Zion Williamson is likely to be rested when the Pelicans play the Suns for the second time in two days, which means we should see a big game from CJ McCollum.
Best Bet
New Orleans Pelicans @ Phoenix Suns (1:10pm)
Cannot see Zion playing off no rest after leading the Pelicans to a huge win on the road against Phoenix, which means it’s CJ McCollum’s turn.
In his last nine games without Zion, CJ averages 30.4 points per game covering the 21.5 points line in seven of those.
He’s also popped off for some huge games without the Power Forward – 50 against the Wizards, 38 against Philly, 45 against the Jazz and 43 against the Kings in the last game Zion missed. Capable of going big against this out-of-sorts Phoenix outfit.
SGM – McCollum Over 21.5 Points / Booker 25+ Points / Bol Bol 10+ Points = $3.20
Next Best
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Utah Jazz (1:40pm)
Expect Edwards to miss this for the Timberwolves after receiving his 16th tech for the season warranting a suspension – he will join Randle and Gobert on the sidelines, while DiVincenzo is also expected to rest after returning from an ankle injury last start.
All things considered, this is a fantastic price for the Jazz on their home floor. Although Markkanen and Collins are likely to miss, they’ve still got enough pieces there with Kessler coming off a 25-14 game against the Kings, while Keyonte George has also posted some big numbers.
Happy to take the +3.5 head start in this for the home team, looking to respond after a poor showing against the Kings.
SGM – Jazz +3.5 / Over 225.5 Total Points = $3.25
Value Bet
Denver Nuggets @ Detroit Pistons (11:10am)
He’s a walking triple-double entering this clash off the back of another triple double in Denver’s loss to the Bucks.
This match-up could produce a huge assist game – the Pistons are a strong defensive outfit and are likely to collapse on Jokic, making others beat them.
Detroit is the easiest team over the last month for centres to produce assists against at a whopping 36% above average – so it appears they have certain defensive rules on bigs that allow them to create for their teammates. This is music to the Joker’s ears – a huge assist game on the cards.
SGM – Murray 20+ Points / Duren 10+ Rebounds / Jokic Over 10.5 Assists = $4.33
Saturday NBA Multi
Pacers / Grizzlies / Jazz +3.5
$4.83
