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Alex Barutha
3-way parlay: Hornets (vs. DET) + Nets (vs. BOS) + Hawks (@ TOR) to win (+361) -- DraftKings, 12:52 PM CT
It's surprising the odds for all these teams are short enough to get nearly 4-to-1 odds. The Hornets, who are likely getting Devonte' Graham back, are going up against one of the NBA's worst teams. The Celtics are getting Marcus Smart back, but he'll be on a minutes limit, and the Nets are still a superior team, even without Kevin Durant. The Raptors are still missing Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, so I'm also expecting the Hawks to be able to take care of business.
Nick Whalen
Magic-Heat UNDER 211.0 total points (-109) -- DraftKings Sportsbook
This is the lowest number on the board tonight by a fair margin, but we're looking at a pair of teams missing key players. Miami will be without Bam Adebayo, while the banged-up Magic are still missing several regulars, including Evan Fournier and Cole Anthony. There's a chance Aaron Gordon could make his return, but even if that's the case, he'd likely be limited. Entering the break, Miami scored 109, 80 and 103 points over its final three games. It also held each of its opponents under 100 points in all three contests. Adebayo's absence will be a hit to the Heat's defense, but it's also a major loss on the offensive end. I like Miami to win at home, and I see this being a relatively ugly game that's decided in the high-90s or low-100s.
Jeff Edgerton
Wendell Carter UNDER 7.5 REBOUNDS vs. Sixers (FD Sportsbook)
Without Joel Embiid in the lineup, I'd expect the Bulls to get their fair share of rebounds inside, opposite Dwight Howard. Carter is Chicago's starter under the basket, but Lauri Markkanen's return will eat into his rebound totals.
ROCKETS (-4.5) over Kings (FD Sportsbook)
Neither of these teams are defensive powerhouses, but John Wall and Victor Oladipo will simply outplay and outscore De'Aaron Fox and the Kings tonight.
