There is a 10-game slate tonight as we finally enter the week of the All-Star weekend. It will give the teams an opportunity to build some positive momentum before the break. It could be a great chance for Milwaukee Bucks to build some positive momentum in their nationally televised game against the Denver Nuggets. They have struggled since Doc Rivers has come in as coach.
You can also read our NBA predictions for Monday’s action, but for now, let’s get into my NBA parlay for today.
Atlanta Hawks -4 over Chicago Bulls (-108)
Atlanta will be relying on Trae Young once again here, he has been cooking ever since not being named into the all-star team either as a starter or as a reserve. He did make it in eventually as an injury replacement, but we all know Young wants more than that. He is posting an impressive 28.1 points and 11 assists per game over his last 9 outings, while shooting a remarkable 43.8% from downtown. February has been his most efficient month of the season so far, if he can keep that up here the Hawks will be in a solid position. Atlanta is 6-2 SU over their last 8 games and have won 5 of 6 at home while also covering the spread in 6 of 7 overall. De'Andre Hunter is also expected back in the line-up here, a couple of days of rest should do him well. Back them to cover.
New Orleans Pelicans -8.5 over Memphis Grizzlies (-108)
The Memphis Grizzlies are reeling, having dropped 8 straight games. Things will not get much easier with the New Orleans Pelicans in town, who are a respectable 16-12 on the road this season. The injuries the hosts are facing will make it tough for them to deal with the visitors on the inside. The hosts are 29th over the last 10 games in rebounding percentage and could have issues dealing with the size of Jonas Valanciunas and Zion Williamson on the inside. Considering they are also 30th in the NBA in offensive rating during that time, the Pelicans should be able to effectively close out defensive possessions. It should put them in a great position to cover.