Top NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (1/8)
The NFL regular season is finally over. That means it is a great time to start watching more basketball.
There are plenty of games to bet on tonight. Here are my best NBA bets for Monday, Jan. 8.
Monday’s NBA Odds & Picks
(Odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
Chicago Bulls @ Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are slowly becoming one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have been plagued by the injury bug all season. That has shown in both games that they played the Bulls. They lost both of those games by an average of 12 points. That trend looks to continue tonight.
The Bulls are an entirely different team from the start of the season to now. They are pushing for playoff contention. Chicago knows they need to win against the bottom teams of the league. Bettors can use the Bulls’ improvement to their advantage tonight.
Bet: Chicago Bulls -6.5 Points (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Washington Wizards
The Wizards are rebuilding this team. They do not have the pieces to play against the top teams in the NBA. Washington needs to play almost perfectly to win this game, and right now, they are playing for draft picks.
The Thunder are a must-watch team for bettors. They have a size advantage at most positions. That allows them to score consistently. Their size and the Wizards’ lack of defense mean the Thunder have an advantage tonight.
Bet: Oklahoma City Thunder -11.5 (-110)
Boston Celtics @ Indiana Pacers
Indiana reminds me a lot of the Sacramento Kings last season. They have the pieces to be a good team and make a run in the playoffs. The Pacers need more time to learn and develop, but they are almost there. That means they can compete in any game and keep it close.
The Boston Celtics have the talent to win this game by over three points. The Pacers do not have the defensive players to stop them from scoring whenever they want. Indiana is a good team, but the Celtics have a chance to win a championship this season.
Bet: Boston Celtics -3.5 (-110)
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