When you are a star, the NBA cuts you some slack. Want proof? It was assumed that significant suspensions would be handed out for members of the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards after Draymond Green and Bradley Beal got into an altercation last week. Yet Green and Beal avoided suspensions, while lesser players Markieff Morris and Carrick Felix each got a game. Here’s a look at some interesting NBA betting matchups this week. Some NBA odds are already, but be sure to check them out for upcoming games.
That means more of a load James Harden has to carry. He has recorded at least 20 points and 7 assists in all seven games this season. Dating back to 1983-84, the only other player with at least 20 points and 7 assists in each of the first 7 games was Paul in 08-09. Current Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni also formerly coached the Knicks.Houston has won 22 of the past 24 meetings against the Knicks with one loss at home and one on the road. Over the past 10 meetings, Rockets are averaging 12.8 3FGM on 39.0% shooting against New York. Last year, the Rockets averaged 123.5 ppg on 46.4% FGs while Knicks averaged 110.5 ppg on 44.2% FGs. Harden averaged 41.5 ppg (54.8% FGs, 50.0% 3FGs, 88.5% FTs), 16.0 apg and 11.0 rpg. Kristaps Porzingis had 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting in his only game played vs. Houston.NBA Betting Pick: Houston Rockets
NBA Betting Matchups & Expert Picks of the Week – October 30th Edition
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NBA Western Conference Odds & Expert Pick for 2017 Regular Season
Oklahoma City Thunder at Milwaukee Bucks
When: Tuesday, 8 PM ETWhere: BMO Harris Bradley Center, MilwaukeeTV: NBATVRadio: 98.1 FM (OKC) / 620 WTMJ (Milwaukee)Live Stream: NBA League PassIt’s the reigning NBA MVP in OKC’s Russell Westbrook and the early favorite for this season’s award in the incomparable Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. In Sunday’s win over Atlanta, Antetokounmpo lit up the Hawks for 33 points, adding 12 rebounds and five assists. The Greek Freak is the first player in NBA history to average at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and five assists through six games to begin a season. He began the Atlanta game with 175 points, 53 rebounds and 28 assists, the best start by a player in NBA history through his first five games.Will the Bucks have big man Greg Monroe for this one? He wasn’t with the team in Atlanta after straining his left calf during Friday’s 96-89 home loss to Boston. Coach Jason Kidd said the team isn’t sure how long Monroe will be sidelined.The Bucks and Thunder split the 2016-17 season series, 1-1, with each team picking up a win on its home floor. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 26 points and 10 rebounds in a 98-94 win on 1/2/17, while Enes Kanter led all scorers with 17 points in an Oklahoma City win on 4/4/17. Westbrook logged a triple-double against the Bucks in that April 4 game with 12 points, 13 assists and 13 rebounds. Antetokounmpo averaged a double-double against the Thunder, posting averages of 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.NBA Betting Pick: Oklahoma City ThunderHouston Rockets at New York Knicks
When: Wednesday, 8 PM ETWhere: Madison Square Garden, New York CityTV: ESPNRadio: SportsTalk 790 AM (Houston) / ESPN New York 98.7 FM (NY)Live Stream: NBA League PassThe Rockets tried all offseason to trade for New York’s Carmelo Anthony, and Houston had been the only place where Melo agreed to waive his no-trade clause for. However, the two teams couldn’t come to a suitable agreement and Anthony agreed to waive his no-trade clause in a trade to Oklahoma City. Of course, Houston did trade for Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul, but he’s out with a knee injury.That means more of a load James Harden has to carry. He has recorded at least 20 points and 7 assists in all seven games this season. Dating back to 1983-84, the only other player with at least 20 points and 7 assists in each of the first 7 games was Paul in 08-09. Current Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni also formerly coached the Knicks.Houston has won 22 of the past 24 meetings against the Knicks with one loss at home and one on the road. Over the past 10 meetings, Rockets are averaging 12.8 3FGM on 39.0% shooting against New York. Last year, the Rockets averaged 123.5 ppg on 46.4% FGs while Knicks averaged 110.5 ppg on 44.2% FGs. Harden averaged 41.5 ppg (54.8% FGs, 50.0% 3FGs, 88.5% FTs), 16.0 apg and 11.0 rpg. Kristaps Porzingis had 3 points on 0-of-4 shooting in his only game played vs. Houston.NBA Betting Pick: Houston Rockets
