There are five games on Tuesday's NBA slate, meaning bettors will have plenty of opportunities for action. Some of tonight's most intriguing lines are in the Hornets-Bucks, Lakers-Knicks, and Heat-Cavaliers games, and the betting experts from BetQL have sorted through all the odds to help you find the best wagers.
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Today's Best NBA Bets: Odds, lines, & picks for Tuesday
By Kate Constable
Hornets at Bucks Prediction
The Bucks (32-17 SU, 26-21-2 ATS, 24-25 O/U) host the Hornets (15-36 SU, 22-27-2 ATS, 27-24 O/U) for the third and final meeting between these two teams this season.
The last time these two teams met, the Hornets scored 51 points in the first quarter, tying the NBA’s record for most first-quarter points. That also set a franchise record for the most points scored in any quarter. Charlotte dominated Milwaukee in nearly every facet of that game, and I’ll guarantee that’s not something Giannis Antetokounmpo has forgotten. Not to mention, Giannis only had nine points and four rebounds in that game. Because of that, I anticipate a much better start from the Bucks this time around. They’ve been one of the best first-quarter teams' against the spread this season, while the Hornets are the worst in the league to start games. The Bucks also lead the league in offensive efficiency in the opening frame when playing at home compared to the Hornets, whose offense ranks 27th on the road.
PICK: Bucks 1Q -4
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Lakers at Knicks Prediction
After losing to the Nets last night, the Lakers (23-28 SU, 24-25-2 ATS, 27-24 O/U) now take on the Knicks (27-24 SU, 25-23-3 ATS, 26-23-2 O/U) at Madison Square Garden.
Last night's meeting with the Nets didn't go exactly how we had hoped, but for Lakers supporters, tonight presents a new opportunity to back L.A. against a different New York team. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis sat last night, so they'll be rested and ready for tonight. The Lakers should be able to dominate the glass and get quite a few put-backs. They rank third in second-chance points over their past five games, while the Knicks rank 29th in opponents' second-chance points over that same span. L.A. has also been great in transition lately, ranking sixth in fast-break points, another area where the Knicks have struggled to defend. The Knicks also are bad at home, going just 3-7 ATS over their past 10 home games and 9-14-2 ATS on the season at Madison Square Garden.
PICK: Lakers +3
Heat at Cavaliers Prediction
The Heat (27-23 SU, 20-28-2 ATS, 21-28-1 O/U) and Cavaliers (30-21 SU, 25-23-3 ATS, 23-28 O/U) meet for the second time this season in an Eastern Conference clash.
These two teams met in November, and the Cavs won 113-87, with the total staying well below the closing line of 213. Tonight's total has dropped to 211, but I'm going to take the over. Neither Jimmy Butler nor Tyler Herro played in the last meeting, and their offensive production was clearly missed. Both players can score at a high volume, and Bulter's presence often leads Miami to play at a faster pace. Defensively, the Heat really struggle to defend the three, ranking 28th in three-pointers allowed overall and 21st in 3P% defense. That means Donovan Mitchell should be able to get plenty of good looks from deep. Miami also ranks 19th in opponent accuracy at the rim, allowing teams to shoot 67.5 percent from within four feet. Again, that's good news for Cleveland, which ranks eighth in accuracy at the rim, shooting 68.4 percent. That's also great news for the over.
PICK: Heat-Cavaliers Over 211