NBA Grind Down Overview - Monday, December 5th
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NBA Grind Down Overview
Milwaukee at Orlando – 7:00 PM ET
Milwaukee | |||||
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Vegas Total | 225.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | -9.5 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 117.5 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 3 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 4.8 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Lopez and Allen are questionable. | |||||
Elite Plays: Giannis Antetokounmpo | |||||
Tournament Targets: Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis (if Lopez is out) | |||||
Viable punts: None |
Orlando | |||||
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Vegas Total | 225.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | 9.5 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 108.0 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 14 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 0.2 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Bamba is questionable. Suggs, Carter, Okeke, Harris, and Isaac are out. | |||||
Elite Plays: Paolo Banchero | |||||
Tournament Targets: Franz Wagner | |||||
Viable punts: Markelle Fultz, Moe Wagner (if Bamba is out) |
L.A.Clippers at Charlotte – 7:00 PM ET
L.A.Clippers | |||||
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Vegas Total | 216.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | -4.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 110.3 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 12 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 3.6 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Leonard, George, and Kennard will play. Powell is out. | |||||
Elite Plays: Paul George (FD) | |||||
Tournament Targets: Ivica Zubac, Paul George (DK) | |||||
Viable punts: Reggie Jackson (if George/Leonard are out), Marcus Morris (if George/Leonard are out) |
Charlotte | |||||
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Vegas Total | 216.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | 4.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 106.3 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 16 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -2.8 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Ball, Hayward, Martin, Williams, and Smith Jr. are out. | |||||
Elite Plays: Terry Rozier (FD) | |||||
Tournament Targets: Terry Rozier (DK), Kelly Oubre, PJ Washington | |||||
Viable punts: Mason Plumlee |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta – 7:30 PM ET
Oklahoma City | |||||
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Vegas Total | 236 | |||
Vegas Spread | 6.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 115.0 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 4 | ||||
Implied Total vs. PPG | -1.8 | ||||
Notable Injuries: K. Williams is out. | |||||
Elite Plays: None | |||||
Tournament Targets: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey | |||||
Viable punts: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl |
Atlanta | |||||
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Vegas Total | 236 | |||
Vegas Spread | -6.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 121.0 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 2 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 7.0 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Collins and Hunter are out. | |||||
Elite Plays: Trae Young, Clint Capela | |||||
Tournament Targets: Dejounte Murray | |||||
Viable punts: Jalen Johnson, AJ Griffin |
Boston at Toronto – 7:30 PM ET
Boston | |||||
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Vegas Total | 227.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | -1.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 114.3 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 5 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -6.6 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Horford is out. Brogdon is questionable. Smart will play. | |||||
Elite Plays: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown | |||||
Tournament Targets: Marcus Smart | |||||
Viable punts: Malcolm Brogdon, Derrick White (if Brogdon is out), Grant Williams, Blake Griffin (GPP) |
Toronto | |||||
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Vegas Total | 227.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | 1.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 113.3 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 7 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 2.3 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Achiuwa and Otto are out. Hernangomez is doubtful. | |||||
Elite Plays: Pascal Siakam | |||||
Tournament Targets: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby | |||||
Viable punts: Gary Trent Jr. (DK) |
Philadelphia at Houston – 8:00 PM ET
Philadelphia | |||||
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Vegas Total | 221 | |||
Vegas Spread | -7.5 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 114.3 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 5 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 6.0 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Harden is questionable (but on track to play). Maxey is out. | |||||
Elite Plays: James Harden | |||||
Tournament Targets: Joel Embiid, De’Anthony Melton | |||||
Viable punts: None |
Houston | |||||
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Vegas Total | 221 | |||
Vegas Spread | 7.5 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 106.8 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 15 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -3.3 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Tate is out. | |||||
Elite Plays: None | |||||
Tournament Targets: Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. | |||||
Viable punts: Jabari Smith (GPP) |
Miami at Memphis – 8:00 PM ET
Miami | |||||
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Vegas Total | 224 | |||
Vegas Spread | 1.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 111.5 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 11 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 2.0 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Butler, Vincent, and Dedmon are questionable. | |||||
Elite Plays: Bam Adebayo (DK), Tyler Herro | |||||
Tournament Targets: Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo (FD) | |||||
Viable punts: Gabe Vincent |
Memphis | |||||
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Vegas Total | 224 | |||
Vegas Spread | -1.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 112.5 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 9 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -2.8 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Morant, LaRavia, Konchar, and Z. Williams are doubtful. JJJ and Bane are out. Adams will play. | |||||
Elite Plays: Tyus Jones, Dillon Brooks | |||||
Tournament Targets: Steven Adams | |||||
Viable punts: Santi Aldama, Brandon Clarke, David Roddy |
Phoenix at Dallas – 8:30 PM ET
Phoenix | |||||
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Vegas Total | 222 | |||
Vegas Spread | 3.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 109.5 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 13 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -7.2 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Paul, Johnson, and Craig are out. | |||||
Elite Plays: Deandre Ayton | |||||
Tournament Targets: Devin Booker, Cameron Payne, Mikal Bridges | |||||
Viable punts: Dario Saric, Damion Lee |
Dallas | |||||
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Vegas Total | 222 | |||
Vegas Spread | -3.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 112.5 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 9 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 1.9 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Wood is questionable. | |||||
Elite Plays: Luka Doncic | |||||
Tournament Targets: Christian Wood | |||||
Viable punts: Tim Hardaway Jr. |
Indiana at Golden State – 10:00 PM ET
Indiana | |||||
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Vegas Total | 236.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | 11.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 112.8 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 8 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | -3.1 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Haliburton is out. McConnell is questionable. | |||||
Elite Plays: Myles Turner, Buddy Hield | |||||
Tournament Targets: Jalen Smith | |||||
Viable punts: Bennedict Mathurin, TJ McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith (if McConnell is out) |
Golden State | |||||
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Vegas Total | 236.5 | |||
Vegas Spread | -11.0 | ||||
Implied Team Total | 123.8 | ||||
Team Total Rank | 1 | ||||
Team Total vs. PPG | 6.1 | ||||
Notable Injuries: Wiggins is out. Poole is questionable. | |||||
Elite Plays: Stephen Curry | |||||
Tournament Targets: Klay Thompson, Draymond Green | |||||
Viable punts: Kevon Looney |
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