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Best NBA Bets Today (Monday, Jan. 19)
James Harden over 37.5 points + assists (-119) at Washington Wizards
DraftKings, 10:31 PM CT (Jan. 18)
Alex Barutha: Kawhi Leonard is out for this game, and I'm not sure who on Washington is supposed to guard James Harden since Bilal Coulibaly is sidelined. My assumption is that it will be Kyshawn George's assignment. He's a quality defender, but not someone I'm going to assume is a Harden Stopper -- especially when Harden is bound to see increased usage.
Jalen Johnson under 20.5 points (-105) vs. Milwaukee Bucks
DraftKings, 10:26 PM CT (Jan. 18)
Alex Barutha: Johnson has been struggling lately, scoring just 12.3 PPG over his past three games and 20.3 PPG over his past 10. While I do think Johnson will get back on track, I would not bank on a bounceback game while being guarded by Giannis Antetokounmpo, which will likely be the case. I imagine this is more of a game where Nickeil Alexander-Walker and CJ McCollum have to do some heavy lifting.
Thunder-Cavaliers U233.5 (-110)
DraftKings, 3:34 PM CT (Jan. 18)
Nick Whalen: While both teams are playing at fairly high paces of late, OKC ranks 2nd in defensive rating over the last 10 games, while the Cavs rank 9th. The absences of Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein should hinder the Thunder offensively, while the Cavs are 5.8 points per 100 possessions better on defense without Darius Garland. OKC has gone under this number in seven of its last 10 games.
