NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions for Klay Thompson, Celtics-Raptors, Hornets-Clippers and Elite Underdog)

Today's NBA Best Bets column has something for everyone. It includes one player prop, two spread picks (one on a favorite and one on an underdog), and a moneyline pick.

Boston Celtics are a value bet at the current moneyline (-115) against the Toronto Raptors. Toronto has been terrible at home this season (9-2) and has lost to New Orleans and Brooklyn recently. Boston has the best record in the NBA this year and is expected to have the highest offensive rating in NBA history.

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are traveling on the team's road trip. They were spotted at practice in uniform back on Dec. 2. Los Angeles Clippers are at home at 4-7 and Charlotte Hornets at 3-9.

Charlotte won't have LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward or Dennis Smith Jr. in this game due to injury. Normal Powell is officially out for the Clippers. Charlotte is one of the worst teams in the NBA this season. The Hornets rank dead last in offensive rating and 19th in defensive rating. Los Angeles has struggled offensively as well this year. If George and Leonard play, the Clips should win this match.

Oklahoma City Thunder are 4-8 straight up on the road this season. The Thunder have covered when they were underdogs. Atlanta Hawks are just 4.5-5 against the spread as home favorites this year.

John Collins and De’Andre Hunter are injured for the game against Atlanta. The Thunder have covered in four of their last five games. Atlanta is just 4-5 against the spread as a home favorite this season. The Hawks are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating and 9th on the defensive side.

Klay Thompson is under-performing this season. He is averaging just 17.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. Andrew Wiggins is injured for the Warriors against the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton is out for Pacers, so Klay will play less.