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What a Thursday in NBA betting. These are news and notes from Joe Duffy, America’s only Grandmaster Sports Handicapper. Today’s news and notes starts out with intel for fantasy players and gamblers alike.
NBA injuries
Patrick Beverley, LAC vs SAC, is probable
Marvin Bagley, SAC @ LAC is out
Al Horford, PHI @ ATL, is questionable
Paul George, LAC vs SAC is probable
Jayson Tatum, BOS vs GS is questionable
Utah-Denver (-1.5, 215)
Pick: UTAH
Charlotte-Washington (-3.5, 227)
Jordan McRea out for Washington
Washington 6th game since 20th, but just fourth for Charlotte
Bad teams as favorites of at least 3 good bets
Even better at 3.5
WASHINGTON
Philadelphia (-7.5, 228)-Atlanta
DeAndre Bembry for Hawks is doubtful
More playing time for Brandon Goodwin
Alex Len out for Hawks
Miss third straight game
Bruno Fernando doubtful for Hawks
Missed Tuesday
With injuries, Hawks will go with smaller, quicker line-up with John Collins at center
Both Mike Scott and Al Horford questionable
Joel Embiid returned
Atlanta will get points with quick line-up but Embiid unstoppable down low
No free pick
Toronto (-10, 220)-Cleveland
OG Anunoby will play for Toronto
Patrick McCaw questionable for Raptors
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will miss second straight game
Terrence Davis and Matt Thomas will see extra time for Raptors
Marc Gasol out for Toronto
Serge Ibaka gets start
Toronto front end of back-to-back
Toronto fat and happy? Road faves of -8.5 or more on at least eight-game winning streak 50-26-2
30-10 since 2009
Pick: TORONTO