These two picks are centered around the TNT game between OKC and LAL on January 17th.
OKC won their revenge game against the Spurs and now they have to travel on the road to play the 13-30 Hawks. It's hard for me to believe they will be up for playing this game. They already beat them by 15 pts last time and they have a TNT game to look forward to vs. the Lakers. Atlanta on the other hand, got blown out at home last game by the Bucks by 19 pts. Bucks are considered one of the top teams in the East and now the Hawks get to play one of the top teams in the West. I see the Hawks more motivated to play one of the best in the West after playing one of the best in the East.
Lakers lost to the worst team in the East at home and now they play the second worst team in the East tonight. It will not look good to lose back to back home games vs. the worst teams in the East. I see them extra motivated for this game. Plus, their next 3 games are vs. the best in the West, so it would be wise to come home with this victory tonight.
January 15, 2019
Atlanta Hawks +10 ($118 to win $100)
Los Angeles Lakers -6.5 ($118 to win $100)
Bank: $482.50
NBA Record: 7-3