James Harden has been unbelievable all season long, and a 61-point performance last time out in a win over the Spurs has boosted the conversation about him securing another MVP award. Harden will aim to put up another impressive performance on Sunday when the Houston Rockets face off against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Houston has surged into the No. 3 seed in the West and is being looked at as the top contender to Golden State’s throne. The Rockets are on the road next time out but they will be favored against New Orleans. The Rockets-Pelicans game is one of several intriguing matchups on the docket for Sunday.
Take a look below at the best bets for these contests in NBA gambling.
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The Rockets have won eight of their past 10 games and have been playing really well for awhile now. However, they are only 19-17 on the road as that has been a problem area this season. The Pelicans are a game over .500 at home and this one could be closer than expected. While New Orleans should be able to hang around, Houston is the pick to cover the spread.
The San Antonio Spurs have lost two straight after nine consecutive victories and will aim to get back on the winning track on Sunday. It won’t be easy as San Antonio is on the road against the Boston Celtics. Boston is in a close battle with the Indiana Pacers for the No. 4 seed and badly needs this win. The Celtics have been great at home this year while the Spurs have struggled on the road, which is why Boston will be a solid favorite. However, San Antonio is playing well and should keep this game close enough to cover.
The Denver Nuggets have shocked the NBA by sitting in a tie for first place in the West alongside the Warriors. Denver will aim to keep pace on Sunday but it has a tough matchup on the road against the Pacers. Indiana has struggled of late with four consecutive losses but should turn it around in this one. It could be close, so the Pacers on the moneyline is the best call.
The Warriors are at home against the Detroit Pistons. Golden State knows how important these games are down the stretch and should be locked in. Detroit is a decent team but will be overwhelmed on the road in this one. Golden State is the choice to cover what should be a pretty substantial spread.
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It’s been an awful final stretch for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and have lost five in a row. There is not much for this team to play for down the stretch. The Sacramento Kings are technically still alive but will fall short of the postseason as well.
Even though both teams are under .500 on the year, they are in completely separate state of minds. The Kings have only gone 13-21 on the road this season but they are looking to finish the season strong while the Lakers are simply playing out the string. Despite all the recent struggles Los Angeles should be favored provided LeBron James play in this one. Even if he does, the Kings will be the more energetic team and will come away with the road upset in NBA gambling.
The Kings on the moneyline is the best choice among all of the bets on Sunday.
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