The final week of the NBA regular season starts tonight with a six-game slate. All six matchups feature a team that will be playing in the postseason or play-in tournament.
Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks (-7.5) Total: 236.5
The Wizards and Hawks play game one of a two-game set this evening in Atlanta. The Hawks won the first matchup of the season, and Bradley Beal will be inactive for the Wizards tonight. Atlanta is a full game behind the New York Knicks for the fourth seed in the East, meaning it needs to keep pace with the Knicks and win to avoid the play-in tournament.
This game opened up with the Hawks as a 6-point favorite, as the news of Beal’s absence moved the number up to 7.5, where it currently stands at PointsBet. Even with Beal out, this number may seem a little high. However, before you fade Atlanta, know that the Hawks are 21-11 ATS at home this season.
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Edge Finder Tip: The Hawks are 13-2 ATS at home Under interim head coach Nate McMillan.
Edge: Hawks -7.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies (-9) Total: 227.5
The New Orleans Pelicans still have an outside shot to make the play-in tournament, but it will be nearly impossible to do with both Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson finished for the season. The Grizzlies will be in the play-in tournament, though they are currently in the ninth spot. Seeds 7 and 8 have to lose twice not to qualify for the playoffs, and the Grizzlies have struggled vs. the Pelicans. Over the past two seasons the Grizzlies are 0-5 SU and ATS vs. the Pelicans, and I think Memphis will win tonight’s game even though I’m not backing them ATS.
Edge: Pelicans +9
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Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors (+3) Total: 226.5
The Golden State Warriors welcome the Utah Jazz to San Francisco tonight. The Jazz have a two game lead over the Phoenix Suns for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The game opened up with the Jazz as a 2.5-point favorite, while Utah will be without Mike Conley tonight.
PointsBet is getting equal action on both teams, yet the number has moved in favor of the Warriors. The Total in this game opened up at 228.5 but has since been bet down to the current number of 226.5. Golden State is 7-3 to the Under in its last 10 games.
Edge: Under 226.5
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