With the compressed NBA schedule more than halfway done, season win total bets are coming into clearer focus.
You have to feel good if you believed in Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving. Just as you probably feel sick if you backed Michael Jordan’s Bobcats.
Here are two teams that are locks to go over, two that are locks to go under, and two that could go either way:
Win totals courtesy of Cantor Gaming.
GOING OVER
Minnesota Timberwolves: 23.5
The T-Wolves have won six of nine and are 19-19 heading into Monday’s game at the Clippers. In Saturday’s 122-110 win in Portland, Minnesota’s first victory over the Trail Blazers since 2007, Kevin Love exploded for 42 points on 15-of-27 shooting. The entertaining Rubio ranks fifth in the league in assists (8.3) and second in steals (2.3).
Cleveland Cavaliers: 17.5
Hard to believe, but Irving is making a lot of Cavs fans forget about LeBron. The No. 1 overall pick is averaging 18.5 points while shooting over 48 percent. Cleveland has lost five straight entering Monday’s home game vs. Utah, but the 13-22 Cavs only need five more wins to go over.
GOING UNDER
Charlotte Bobcats: 17.5
Charlotte has won once since Jan. 14 and is 4-31 after watching Deron Williams explode for 57 points on Sunday. In a season in which offense has been a struggle, it’s been doubly tough for the Bobcats. They average a league-worst 86.7 points.
Milwaukee Bucks: 32.5
Milwaukee has won two of its last 12, putting the team at 14-23 heading into Monday’s home game against Philly. The Bucks would need to finish 19-10 to go over, and it’s not going to happen. Center Andrew Bogut (fractured ankle) doesn’t appear likely to return this season. He was averaging 11.3 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks.
UP IN THE AIR
Los Angeles Clippers: 42.5
At 21-13 heading into Sunday night’s game in Houston, the Clips need to go 22-10 the rest of the way to go over. The Houston game is the third on a difficult six-game trip that also includes visits to Minnesota and San Antonio. But then L.A. plays a six-game homestand, with no elite teams on the docket.
Miami Heat: 51.5
The King's team has lost two straight to fall to 28-9. The Heat needs to finish 24-5, a small margin for error, to go over. The good news is that Chris Bosh should return for Tuesday’s game against the Nets. He missed three games due to his grandmother’s death.
You have to feel good if you believed in Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving. Just as you probably feel sick if you backed Michael Jordan’s Bobcats.
Here are two teams that are locks to go over, two that are locks to go under, and two that could go either way:
Win totals courtesy of Cantor Gaming.
GOING OVER
Minnesota Timberwolves: 23.5
The T-Wolves have won six of nine and are 19-19 heading into Monday’s game at the Clippers. In Saturday’s 122-110 win in Portland, Minnesota’s first victory over the Trail Blazers since 2007, Kevin Love exploded for 42 points on 15-of-27 shooting. The entertaining Rubio ranks fifth in the league in assists (8.3) and second in steals (2.3).
Cleveland Cavaliers: 17.5
Hard to believe, but Irving is making a lot of Cavs fans forget about LeBron. The No. 1 overall pick is averaging 18.5 points while shooting over 48 percent. Cleveland has lost five straight entering Monday’s home game vs. Utah, but the 13-22 Cavs only need five more wins to go over.
GOING UNDER
Charlotte Bobcats: 17.5
Charlotte has won once since Jan. 14 and is 4-31 after watching Deron Williams explode for 57 points on Sunday. In a season in which offense has been a struggle, it’s been doubly tough for the Bobcats. They average a league-worst 86.7 points.
Milwaukee Bucks: 32.5
Milwaukee has won two of its last 12, putting the team at 14-23 heading into Monday’s home game against Philly. The Bucks would need to finish 19-10 to go over, and it’s not going to happen. Center Andrew Bogut (fractured ankle) doesn’t appear likely to return this season. He was averaging 11.3 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks.
UP IN THE AIR
Los Angeles Clippers: 42.5
At 21-13 heading into Sunday night’s game in Houston, the Clips need to go 22-10 the rest of the way to go over. The Houston game is the third on a difficult six-game trip that also includes visits to Minnesota and San Antonio. But then L.A. plays a six-game homestand, with no elite teams on the docket.
Miami Heat: 51.5
The King's team has lost two straight to fall to 28-9. The Heat needs to finish 24-5, a small margin for error, to go over. The good news is that Chris Bosh should return for Tuesday’s game against the Nets. He missed three games due to his grandmother’s death.
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