The Golden State Warriors took a huge step in wrapping up the top seed in the Western Conference last time out, and can help put the finishing touches on it Thursday. The Warriors beat the Nuggets in a crucial head-to-head matchup to move two games up in the standings with five to play, and a win over the Los Angeles Lakers this week would move the Warriors closer to another West regular season title.
That is one of the main games to watch among Thursday’s action, but all three games on the docket hold a certain level of intrigue. Check below for the best betting choices on these matchups in NBA gambling
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The Warriors hit fifth gear against Denver by jumping out to a 20-point lead in the third quarter and cruising to the victory. Golden State is clearly beginning to rev up for the playoffs and will look to put away the Lakers in similarly decisive fashion. Los Angeles is at home in this one but that is the only advantage it can muster. LeBron James has been shut down for the year and the Lakers are going to be extremely short-handed. The Warriors are going to be substantial favorites in this one, and there is a school of thought wondering if Golden State will have a mental letdown after the big win over the Nuggets. However, that won’t be the case. The Warriors are ready to take flight and their dominance will continue in an easy win over Los Angeles. Golden State is the choice on the spread even as the comfortable road favorite against the Lakers.
The Sacramento Kings didn’t quite make the playoffs this season but they did put together an encouraging year. They will aim to finish strong and have a very winnable game on Friday as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sacramento is easily the superior team and has the home crowd behind it. The Cavs might be the worst team in the NBA, but that means they will get plenty of help on the spread. Sacramento has been a bit inconsistent this year and that will continue in this one. The Kings are the pick to win this game, but Cleveland will hang around longer than thought, which will allow it to cover the spread. The “over” is a good pick in this game as neither team is going to be bearing down defensively in a game that doesn’t mean much.
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The Warriors and Cavaliers are good choices to cover the spread, but there is another game that really stands out on the Friday schedule. The Milwaukee Bucks are hitting the road to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that could be a preview of a hugely important Eastern Conference playoff series.
The difference in this one is that it doesn’t mean a whole lot, seeing as how the 76ers are locked in to the No. 3 seed in the East while the Bucks are wrapping up the NBA’s best record. It’s possible that some big stars sit in this one to get rested for the playoffs.
With all of that uncertainty, it makes a lot more sense to go with the home team that is aiming to put on a nice show for its fans. The spread will be determined by who plays in this game, but wherever it ends up, roll with the 76ers to put together the more inspired performance and cover in NBA wagering.
NBA ATS Pick: Philadelphia 76ers to cover the spread against the Milwaukee Bucks
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