The 76ers and Bulls will meet for the first time this year tonight in Philly. Last season their four game series ended up two a piece but having a look at the markets – Philly could be off to an early start here.
The 76ers are $1.22 favourites to Chi-Town’s $4.25 and I’m leaning towards a play on Philly in a larger multi.
The 76ers have won each of their last 13 games against teams that held a losing record and at 10-17, it’s fair to say that the Bulls have been relatively inconsistent on the year.
Joel Embiid to drop a 35 bomb on Chicago looks like a strong play as well, the big fella has scored 37+ points in three of his last four games against the Bulls at home.
Tip: 76ers H2H & Embiid 35+ Points @ $2.64
Two of the most famous franchises in world sport will do battle this afternoon in LA. The Lakers currently hold the 8th seed in the West and the Knicks the 6th in the East. They only play each other twice a year and last year the away team got the W in both games.
The Knicks are $2.60 to do that again this afternoon but all the betting trends suggest LBJ and the Lakers should be far too good.
The Lakers have won each of their last six games following a loss and are $1.50 to extend that streak.
The line is set at 4.5 and I’m with the Lakers to cover, the home team has covered the line in five of the Knicks’ last six games and the Knicks were blown out in this arena on Saturday by the Clippers.
Tip: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 @ $1.98