NBA Betting Tips 2023-24: Tuesday November 28th.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been showing solid performance, especially in head-to-head matchups against the Lakers. Joel Embiid, with his average of 33.4 points and 10.6 rebounds per game against LA, is a significant factor. The Sixers’ third-ranked offensive rating is a key advantage over the Lakers’ 24th. Also, Philadelphia’s edge in rebounding, being third in the league, contrasts sharply with the Lakers’ 16th ranking. The Lakers are missing key players like Vanderbilt, Hachimura, Reddish, and Vincent, which further tilts the scale in favor of Philadelphia. Considering these aspects, I’m confident in backing the Sixers to cover the spread.

Indiana Pacers are leading the league in scoring, averaging 128.8 points per game, which is a stark contrast to the Blazers’ last-place scoring average of 104.3 points per game. The Pacers’ explosive offense is likely to overwhelm Portland’s struggling offense. The Blazers’ inability to consistently break the 100-point mark, combined with their slow pace, sets up Indiana for a potential blowout. Looking at Indiana’s previous victories against weaker offensive teams, I’m leaning towards them covering the high spread comfortably.

The Washington Wizards are the worst defensive team in the league this season, and their road performance has been particularly weak. The absence of Jordan Poole, their second-leading scorer, exacerbates their challenges. The Pistons’ defensive capabilities, boosted by rookie Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren, make them well-suited to exploit the Wizards’ defensive frailties. With Washington ranking 29th in opponent points in the paint per game, Detroit’s focus on inside scoring seems like the right strategy. I’m backing the Pistons to cover the spread, given these dynamics.

Zion Williamson’s return to the Pelicans lineup is a game-changer, especially against a Jazz team that struggles in defending the paint. Utah’s 25th ranking in opponent points in the paint aligns poorly against Williamson’s scoring prowess. Moreover, Utah might miss key players like Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen. The Pelicans’ ability to create opportunities for three-point shooters, combined with Williamson forcing the defense to collapse, should facilitate a comfortable victory to avenge their last loss to Utah.

The Denver Nuggets are severely hampered by injuries, with key players like Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon out, and uncertainty around Nikola Jokic’s participation. This depletion has shown in their recent performance, losing 4 of their last 6 games. The Clippers, in contrast, are gaining momentum with 4 wins in their last 5 games and are nearly at full strength. James Harden’s role as a distributor has been pivotal, complementing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s scoring. The rest advantage and the Nuggets’ injury woes make me confident in the Clippers covering this spread.