May 12th Picks

Lock of the Day: Clint Capela C vs. Washington Wizards - OVER 14.5 Rebounds (-164)

Reasoning: Capela has been one of the best rebounders in the league this season, leading the NBA in the rebounds per game with 14.4. In the Hawks most recent game against the Wizards, Capela notched 22 rebounds. The Wizards also allow the third most rebounds per game to the center position, averaging about 16.3 rebounds each game. So expect Capela to have a similar performance on the glass and get well above his rebounding line.

Jacob’s Pick: Russell Westbrook G vs. Atlanta Hawks - OVER 14.5 Assists (+114)

Reasoning: Over the past 5 games, Westbrook has been assisting the ball like no other player in the league averaging 18.8 assists each game, while also getting at least 15 assists in each of those games. In what should be another high scoring game, Westbrook will have the ball in his hands a lot as Beal is out again with an injury. It is very likely that Westbrook dishes out at least 15 assists again like he did Monday when he managed 21 assists versus the Hawks.

Anthony’s Pick: Carmelo Anthony F vs. Utah Jazz - OVER 11.5 points (-156)

Reasoning:

I have to acknowledge that Anthony struggled in his last time out, only putting up 3 points against the Lakers, and he missed the Trailblazers last 2 games due to injury. Prior to that, he averaged 12.9 points over his past 10 games. This is betting on Anthony being fully healthy in his return, but his consistency for the past month makes this a safer bet.