Which team has the best net rating since the All Star break? It’s the Golden State Warriors with the Jimmy Butler trade putting them back in the playoff picture.
Best Bet
New York Knicks @ Golden State Warriors (11:40am)
Hasn’t the Jimmy Butler trade worked wonders for Golden State! It has unlocked Steph Curry having another offensive weapon on the team, going 10-1 post All Star break.
In fact, the Warriors have the best net rating in the NBA since the All Star break at 14.0 – ahead of Cleveland on 12.8 and OKC on 10.2.
They will host the Knicks in this who have really struggled over this stretch, ranked 22nd in the NBA for net rating. Jalen Brunson’s absence is enormous, and they really lack the depth to challenge when they’re without one of their key players.
SGM – Warriors -6.5 / Curry Over 25.5 Points / Butler 6+ Assists = $5.00
Next Best
New Orleans Pelicans @ San Antonio Spurs (11:40am)
Since Wemby got injured, this San Antonio team has become the worst defensive team in the NBA, with the worst defensive rating post All Star break.
As a result, they are giving up a whole heap of points – their total points has averaged 243.8 in San Antonio’s last 13 games which makes this line far too low.
In the Spurs’ last eight games the total points have gone overs, and up against the Pelicans who also struggle to defend we should see a shootout.
SGM – Over 237.5 Points / Zion 20+ Points / Murphy 4+ Assists = $3.60
Value Bet
Chicago Bulls @ Houston Rockets (11:10am)
Josh Giddey doubtful for Chicago’s game against the Rockets, which means we should see another strong performance by Tre Jones.
Jones was outstanding in their win over Brooklyn playing 36 minutes for the Bulls and finishing with 18 points. This now means the former Spur has scored 15+ in three of his last four games.
The Rockets have actually struggled to defend point guards over the last month, conceding points 8% above average, so I think we’ll continue to see Jones’ usage up where he’s capable of producing another strong game.
SGM – Jones Over 12.5 Points / Huerter 10+ Points / Sengun 20+ Points = $3.75
Sunday NBA Multi
Bucks / Grizzlies / Rockets / Warriors
$3.35
