Here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER bets to consider for all of the NBA action taking place on Monday, February 5, 2024:
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Recent Picks: February 2, 2024 (1-2)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors vs. Houston Rockets | Raptors ML | 135-106 Rockets | L | -1 |
| Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks | Suns ATS -4 | 129-120 Hawks | L | -1 |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers | OVER 249 Total Points | 255 Total Points | W | 0.90 |
| Overall | -1.1 |
The OVER/UNDER pick saved the day, which is surprising as the Indiana Pacers competed without the services of Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton. We'll take it and run, living to fight another day.
Season Pick Results: Since January 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 3-8 | -5.26 |
| Spread | 6-7 | -0.76 |
| OVER/UNDER | 6-6 | -0.61 |
| Overall | 15-21 | -6.63 |
Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Game: Sacramento Kings vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | +4.5 (-112) | +154 | O 235 (-110) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -4.5 (-108) | -184 | U 235 (-110) |
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers ML -184
This game is a tough one to call, but that's what makes sports betting so exciting and why immense research and due diligence is required.
The Sacramento Kings have gone 5-1 on their seven-game road trip which concludes Monday at Quicken Loans Arena against a Cleveland Cavaliers team that's won five in a row with just two losses in all of 2024.
Home is where the heart is, and even against Road Warriors like Sacramento and with Jarrett Allen's availability currently up in the air, Cleveland's run of dominance will continue as it avenges a loss to the Kings on Nov. 13.
Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Game: Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +1.5 (-106) | +108 | O 237.5 (-108) |
| Brooklyn Nets | -1.5 (-114) | -126 | U 237.5 (-112) |
Pick: Golden State Warriors ATS +1.5
With the spread as close as it is at just 1.5 points, we're essentially picking the Golden State Warriors to win outright here.
The Brooklyn Nets are vulnerable at the Barclays Center, going 2-5 SU on their home court over their last seven games. Ben Simmons won't be suiting up on Monday, either, which is a blow to Brooklyn's defense and second unit as Simmons as performed admirably as a reserve since returning to the rotation, albeit on a fairly limited basis.
Golden State already owns a win over Brooklyn back on Dec. 16, with the Nets needing a 41-point night from Cam Thomas to keep the score close. Being the underdogs here, likely due to being on the road, take the Warriors for a more profitable return.
Los Angeles Clippers Vs. Atlanta Hawks
The Game: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers | -3 (-110) | -152 | O 242 (-110) |
| Atlanta Hawks | +3 (-110) | +128 | U 242 (-110) |
Pick: OVER 242 Total Points
The Los Angeles Clippers and Atlanta Hawks possess top-10 offenses across each of their last six games, yet have completely different OVER/UNDER records during that stretch. The total has gone UNDER on five occasions for the Clippers, but OVER five times for the Hawks.
The total has gone OVER in four of Atlanta's last five games not just at State Farm Arena, but also against Western Conference competition.
The two sides rank fifth and sixth, respectively, in points per game since Jan. 16, and with an average of 121 points needed per team to get to the OVER, it's hard not to like their chances to perhaps even blow away that number.
