NBA Season 2022/23
Slam Dunk
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Our Picks:
Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Over 227.5 Total Points @10/11
OKC has averaged ~122 points in their last 9 games at home (~118 if you don’t count OTs), while TT over in this case has been in 9 out of the last 10 games and 5 of the last 5 games (at home, away presents about equal). Based on their power rating they do better at home than away. Their average offensive stats look promising, as they are scoring an average of 115.8 points (both at home and away, so this is an understated statistic in this case). The over/under statistic at the Paycom Center is 8-1-1.
Now normalizing the positive stats, the Heat are a team that does very well defensively, especially away (as could be seen, for example, in the last game at the Pacers where both teams combined for 169 points). The Heat on average allow 109.3 PPG. Bearing in mind their previous game at the Pacers we think there is a small chance of a second such encounter, especially since OKC is definitely playing faster ball. Alternative Pick – Thunder TT over 112.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers
Cavs ML @11/10
Are the Cavs underrated? we think so and hopefully today this is proven (+5.8 pt diff, 3rd in league), but Luka will keep it close at home. We know both teams move slowish around the court. They each average over 110 PPG though, which is all they need to hit the over in what should be a great ballgame.
Other Picks:
Clippers ML @20/49 vs Timberwolves
Nuggets vs Wizards – Over 224.0 Points @10/11
Spurs vs Trail Blazers ML @2/5
Raptors ML @10/21 vs Kings
Magic vs Hawks – Over 223.0 Points @10/11
The National Basketball Association is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams and is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world.
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