.

The Nets have gone 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5 games and their stout defensive play was a key contributing factor. Brooklyn held those 5 opponents to just 39.4% shooting from the field. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

LA Lakers @ Phoenix 3:30 PM ET

Game# 513-514

Play On: Under 213.5 (5*)

Phoenix has gone over the total in 9 of their last 10 games. Yet, the current total of 213.0 is a lowest they’ve seen since February 8th at Cleveland when that number was 212.5. As a matter of fact, the previous lowest total that Phoenix has seen in a conference game was 214.0 at home game against Oklahoma City on January 27th. Furthermore, Phoenix has played 4-1 to the under this season when there was a total of 214.5 or less.

The Lakers have proven with Lebron James and Anthony Davis are healthy they’re an elite defensive team. Additionally, they have played 6-0 to the under this season on the road when the number was 218.0 or less and versus an opponent with a win percentage of .534 or better. Those 6 contests averaged a combined 200.3 points scored per game and the average total was 215.4. The Lakers enter this series on a 6-game win streak. However, they failed to cover in 4 of their last 5. Los Angeles has played 14-1 to the under this season after failing to cover 4 of their previous 5 and there was a combined average of only 207.3 points scored per game. Play on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Memphis @ Golden State 9:05 PM ET

Game# 579-580

Play On: Under 221.5 (5*)

Since the start of last season, all 6 games between these teams have stayed under the total and there was a combined 215.3 points scored per contest. Additionally, Memphis has played 4-0 to the under during its previous 4 and there was an averaged combined score of 212.2. Throughout their previous 5 games, Memphis has held their opponents to a mere 41.7% shooting the field. Memphis defeated San Antonio on Wednesday’s Play-In game to advance while holding the Spurs to only 96 points and 35.1% shooting.

Golden State is coming off a heartbreaking 103-100 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday in their Play-In game and that contest easily stayed under the total of 224.0. The Warriors are currently a 4.5-point favorite today. During their last 5 as a favorite, Golden State has held their opponents to just 100.8 points scored per game, 41.6% shooting, and 25.9% from 3-point territory. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Washington 8:05 PM ET

Game# 575-576

Play On: Over 237.0 (5*)

These teams have met 3 times this season and all those contests easily went over the total. Furthermore, there was an average total of 244.3 and a combined 272.0 points were scored per game. Granted one of those contests required overtime, but even then, the score was 124-124 at the end of regulation time. Another thing that jumped off the page at me was the frantic pace each of those contests was played at. There was a combined average of 206.7 field goal attempts per game which is significantly beyond the NBA average this season.

Indiana has played 12-4 to the over in their last 16 as an away underdog, and if the number was 234.5 or greater it was 3-0 to the over and 266.0 points scored per contest.

During their 2 home games against Indiana this season, Washington scored 143.0 points per game, shot a sizzling hot 58.4%, and that includes 46.3% from 3-point territory. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Washington @ Boston 9:05 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Under 233.0 (10*)

Both teams have shown a tendency to play over the total during the final stretch of regular season action. However, I look for each team to ratchet up their defensive intensity tonight and be more attentive to detail given the importance of this game. It also must be noted, these teams met 3 times during regular season played and all those contests stayed under the total. There was an average total 231.7 and only a combined 213.0 points were scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Portland @ Phoenix 10:05 PM ET

Game# 579-580

Play On: Over 234.5 (5*)

These teams have played twice this season, and both went over the total and with a combined average of 240.0 points scored per game. Portland is coming off last night’s 105-8 win at Utah and that contest easily went under the total of 234.5. Portland has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 when the total is 232.0 or greater and they are coming off an under during its previous game. Those contests had an average total of 237.2 and there was a combined 250.7 points scored per game. Conversely, Phoenix has played 5-0 to the over during their last 5 as a favorite and when the total was 224.5 or greater. Those 5 contests averaged a combined 239.6 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

New Orleans @ Dallas 9:05 PM ET

Game# 559-560

Play On: Under 224.0 (5*)

New Orleans was dealt a huge blow to their playoff chances when both Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were ruled out for an indefinite period. Those 2 rising starts have combined to average 50.8 points per game this season. The next closest on that list is Lonzo Ball at 14.6 points per contest. That’s a huge offensive void to fill. Furthermore, the Pelicans have played 9-0 to the under in its last 9 when there was a total of 237.0 or less and there were just 219.5 points scored per game.

Dallas is coming off a blowout loss at Memphis last night. They have played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 while playing at home with no rests and when there’s been a total of 217.0 or greater, and there was just a combined 210.4 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Boston @ Cleveland 8:05 PM ET

Game# 555-556

Play On: Over 219.0 (5*)

Boston has seen each of their previous 5 games go over when there was a total of 222.0 or less. Those 5 contests has an average total of 219.3 and there was a combined 243.2 points scored per game. The Celtics have scored 119 points or more in 6 of their last 7 games. That rend is probable to continue against a Cleveland team ranking 29th out of 30 team in defensive field goal percentage and 3-point defense.

The Cavaliers went under in their previous game. Cleveland has played 5-0 to the over in its last 5 following an under. The Cavaliers are also 5-0 to the over in their last 5 at home and with a combined average of 232.6 points scored per contest.

The last 4 meetings between these teams have gone over and that includes 2 times this season. As a matter of fact, the first 2 games that pitted these teams against one another were quite physical leading to an extremely high 66.5 free throw attempts per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Golden State 10:05 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Under 226.5 (5*)

Utah is currently a 3.0-point road favorite in this contest. The Jazz have played 7-2 to the under in their last 7 as a road favorite. That also includes 3-0 to the under in those contests if they went over in their previous game and a combined 216.4 points were scored per game. Utah has been one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the NBA during the past 2 seasons. However, they’ll be facing a Golden State team that has held opponents to a mere 25.4 % conversion rate on their 3-points shots throughout their previous 5 games.

Speaking of the Warriors defensively, they’ve surrendered just 99.4 points per game thru their previous 5 contests and opponents made just 40.2% of their field goal attempts. Additionally, during that identical 5 game stretch, Golden State opponents have averaged only 16 free throw attempts per game. Bet on this contest to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Cleveland 7:35 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 230.0 (5*)

This total raised my antennas at first glance. The Cavaliers have scored 97 and 90 points in their previous 2, yet, this is the highest total for a Cleveland game all season. However, those previous 2 low scoring outputs both occurred on the road. Cleveland has played over the numbers in each of its last 4 at home and there was a combined 237.6 points scored per contest.

Indiana has played 7-0 to the over during their previous 7 away and when there was a total of 218.0 or greater. Those 7 contests averaged a combined 246.7 points scored per game. Furthermore, the Pacers have scored 132 points or more in 4 of their previous 5 games. They have also scored 131 points or greater in 5 of their last 7 away. Conversely, Cleveland has allowed 122 points or more in each of their last 5 home games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Indiana @ Cleveland 7:35 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 230.0 (5*)

This total raised my antennas at first glance. The Cavaliers have scored 97 and 90 points in their previous 2, yet, this is the highest total for a Cleveland game all season. However, those previous 2 low scoring outputs both occurred on the road. Cleveland has played over the numbers in each of its last 4 at home and there was a combined 237.6 points scored per contest.

Indiana has played 7-0 to the over during their previous 7 away and when there was a total of 218.0 or greater. Those 7 contests averaged a combined 246.7 points scored per game. Furthermore, the Pacers have scored 132 points or more in 4 of their previous 5 games. They have also scored 131 points or greater in 5 of their last 7 away. Conversely, Cleveland has allowed 122 points or more in each of their last 5 home games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Atlanta @ Indiana 8:05 PM ET

Game# 541-542

Play On: Over 239.5 (5*)

I very seldom play an NBA game over the total when the number is this high. Nonetheless, I am going to make an exception in this one and break my normal tendency. Atlanta is coming off an impressive 135-103 home win last night against a top-notch Phoenix team. The Hawks have played 6-0 to the over this season when playing with no rest and when the number is 220.0 or greater. Atlanta is also 6-1 to the over in its last 7 when there’s been a total of 232.0 or great with 241.0 points scored per contest.

Indiana went under in their previous game and that’s significant. The Pacers have played 11-0 to the over in their last 11 this season when there’s a total of 220.0 or greater and their previous game went under. Those 11 contests averaged a combined 250.8 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Orlando @ Memphis 8:05 PM ET

Game# 519-520

Play On: Over 223.5 (5*)

The Magic has covered in each of their previous 2 games. The most recent of which was a 109-104 win at Cleveland. Orlando has also seen its last 4 and 8 of its last 9 go over the total. Conversely, Memphis has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 as a favorite and with a total of 228.0 or less. The average total in those contests was 222.4 and there were a combined 240.8 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Minnesota @ Houston 9:05 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Over 234.5 (5*)

I always take a hard look at going over a total during the final stretch of regular season when teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention square off. These 2 teams certainly qualify in that regard when considering their abysmal combined season records of 33-90 (.268).

Houston has seen its last 4 games play to the over when there was a total of 224.0 or greater and they faced an opponent with a losing record. There was a combined 239.0 points scored per game during those contests. Houston played to the over in 5 consecutive games when there was a total of 226.0 or greater and a combined 239.0 points were scored per contest.

Minnesota is coming off 2 shocking upset wins over Utah in their previous 4 games. Both contests went over including last night’s 105-104 win over the Jazz. Minnesota has played 6-1 to the over in their last 7 following back-to-back games that stayed under. Those 7 contests averaged a combined 240.0 points scored per game. The Timberwolves have played 7-1 to the over this season during away games with a total of 232.0 or greater and there was 247.3 points scored per contest. Lastly, Minnesota has gone over in their last 3 away games when its point-spread was +3.0 to -3.0 like it is right now, and a combined 256.7 points were scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Miami @ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET

Game# 567-568

Play On: Under 212.0 (5*)

These teams have met twice this season with both contests going under and there was just a combined 191.0 points scored per game. Both games were played at an extremely slow pace by NBA standards which is evidenced by a combined 159 field goal attempts per contest. The teams combined to go a miserable 41-141 (29.1%) on their 3-point shot attempts during those 2 meetings. I expect more of the same today.

The Heat are currently a 5.0-point favorite. Miami has played 7-0 to the under in their last 7 as a road favorite and with a total of 222.0 or less. Those 7 contests had an average total of 212.8 and there was a combined 192.3 points scored per game. Miami has held each of their previous 10 opponents to less than 100 points scored when they’ve been a road favorite. As a matter of fact, Miami has held 21 of their 64 opponents (32.8%) to less than 100 points this season which is a tremendous accomplishment by modern NBA standards. Furthermore, Miami has allowed less than 100 points in 13 of 34 away games (38.2%). Miami has also held opponents to 85 field goal attempts or less in 13 of their last 14 games which has enabled them to play a slower paced game which they prefer.

This is the lowest total of the season for Atlanta. Their previous low was 213.5 in a game at Charlotte just 12 days ago. Atlanta won that contest 105-101 and it comfortably stayed under the total. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Memphis @ LA Clippers 10:05 PM ET

Game# 547-548

Play On: Over 227.0 (5*)

Memphis has witnessed 10 of their last 11 road games going over the total. The average total in those 11 contests was 225.6 and there was a combined 239.9 points scored per game. The Grizzlies have played 4-0 to the over in their previous 4 games played with a combined average of 246.8 points scored per contest. Memphis has scored 124 points or more in 7 of their last 9 games.

The Clippers have gone under in 3 straight contests. However, they’ve yet to play 4 consecutive games that have gone under all season. As a matter of fact, they are 3-0 to the over following 3 straight games going under, and there was a combined average of 235.7 points scored per contest. Lastly, the Clippers have shot 50% or better during each of their previous 5 home games. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Golden State @ Washington 7:05 PM ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Under 239.5 (5*)

Golden State will be playing in their 3rd road game in 5 days when they visit Washington today.  The Warriors have played 9-1 to the under this season when in that identical situation and there was a combined average of 229.8 points scored per game. Golden State has also gone under in their previous 4 as a road favorite and the total was 226.0 or greater. Those 4 contests averaged just a combined 205.8 points scored per game.

Washington has amassed 90 or more field goal attempts in each of their last 4 contests. That equates to a brisk offensive pace. Nevertheless, the Wizards have played 9-0 to the under this season following 2 consecutive games in which they had 90 or more field goal attempts. Additionally, Washington has played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 at home with a combined average of 218.6 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

New York @ Dallas 9:35 PM ET

Game# 553-554

Play On: Under 211.5 (5*)

Despite going over in their previous contest, Dallas has played 19-6 to the under during its previous 25 games. Moreover, Dallas has played 7-0 to the under in their last 7 following an over during its previous game. Those 7 contests averaged only a combined 204.9 points scored per game. Dallas will be facing a Knicks team that average just 105.6 points per game. The Mavericks have played 18-1 to the under this season when holding an opponent to 106 points or fewer.

The Knicks are coming off 116-106 road win over New Orleans in their previous contest and that game went over 219.5. New York has played 12-2 to the under this season when the total was 201.0 to 211.0. That includes 4-0 to the under if they went over in their previous outing and there was only a combined 192.4 points scored per game. New York has allowed less than 100 points in 19 of their 56 games (33.9%) this season, and 105 points or fewer in 31 of 56 (55.4%). Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Milwaukee @ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET

Game# 525-526

Play On: Over 230.0 (10*)

Milwaukee is coming off yesterday’s 130-105 road win over Minnesota. The Bucks have played 8-0 to the over this season when there’s been a total of 225.0 to 230 and they scored 125 points or more in their previous game. Those 8 contests averaged a combined 241.1 points scored per game. Additionally, teams playing Atlanta with no rest this season have played 8-1 to the over and that includes 8-0 in the previous 8 with a combined 240.6 points scored per game.

Atlanta has gone under in each of their previous 2 games. However, they have played 6-0 to the over in their last 6 following back-to-back unders and there was 232.7 points scored per contest. The Hawks have also played 5-0 to the over this season at home when there’s been a total of 233.0 or less and their current opponent scored 120 points or more in their previous game. Those 5 home games produced a combined 238.6 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

San Antonio @ Toronto 7:35 PM ET

Game# 505-506

Play On: Over 221.5 (5*)

San Antonio has played 8-2 to the over during their previous 10 games. If there was a total of 221.0 to 229.5 in those contests, then it played 5-0 to the over with a combined average of 248.2 points scored per contest.

Toronto is coming off a home loss to Atlanta in their previous game. The Raptors have played 12-2 to the over this season following a home loss. It includes playing 5-0 to the over in their last 5 in that identical situation. The average total in those 5 outings was 221.7 and there was a combined 233.4 points scored per game. The Raptors attempt the most 3-point shots in the NBA at 40 attempts per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Houston @ Phoenix 10:05 PM ET

Game# 569-570

Play On: Over 228.5 (5*)

Phoenix has played 5-0 to the over in their last 5 when there’s been a total of 231.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 240.6 points scored per contest. The Suns have been red-hot offensively over their previous 5 contests while scoring an average of 125.0 points per game and shooting 51.4%. Houston is coming off last night’s 125-109 loss at Golden State last night. The Rockets have played 3-0 to the over in their last 3 when playing with no rest and there was 244.3 points scored per game. One of those games was a 133-130 home loss to Phoenix.

Since the 2011-2012 NBA season began, any home team (Phoenix) with a total of 220.0 to 236.0, who has allowed 105 points or more in each of their previous 3 games, versus an opponent (Houston) coming off back-to-back losses by 10 points or more, and they allowed 131 points or fewer in their last contest, resulted in those games playing 33-5 (86.8%) to the over. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Miami @ Portland 10:05 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Under 223.0 (5*)

Portland has played 5-0 to the under in their last 5 at home. During that stretch, the Trailblazers held opponents to 99.2 points scored per game, 42.3% shooting, and 28.3% from 3-point territory. Conversely, Miami has played 9-0 to the under in their previous 9 away games. Those 9 contests averaged a mere 192.5 points per game. Throughout those 9 road tilts Miami allowed only 93.6 points scored per game while holding opponents to a combined 40.9% shooting. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Chicago @ Minnesota 8:05 PM ET

Game# 543-544

Play On: Over 231.0 (5*)

Minnesota has averaged 122.0 points scored per game during their previous 5 contests. The bad news, during that identical stretch they allowed 126.8 points per game, and opponents combined to shoot 50.2% including 42.2% from 3-point territory. These teams met in Chicago earlier this season and the Bulls came away with a 133-126 win, and that contest easily surpassed the total of 228.0. Additionally, Chicago has gone 18-9 over the total this season when facing non-conference opponents this season, and that includes 5-0 in the last 5 when there was a total of 230.0 or greater. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

San Antonio @ Denver 9:05 PM ET

Game# 559-560

Play On: Under 222.5 (5*)

These team met once this season and San Antonio walked away with a 119-109 home win. The Spurs will enter this contest sporting a 24-24 record. San Antonio has seen their last 3 games all go over the total. However, they’ve yet to go over in 4 consecutive games all season.

Denver is coming off home wins over Orlando 119-109 and Detroit 134-119 in their previous 2 outings. The win versus Detroit their last time out easily went over the total. Nonetheless, Denver has played 8-4 to the under this season following an over in its previous contest.

Any home team (Denver) with a total of 210.0 to 230.0 that’s coming off back-to-back home wins by 10 points or more, and they’re playing with same season revenge, versus an opponent (San Antonio) who has a season win percentage of .685 or worse, resulted in those contests playing 29-6 (82.6%) to the under since the 1996-1997 NBA season began. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

New Orleans@ Atlanta 7:35 PM ET

Game# 533-534

Play On: Over 228.0 (5*)

New Orleans has played 7-0 to the over in their last 7 road games when there was a total of 228.5 or less. The average total in those 7 contests was 222.4 and there were a combined 235.2 points scored per game. The Pelicans are coming off a 122-15 road win over Houston in their previous game. New Orleans has played 24-6 to the over this season following a game in which there was a combined 225 or more points scored. Those 30 contests averaged a combined 234.1 points scored per game.

Atlanta has played 6-0 to the over in their previous 6 games. Those contests has an average total of 224.1 and there were 234.5 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Utah @ Dallas 7:10 PM ET

Game# 523-524

Play On: Under 223.0 (5*)

Dallas has played 7-0 to the under in their last 7 at home and there was only a combined 200.0 points scored per game. Furthermore, Dallas has played 10-0 to the under in their previous 10 this season as an underdog and there was a combined 212.6 points scored per contest. These teams have met twice this season and both went under the total.

Since the start of the 1996-1997 season, any NBA team (Dallas that’s coming off a win by 20 or more in which they allowed 105 or less, versus an opponent (Utah) coming off a win by 15 or greater in which they allowed 89 points or greater, and there was a total of 220.0 to 229.0, resulted in those games playing 16-2 (88.9%) to the under. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Dallas @ Boston 7:35 PM ET

Game# 515-516

Play On: Under 222.0 (5*)

Boston has gone under in each of their previous 4 at home and there was a combined 215.3 points scored per game. Dallas has played 15-3 to the under this season as a pick or underdog and there was a combined 214.1 points scored per game. The Mavericks are coming off a 127-106 win at Oklahoma City on Monday and that contest went over 221.0. Dallas has gone 5-0 to the under in their previous 5 following an over during their previous game and there was only a combined 201.0 points scored per contest. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Milwaukee @ LA Clippers 10:05 PM ET

Game# 579-580

Play On: Under 232.0 (5*)

Milwaukee is coming off a 102-96 home loss to New York. That defeat brought their season record to 29-16 (.644). The Clippers are coming off a 122-12 home win over Philadelphia which improved their season record to 31-16 (.660).

Any NBA team (Clippers) with a total of 230.0 or greater who is coming off a win, and is playing in games 31 through 67 of the season, versus an opponent (Milwaukee) which allowed 125 points or fewer in its previous contest, and both teams possess a win percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those games playing 30-0 to the under. Moreover, just 1 of those 30 contests has more than a combined 231 points scored. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

76ers @ Clippers 10:05 PM ET

Game# 549-550

Play On: Under 220.5 (5*)

Philadelphia has allowed just 99.8 points per game in regulation time throughout their previous 9 contests. Conversely, the Clippers have given up only 99.7 points per game during its last 6 outings. Philadelphia has seen each of their previous 4 road games stay under the number. The average total in those 4 contests was 221.3 and there was 211.3 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Atlanta @ Sacramento 10:05 PM ET

Game# 577-578

Play On: Under 231.0 (10*)

Atlanta is coming off a hugely disappointing 119-110 road loss to the Clippers in a game they held a 22-point 2nd half lead. That defeat dropped their season record to 22-21 (.512). Prior to that loss, the Hawks had allowed 107 points or fewer in 5 consecutive games.

Sacramento is coming off a 119-105 road win at Cleveland on Wednesday. The Kings have gone under the total in 6 of their last 7. The Kings have gone under in their previous 4 contests following a game in which they scored 116 points or more.

Any NBA home team with a total of 230.0 or greater that’s coming off a win in which they scored 116 points or more, versus an opponent (Atlanta) with a win percentage of .333 to .647, resulted in those home teams playing 17-0 to the under since 1992. Those 17 contests produced only a combined 206.9 points scored per game. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 10* Top Play wager.

Charlotte @ LA Lakers 10:35 PM ET

Game# 561-562

Play On: Over 224.0 (5*)

Charlotte has played 9-1 to the over this season in non-conference away games and there was a combined average of 238.4 points scored per contest. The Hornets have also gone over in each of their previous 8 away games when there was a total of 234.5 or less and there was 240.9 points scored per contest. The Lakers have averaged 118.5 points scored per game and shot a red-hot 54.0% throughout their previous 5 contests.

The Lakers are coming off back-to-back wins by 15 points or more. Charlotte is coming off last night’s 129-104 loss to Denver. The combination of those results and this current total sets up an extremely profitable NBA totals betting angle which is displayed below.

Any NBA team (Lakers) with a total of 221.5 to 229.5 that’s coming off back-to-back wins by 15 points or more and they’re facing an opponent (Charlotte) coming off a loss by 15 points or worse, resulted in those games playing 16-2 (88.9%) to the over since the start of the 2016-2017 season. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.

Milwaukee @ Philadelphia 7:05 PM ET

Game# 531-532

Play On: Under 235.0 (5*)

Any NBA team (Milwaukee) with a total of 231.0 or greater that’s coming off a road win, and both teams have a win percentage of .600 to .750, resulted in those contests playing 22-1 (95.7%) to the under since the start of the 2016-2017 season. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Golden State @ LA Lakers 8:05 PM ET

Game# 575-576

Play On: Under 221.0 (5*)

The Lakers are an overlooked but excellent defensively. The rank #2 in the NBA in scoring defense at just 106.1 points per game. It’s been quite apparent that the Lakers have struggled offensively without Anthony Davis who continues to be sideline with a foot injury. They have scored 102 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games. The only time they eclipsed that 102-point barrier was against a Washington team who ranks 2nd to last in NBA scoring defense. The Lakers have played 5-1 to the under in their last 6 and the only exception was against, you guessed it, Washington. On the other side of the table is a Golden State team which has also played 5-1 to the under in their previous 6 outings and that includes 3-0 in away games. Bet on this game to go under the total for a 5* wager.

Washington @ Boston 7:05 PM ET

Game# 571-572

Play On: Over 232.0 (5*)

Washington is coming off a 128-112 home win over Minnesota last night. The Wizards have played 6-2 to the over this season when playing on no rest. The Wizards have played 5-0 to the over this season when the total is 230.0 or greater and they scored 100 points or more in their previous game. The average total in those 5 games was 232.4 and there was a combined 245.0 points scored per contest. Throughout their previous 5 outings, Washington has scored 120.2 points per game and shot a stellar 49.0% from the field. Those last 5 contests also averaged a combined 187 field goal attmpts per game which equates to a rapid tempo.

Boston has played 6-0 to the over this season in conference home games and when there was a total of 212.0 or greater. Those 6 contests surpassed the total by an average of 10.6 points per game. Bet on this game to go over the total for a 5* wager.