Picks of the Week: Spurs-Mavericks, Thunder-Nuggets
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Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be consumed as financial advice but rather a way to provide context on sports betting.
When it comes to making sharp NBA betting decisions, few are as consistent and insightful as Denzeal Chung and Sanjay Belani. Both seasoned gamblers, Denzeal and Sanjay have built reputations in their field for reading the game beyond the box score, blending deep basketball knowledge with an uncanny ability to analyze the ever-changing odds. This week, they’re back with their top picks, breaking down matchups, player trends, and betting lines.
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October 25, Friday, 7:30 AM: San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
I like how this Mavericks team is constructed, with star-studded talent led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. They also added Klay Thompson in free agency, a former long-time Golden State Warrior, 4-time champion, and elite 3-point sharpshooter. Dallas has quality big men who can secure rebounds and protect the paint, though defense has been a question mark for this squad. They will be facing a Spurs team led by Victor Wembanyama, with Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes as his key sidekicks. I don’t see the Spurs winning this matchup and I’m confident the Mavericks will win by double digits.
For context, Dallas is 10-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 11 Thursday games and is 5-1 straight up (SU) in their last six home games against San Antonio.
Denzeal’s pick: Mavericks -7.5
October 25, Friday, 10:00 AM: Oklahoma City at Denver Nuggets
I love the Thunder in their opener, as they’re a hungry team that just added an efficient role player in Alex Caruso to their roster. The Thunder also match up well with the Nuggets, having gone 3-1 against them last season. For added confidence, Oklahoma City is 7-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last seven road games against Denver.
Sanjay’s pick: Thunder +2.5
