The NBA’s regular season matchups on Saturday are less than stellar, as many of the contests feature at least one lottery team. However, that is little consequence to the savvy sports bettor, who realizes money can be made no matter the level of competition.
There is one national television game on Saturday as the Boston Celtics go on the road to face off against the struggling Los Angeles Lakers. For advice on that game as well as several others on Saturday, see below in NBA betting.
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Odds Analysis
The Lakers are planning to put superstar forward LeBron James on a minutes restriction now that the postseason is a pipe dream. Even if he plays only five or seven fewer minutes than usual, that has a chance to change the spread in the matchup against the Celtics. Boston superstar point guard Kyrie Irving is dealing with a thigh injury, so his status must also be monitored closely. The Celtics are likely to be the favorites despite being on the road. However, if Irving cannot go, the Lakers are the pick to break out of their slump and pick up this win.
The Sacramento Kings are trying to hang around in the Western Conference playoff race but need to reel off some wins down the stretch. Sacramento is on the road Saturday but has a winnable game against the New York Knicks. While the Knicks have been a bit better of late, they lack high-end talent. This one should come down to the wire, but the Kings are the pick on the moneyline to claim this victory.
The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA, and they are trying to hold off the Raptors for the top seed in the Eastern Conference heading into the postseason. They have an easy matchup next time out as they host the Charlotte Hornets. Milwaukee has been dynamic at home this season and is the easy choice to win this game. However, that’s not the real question. The Hornets will be heavy underdogs and they should play well enough to cover the spread.
Free NBA ATS Picks
While those games deserve to be considered, if a bettor is going to make one choice on Saturday, there is a clear selection. The Phoenix Suns are one of the worst teams in the NBA but have been surprisingly effective of late. They have won three games in a row as their young core has finally started to flourish a little bit. The Suns have a tough matchup next time out when they hit the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Suns do not figure to win this game, but if they play well they can certainly cover the spread. That may be the thinking of some bettors, but don’t fall into the trap. The recent success should not cloud the opinion of this team, which has very little talent compared to Portland.
The Blazers are going to cruise to the win in this game and they are the pick to cover the spread in NBA wagering.
NBA ATS Pick: Portland Trail Blazers to cover the spread against the Phoenix Suns
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