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The 2022-23 NBA season will continue on Monday, December 19th, with 18 teams in action. Let's take a look at the three strong team bets for tonight's action, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Phoenix Suns.
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Best NBA Team Bet #1: Philadelphia 76ers -6.5 (-110)
The 16-12 Philadelphia 76ers are finally starting to get healthy, but starting guard Tyrese Maxey remains out. The 76ers, who are tied fifth in the Eastern Conference, are in the midst of a four-game win streak, their longest of the season. Their average margin of victory in those games has been 15.3 points per game, while they have won each game by double figures. Philadelphia has been among the best defenses in the NBA this season, ranking third in opponents points per game and fourth in defensive rating.
The 76ers will face a struggling Toronto Raptors team who are in the midst of their worst stretch of the season, losing their past five games. The 13-17 Raptors are tenth in the Eastern Conference.
Look for the 76ers to continue their recent strong play as they win by at least seven points.
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Best NBA Team Bet #2: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 (-108)
The 20-11 Cleveland Cavaliers are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference thanks to a defense that has led the NBA in both opponents points per game and defensive rating. Cleveland enters riding a three-game win streak and has been one of the best teams at protecting their home court. The Cavaliers are 14-2 in home games this season.
Meanwhile, the 17-15 Utah Jazz have won five of their past 14 contests, slipping to eighth place in the Western Conference. Utah is just 6-10 on the road and will be without Kelly Olynyk and Collin Sexton.
Look for Donovan Mitchell to have a big night in his first game against his former team since being traded last offseason as the Cavaliers win by at least seven points.
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Best NBA Team Bet #3: Portland Trail Blazers -5.5 (-110)
The 17-13 Portland Trail Blazers are currently tied for fifth in the Western Conference. However, they are a much better team when star point guard Damian Lillard starts and finishes the game. In contests where Lillard has played and has not left due to injury, Portland is 12-4.
Portland will face a 12-18 Oklahoma City Thunder team that ranks 13th in the Western Conference. Additionally, the Thunder will be missing several key pieces, including their own star point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Look for the Trail Blazers to take advantage by winning by at least six points.
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