NBA Monday Night Bets are here this Christmas Week. Gratefully, BetOnline Vegas online sportsbook dished out some solid early lines. The regular season is now more than two months old. Yes, games are a little lacking in marquis value on this slate. Now, fans watch two intriguing games as the Spurs take on the Rockets and the Hornets battle the Kings.
| NBA Monday Night Numbers |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | -110 | -110 |
| Houston Rockets (-3.5) | -110 | -110 |
| Charlotte Hornets | -110 | -110 |
| Sacramento Kings (-9) | -110 | -110 |
This Battle Of Texas and the Western Conference basement features two teams trying to notch win number 10. There was a brief period where the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets strung along some wins. Then, reality struck as they both went down to consecutive defeats. So, is taking a shot at San Antonio a wise idea for NBA Monday Night Bets?
Bluntly, even coach Gregg Popovich is never sure which San Antonio team he will get. There is the feeling of a team that has difficulty sustaining pace. Also, their net rating ranks 30th in the league. The Spurs try to push the pace (7th in the NBA). However, that often backfires as they yield a league-worst 120 points per contest. It is a trying experience for this San Antonio team.
The rumblings about the Spurs performing better of late bears some truth. Whether that translates to improved results is uncertain. However, the small sample size introduces the theory as being plausible. The dilemma is that San Antonio fares well against Houston. San Antonio defeated Houston earlier in the month with some ease. There is no reason the Spurs cannot do it again versus an inexperienced team and coaching staff.
Therefore, NBA Monday Night Bets zeroes on this first question. How do we wager on the Spurs? So, that potential +150 to +175 moneyline is a number to ponder. A way to increase bankroll may be to go for the moneyline. That is a solid number for bettors. If one wants to play it safe, San Antonio getting 3.5 points may be more prudent.
What about more NBA Monday night bets for the Spurs? Think about how these teams have played in almost the same way as each other. Wagers for this night carry some more juice than usual. Consider how young Houston is for a second. Five of their top six scorers are 22 years or younger. Sure, they have six players who average double figures, but defensively too often, they just make lots of mistakes.
Can either team hold the other to under 115 points? It is a valid question. Both teams rank in the bottom five of the league in terms of net rating, offense, and defense. It shows that Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. cannot carry the Rockets alone. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell are a slightly better duo that is supplemented by a fraction more depth. Jakub Poeltl represents part of that depth. He averages a double-double per game.
Granted, every bettor looking at the Western Conference is not happy that a basement game is getting this much press. Again, the hope for those who wager is to get a bit out of their comfort zone. Take some risks! Look at the youth. Romeo Langford’s performance versus Miami was noteworthy, combined with the last matchup against Houston. It seems Popovich coached players possess an ability for growth under his system.
Finally, the one number of betting experts is the following. While Bovada and BetOnline have stayed mostly at 228 or 228.5 with this game, other sites have contemplated heading closer to 230. The possibility of seeing a 229 or 230 would drive wagers even more to the under. Consequently, work the under, even at 228.5 for the NBA Monday Night Picks. Do not go any lower, though.
The NBA Monday Night Bets welcomes the Hornets and some more plus money. Wait, the Sacramento Kings are playing well, are 8-4 at home, and are four games over .500. Wouldn’t that be a considerable problem? Sacramento struggles at times when they are favorites in games. The Kings expect to win on Monday, but their chances of covering are not automatic.
So, could Charlotte even win outright tonight? That may be a stretch. However, that +300 moneyline will tempt more than a few people to examine this game deeper. Arguably, a safer bet could be made with the overset at 240. This number looks high, but the Hornets and even the Kings can potentially give up 125-130 points.
Yes, that number has tilted back to +9, but one gets the idea. Again, Charlotte carries enough juice and a 7-6-1 ATS on the road. The crazier stat is this. Charlotte is 4-1 ATS when they have a rest disadvantage. That seems like something which should not occur. Yet, the Hornets play better when Charlotte has less time to think.
For the NBA Monday Night Bets, consider the Hornets and the points. Keep things simple.
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