For April 16, 2024, we will look at the clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers from New Orleans. Before we get into that featured game, we will give our daily Quick Bet on the Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors Best Bet
10PM EST
Sacramento, CA
Golden 1 Center
For April 16, 2024, we will look at the game between the Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors from Sacramento. This is a play-in tournament game between the 9th and 10th seed. The winner here will play against the loser of the New Orleans Pelicans and the LA Lakers for a spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, for the losing team, this season will be over.
Injury Report
Missing tonight
Kevin Huerter (shoulder)
Malik Monk (MCL)
Gary Payton II (calf)
Kings vs Warriors Quick Bet to Make
Draymond Green is our guy tonight. We are going with him getting at least 15 rebounds + assists. This game was the biggest game of the season for GSW. Draymond Green is an experienced player who loves to step up in the big games such as this one. In his last game, Draymond Green had 12 rebounds and 11 assists with 0 points against the Pelicans.
That being said, Draymond Green having at least 15 rebounds + assists is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Draymond Green over 14.5 rebounds + assists @+100 @FanDuel
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers Best Bet
7:30PM EST
New Orleans, LA
Smoothie King Center
For April 16, 2024, we will look at the clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers from New Orleans. A win here would guarantee them the playoff spot. A loss here, would give them another chance against the loser between the Kings and Warriors.
The New Orleans Pelicans have won 4 out of the last 5 games. The last game they played was actually against the Lakers. The Pelicans lost that game 108-124. Because of that loss, the Pelicans lost the 6th seed and now have to fight throughout the play-in tournament to get into the playoffs. They fumbled under the pressure and just could not guard LeBron James and Anthony Davis. We expect a different approach from them for tonight’s game.
The LA Lakers have won 3 out of the last 5 games. Winning the last two games got them to the 8th seed. Anthony Davis is questionable for tonight, but we strongly believe that he will start against the Pelicans. In their last game, the Lakers dominated against the Pelicans, and we expect a similar game tonight given their experience.
Injury Report
Missing tonight
Christian Wood (knee)
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot)
Questionable
Anthony Davis (back)
Best Bet to Make
The LA Lakers are a far more experienced team than the Pelicans. They know what it means to play in the playoff atmosphere and win a ring. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be the two best players on the court, which is important in such a game. Last time they played in a very important game, the Lakers dominated.
That being said, the Lakers winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: LA Lakers winning @1.91 @bet365
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