The day after Thanksgiving and we are gifted 14 NBA games to enjoy our Friday evening. It will be interesting to see if we catch any players feeling the effects of yesterdays holiday, but I decided to go with a small slate of picks that I felt comfortable with. Currently, I’m picking 61% on the season (28-17) for +4.5U. I’ve managed to avoid piling on plays for the sake of quantity>quality and it’s paid off. Best of luck tonight and hope you enjoyed the holiday yesterday!
Josh Hart over 11.5 Rebounds + Assists (-120)
Hart has hit this number in 12/18 games (66%) but gets a favorable matchup in the NY Knicks on the road. The Blazers SF sees an uptick across the board on the road, averaging 13.7 A+R per game. His USG also goes up while playing the visitor role, +2.5 on the road. The Knicks allow the 2nd most RPG and 3rd most APG to opposing SFs over the last 15 games. Julius Randle & Co come home to Madison Square Garden after a 5-game road stretch, where they allow the 9th most assists per game. Dame Lillard is once again out of the lineup, and I expect Hart to have a big role in today's matchup on the offensive side of the ball. The Knicks shoot the 2nd fewest 3P attempts per game, which will prevent Hart from getting too far away from the basket on rebound opportunities. 1U from me.