I hope you all had a good day yesterday betting on the Super Bowl. I had a pretty decent day myself; my props went well, and the under hit with no problem. It is time to turn our attention back to the NBA. There are eight games on the slate, so we're looking at plenty of action.
Tonight in the Western Conference, there are three teams that I would consider trendy underdogs. You all know how much I love to fade trendy dogs but not here. I just don't see it with these three favorites. The Warriors are a trendy dog in San Antonio. Normally this would be a spot for me to fade Golden State, but without LaMarcus Aldridge in the lineup, I can't get behind the Spurs.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are another underdog that bettors are backing. The Timberwolves have been horrible but so have the Dallas Mavericks. Rick Carlisle's team only has three home wins. If you have the stones to lay 10 points with Dallas, go right ahead.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are another popular dog tonight vs. the Lakers. I can dig why bettors like the Thunder. OKC is 8-3 ATS on the road, while the Lakers are only 4-6 ATS at Staples. Anthony Davis is out for the Lakers, which makes this even more attractive. The problem is the Thunder have injury concerns of their own: Isaiah Roby and Theo Maledon are out.