There are 12 games in the NBA throughout the day on Monday. Six games have a line of 3.5 or fewer points and 1 game has a double-digit line. Four games have a total of at least 224 points. As always, stay up to date on the latest injury news since lines can change and COVID-19 is making a big impact. Bets may be added throughout the day if there are additional spots that arise, so be sure to check back later in the day. My record is 43-27 for the season. Here are my picks for tonight.
Darius Garland over 33.5 points+rebounds+assists (-115 on BetMGM)
Darius Garland has been dominant over his last few games. He has taken 45 shots from the field over the last 2 games. He had 27 points, 18 assists and 5 rebounds on Saturday against the Thunder and had 32 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds on Friday against the Spurs. Garland has gone over this total in 6 of the last 9 games and one of the misses was by the hook. The Nets will be without Kevin Durant. Garland faced the Nets on November 17 and had 24 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds and shot only 10-for-26 from the field. When he played them on November 22 he had 24 points, 11 assists and 5 rebounds and shot 9-for-27 from the field. After a strong start to the season, the Nets defense hasn’t been good.
Seth Curry over 19.5 points+assists (-115 on Caesars)
Seth Curry is playing well and played at least 34 minutes in 5 straight games, including 40 in the last one. Even with Tyrese Maxey back, Curry is still dishing out the assists. He has at least 5 assists in 10 of the last 11 games. Curry has scored at least 15 points in 6 of the last 7 games. The points + assists totals for Curry over the last several games are: 26, 24, 13, 30, 32, 20, and 23. Curry faced the Wizards on December 26 and had 11 points and 9 assists. The Wizards rank 23rd in defensive efficiency.
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Jonas Valanciunas over 10.5 rebounds (-122 on FanDuel)
Jonas Valanciunas has gone over this total in 4 of the last 6 games. The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams, making things a little easier for Valanciunas, who averages 12 rebounds per game. He is averaging 12.1 rebounds over the last 7 games. It’s projected to be a close game with the Celtics favored by 4 points.
Trae Young over 2.5 Three-pointers (-110 on BetMGM)
The Bucks continue to allow opponents to take a lot three-pointers per game and Jrue Holiday remains out. The Bucks allow 14.1 3-pointers made per game, which is 29th in the NBA. Young has hit this number in two straight games and 4 of the last 7. Young played the Bucks on Nov. 14 and shot 8-for-13 from beyond the arc.
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