Doug Kezirian, Author at Only Players

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Luka’s arrival shifts Lakers to 6th favorite

Following a blockbuster trade that moved a perennial MVP candidate to one of the NBA's marquee franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers shifted from about 50-to-1 longshots to 22-to-1 championship odds at DraftKings as the sixth favorite.

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Clippers still Pacific favorites over Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers are still -110 favorites to win the Pacific Division, even though the Lakers are in first place and just acquired Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade.

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OP+: Arkansas at #12 Kentucky (-11) 🎥

John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena after leaving the Wildcats last offseason. The Razorbacks are just 1-6 both straight up and ATS in SEC play.

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OP+ BET: Lakers at Knicks (-9.5) 🎥

New York has won five straight games and its offense ranks among the top in many categories. Meanwhile, L.A. is without the injured Anthony Davis and has a losing record against teams that are .500 or better.

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PREVIEW: #5 Florida at #8 Tennessee (-5) 🎥

The Vols have lost back-to-back games and now face a team that beat them by 30 points earlier this season. Plus, point guard Zakai Ziegler may miss the game.

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PREVIEW: Warriors (-1) host Durant, Suns 🎥

Phoenix is an NBA-worst 16-29-1 ATS but it has been playing much better lately. However, Golden State is off an outright win as a double-digit underdog.

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OP+ BET: Bucks (-3) at Spurs 🎥

Milwaukee is 5-7 ATS as a road favorite and visit the new All-Star Victor Wembanyama. However, the best wager on this game just might be a prop bet.

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OP+ BET: Indiana at #10 Purdue (-12) 🎥

These rivals meet with the Hoosiers struggling, having lost four of their last five games and Mike Woodson on the seat. Purdue won and covered both meetings last season.

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OP+ BET: Rockets at Grizzlies (-5) 🎥

Houston has won the first three meetings and looks for the sweep. However, while the Rockets are ending a road trip, Memphis has not played since Monday and is coming off a 37-point loss.

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OP+ BET: Lakers (-7.5) at Wizards 🎥

L.A. will be without Anthony Davis for at least a week but they travel to face a team with the NBA's worst record at 6-40.