Top 2022 NBA Week 16 Betting Picks

By Hank Blaine • January 31, 2022

Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns tip-off what promises to be another great week of NBA action. The Nets head to Phoenix in what many believe is a foreshadow of this season’s NBA Finals. Check out analysis and a free pick for Nets versus Suns as well as 5 other terrific hoops’ contests happening this week.

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It’s actually interesting that Chris Paul and Devin Booker haven’t been included in MVP conversations, @talkhoops writes.

“They’re both playing out of their minds and the Suns are the best team in the NBA.”

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns

When: Tuesday, February 1, 2022. 10:00 pm ET
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: TNT
Radio: WFAN 101.9 (Nets) // KTAR 98.7 FM (Suns)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

Although Kyrie Irving will play, Kevin Durant is out and James Harden is questionable. Harden’s and Durant’s absence gives the Suns a big edge. Brooklyn has gone 1-2-1 ATS in their last 4. Phoenix is 2-3 ATS in their last 5. In the Suns’ defense, they’ve faced huge spreads, which they may not face in this. DeAndre Ayton won’t play. So Phoenix could be a shorter a favorite than they should. Suns cover.

NBA Betting Pick: Suns

Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz

When: Wednesday, February 2, 2022. 10:00 pm ET
Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: ESPN
Radio: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM (Suns) // Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM (Jazz)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

The Nuggets are on a roll. Nikola Jokic and his mates have won 8-of-10. Although winning games, Denver hasn’t dominated against the spread, going 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10. On Tuesday, Denver takes on Minnesota. So this is the second of a back-to-back. Utah dominated Denver 125-102 in the last head-to-head. The Nuggets will struggle to keep this close.

NBA Betting Pick: Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers

When: Thursday, February 3, 2022. 10:00 pm ET
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: TNT
Radio: 710 ESPN (Lakers) // KLAC 570 AM (Clippers)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

LeBron is questionable to play. Without LeBron, the Lakers have fallen apart. LAL is 1-4 in their last 5. The lone victory happened against the injury ravaged Brooklyn Nets on Jan. 25. The Clippers upset the Lakers 119-115 in the last head-to-head. Heading into February, the Clipps are playing much better basketball than their city rivals, going 7-1 ATS in their last 8. Expect LAC to continue their winning and covering ways.

NBA Betting Pick: Clippers

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks

When: Friday, February 4, 2022. 10:00 pm ET
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic (76ers) // 97.1 The Eagle KEGL (Mavericks)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

Two hot teams step onto the court when the Mavericks host the Sixers. Philadelphia has won 7-of-10 heading into the week. As of Jan. 30, the 76ers are just 1.5 games behind the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference’s best record. Like Philly, Dallas has also won 7-of-10. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday’s match. Whether he plays or not, Philadelphia is the team to back. The Sixers have taken it to their opponents in recent weeks. Philly wins and covers.

NBA Betting Pick: 76ers

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

When: Saturday, February 5, 2022. 8:30 pm ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR
TV: NBA TV
Radio: SportsRadio 1250 WSSP AM (Bucks) // Rip City Radio 620 (Trail Blazers)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

Saturday’s top contest pits Golden State’s 1-ranked defense against Brooklyn’s 2-ranked field goal shooting offense. The Warriors should have a big edge because Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both might be out. James Harden should play, though, and the Nets are better on defense than most know. Brooklyn allows 44% from the field and 32.7% from three. If the Nets are strong on D, and the Warriors continue their sloppy play, Brooklyn could win this.

NBA Betting Pick: Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls

When: Sunday, February 6, 2022. 3:30 pm ET
Where: United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: NBA TV
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic (76ers) // 670 The Score (Bulls)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: TBA

The Bulls and Sixers have emerged as two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. Things are going so well for the Sixers that center Joel Embiid is now the NBA MVP favorite. Embiid averages 29 points and over 10 boards per. The Bulls were at full strength in the last head-to-head and the Sixers dominated 114-105. The game happened in Chicago. Give the Sixers the nod to make it two straight versus their rivals.

NBA Betting Pick: 76ers

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