NBA Betting Guide: Expert Picks and Analysis for February 2, 2022
Here's a concise NBA betting guide for February 2, 2022, focusing on key matchups and betting recommendations:
Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers (7 p.m.)
- Spread: IND -5
- Total: 224
- Best Bets: Pacers to cover, OVER
- Key Note: Pacers averaging 116.5 points in last 4 games despite multiple injuries
Washington Wizards @ Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m.)
- Spread: PHI -11
- Total: 216.5
- Best Bets: 76ers to cover, UNDER
- Key Note: Embiid averaging 35.7/11.7/4.6 in last 9 games
Charlotte Hornets @ Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m.)
- Spread: BOS -4.5
- Total: 222.5
- Best Bets: Hornets +4.5, OVER
- Key Note: Hornets covered last 4 as underdogs
Memphis Grizzlies @ New York Knicks (7:30 p.m.)
- Spread: MEM -3.5
- Total: 217
- Best Bets: Grizzlies to cover, UNDER
- Key Note: Knicks 1-7 ATS in last 8 home games vs winning teams
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Houston Rockets (8 p.m.)
- Spread: CLE -5.5
- Total: 219
- Best Bets: Cavs to cover, UNDER
- Key Note: Cavs allowing only 96.8 points in last 5 games
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks (8:30 p.m.)
- Spread: DAL -12
- Total: 209
- Best Bets: Mavericks to cover, UNDER
- Key Note: OKC 1-7 ATS in last 8 at Dallas
Denver Nuggets @ Utah Jazz (10 p.m.)
- Spread: UTA -1.5
- Total: 224.5
- Best Bets: Nuggets ML, OVER
- Key Note: Jokic averaging triple-double in last 10 games
Brooklyn Nets @ Sacramento Kings (10 p.m.)
- Spread: BKN -4
- Total: 231.5
- Best Bets: Nets to cover, UNDER
- Key Note: Kings averaging just 94 points in 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
- Key Note: Both teams missing key stars (LeBron, Lillard out)