Handicapping the NBA: Tuesday Picks

Handicapping the NBA: Tuesday Picks

This article is part of our NBA Picks series.

Alex Barutha

Nikola Jokic over 42.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-115) vs. PHI -- FanDuel (1:55 PM CT)

The 76ers remain without Joel Embiid and are potentially starting Mike Scott at center. Jokic should have no problem getting whatever he wants against Scott, and even Dwight Howard coming off the bench doesn't pose a huge threat at this stage of his career. Over Jokic's past 10 games, he's averaged 46.0 combined P+R+A, so it's easy to like the number presented.

Nick Whalen

Kevin Huerter under 3.5 rebounds (-125) at PHO -- DraftKings (11:30 AM CT)

Really digging deep here after taking one on the chin last night with what I thought was a great bet on Milwaukee to show up against a Clippers team without three of its regular starters. Amid an extended slump, Huerter moved to the bench over the weekend, as he's been outplayed by Bogdan Bogdanovic. On top of that, De'Andre Hunter (knee) should be back in the mix soon -- perhaps as early as tonight -- which should siphon even more opportunity away from Huerter. In terms of the numbers, Huerter has only two rebounds in his last three games (79 minutes) and five boards in his last four games (106 minutes). The Hawks go up against a Suns team that ranks among the league leaders in fewest rebounds allowed to opponents since the All-Star break.

Joe Bartel

Hornets -3.5 (-112) at WAS -- DraftKings (11:21 AM CT)

Even if Bradley Beal (hip) does play, this seems like a perfect opportunity to buy low on a Hornets team that has won three of the last four. Charlotte's three-point defensive woes shouldn't be an issue considering Russell Westbrook, the Wizards' seemingly only offensive catalyst, is shooting just over 31 percent from deep this season.

Jeff Edgerton

Nikola Jokic over 10.5 rebounds (+115) vs. PHI -- (DraftKings, 10:41 AM CT)

Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers will have to rely on Tobias Harris and the ejection-prone Dwight Howard to prop up the frontcourt. Granted, Jokic has gone below this number about 1/3 of the time, but this is a game that will be won or lost inside, with the backcourt evenly matched.

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Joe Bartel
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Alex Barutha
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