NBA Best Bets Today: Denver Nuggets & More, December 8 | 2022-23 NBA Regular Season
Here are three NBA games to look forward to on Thursday, December 8th. That means each game will be featured to decide which teams we should bet on.
We will dive into the nitty-gritty of the three different teams that bettors should be placing their tickets on and we will explain exactly why they should do so against the spread.
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NBA Best Team Bet #1: Miami Heat -6 (-112)
The Miami Heat are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers in this matchup. There are a few injuries to keep track of as small forward Kawhi Leonard and point guard Kyle Lowry are both ruled out. Looking at the defense between these teams heading into this matchup, the Clippers are allowing 120.3 points in their last four games, while the Heat are giving up 111 points in their previous three games. Miami is the better team as they are 8-5 at home this season. Go with them to cover at home.
NBA Best Team Bet #2: San Antonio Spurs +1.5 (-110)
In a battle of Texas teams, the Houston Rockets will face off against the San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. With two bad teams, going with a better head coach is critical. Whether the last few years showcase it, Gregg Popovich is the dominant head coach who should keep the Spurs close. These defenses have been playing very similarly defensively as of late. Houston has allowed 122.6 points in their previous five games while San Antonio has given up 123 points in their last three games. The Rockets are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games against the Spurs. Go with San Antonio at home to cover the spread as a tiny underdog.
NBA Best Team Bet #3: Denver Nuggets +1 (-110)
The Denver Nuggets are on the road in the latest game in a small slate of games as they travel to the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets are looking to snap a losing streak and will have the best player on the court in center Nikola Jokic, who is an assist shy of averaging a triple-double this season. Denver is 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against Portland. Go with the Nuggets to cover the spread on the road.
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