Here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER bets to consider for all of the NBA action taking place on Friday, January 19, 2024:
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Recent Picks: January 17, 2024
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors | Heat ML (-130) | 121-97 Heat | L | -1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Bucks ATS -4 (-108) | 135-95 Cavaliers | L | -1 |
| Brooklyn Nets vs. Portland Trail Blazers | UNDER 223.5 Points (-110) | 208 Points | W | 0.90 |
| Overall | -1.1 |
Season Pick Results: As Of Jan. 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 1-3 | -2.02 |
| Spread | 3-3 | -0.31 |
| OVER/UNDER | 3-2 | 0.69 |
| Overall | 7-8 | -1.64 |
Indiana Pacers Vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Game: Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | -5.5 (-106) | -210 | O 237.5 (-110) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +5.5 (-114) | +176 | U 237.5 (-110) |
Pick: Indiana Pacers ATS -5.5
Not that the Indiana Pacers needed any further firepower to handle the 11-29 Portland Trail Blazers, but the expected debut of Pascal Siakam to the lineup after coming over in a trade from the Toronto Raptors should put them over the top in this matchup.
There's also a slim possibility Tyrese Haliburton returns for Indiana, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. It's safe to assume the Pacers will err on the side of caution here, especially on the second night of a back-to-back, though.
The Pacers have a 10-2-1 record against the spread across their last 13 games, while Portland is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine. It's also a meeting of the league's literal best and worst offense, and you can probably tell which is which.
Denver Nuggets Vs. Boston Celtics
The Game: Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | +6.5 (-106) | +215 | O 234 (-110) |
| Boston Celtics | -6.5 (-114) | -260 | U 234 (-110) |
Pick: Celtics ML
The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics squared off twice last season, with each side taking their respective home game by a double-digit margin of victory.
This game will take place at the TD Garden where the Celtics have yet to lose a single game all year with an unblemished 20-0 record. Denver has split its last six games with a 3-3 record SU, as opposed to the Celtics who are in the midst of a three-game winning streak.
The reigning champion Nuggets are certainly capable of pulling off what would still be considered an upset based on Boston's dominance in its backyard, but factoring in how everything unfolded in 2022-23, expect the Celtics to hold firm yet again with a statement win.
Brooklyn Nets Vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Game: Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Nets | +7 (-110) | +240 | O 227 (-112) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -7 (-110) | -295 | U 227 (-108) |
Pick: UNDER 227 Total Points
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging the fourth-fewest points in the Association in the month of January at 105.3, equating to just 106.3 points per 100 possessions which is just 28th overall.
Taking the UNDER here stays in line with the totals Brooklyn has mustered up as of late, having gone UNDER in seven of its last nine games.
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't that much better either, going UNDER in four of their last six games, four of their last five home games, and 13 of 20 in games played in January.
