- Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double in two out of three matchups against Miami this season. Bet on him to record another one tonight with +200 odds.
- Anthony Davis scored 36 points against Domantas Sabonis the last time they matched up, back in December. Take Davis to score over his 25.5 points prop again.
CHICAGO – The second day of the NBA Play-In Tournament will see the ninth seed face the tenth seed in each conference, beginning with the Heat facing the Bulls in Chicago, followed by the Mavericks hosting the Kings in Dallas.
Heat vs Bulls Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | +1.0 (-110) | EVEN | O 220.0 (-110) |
| Bulls | -1.0 (-110) | -120 | U 220.0 (-110) |
These two teams have been middling all season, both finishing slightly below .500 for the year. Each team made significant moves at the trade deadline as well.
Miami shipped Jimmy Butler to Golden State in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson, and a first-round pick, while the Bulls sent Zach LaVine to Sacramento for Zach Collins, Kevin Huerter, Tre Jones, and a first rounder.
Since the trade deadline, the Heat have gone 12-21 and the Bulls hold a record of 16-13.
The Lavine trade opened up more opportunities for Chicago’s other guards, with Coby White and Josh Giddey taking full advantage.
White averaged 26 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4 assists per game in the last month of the regular season, while Giddey averaged 20.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 9.7 assists in that same span.
In their 3-0 season sweep of Miami, Giddey has averaged 26 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 10 assists per game against the Heat. Take Giddey to record a triple-double with +200 odds at online sportsbooks.
Take the Bulls to cover as well, as the 1-point spread (-110) gives slightly better odds than the moneyline (-120).
Mavericks vs Kings Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | +4.5 (-110) | +160 | O 213.5 (-110) |
| Kings | -4.5 (-110) | -185 | U 213.5 (-110) |
Dallas has been in the public eye a decent amount since their blockbuster trade to send Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.
The Mavericks have dealt with a plethora of injuries, including losing Kyrie Irving for the season with a torn ACL.
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On the bright side, they are mostly healthy for the first time in a long time, fortunately just in time for the playoffs. However, despite their return to health, they have gone just 4-6 in their last 10 games.
The Kings significantly shook up their roster at the deadline as well, acquiring Zach LaVine in a three-team deal to send De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio.
LaVine and DeMar DeRozan form a potent backcourt for the Kings, both averaging over 20 points per game for the season.
Unfortunately for Sacramento, Malik Monk will be out for at least another week with a calf strain. Monk has averaged 17.2 points and 5.6 assists per game this season.
The matchup to watch for this game is Anthony Davis vs Domantas Sabonis. Davis’ point total is set at 25.5, while Sabonis sits at 19.5.
Davis has averaged 23.5 points per game against Sabonis in his career.(Sabonis has averaged just 15.2 points per game against Davis), scoring over 19 points just three times in fourteen matchups.
Bet on Davis to go over his point total and bet on Sabonis to go under at online NBA sportsbooks.
Take the Mavericks to cover the spread, as this will be the healthiest they have been against the Kings all season, after getting swept 3-0 in the regular season series.
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