The break is over. It's time to get back to business. The NBA resumes this week with teams rested and ready for the playoff push. Meanwhile, PBA bettors are already looking at the "All-Filipino" conference futures.
Here is your February 16 - 22 sports briefing.
The week off does wonders for veteran players. Here is who you should trust this week.
LeBron James (Lakers): ACTIVE. The ankle treatment over the break was successful. Expect him to play heavy minutes as the Lakers chase the Top 6 seed.
Julius Randle (Knicks): Questionable. Still dealing with a shoulder impingement. Fade the Knicks if he sits; their offense stagnates without his isolation scoring.
Khris Middleton (Bucks): Probable. Expected to return to the lineup Thursday against Minnesota. This boosts the Bucks' perimeter spacing significantly.
With the Commissioner's Cup concluded, the most prestigious conference is next.
Why It Matters: No imports. This conference tests the depth of the local roster.
Favorites: San Miguel Beermen. With Fajardo healthy, they are nearly unbeatable in an all-local format.
Value Bet: Meralco Bolts. They have the best defensive wings in the league (Newsome, Hodge). At (+600) odds, they offer great value to upset the heavy favorites.
Thursday, Feb 19: Resumption Night. There are usually upsets on the first night back as teams shake off the "vacation mode" rust.
Strategy: Bet the UNDER on total points for the first 2-3 games. Offenses are often out of rhythm.
Warriors vs. Lakers (Feb 22):
Preview: A primetime Sunday showcase. This could determine the tie-breaker for the Play-In tournament. Steph Curry vs. LeBron James never disappoints.
NBA Futures (Season MVP):
Update: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has closed the gap on Jokic. If OKC grabs the #1 seed, Shai offers better value at (+350).
PBA Future Bet:
Pick: San Miguel Beermen to WIN the All-Filipino Cup. It is a boring pick, but "The Kraken" (Fajardo) is simply too dominant without foreign centers to stop him.
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