Memphis is currently without Jaren Jackson Jr. who is out with an ankle injury. As a result over the last 3 games they’ve allowed an average of 55.3 points per game inside the paint, an increase of 7.1 points compared to their season average. That’s music to the ears of Zion Williamson who does most of his damage on the inside. The over has cashed in 2 of 3 meetings this season and in 4 of 6 head-to-head at New Orleans. 

We have not seen the Bucks as home underdogs much this season. They currently have a record against the spread of 3-2 in the 5 games the road team has been favored. The Bucks will need to be at their best tonight against the Cavaliers who have a staggering against the spread record of 40-22-1. The Cavaliers have been dominant all season long, but I expect the Bucks to be competitive in this game. With the postseason approaching, and both teams with NBA Finals aspirations, the Bucks understand the importance of defending their home court. With a potential playoff series looming in the future, the Bucks will want to end their seven-game losing streak they have against the Cavaliers tonight.

The Timberwolves have won their previous four, which has included big victories over the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. This Spurs side has little to play for and they’ve lost heavily to the Kings, Thunder and Rockets across their last five, so Minnesota’s talent should guide them to a comfortable victory.

Without a natural point guard in their starting 5, the Kings have ranked 24th in opponent points off turnovers over the last 10 games. With the Clippers leading the league in steals per game during that stretch, they will be well positioned to take full advantage. It should lead to transition opportunities and quick scores for the hosts, helping inflate the scoring figures here. Over that same stretch of games, the teams are 19th and 25th in opponent 3-point percentage too, which could help turn this into a shootout from beyond the arc. Expect to see over 220 points in this game as a result.

We have not seen the Bucks as home underdogs much this season. They currently have a record against the spread of 3-2 in the 5 games the road team has been favored. The Bucks will need to be at their best tonight against the Cavaliers who have a staggering against the spread record of 40-22-1. The Cavaliers have been dominant all season long, but I expect the Bucks to be competitive in this game. With the postseason approaching, and both teams with NBA Finals aspirations, the Bucks understand the importance of defending their home court. With a potential playoff series looming in the future, the Bucks will want to end their seven-game losing streak they have against the Cavaliers tonight.

The Timberwolves have won their previous four, which has included big victories over the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets. This Spurs side has little to play for and they’ve lost heavily to the Kings, Thunder and Rockets across their last five, so Minnesota’s talent should guide them to a comfortable victory.

Without a natural point guard in their starting 5, the Kings have ranked 24th in opponent points off turnovers over the last 10 games. With the Clippers leading the league in steals per game during that stretch, they will be well positioned to take full advantage. It should lead to transition opportunities and quick scores for the hosts, helping inflate the scoring figures here. Over that same stretch of games, the teams are 19th and 25th in opponent 3-point percentage too, which could help turn this into a shootout from beyond the arc. Expect to see over 220 points in this game as a result.