NBA Best Bets Today: Plays and analysis for Friday, December 23rd
Los Angeles is on a 5-2 SU/6-1 ATS run. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are playing well together for the Clippers. The 76ers are on their own run and are 6-0 SU or 5/5- 1 ATCW in non-garbage time. James Harden's return has boosted the offense for them. Philadelphia is not fully healthy and Tyrese Maxey is still sidelined. Los Angeles has the edge with its defensive play. It's a great bettors' proposition to buy low on the futures market.
Miami Heat are struggling to meet expectations this season. Houston has been terrible on offense recently. Dallas is beat up and has a lot of injuries. Memphis Grizzlies are having a difficult time covering the points on the road. Denver and Memphis are ranked 24th and 25th respectively in defensive efficiency. The total is 234.5. The opening number was 227. 5. It's now 232. Five points lower. This is down from the opening total of 227,5, which was higher. Both teams won in Portland two weeks ago. Grizzlies lost in Denver on Tuesday. Pacers are on a good run.
