NBA Betting Guide: Expert Picks and Analysis for February 2, 2022
Here's a concise NBA betting guide for February 2, 2022:
Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers (7 p.m.)
- Spread: IND -5
- Total: 224
- Best Bets: Pacers to cover, Over 224
- Key Factor: Pacers averaging 116.5 points last 4 games vs Magic's 107
Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m.)
- Spread: PHI -11
- Total: 216.5
- Best Bets: 76ers to cover, Under 216.5
- Key Factor: Beal out, Embiid averaging 35.7/11.7/4.6 last 9 games
Charlotte Hornets @ Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m.)
- Spread: BOS -4.5
- Total: 222.5
- Best Bets: Hornets +4.5, Over 222.5
- Key Factor: Hornets scoring 121.7 ppg last 3 games
Memphis Grizzlies @ New York Knicks (7:30 p.m.)
- Spread: MEM -3.5
- Total: 217
- Best Bets: Grizzlies to cover, Under 217
- Key Factor: Knicks 1-7 ATS last 8 home games vs winning road teams
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets (8 p.m.)
- Spread: CLE -5.5
- Total: 219
- Best Bets: Cavs to cover, Under 219
- Key Factor: Rockets on 4-game losing streak, allowing 121.5 ppg
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks (8:30 p.m.)
- Spread: DAL -12
- Total: 209
- Best Bets: Under 209, Mavs to cover
- Key Factor: Thunder 1-7 ATS last 8 in Dallas
Denver Nuggets @ Utah Jazz (10 p.m.)
- Spread: UTA -1.5
- Total: 224.5
- Best Bets: Nuggets ML, Over 224.5
- Key Factor: Jazz missing Mitchell, Gobert, and Ingles
Brooklyn Nets @ Sacramento Kings (10 p.m.)
- Spread: BKN -4
- Total: 231.5
- Best Bets: Nets to cover, Under 231.5
- Key Factor: Kings averaging just 94 points last 4 games
Portland Trail Blazers @ Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 p.m.)
- Spread: LAL -3.5
- Total: 222.5
- Best Bets: Lakers to cover, Under 222.5
- Key Factor: Both teams missing key scorers (James, Lillard)