Tuesday marks the start of NBA Cup play, which brings extra excitement to tonight’s slate! With the Golden State Warriors squaring off against the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns taking on the Utah Jazz, there’s plenty of action to enjoy — and some great betting angles to explore.
Let’s dive into NBA Friday predictions and picks from the "Buckets" podcast crew.
NBA Best Bets, Picks Today
Knicks to Win Group A Of NBA Cup Play
By Sean Little
"I have this closer to -120. I think the Knicks go 3-1, potentially even 4-0, in group play. They get Orlando and the Nets at home, and Philly and Charlotte on the road. This schedule is soft enough for them to come out of this group as the favorite."
Pick: Knicks to Win Group A (+105)
Mavericks at Warriors (First Half)
By Sean Little
"Golden State is coming off a grueling five-game road trip. They played incredibly well, but looked worn in their final games. Dallas, with Luka and Kyrie, has the firepower to take advantage of a Warriors team that's glad to be home, but [will] likely [be] flat in the first half."
Pick: Mavericks First Half +1
Suns at Jazz
By Jay Money
"The Suns have been strong, even without [Kevin Durant]. They’re 8-2 straight up, and they’ve handled Utah in recent meetings. I expect them to come out and play seriously, with enough depth to get this done on the road against a Utah team struggling with consistency."
Pick: Suns -3
