NBA Betting Tips: 08 February

There’s some NBA action in the early hours of the morning, and as usual, Justin Simelane has prepared some betting tips for three matches. Feel free to take his tips and use them on your bet slip.

08 Feb 02:00 Orlando Magic v New York Knicks

Our first underdog for this week and we have to ride with the Orlando Magic. Last week was a good one for Orlando, and their 3 away wins were impressive, especially against the Sixers. If the Magic started the season healthy, they would be much higher on the standings. Even without Mo Bamba, as he is serving a four-game suspension, take the Magic here. The Knicks can win this game but they won’t blowout this Magic team that is on a 2-game winning streak, give the home team a spread.

Suggested Bet: Orlando Magic +7.5

08 Feb 02:30 Brooklyn Nets v Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker is making his return here and I am backing the Suns against this young Nets team. Cam Thomas has been exceptional for Brooklyn, dropping 80+ pts in just 2 games played since Kyrie’s departure but Cam does not have help. The Suns have won their last 3 away games and one of those wins was against the number one team in the East. We don’t know if Spencer and Dorian make their Nets debut here, but still, take the Suns to win.

Suggested Bet: Phoenix Suns ML

08 Feb 05:00 Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder

Lebron James is 36 points away from breaking the all-time scoring record and the atmosphere in the Crypto arena will be amazing for this game, I can only back the Lakers. The Thunder are playing back-to-back here and they were blown away by the Warriors in their last game, there on a 3 game road trip and I see the losing all their games. A special player prop to bet on would be betting on Lebron, with the way Oklahoma has been getting into foul trouble, Lebron will be at the free throw line here, take a bet on him to get 30 points.

Suggested Bet: Los Angeles Lakers ML

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