The Grizzlies and Kings — both bellow .500 and outside playoff positions in the West will face legitimate title contenders tonight. Can either come up with an unlikely win?
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Sports Betting Preview for January 14
NBA – Raptors roll over Bucks
The surging Toronto Raptors won their 10th consecutive game ATS after a 116-94 beatdown of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors are now 3-0 SU in their last 3 games.
NBA – Knicks Win 5th Straight
Carmelo Anthony’s 29 points and 16 rebounds pushed the New York Knicks past the Phoenix Suns 98-96 in overtime to win their fifth straight game. The total has also gone under for the sixth straight Knicks game.
NCAAB – Cuse, Kansas and Duke win
In the ACC, #2 Syracuse remains undefeated this season after a 69-59 win over Boston College, while #23 Duke avoided a third conference loss with a hard-fought 69-65 victory over Virginia. Elsewhere, Andrew Wiggins’ 17-point, 19-rebound performance powered #15 Kansas past #8 Iowa State 77-70. The Jayhawks are now 3-0 SU in the Big 12.
Top Bet Games to Bet On
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies (8:00 PM ET)
Kevin Durant started 2014 off right. The three-time scoring champ has averaged 34 PPG in the past six games in January. Unfortunately, his points aren’t necessarily translating into wins; the Thunder are just 3-3 SU so far this month. They’ll have a chance to start another winning streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder are unbeaten (6-0 SU & ATS) vs. the Southwest Division this year.[sc:NBA240banner ]
Speaking of unbeaten, the Memphis Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS so far this month. Although, they’re just 4-2 SU, two of their losses have only been by a combined five points, which has allowed them to cover the spread. Mike Conley has been leading the Grizzlies revival, scoring over 20 points in four of his last five games. The over is 6-0 in Memphis’ last 6 home games.
Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers (7:00 PM ET)
The Sacramento Kings (103.6 points allowed/game) will give up points, but they can also fill it up as shown in their current three-game winning streak, kicked off by a big home win over Portland. Two of the Rudy Gay-DeMarcus Cousins-Isaiah Thomas trio have scored over 20 points in each of the three games. The Kings are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
Kings face the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Pacers who are in the midst of a four-game home stand. A New Year’s slip-up against Toronto has been the only blemish on the Pacers’ NBA-best home record, which stands at 18-1 SU. The best defense in the league (82.6 points allowed/game at home) flexed its muscle last time out, holding the Wizards to just 66 points in Indiana.
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The Sacramento Kings (103.6 points allowed/game) will give up points, but they can also fill it up as shown in their current three-game winning streak, kicked off by a big home win over Portland. Two of the Rudy Gay-DeMarcus Cousins-Isaiah Thomas trio have scored over 20 points in each of the three games. The Kings are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
