Boom Best
Chicago -1.5 at Charlotte ($1.89)
The Bulls are the standout play on a small Thursday card against a slumping Hornets team. Charlotte have now lost five straight – four at home – with three of those losses coming by 15-plus points. The Hornets have conceded 100-plus in nine straight. The Bulls are 36-17 against the spread as a favourite and have covered four straight off a loss. The Hornets have failed to cover any of their last six at home. Chicago are a strong play.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
Boom Outsider
San Antonio ($2.96) at Cleveland
The Spurs are a big price against the Cavs and look plenty of value. San Antonio come off a big win over Houston and have a very good record playing in Cleveland. The Spurs have covered 18 of 26 off a rest of three or more days and 9 of 13 as a road underdog so this projects to be close.
Boom-o-meter: 65%
Boom Total
Over 204.5 Toronto at Oklahoma City ($1.89)
This total is excessively low and the over can be bet with near-complete confidence. The over is an excellent 15-7 when the Raptors are off a win and 21-8 when they are off scoring 100-plus. The over is 8-1 when the Thunder play a team with a winning record. The over has hit in 9 of 12 when the Raptors and Thunder play.
Boom-o-meter: 95%
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