NBA Summer League Best Bets, July 13
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The NBA Summer League is on its seventh day, and fans and bettors know the tournament's hierarchy.
The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers aim to remain at the top of the table after facing off with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The Houston Rockets are in a similar situation, undefeated but facing off with the 0-3 Golden State Warriors. Closing the night is a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings, two teams with the opportunity to claw back to .500.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls
When: 3:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN 2
Cleveland Cavaliers to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook
CLE Key Players: Sam Merrill, Emoni Bates, Isaiah Mobley
CHI Key Players: Javon Freeman-Liberty, Dalen Terry, Adama Sanogo
Two of the better teams in the tournament, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, face off to establish themselves at the top of the Summer League table. The Cavaliers are coming off of a blowout win in their last match, shooting 52.6% from the field and 55.6% from deep on 15 made. The Bulls have succeeded off their inside-outside play, hitting 16 threes on 53.3% from deep and 52.9% overall in an eight-point win over the Kings last time out.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks
When: 3:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Atlanta Hawks to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
PHI Key Players: Jaden Springer, D.J. Steward, Javonte Smart
ATL Key Players: Tyrese Martin, Kobe Bufkin, Mouhame Gueye
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks are expected to put on an entertaining scoring battle when they match up on Thursday night. Despite losing their last match, the Sixers scored 103 points on 50.0% shooting from the field. The Hawks are coming off of a win where their plus-16 rebounding differential and 15 offensive rebounds helped earn them a six-point victory.
Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors
When: 5:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN 2
Brooklyn Nets to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook
BKN Key Players: David Duke Jr., Armoni Brooks, Jalen Wilson
TOR Key Players: Gradey Dicks, Moses Brown, Marquis Nowell
With eyes on climbing to the top of the Summer League table, the Brooklyn Nets take on the struggling Toronto Raptors. Brooklyn is coming off a defensive win over the Bucks, where they allowed their opponents just 37.5% shooting from the field and 25.0% from three. The Raptors dropped their previous game after leading at halftime, despite a strong performance from rookie shooter Gradey Dick.
Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks
When: 5:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Milwaukee Bucks to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook
MIA Key Players: Orlando Robinson, Jamaree Bouyea, Jamal Cain
MIL Key Players: MarJon Beauchamp, Lindell Wigginton, Nico Mannion
After dropping their last games, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are trying to get back on the winning track. Despite a solid two-way performance, the Miami Heat suffered a three-point loss - due to their 28-turnover night. The Bucks lost by 21 points in their last game, shooting just 25.0% from three on 28 attempts and committing 25 turnovers on the night.
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
When: 7:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN
Houston Rockets to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
HOU Key Players: Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore, Trevor Hudgins
GSW Key Players: Lester Quinones, Gui Santos, Reggie Perry
Teams on two different trends play when the 3-0 Houston Rockets take on the 0-3 Golden State Warriors. Despite Jabari Smith Jr. being unavailable for their previous match, the Houston Rockets still earned a 13-point win behind a 26-point night from Trevor Hudgins. The Warriors were close to achieving their first win of the tournament last time out, losing by two points in overtime despite a 31 points night from Lester Quinones.
Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans
When: 7:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
New Orleans Pelicans to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook
CHO Key Players: Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Junior, James Bouknight
NOP Key Players: Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, Tevian Jones
The Charlotte Hornets are still searching for their first victory when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hornets fell short in their last match, despite a 59-point game from wing players Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. The Pelicans won their previous game by holding their opponents to just 35.9% shooting and a team-leading 16-point night from Tevian Jones off the bench.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic
When: 9:00 PM EST
How to Watch: ESPN 2
Portland Trail Blazers to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook
POR Key Players: Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, Michael Devoe
ORL Key Players: Anthony Black, Caleb Houstan, Jett Howard
The 2-1 Portland Trail Blazers take on the 0-3 Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Portland's quality has been apparent throughout the tournament, most recently receiving a 45-point combined effort from Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray. The Orlando Magic fell short in their last game, despite holding their opponents to just 38.6% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings
When: 9:30 PM EST
How to Watch: NBA TV
Minnesota Timberwolves to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook
MIN Key Players: Brandon Williams, Leonard Miller, Josh Minott
SAC Key Players: Colby Jones, Jordan Ford, Neemias Queta
Both sitting at 1-2 through the Summer League, the Timberwolves and Kings aim to reach the .500 mark after Thursday night. Despite a solid shooting performance in their last match, the Timberwolves lost after giving up 33 free throws despite another all-around performance from Leonard Miller. The Kings also come off a loss after allowing 52.9% from the field and 53.3% from the three-point range.
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