Weekend Spreads 3/4/2023

Coming into the weekend like…

Man Down:

• Steph Curry continues to nurse a high ankle sprain. He is set to be evaluated by the Warriors in early March. Golden State was recently as high as the 3-seed in the Western Conference now sitting in the fifth spot they could use Steph back, however, the supporting players have stepped up.

• Both Lebron James and Anthony Davis continue to be hobbled. James is set to be reevaluated in a few weeks, and Davis is listed as “day-to-day.” on most days while missing Wednesday’s game for “load management.” The Lakers’ two big guns firing blanks.

I’m Back:

• The Milwaukee Bucks are missing Khris Middleton. Okay, the sky is blue. This is not unusual. However, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Milwaukee lineup is devastating, right? RIGHT?! Nope! The Bucks have rolled to a robust sixteen straight victories. Now with Giannis back, the Bucks look to be favorites in the East.

• Kevin Durant: The long-awaited first start in a Phoenix Suns jersey for perennial All-Star Durant did not disappoint. KD scored 22 on 67% shooting. His best contribution to the team was the attention he attracted, allowing Devin Booker to explode for 37 points.

Draft Kings/Fan Duel Spotlight:

No-Brainer:

• Damian Lillard (Portland Trailblazers): Over his last ten contests Dame Dolla is averaging (ready for this?…) 39 POINTS PER GAME! At this point, not starting Lillard in DFS is just downright reckless.

Low-hanging Fruit:

• Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets): Since being traded from Phoenix to Brooklyn, Johnson has made the most of his role as a scorer and go-to option on the reloaded Nets. Cam is averaging 19 per game on 51% shooting from the field over his past seven games.

Our Picks for the Weekend:

Saturday, March 4: UFC 285 - Jon Jones by submission: +480

Saturday, March 4: NHL - Rangers/Bruins Over 5.5

Saturday, March 4: NCAAM - Michigan St. -7

Saturday, March 4: NBA - San Antonio Spurs +1

Top Sportsbook Spreads:

We The People:

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NEWS:

• MLB: Pitchers and catchers report. Spring is in the air, meaning it is almost time for baseball. Dust off your ballcap and your bank account, and get ready for 162 games of awesomeness!

• NBA is back from their All-Star Game Break, with the two top seeds in their respective conferences, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics entering the second half of the season as some of the favorites to win it all.

• Current NBA Champion Lines, as reported by MyBookie.com

  • Boston Celtics +265

  • Phoenix Suns +400

  • Milwaukee Bucks +440

  • Denver Nuggets +690

  • LA Clippers: +910

• NCAA Mens College Basketball Houston and Alabama continue to battle for the top spot in The Ap Top 25, but a surging, and defending Champion Kansas Jayhawks are the team to watch.

• MMA: What has two thumbs, is a Bad-A$$ and we’ve waited three years to see? Once known as “The Baddest Man On the Planet,” Jon Jones returns to the Octagon humble and hungry on Saturday night.

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