Today’s NBA slate of action includes three games. Right now, the Pacers are the largest favorite of the day as -5.5 point favorites over the Bucks. On the other end, the closest point spread belongs to a matchup between the Timberwolves and Suns, with the Suns coming in as -4 point favorites. Out of today’s games, 3 of the 3 games have the home team as the favorite.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks: -4.5 | Over/Under: 210.5
This matchup between the Clippers and Mavericks features a Clippers team that prefers a slower pace against a Mavericks squad that ranks 10th in pace. The Mavericks are favored by 4.5 points. The game is set to tip-off at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.
In terms of scoring, Kawhi Leonard is averaging 22.8 points per game on the road compared to his season average of 23.7. The Clippers have him projected to finish with 23 points. In terms of the Mavericks, Luka Doncic is projected to finish with 62 fantasy points which includes 34 points and 9 boards.
In this matchup, the Clippers are projected to shoot 48.5% from the field, including 14 made threes on 37 attempts. On the other side, the Mavericks’ BAKER projections have them hitting 14 threes on a shooting percentage of 36.8%. They are also projected to finish with 30 assists against the Clippers.
Clippers Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard (Questionable) Knee
Mavericks Injury Report
- Tim Hardaway Jr. (Out) Ankle
- Daniel Gafford (Questionable) Back
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper (Out) Ankle
BAKER Prediction: Mavericks 120 – Clippers 118
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns
Suns: -4 | Over/Under: 206.5
At 10:30 ET, the Suns (-4) will host the Timberwolves at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Our BAKER projections have the Timberwolves’ scoring leader being Anthony Edwards. He is expected to score 26 points and shoot 45.0% from the field. Kevin Durant is projected to finish with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Suns. Devin Booker is expected to finish second on the team with 26 points, which is slightly below his season average of 27.1 PPG.
According to the BAKER model, the Timberwolves are expected to make 49.0% of their field goal attempts. From inside the arc, they are projected to hit 55.9% of their shots and 37.8% from three-point range. The BAKER model also has the Suns finishing with 7 blocks and 9 steals on defense. The model has the Suns shooting 49.0% from the field.
Timberwolves Injury Report
- Kyle Anderson (Questionable) Hip
Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee (Out) Knee
- Grayson Allen (Questionable) Ankle
BAKER Prediction: Suns 114 – Timberwolves 113
