The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs have both found a groove down the stretch as they hope to push the Warriors for the Western Conference title this postseason. The teams are still jockeying for precious playoff positioning and will face off in a big-time Texas showdown on Friday.
It highlights the list of games on the day but there are many others which will get the attention of gamblers. Check out the best choices for wagering on Friday’s games in NBA betting lines.
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Odds Analysis
The Spurs had a nine-game winning streak snapped last time out and they are hoping to begin another nice run by knocking off the Rockets. Houston will be the favorite as it is the superior team and playing at home. San Antonio has been hot lately but has really struggled on the road this season. The Rockets are the pick to win this game and also cover the spread.
The Toronto Raptors went to Oklahoma City last time out, and despite blowing a 20-point lead, came away with an overtime victory. The teams will play again on Friday in Toronto, where the Raptors will be the favorites. The Raptors have pulled to within two games of the Bucks in the standings for the top seed in the East and will be plenty motivated for this one. It’s hard to beat a team back-to-back but the Raptors will pull off the feat. Take Toronto on the moneyline because the Thunder should stay close enough to put the spread in peril.
The Denver Nuggets are equal with the Warriors in the loss column and would love to steal the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference heading into the postseason. Denver will be on the road Friday against the New York Knicks. The Nuggets are the superior team and will be favored despite playing across the country. However, the spread is going to be too big as New York is going to be able to hang close and cover.
The Bucks have held the best record in the NBA for a long time and need to stave off the Raptors’ late push. Milwaukee is at home against the Miami Heat on Friday in a game that could be a preview of a first-round playoff matchup. The Bucks should be sizable favorites, and even so, they are going to run the Heat off the court. Take Milwaukee to cruise to the blowout win and cover the spread.
Free NBA ATS Picks
It could be a rough day for the underdogs on Friday, but there is one of them that has a good chance to not only cover the spread but secure the victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cleveland is one of the worst teams in the NBA again because LeBron James left in free agency, but the team has been a respectable 13-24 at home on the year.
The Clippers are the better team and have more on the line, so they will be the obvious favorites in this one. However, Los Angeles is not an elite team and is susceptible to losing when its outside shots are not falling. The Cavaliers are the pick to not just cover the spread at home in this one but to upset the Clippers.
That’s the best pick of Friday’s action in NBA gambling.
NBA ATS Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers to upset the Los Angeles Clippers
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