The knockout rounds of the In-Season Tournament has been incredibly fun as well as profitable for us. However, I am also looking forward to watching the rest of the league back in action. With 12 games tonight, we have a large slate with many teams being well-rested.
In Atlanta, that could lead to a lot of points on the board. The last time the Nets and Hawks combined for 292 points in a Hawks overtime victory. Mikal Bridges scored 45 points in the loss and he could be in for another big night against the Hawks.
The Bulls have been without Zach LaVine for the last few games and they have needed someone to step up and replace his production. Coby White has been up to the task of late and he has another great matchup against the Hornets.
Meanwhile in the Bay Area, the Warriors will be hosting the Trail Blazers. Klay Thompson has started to find his shooting stroke of late, but he has also been contributing on the glass. That may continue tonight.
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Mikal Bridges Over 24.5 Points (-115)
7:30 p.m. ET | NBA League Pass
After being acquired in the Kevin Durant trade, Mikal Bridges finished last season averaging 26.1 points per game. This season, he is averaging 22.8 points per game, second on the Nets behind Cam Thomas. He only has hit 25 points four times this season, but he has scored 20 points in 15-of-19 games. Knowing that Bridges will be in the ballpark of 25 points, I like his chances of hitting this line against the Hawks.
Atlanta is 26th in defensive rating and allowing 122.8 points per game, which ranks 27th as well. Per FantasyPros, it is 28th in points allowed per game to shooting guards and 21st against small forwards. Those are the two positions that Bridges spends most of his time. The Hawks are also 24th in 3s allowed per game and 23rd in 3-point percentage defense.
Despite how balanced the Nets are, Bridges will have the volume to hit this line. He is averaging 17.2 field goal attempts from the field while shooting 48% from the field. He is also leading the team in minutes at 35 per game.
Bridges is coming off a 42-point game against the Magic and he actually hit this line with 26 points in the first quarter. It was his second 40-point game this year, after he scored 45 against the Hawks two weeks ago. He is not offered for 40 points tonight, but you can take him for 30 points at +220 and 35 points at +650 on FanDuel.
Pick: Mikal Bridges Over 24.5 Points (-115)
Coby White Over 17.5 Points (-135)
8 p.m. ET | NBA League Pass
Coby White is averaging 15 points per game this season, but he has stepped his game up of late. Over his past six games, he is averaging 21.6 points per game and scored 20 points in four of them. He has scored 18 points in five of those six games, giving him a 83.3% hit rate of late.
White is coming off a 31-point game against the Pelicans. New Orleans has a much tougher defense than what he will see tonight from the Hornets. Charlotte is 26th in points allowed per game (122.2). Recently, it has allowed at least 20 points to guards Damian Lillard, Jalen Brunson, Jordan Poole, Cole Anthony, and Immanuel Quickley.
Charlotte is also 27th in 3s allowed per game and 3-point percentage defense. That is important here because White does most of his damage beyond the arc. White has made three 3s in each of his past seven games, averaging 5.5 threes on 11.4 attempts per game. When he heats up, he can knock them down in bunches and he is currently on a hot streak.
Additionally, White is a North Carolina native and played his college ball at UNC. While this game is in Chicago, he may have a little extra motivation going against his hometown team. You can take him for 25 points and five 3s at +429 on FanDuel.
Pick: Coby White Over 17.5 Points (-135)
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Klay Thompson To Record 4 Rebounds (-140)
10 p.m. ET | NBA League Pass
As one of the greatest shooters of all-time, Klay Thompson is no stranger to knocking down five threes himself. However, tonight, I will be backing him to track down a few misses instead. Thompson has recorded at least three rebounds in each of his last six games. Over his past three games, he has picked it up, pulling down nine rebounds in one game and six in each of his past two games.
Last season, Thompson averaged 5.3 rebounds against Portland and hit this line in two of three games. This will be the Warriors' first game against the Trail Blazers this season. However, they are still 26th in rebounds allowed per game this season. The Trail Blazers are allowing 6.8 rebounds per game to shooting guards and 7.4 rebounds per game to small forwards.
Rebound chances should be there for Thompson tonight considering Portland is last in the league in both points per game and offensive rating. It is also 29th in field goal percentage. Additionally, Portland is averaging 32.9 3-point attempts per game, but making just 33.8% of them. A few of those long rebounds may find their way into Klay Thompson's hands.
We don't need Thompson to turn into Dennis Rodman tonight, but I do like his chances of pulling down at least four rebounds in this matchup. Additionally, you can take him to grab six rebounds at +240 on FanDuel.
Pick: Klay Thompson To Record 4 Rebounds (-140)
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