Expert NBA Betting Guide: Top Picks and Analysis for February 4, 2022

Expert NBA Betting Guide: Top Picks and Analysis for February 4, 2022

By Michael Peterson

March 6, 2025 at 08:54 AM

Here's the concise, value-focused rewrite of the NBA betting guide:

NBA Betting Guide: Key Matchups and Best Bets (February 4, 2022)

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: CLE -5 | Total: 219
  • Top Pick: Cavs cover & Under
  • Key Factor: Cavs' elite defense (102.5 PPG allowed) vs Hornets' top offense (114.3 PPG)

Boston Celtics @ Detroit Pistons (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: BOS -8 | Total: 213.5
  • Top Pick: Celtics cover & Over
  • Key Factor: Tatum averaging 27.6 PPG on road, Pistons struggling offensively

Chicago Bulls @ Indiana Pacers (7 p.m.)

  • Spread: CHI -3.5 | Total: 231.5
  • Top Pick: Bulls cover & Under
  • Key Factor: Multiple Pacers injuries, DeRozan's strong scoring form

Atlanta Hawks @ Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: TOR -2.5 | Total: 216.5
  • Top Pick: Hawks ML & Over
  • Key Factor: Trae Young averaging 30.1 PPG last 9 games

Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m.)

  • Spread: SA -3.5 | Total: 234.5
  • Top Pick: Spurs cover & Over
  • Key Factor: Both teams struggling defensively

Brooklyn Nets @ Utah Jazz (9 p.m.)

  • Spread: UTA -4.5 | Total: 229.5
  • Top Pick: Nets cover & Under
  • Key Factor: Mitchell returning from concussion protocol

New Orleans Pelicans @ Denver Nuggets (9 p.m.)

  • Spread: DEN -6.5 | Total: 221.5
  • Top Pick: Nuggets cover & Under
  • Key Factor: Jokic averaging triple-double last 9 games

Philadelphia 76ers @ Dallas Mavericks (10 p.m.)

  • Spread: DAL -1.5 | Total: 212
  • Top Pick: Mavs cover & Over
  • Key Factor: 76ers dealing with multiple backcourt injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers (10 p.m.)

  • Spread: OKC -8.5 | Total: 214.5
  • Top Pick: Thunder cover & Under
  • Key Factor: Multiple key injuries on both sides

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