With only five games on tonight’s NBA slate, it may seem like a night to take the foot off the gas a bit. Sharps, however, aren’t too concerned with the number or quality of games on a given schedule. If the matchups present value, they’ll be betting.
That’s been the case tonight, as three of Friday’s five matchups have drawn significant action from professional players that’s caused oddsmakers to shift their lines, including Celtics-Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Memphis Grizzlies @ Charlotte Hornets
7 p.m. ET | FS-SE
Sharp angle: Under (moved from 206.5 to 204)
Having the lowest opening total by far on Friday’s slate, this Grizzlies-Hornets matchup has understandably drawn recreational bettors to the over. In today’s NBA, it just feels like a game should generate at least 206.5 points.
Not to sharps, apparently.
Even though 63% of bets are landing on the over, this total has fallen considerably from its opening number down to 204. Part of the reason has been that 65% of actual money is on the under.
Not only does that create a slight liability for sportsbooks, it more importantly reveals that the under is drawing bigger bets — ones more likely to be made by sharps.
Confirming that sign of professional action have been three Sports Insights Bet Signals, the most recent of which showed smart money hitting the under at a total of 204.5.
Boston Celtics @ New York Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET | ESPN
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