Jimmy Butler has an all too familiar injury cloud, with back spasms threatening him for this game. This could affect more than just his game, as teammate Steph Curry might be asked to repeat an incredible night.
Best Bet
Golden State Warriors @ Philadelphia 76ers (12:40pm)
Normally I love a good redemption game narrative but Butler looks severely hampered at the moment and if he does play here, I can’t see him showing Philly what they missed out on.
Butler has played 8 games since joining the Warriors and he hit the ground running. In his first four games he cleared this line and looked to be an excellent fit, to play off of Steph Curry. Fast forward to now and Jimmy hasn’t cleared this number in his last 4 and hasn’t really been close. His last two games, he has not cleared 20 PRA and now he is working through back spasms.
Jimmy has only averaged 26 PRA for the season and that number is now 21 over the last fortnight. He has a history with these back injuries and they have always hampered his production.
SGM – Butler under 29.5 PRA/ Curry 25+ Points/ Grimes 10+ Points = $3.75
Next Best
Sacramento Kings @ Houston Rockets (12:10pm)
Since the Fox trade, Monk has been given the keys to this Sacramento team and has given the Kings great production in return.
Monk has had fairly consistent contributions in both categories. He is averaging just under 4 rebounds and 6 assists on the year and the majority of that time he was playing beside Fox or coming off the bench.
In the last ten games since Fox left for San Antonio, Monk has cleared this line on 7 out of those 10 occasions. He faces Houston here, who will welcome back Fred Van Vleet into the PG position and he will be much easier to assist and rebound against than emerging star Amen Thompson would have been.
SGM – Monk Over 9.5 RA/ Thompson 15+ Points/ Murray 2+ 3’s = $4.00
Value Bet
Golden State Warriors @ Philadelphia 76ers (12:30pm)
After destroying Orlando in his last game, I think it would be wise to ride the heater.
Steph has cleared 30 in five of his last ten games, including the monster 56-point performance, where he shot 12 of 19 from deep. It is just ridiculous what he does on the court sometimes and there is a reason he is the best shooter to ever play in the NBA.
He had 30 against Philly when they met in January and with Butler potentially struggling (see above), he may have to do the heavy lifting once more, for Golden State.
Sunday NBA Multi
Pistons/ Grizzlies/ Bucks
$2.56