A return to the expected performance level at the Fantasy Alarm Betting Bungalow. A complete sweep, three of three went down yesterday. The parlay looked dead in the water, but the Sacramento Kings took the Miami Heat to double overtime. Then DeMar DeRozan displayed his greatness with nine consecutive points to close out the game, and cash our NBA best bets parlay.

 

 

 

Scottie Barnes and Nikola Vucevic once again delivered and were ‘right as rain’. It took Vucevic nine three-point attempts to make two, and Scottie Barnes cleared his point line by one field goal, but winning is winning. Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your face, at the Betting Bungalow. Thank you, Barnes and Vucevic.

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 1/7

The NBA best bets ‘Bet of the Night’ is a major Same Game Parlay coming from the best match of the night. 

The winners of the past two championships collide in a thriller on TNT.

 

 

 

Celtics vs. Nuggets Prediction: Denver ML, Porter Jr. 20+ Points, Murray Over 6.5 Assists (+900 SGP on Bet365) *0.5U Bet of the Day

The Denver Nuggets are massive underdogs at Ball Arena, which is something that rarely happens. The Boston Celtics are -6 point favorites tonight after an upsetting loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. We are predicting an upset for the surging Nuggets, and use the plus odds pick as a base to the parlay.

Denver has won six of their last ten matches, and are 10-6 at Ball Arena. They are coming off of a full day’s rest and a hard earned victory against the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets have their starting roster minus Aaron Gordon, with Russell Westbrook starting once again. It has been an explosive and dynamic offense with three great passers.

Michael Porter has scored 21 or more points in five straight games, and seven of the last eight. Against the Celtics he should continue to be the Nuggets second best scorer. Especially in a game with a projected 236.5 total. The second fold is a teased up point total on Porter. Jr to essentially be himself.

The third fold is for Jamal Murray to cover his set assists line. It is set at plus odds on Bet365. He has an average of 6.2 assists per game this season and has recorded seven or more in six of his last ten games. He has two great scorers with him in the starting lineup and is oftentimes double teams.

Bet365 has a promotion to receive up to $10 back should this be unsuccessful. However, a half a unit is suggested for this parlay at +900 odds.

 

 

 

Lakers vs. Mavericks Prediction: Los Angeles -5.5 (-110 on Bet365)

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently fifth in Western Conference and playing the sixth place Dallas Mavericks. Dallas will be without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and have an uphill battle against a Lakers team that is much stronger and has more size.

Los Angeles should have both LeBron James and Anthony Davis who have had a full day’s rest. The Dallas Mavericks are playing in the second of back-to-back games and had to travel last night. The Lakers will be well rested and have an opportunity to put space between the two of them in the Western Conference rankings.

The Mavericks lost their most recent match by 15 points, and the spread was similar to what it is today. They do not have the depth or size to give the Lakers much grief in this match. Put a unit on the Lakers to cover the -5.5 spread against the Mavericks.

 

 

 

NBA Player Props & Other Picks Today, 1/7

Last night’s match between the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings was a thriller, and we look at a player who had a career night.

 

 

 

Heat vs. Warriors Prediction: Jaime Jaquez. Under 4.5 (+120 on DraftKings)

Jaime Jaquez. put up a triple double against the Sacramento Kings last night, and it only took him 46 minutes of playing to do so. Seriously, it was a great effort by the former UCLA Bruin, but he has played 80 minutes in the previous three days. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2002-2004 Lance Armstrong, that’s going to wear down a body.

Prior to last night’s performance Jaquez Jr. recorded four or less rebounds in four straight games, and five of his last six. Tonight the Miami Heat are playing the Golden State Warriors, and Golden State has length in its front court. It could be difficult for Jaquez Jr. to physically match Draymond Green and company. 

The fact that he is playing on tired legs, and against a tough Warriors team on back-to-back nights makes the under appealing. Throw on top of that, it is at +120 and the under is irresistible. Put a unit on Jaquez Jr. under 4.5 rebounds, and cheer for a blowout.

 

 

 

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Bet Smart, Be Lucky - Iggy

*All odds accurate at time of writing and NBA best bets to be placed at 1 unit unless specified otherwise