Of the three NBA preseason games I picked for yesterday, I got two of them right. I'm hoping I can get all three today. Here are my top NBA preseason picks for today's action.
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Tuesday's Best NBA Preseason Picks & Predictions
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Cleveland Cavaliers (-118) at Orlando Magic (-102) | O/U 228.5 (-110/-110)
The Cavaliers already played and defeated the Magic this preseason, beating them 119-105 on Sunday. I see little reason why they can't do it again, even if it's on the road.
In that last matchup, James Harden was 7-of-10 shooting and 3-of-5 from three-point range for 24 points, while Donovan Mitchell (11 points) and Evan Mobley (14 points) also scored in double digits.
Each played at least 26 minutes. But even if they're more limited in this one, which will be watchable on Peacock and NBCSN, three bench players also scored in double digits against the Magic last time. The Cavaliers will go back-to-back against Orlando.
Picks: Cavaliers -1.5 (-110) & Under 228.5 Points (-110)
Golden State Warriors (+150) at Los Angeles Lakers (-180) | O/U 228.5 (-110/-110)
It's been an erratic preseason for the Warriors and the Lakers.
Los Angeles is 2-1, with two victories over the Sacramento Kings and a loss to the Warriors sandwiched in between. Golden State, meanwhile, is 2-2, having lost to the Clippers to start and then winning against the Lakers. The Warriors then lost at Portland and followed that with a victory over the Kings.
Considering this game is in L.A., I'm going with the Lakers. Their lineup of reserves will help them find a way to win in a lower-scoring contest.
Picks: Lakers -5.5 (-105) & Under 228.5 Points (-110)
Portland Trailblazers (-148) at Sacramento Kings (+124) | O/U 228.5 (-110/-110)
The Kings are winless in the preseason (0-3). I don't think they go the whole preseason without a single victory.
They've also been close in their last two outings, a four-point loss at the Lakers and a five-point loss at Golden State. And now the Kings get to play at Sacramento for the first time in over a week.
I don't expect the Kings to earn many wins in the regular season, but I think their starters and rotational players put together a complete performance here.
Picks: Kings Moneyline (+124) & Over 228.5 Points (-110)
