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Alex Barutha
Enes Kanter under 11.5 rebounds (-117) vs. Pelicans -- DraftKings, 2:30 PM CT
Kanter has grabbed exactly 11 rebounds in each of his past three games, and he's secured at least 10 rebounds in 10 straight contests. However, the last time he had single-digit rebounds was also against Steven Adams and the Pelicans. Kanter had just four rebounds in 30 minutes in that game. I'm banking on his impact being limited once again.
Karl-Anthony Towns over 39.5 P+R+A (-105) vs. Lakers -- DraftKings, 2:31 PM CT
The Lakers remain without Marc Gasol and Anthony Davis, resulting in Damian Jones starting at center, plus plenty of small-ball lineups. That should allow Towns to feast. Coming out of the All-Star break, he's had underwhelming performances in two of three games, with Towns averaging 21.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists (33.6 combined P+R+A). He'd only need marginal improvements in each category to hit the over here in a favorable matchup.
Jazz to win (-166) vs. Celtics -- FanDuel, 2:29 PM CT
The Celtics have been rolling lately, as they've won five of the past six games. Meanwhile, the Jazz have lost three of the past four. However, I'm banking on both teams regressing to the mean here and Utah coming away with the victory. Utah's Simple Rating (Net Rating + Strength of Schedule) is 9.05, while Boston's is 1.60. The Jazz could probably be favored by closer to six points here. It's only a four-point spread, but I'd rather take the moneyline when it's so tight.
Nick Whalen
Zion Williamson to record a double-double (+185) at POR -- DraftKings Sportsbook
I wouldn't call this my best best of the night, per se, but I like Williamson's chances to break out of a mini rebounding slump against one of the league's most vulnerable teams on the glass. It's no secret the Pelicans dominate the offensive glass, and they'll go up against a Blazers team that ranks dead-last in defensive rebound percentage and 25th in total rebound percentage over the last 10 games. In what should be a close game, I expect Williamson to play a heavy workload and have a good chance to notch his first double-double since Mar. 1.
