We have NBA picks and predictions for Tuesday, December 30th, which features the Bucks vs. Hornets, Nuggets vs. Heat, and Knicks vs. Pelicans.
Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.
Bucks vs. Hornets Predictions
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Best Bet
The Bucks are a different team when Giannis Antetokounmpo plays, and he should be enough for them to cover the –3.5 spread against the Hornets.
They looked good when beating the Bulls 112-103 in his return, and he scored 29 points. It was an impressive effort from The Greek Freak, and although the Hornets come off back-to-back wins, they’re not the most reliable team.
The line is shorter than expected, which makes us nervous, but we’re snapping up value NBA lines when we see them.
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Same Game Multi
Antetokounmpo has a great chance of scoring over 26.5 points. The Hornets don’t have a player who can defend him in the paint, and he should have a field day. We expect him to score in the 30s.
LaMelo Ball is an enigmatic player, but he often plays his worst games against teams like the Bucks. It’s why his line is 20.5 points, and he could score around 14 points on Tuesday.
A low-scoring game is expected between the Bucks and Hornets, so include under 226.5 points in NBA same game multis.
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Nuggets vs. Heat Predictions
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Best Bet
The Nuggets were a little unlucky not to beat the Magic on Sunday, but they could rebound with a win over the Heat.
Inconsistency has plagued the Nuggets over the last couple of weeks, but when they’re firing, they are one of the best teams in the NBA. They showed that when beating the Timberwolves in overtime on Boxing Day.
Their last meeting against the Heat was a 122-112 win at home, and although playing on the road is harder, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are the superior team, so take them to cover the –2.5 spread.
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Same Game Multi
Jokic has been putting up astronomical numbers for the Nuggets, and he should be the front runner for the MVP title. He is dominant in all areas of the game, and we see little chance of the Heat slowing the Serbian down.
We have been impressed by Tim Hardaway Jr in recent weeks. His minutes have increased and so has his production. He has put up solid shooting numbers, and he should be included in NBA same game multis as a value option.
We predict plenty of points on Tuesday, so include over 243.5 in your NBA picks this week.
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Knicks vs. Pelicans Predictions
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Best Bet
The Knicks have the class advantage over the Pelicans, and they should score a comfortable win on the road.
Having Zion Williamson makes a difference for the Pelicans, but after three consecutive losses, there isn’t much going right for the home side. Therefore, we’re taking the Knicks to win and cover the –9.5 spread.
They have one of the deepest rosters in the NBA, including Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and a host of excellent role players. That should be enough for the Knicks to score a comfortable victory.
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Same Game Multi
Brunson is one of the best scorers in the NBA, and he can get any shot he wants against the Pelicans. We expect his line to be around 31.5 points, so include over 29.5 in your NBA bets.
Towns has been a beast on the boards, and if he doesn’t get into foul trouble, he could post somewhere around 16 rebounds. We expect the Pels to put up plenty of missed shots, and KAT will be there to clean up the boards. Because we expect the Pels to shoot poorly, include under 241.5 points.
