Here are three spread, moneyline, and OVER/UNDER bets to consider for all of the NBA action taking place on Wednesday, January 31, 2024:
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Recent Picks: January 29, 2024 (0-3)
| Game | Bet | Result | W or L | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets | Bucks ATS +4 | 113-107 Nuggets | L | -1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | Thunder ML | 107-101 Timberwolves | L | -1 |
| Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs | OVER 240.5 Total Points | 231 Total Points | L | -1 |
| Overall | L | -3 |
Let's take solace in the fact that none of the picks were egregiously off. This could have easily been a perfect day, but in the world of sports betting, there's no mercy and "close" isn't good enough.
Season Pick Results: As Of January 8, 2024
| Market | Record | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | 3-6 | -3.26 |
| Spread | 5-6 | -0.65 |
| OVER/UNDER | 4-6 | -2.41 |
| Overall | 12-18 | -6.32 |
Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets, 8:30 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | -3 (-112) | -152 | O 233 (-110) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +3 (-108) | +128 | U 233 (-110) |
Pick: Phoenix Suns ATS -3
Wednesday marks Kevin Durant's return to Brooklyn and his first game in the city in 395 days after being dealt by the Nets in February of last year.
Durant's Phoenix Suns have won eight of their last 10 games SU, ending a two-game losing skid on Monday with a convincing victory on the road against the Miami Heat. The Nets, meanwhile, just had Ben Simmons return to the rotation on Monday against the Utah Jazz in a blowout 147-114 win and will be looking to string together three victories in a row for the fourth time this season.
Brooklyn leads the season series 1-0 after winning at the Footprint Center back on Dec. 13. While Phoenix tends to struggle against the spread against Atlantic Division competition (1-4 over last five games), the added incentive of trying to avenge the previous loss as Durant suits up in Brooklyn once again is enough to like the Suns to cover as three-point favorites in this rematch.
Sacramento kings vs. Miami Heat
The Game: Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 p.m.
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | +1.5 (-110) | +100 | O 231.5 (-112) |
| Miami Heat | -1.5 (-110) | -118 | U 231.5 (-108) |
Pick: Sacramento Kings ML
The Heat's ongoing seven-game losing streak is knocking them further and further down the standings in the Eastern Conference, and there's no end in sight. They own the Association's worst offense at 106.9 points per 100 possessions during this streak and are fourth from the bottom in defense (124.2 points allowed per 100 possessions).
The Sacramento Kings currently possess the momentum Miami desires, having won four in a row to keep themselves in the mix for home-court advantage in the West.
Miami is going to end its streak sooner or later, but Sacramento presents too formidable a challenge for that to be the case on Wednesday. The Heat will also miss the services of sniper Duncan Robinson, as well, as he enters the league's concussion protocol.
Dallas Mavericks Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Game: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m. ET
| Team | Spread | Money | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | +13 (-110) | +570 | O 222 (-110) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -13 (-110) | -800 | U 222 (-110) |
Pick: UNDER 222 Total Points
This marks the fourth and final matchup of the regular season between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, with the total going OVER 222 points in two of the first three games.
Dallas will be rolling out a skeleton crew for this game, though, as Kyrie Irving (thumb), Luka Doncic (ankle), Dereck Lively II (nose), Dante Exum (knee), and Derrick Jones Jr. (wrist) won't be competing.
Minnesota's No. 1 defense going against a Mavericks squad missing five of their six leading scorers is a recipe for low-scoring UNDER bet.
