We’ve got an exciting ten-game slate in the NBA tonight. Therefore, I’ve added three best bets using our AI Model. It’s been on fire all season. Let’s see if it can continue its dominance tonight.
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Picks Summary
- Mavericks -1.5 (-110)
- Trail Blazers +9.5 (-110)
- Jazz-Lakers Under 235.5 (-110)
*All odds from Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks
Monday, February 10, 2025 – 08:30 PM ET at American Airlines Center
The AI Model believes the Mavericks will escape the Kings, 120-118 at home. Meanwhile, you can find the Mavericks at -1.5 against the spread. Although Anthony Davis is out, the Mavericks are still the play.
Lots Of New Faces!
The Sacramento Kings sent De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs and brought in Zach LaVine in a blockbuster trade last week. LaVine scored 22 points and grabbed four rebounds with five assists in Sacramento’s latest win. He’s starting to get comfortable with the Kings.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks traded for Anthony Davis in a massive deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Davis got hurt in his debut and will now be out indefinitely.
Still, the Mavericks have Max Christie, who was also a part of the deal. He’s already made a huge impact off the bench.
Dallas Can Still Defend
Losing Anthony Davis hurts. But the Mavericks have still held teams to a 53.2% effective field goal percentage. Don’t expect the Kings to earn a whole bunch of quality looks.
On the other hand, the Kings have allowed a much higher effective field goal percentage and free throw rate. If Dallas takes advantage of those two areas, the Mavericks can escape with a win.
Back the Mavericks at -1.5.
NBA Pick: Mavericks -1.5 (-110) at Bet365
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets
Monday, February 10, 2025 – 09:00 PM ET at Ball Arena
The AI Model suggests the Nuggets will earn a 121-112 win over the Blazers tonight. However, the Blazers are +9.5 against the spread. A nine-point win wouldn’t be enough for the Nuggets to cover. Consider the Blazers here.
Portland Already Beat The Nuggets!
The Portland Trail Blazers watched their win streak snap against Minnesota a couple of days ago. But they’re still playing at a high level and already beat the Nuggets earlier this season, 126-124.
Portland likely won’t get a high rate of good looks. But the Blazers should be able to limit turnovers better than usual, knowing the Nuggets have added only 13.3% of turnovers on defense this season.
Plus, the Blazers have hauled in nearly 31% of offensive rebounds. They’ll get plenty of second chances against the Nuggets.
Can Portland Find Any Answers Defensively?
The Denver Nuggets are one of the best offenses in the NBA, scoring 120.8 points per 100 possessions. They do everything well, including getting to the fol line and adding offensive rebounds.
When Portland beat them in an earlier game, the Nuggets still shot 54% from the field. Denver just lost the rebound battle and turned the ball over ten more times.
If Portland wins the rebound and turnover battles, the Blazers should at least cover a 9.5-point spread.
Side with the AI Model and take the Blazers at +9.5.
NBA Pick: Trail Blazers +9.5 (-110) at Bet365
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Monday, February 10, 2025 – 10:30 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena
The AI Model predicts the Lakers and Jazz will combine for 235 points in Luka Doncic’s debut. However, Bet365 is carrying a total of 235.5. The under has some value in this highly anticipated matchup.
Luka Doncic’s Lakers Debut Is Tonight
The Lakers are heading into tonight’s game as the ninth-best offense in the NBA. The Lakers have scored 115.9 points per 100 possessions and have shot an effective field goal percentage of 55.9%. In addition, the Lakers have only turned the ball over 13.9% of the time.
The Lakers were already weak on the glass and likely will still be bad without Anthony Davis. That said, Los Angeles is still very good at consistently getting to the foul line.
Doncic will likely get some quality looks in this game. However, the Lakers still lack depth and size, which could hurt their offensive game in the future.
Can The Lakers Defend?
Throughout the season, the Lakers have performed well on the defensive end. They have allowed 114.6 points per 100 possessions and have given up just a 54.2% effective field goal percentage. However, these rates might worsen with the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis swap.
However, the Jazz aren’t known for their spectacular offense, either. The Jazz have scored only 111.8 points per 100 possessions, leading the NBA in turnovers per game on offense.
Take a chance with the Under 235.5 at -110 NBA odds in this game.
NBA Pick: Under 235.5 (-110) at Bet365
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