The NBA landscape is heating up as teams jockey for playoff positioning and key players make their mark. Antonio Reeves, stepping into the limelight for the New Orleans Pelicans, has shown promise, scoring in double figures consistently and even hitting a career-high 34 points previously. His ability to score 15 points or more against the Brooklyn Nets is a solid bet (-105 at DraftKings).

Jalen Brunson’s recent return from injury has been pivotal for the New York Knicks, and with the Celtics looming, his performance will be crucial. Expecting over 40 combined points, rebounds, and assists from him (-110 at DraftKings) seems a fair assessment given his past success against Boston.

On the Boston side, the uncertainty surrounding the injury report offers intriguing betting angles, especially on Derrick White, who might exceed 25.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists (-115 at FanDuel).

As the Milwaukee Bucks look to secure their playoff spot, Julius Randle's rebounding prowess could be a difference-maker, especially with his O6.5 rebounds line (-120). Bobby Portis is back from suspension, making a bid to score at least 10 points (-140 at DraftKings).

Looking to the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder matchup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a force, and betting on him to record 8+ assists (+115 at DraftKings) seems attractive.

The Golden State Warriors need a win against the struggling Suns, who have lost six straight. With Kevin Durant out, the Warriors are favored by 9.5 points (-115 at FanDuel), presenting a strategic betting opportunity. Devin Booker continues his scoring spree, with prospects of him hitting 30+ points (-120 at DraftKings) looking promising.

Andrew Wiggins showcased an impressive performance, scoring 42 points, helping the Miami Heat defeat the Charlotte Hornets 122-105. This victory ended a frustrating 10-game losing streak for Miami. Wiggins' scoring outburst was just five points shy of his career high, marking him as the fifth player in franchise history to achieve at least 40 points, 5 assists, and 5 three-pointers in a single game. Tyler Herro contributed with a solid 29 points.

Charlotte started strong, leading by 12, but could not maintain momentum, shooting poorly during a critical stretch in the first half. With this loss, the Hornets have officially missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season, with their last appearance dating back to 2016.