After going a remarkable 3-0 and winning 2.92 units last time, the Last Word on Pro Basketball predictions are back with NBA picks for the January 30th slate. The NBA is starting to hit its stride as the All-Star break rapidly approaches. Now is the time to get in on the action.
Predicting the January 30th NBA Slate
Toronto Raptors @ Cleveland Cavaliers
A matchup of one of the best teams in east, and one of the worst. The Toronto Raptors are finally healthy after enduring a string of detrimental injuries early in the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games and lost their last home game to the New Orleans Pelicans 125-111. On the flip side, the Raptors are 9-1 in their last 10 games and beat the Cavs 117-97 in their last matchup. Look for the Raptors to jump out to an early lead and hang on to cover this double-digit spread.
The Play – Toronto Raptors -10.5. 1 Unit to win .91 Units
Golden State Warriors @ Boston Celtics
Another lopsided matchup on tonight’s slate features the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors squaring off at the Boston Garden. The Warriors are 30th in the league in terms of defensive rating with a rating of 112.7. The Celtics on the other hand, are 5th in offensive rating with a 112.5 rating. The Celtics should come out with some hot shooting in the early quarters and ride that scoring wave to the over in this one.
The Play – Over 221. 1 Unit to win .91 Units
Utah Jazz @ Denver Nuggets:
This is a pick straight out of the movie Uncut Gems. If you decide to take this pick you have to root for Denver’s big man to stuff the stat sheet in tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz. This is the first matchup of these two teams this season so we do not have the historical data for this pick. This season, Denver Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic is averaging 19.8 points per game, 10.1 rebounds per game, and 6.5 assists per game. Those averages add up to roughly 37 in terms of a total. Jokic will have a slightly above average game tonight for this bet to hit.
The Play – Nikola Jokic Pts+Reb+Ast Over 40.5. 2 Units to win 1.72 Units
BONUS PARLAY
To round out the NBA picks for January 30th, here is a fun parlay: Toronto Raptors -10.5, Atlanta Hawks +7.5, and Boston Celtics -12.5 (+596)
Season to Date: 4-2-0/Up 2.88 Units
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