There are a trio of NBA games on the slate tonight and our "Buckets" podcast crew has chimed in with tonight's best NBA bets.
So, let's not waste any time and get to the best NBA bets from the "Buckets" podcast.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:30 p.m. | 76ers -3 |
  | 9:00 p.m. | Suns -4 |
| 9:00 p.m. | Under 243.5 |
| 9:00 p.m. | Bradley Beal Over 20.5 Points |
  | 10:00 p.m. | Under 236 |
76ers -3 vs. Nuggets
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Matt Moore
The Nuggets listed all five starters as questionable for this matchup and the league will be watching with the 76ers on a back-to-back. The Nuggets would likely incur a fine if they sat these guys out, so I think it may be a troll and my expectation is for them to play, but I have no sources telling me that as fact.
The Sixers don't have to list their injury report until 1:00 p.m. ET and I have a feeling Joel Embiid will be questionable, but I expect him to play. There is a caveat to this bet. I got the opening line at -1 when it came out, but will be taking this line around three if the Nuggets still play some of their starters.
If up to four starters for the Nuggets actually do sit out, I would wait for the line to shift all the way to the other side and take the Nuggets against the spread.
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Suns -4 vs. Kings
9:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Jay Money
I am probably one of the few people that still believes in the Suns. This team hasn't had many games with its "Big 3", but is starting to put things together. The Suns have won seven of their past 10.
The Kings are nowhere near as good as they were last year. Against top-tier teams, they tend to get smashed and I don't think they have enough defense to stop Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Additionally, it's the end of a road trip for the Kings and their fifth game in eight days. I think the Suns win this by 10+ points.
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Under 243.5 at Suns
9:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
There is a trend that carried over from last year with the Kings and totals. Kings' road games are 12-6-1 to the under this season. This is a simple trend play for a team that is 17th in net rating defensively.
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Bradley Beal Over 20.5 Points vs. Kings
9:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
This is related to Jay's cap. Bradley Beal has fit in nicely in Phoenix, which shoots a lot of mid-range jumpers. Whether that is a good strategy in 2024 is another issue, but the Kings allow a lot of mid-range shots. Beal is third on the Suns in usage, which means he gets slightly less attention from opposing defenses.
Beal is getting over 32 minutes per game in his past eight games, and when he has played that much, he's gone Over 20.5 points six times.
This is a former 30+ ppg scorer who has the potential to score at will on any given night.
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Under 236 vs. Thunder
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Matt Moore
The Thunder, playing the second leg of a back-to-back, are likely to rest some guys and if they do that, they don't play as well. They are a team that needs to have everybody to be successful. I will play the under because I like this spot especially considering Chet Holmgren should play.
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