Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant couldn't stop the high flying New Orleans Pelican who were without Zion Williamson, even with Desmond Bane being ruled out for the Grizzlies, I trusted Ja Morant could handle things well and getting the W for them, especially with Jaren Jackson Jr back into the squad, but the 36 points from Ja Morant wasn't enough to keep them afloat.

Lost two of my bets today, Nets didn't go through either as well as my Grizzlies bet. I was hoping that these two teams I've mentioned will able to bounce back after their defeats last time but unfortunately, they did not. Ja Morant contributed 36 points in playing 36 mins of the court, quite high but it's still not enough to win because only Clarke and Brooks helped him. While the Pelicans had 6 players contributing double figures each leaded by CJ McCollum.

No Zion no problem for the NOP as CJ lead them in scoring just like how he's doing it way back from the Blazers, while
with the Grizzles Ja' got a huge production but ain't enough to win the game.

Just like you mentioned CJ got numbers who help him to secure the win role players and other stars are contributing well
both in their defense and offense.

Congrats to all who win their bets today!

I think all Ja Morant needs is consistent helping hands on the court, JJ Junior back now, it gives the team a better defensive capabilities and Jaren Jackson Jr was also vital for the team last season, I think If Desmond Bane had been able to suit up for the game it would have been a different result entire, Ja Morant needed all the help he can get but it was only Brooks and Brandon Clarke that were producing anything near the needed numbers that could have helped them perhaps win the game, also Steven Adams picking up 3 quick fouls under 3 minutes and sitting out the rest of the first half and played just 12 minutes in total also had an effect on Memphis, which McCollum was getting all the needed help he wants from both Ingram and Nance.

Before I decide on my singles and doubles betting for tonight, I've a got 200+ Odds parlay, a couple individual teams for 1st Half Over between the range of 52.5 - 57.5 and a couple of player props' too.

You can find the slip below;

https://sportsbet.io/sharebetslip/f45c5dd9-4188-4d54-bd01-b07dc5b12dba


Other than this, my main game of interest for tonight is Warriors vs Phoenix Suns, Cameron Johnson is ruled out as per information from nbcsportsedge.com, while De Andre Ayton and Chris Paul are both listed as probable, although Warriors are also to be without Klay Thompson but I don't see the Phoenix Suns winning this fixture if these players are all missing.

The Pelicans are quite hot this season since Zion joined them again, they are now more focused and their confidence are much higher now which helped them to win some of the games without Zion sometimes. The good thing about this team is all of them are reliable enough, not just Ingram or CJ, even their big man can put up huge score. They deserved that win!

I see that the Warriors are on the road again versus the Suns, might be best to avoid them for now because they are too unpredictable. Here are my early picks for the games tomorrow.
Pelicans -3.5 vs Bulls
Celtics -2 vs Hawks

I'll tail you with the Hornets against against the Pacers, but I will pick the -2.5 to pick the ante, it's their home so I expect them to play good.

Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks, 2 great teams, -1.5 for the Celtics here, I trust Boston to win on the road as they are a good road team.

Best of luck to everyone.

I really don't know what to make of Dallas Mavericks, they'll be without host of their players, Luka Doncic, Max Kleber and McGee are all out for the game, Reggie Bullock and DFS doesn't seem to be at their optimal level too, that would leave Spencer Dinwiddie with loads of the play, and I don't know if that's a reasonable risk to take even though the Houston Rocket are the worse team in the league.

Here is my parlay bet for today with a total odds of 6.86



Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Washington Wizard (8-6) will battle it out against Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8). Washington wizard is favored to win @1.51 while Oklahoma City Thunder odd is @2.65

Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics (11-3) will visit the Atlanta Hawks (9-5) in State Farm Arena. Celtics are win @1.90 while the Hawks are @1.91. There is no telling which team will win this game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks  (10-3) will battle it out with Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5). This game will be a battle without their stars since Cavs will be missing the service of Allen, Rubio, Wade, and possibly Mitchell. While the bucks will be missing Holiday, Middleton, Allen, Ingles, and Matthews. The bucks are favored to win @1.65 with Giannis leading the team even though they are heavily undermanned. While Cavs is @2.39.