A battle for Los Angeles takes center stage on the betting board as the Lakers and Clippers square off in a marquee matchup.
A battle for Los Angeles takes center stage on the betting board as the Lakers and Clippers square off in a marquee matchup. Beyond the hardwood, the NHL schedule offers no shortage of intrigue, with playoff races tightening and trends beginning to solidify across the ice. Tonight’s slate presents bettors with plenty of opportunities to find value and attack the board. Here are tonight’s best bets brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Click here to join. All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets.
First Pick: Over 222.5 Points
Rundown: The Battle of L.A. adds another chapter to the city’s storied rivalry as the Lakers and Clippers collide in a Western Conference showdown at Intuit Dome.
The Lakers come into tonight’s contest looking to build on a two-game win streak after back-to-back victories over Toronto and Denver while the Clippers look to rebound after a 28-point loss to the Chicago Bulls. Prior to Tuesday’s loss, the Clippers rattled off six consecutive victories, including 13 of its last 16 games.
Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard, who missed the last three games with a knee injury, is questionable for Thursday’s matchup and could provide a boost to the Clipper offense that averages the fifth-fewest points per game (112.3) in the NBA this season. As for the Lakers, Luka Doncic continues to guide Los Angeles on the offensive end of the floor, scoring a league-high 33.5 points per game in 34 games this season.
In the betting department, the Lakers have exceeded tonight’s projected point total in 30 of 42 games while the Clippers have cleared the number in 25 of 43 contests. The teams combine to score 230.3 PPG, 7.8 points above the projected total.
With Doncic continuing his offensive dominance and the Clipper offense potentially getting healthier, this matchup is primed to turn into a scoring showcase in front of the Los Angeles crowd.
Second Pick: Boston Bruins Moneyline
Rundown: The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-12) head east for a cross-conference matchup against the Boston Bruins (28-20-2) at TD Garden.
Vegas enters the contest coming off one of its strongest stretches of the season, having won seven consecutive games before the streak was snapped by Philadelphia on Monday. The Golden Knights sit atop a tightly contested Pacific Division with 60 points, holding a slim two-point edge over the Edmonton Oilers. Boston, meanwhile, brings momentum of its own into Thursday night, winning eight of its last 10 games and currently occupying the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
A major factor to both teams’ success can be traced to special teams efficiency, as Vegas and Boston each rank inside the top five in power-play conversion percentage this season. With disciplined puck movement and quick-strike ability on the man advantage, special teams are expected to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome.
The edge in this matchup leans toward home-ice advantage. Boston has been formidable at TD Garden, posting a 17-8-1 record and riding a five-game home winning streak.
With both clubs trending in the right direction and jockeying for playoff positioning, expect a fast-paced, competitive game from the opening faceoff. Look for the Bruins to capitalize on home ice and key scoring chances, skating away with a victory in front of the Garden faithful.
Category: General Sports
