Michael Porter delivers again. Not just for Fantasy Alarm, but for the Nets. Brooklyn was ten point underdogs, but won 123 - 107 at the Target Center. Porter scored 27, made 4 threes, and secured 10 rebounds. A true all-star performance. He will be a frequent name to target during this second-third stretch of the regular season.

Karl-Anthony Towns cruised past his rebounding proposition of 12.5 rebounds. Earning 16 rebounds against the Atlanta Hawks. Evan Mobley was essentially a no show against the Houston Rockets. Thus only one of three bets were successful and Mobley must show more stability in order to bet on.

Yesterday is old news though. There are six games today and Fantasy Alarm attacks the sportsbooks with multiple betting angles. There are not any nationally televised games, but there will be several great games today. The first bet of the day is a plus odds moneyline on a home team.
 

 

 

NBA Best Bets Today, 12/28: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Sunday

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Sunday 12/28

Game Time: 9:00 PM ET | TV: NBA League Pass | Location: The Intuit Dome | Odds: DET -3.5 | O/U 225.5

Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers Moneyline (+130 on Bet365 Sportsbook)

The Detroit Pistons are coming off of an embarrassing loss to the Utah Jazz, but the Jazz also upset the second place San Antonio Spurs. The Pistons are still in first place of the Eastern Conference, and have a 11 - 5 road record. They also continue their Western Conference tour, and the Los Angeles Clippers are red hot.

Los Angeles has won three in a row, and are underdogs at the Intuit Dome. The Pistons should come out with energy after a loss, but Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are playing excellent basketball. The injury to Ivica Zubac has forced the mid-range game to become a top priority. Leonard, Harden, and John Collins excel in the mid-range, and create space for each other. It’s a new look to their offense and could lead to several victories.

The best bet on today’s match is on the moneyline. The Clippers are underdogs on their homecourt and +130 is fantastic odds for a team on a winning streak. Remember at Bet365 if a team goes up by 20 points at any point during the game, then the moneyline is cashed out as a successful wager. So technically the Clippers do not have to win the game, but the expectation is they do. Put a unit on this best bet today at Bet365.
 

 

 

Golden State vs Toronto Raptors: Sunday 12/28

Game Time: 3:30 PM ET | TV: Local | Location: Scotiabank Arena | Odds: GS -3.5 | O/U 223.5

Prediction: Total Over 223.5 Points (-110 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Steve Kerr said “...the Warriors are a fading dynasty, and they are facing a challenge on the back side of the slope.” That may be true but Stephen Curry is still a lights out offensive player. Jimmy Butler can still take over a game, and there are several role players who excel in their duties. It starts with Curry though, and he is averaging 28.4 points per game. 

The Raptors have a great team, and scoring doesn’t belong to one player exclusively. Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, and Immanuel Quickley are all capable leading scorers. Barnes and Quickley are great passers, and Ingram and Barnes are good rebounders.The Raptors are currently tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference, and have an opportunity to surprise several analysts who didn’t believe they would be this good.

The total for this match is set at 223.5 points, and the best bet is on the over. Toronto averages 113.5 points per game, and Golden State 114.5. Combined that is 228 points. With so many great offensive players on the court it wouldn’t be surprising if they surpassed that number. However, this best bet needs just 224 points to be successful. Put a unit on the total to go over 223.5 points on BETMGM.
 

 

 

NBA Prop Bet Today, 12/28

Derrick White Over 2.5 Threes Made (-159 on DraftKings Sportsbook) - 2.0 Units

A Fantasy Alarm NBA Best Bets favorite returns to the column. Hello, and welcome back Derrick White of the Boston Celtics. His three point proposition has been a steady hammer on the over. He has been successful for three of the four times we’ve bet on him this season, and the best bet is 2.0 units to cover the heavy juice.

Here’s the treat though, this is the first time we have bet his three point line at over 2.5 threes made. It has either been 3.5 or the alternate line of 4+. Taking the low line of 2.5 is one of the “safest” bets of the day. Safe in quotations because it is gambling, and gambling is risky by nature. Derrick White’s nature is to attempt several threes, and that is why this bet is going to be successful.

White has made three or more threes in nine of his last ten games. Expect him to make three from behind the arc at the Moda Center against the Portland Trailblazers. Put two units on this reliable best bet.
 

 

 

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