It’s not a big schedule tonight in the NBA with just two games on tap. There is value on each underdog tonight as Brooklyn, with Kevin Durant back in the lineup, travels to Philadelphia as a 4.5-point underdog.
Golden State, which woke up from its slump the other night, is in Denver. The Warriors are a 3-point road favorite against a Nuggets team that is streaking at the moment.
Here are the top underdog picks for Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Pick: NETS +4.5
It’s no secret that the Brooklyn Nets have been struggling. Even after getting Durant back in the lineup, the Nets are just 1-4 in their last five games. But, Kyrie Irving went off on Tuesday night and scored 50 points as the Nets beat Charlotte 132-121.
With the game in Philadelphia, Irving will play again. He is averaging 35.7 points per game in his three games since the All-Star break. Brooklyn has won two of the last three against the Sixers and the Nets are 19-13 at home this season.
The game also marks the return of James Harden who was traded from Brooklyn to Philadelphia. It’s the first game for the Nets against their former teammate. There may be some added incentive for the Nets to pull the upset.
The Sixers are 6-1 SU in their last seven games and 5-2 ATS in those games. The Nets hold the advantage against the number more recently in the series with Philly. Brooklyn is 4-2 ATS in the last six games against the Sixers.
Riding the heels of their big win on Tuesday and with Durant and Irving on the floor, the Nets continue their recent trend against Philly. Back the Nets +4.5.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets
Pick: NUGGETS +3
The Warriors lost five straight games before beating the Clippers 112-97 on Tuesday. It was the second game of a back-to-back which means Golden State will be playing its third game in four days. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins didn’t play on Monday when the Warriors lost to Denver 131-124.
That win was the third consecutive victory over the Warriors for the Nuggets. Denver has won all three games played this season. The Nuggets are at home tonight where they are 20-11 this season.
Golden State will be without Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, Otto Porter, and Gary Payton III tonight. The Warriors are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games.
Denver has covered in 13 of its last 20 games and has won 10 of its last 11. The Nuggets are also 7-1 SU in their last eight home games. With reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic playing well, Denver at least keeps this one close.
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