Meatloaf was served yesterday! LaMelo Ball crushed his assists prop line, almost doubling it, and cashed our 1.5 unit wager. Khris Middleton was 0.5 rebounds away from cashing a +127 player proposition. However, he earned 6 assists, easily clearing his 3.5 line at +117. And that is how much profit was brought in yesterday, +1.17 units. Proving once again that ‘Two out of three ain’t bad’. 

There are six games today, including two nationally televised on NBC/Peacock. The first best bet of today comes from the first nationally televised match, and it should be a thrilling match.

 

 

 

NBA Best Bets Today, 12/2: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Tuesday

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics: Tuesday 12/2

Game Time: 8:00 PM ET | TV: NBC/Peacock | Location: TD Garden | Odds: BOS -1.0 | O/U 230.5

The sportsbooks have offered the New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics as a “pick 'em”. Both teams have roughly the same odds, and the spread is only -1 in favor of the home team. Perhaps it is due to the fact that they are huge basketball markets, and the sportsbooks know they can cash in with near-even odds. 

New York has the better team, better record, has both of their stars healthy, and has better role players. Not to say Boston isn’t good, Brown has been playing at an elite level, and the Celtics have won seven of their last ten matches. New York is 4 - 0 in the division, has won four consecutive matches, and Jalen Brunson is playing at an elite level. They both have great point differentials, but the Knicks are at +7.5. Fourth best in the league, and best in the Eastern Conference.

Put a unit on the Knicks moneyline and enjoy a great first game on Peacock. For those new to FanDuel, make sure to take advantage of the promotional offer at the end of the column.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors: Tuesday 12/2

Game Time: 11:00 PM ET | TV: NBC/Peacock| Location: Chase Center | Odds: OKC -11.5 | O/U: 222.5

The seventh promotion of the King of the Court is on DraftKings today, and this column has accurately predicted four of the six this season. Those who accurately predict and bet on the player with the highest total of points + rebounds + assists (PRA) earn a share of $1,00,000. The bonus bets have been a great addition to our bankroll, but are not included in the bet tracker. 

There are several candidates who can take the honor this week; this decision could keep a writer of bets up at night. Tyrese Maxey has won this title before, Deni Avdija is a high-scoring triple-double machine, and Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson, and Anthony Edwards are all capable scorers. However, NBA Best Bets is taking a risk on the reigning scoring title champion.

It sounds silly to say, but the Oklahoma City Thunder versus Golden State Warriors match has the lowest projected total of today. Also, because Tyrese Maxey has a favorable matchup, plus Joel Embiid is out. And if our King of the Court pick doesn’t earn his average amount of free throws, this best bet is toast. 

The truth is, Shai Gilegous-Alexander is a scoring machine, and he leads the league in free throw attempts. The Thunder backcourt is thin, and the Golden State Warriors could play well enough to keep him in the entire game. In addition to the points, he is also averaging 4.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. The chalk says Maxey is the play, the stats say Gilegous-Alexander, put a unit on the reigning MVP to deliver against the Warriors.

 

 


 

NBA Prop Bet Today, 12/2

He was bet on yesterday, and we are betting on the veteran today. There are usually two to three bets a season that the sportsbooks do not catch up on. This could be one of those bets. Khris Middleton had 2 assists in the first 4 minutes of the game yesterday, and cleared this exact same line with 6 assists yesterday. The Wizards are playing in the second of back-to-back games, but Middleton has even more reason to facilitate instead of score.

He played 31 minutes yesterday and has recorded four or more assists in four consecutive games. The Philadelphia 76ers allow 118.8 points per game, and the last time they played this game went to overtime. The 76ers host the Washington Wizards, and Middleton has a great opportunity to cash another plus odds proposition. Put a unit on him to deliver in back-to-back games for Fantasy Alarm NBA Best Bets. 

 

 

 

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