Christmas Day is one that is celebrated by all NBA fans alike, and we're treated to a great matchup in the Garden with New York hosting the Sixers. With how well R.J. Barrett has been recently, that's who bballgodsblog's NBA betting picks are targeting.
Christmas Day is one that is celebrated by all NBA fans alike, and we're treated to a great matchup in the Garden with New York hosting the Sixers. With how well R.J. Barrett has been recently, that's who our NBA betting picks are targeting.There’s nothing quite like Christmas day in the Garden, but if the New York Knicks want their fans to have a Merry Christmas, they’ll have to overcome Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers who are intent on playing the role of the Grinch.
Barrett couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn for the first 17 games, and as such his season numbers to date are still well below his career averages. But over his last 15 games, he has gradually come alive — scoring more efficiently and frequently at the rim, generating free throws, playing defense, and proving why he’s still the best prospect on theGiven that this is his fourth season, it’s easy to forget that Barrett is still so young.
Because last night — while spectacular — wasn’t some unpredictable one-game outburst. It’s been in the air with Barrett for a while now. R.J. is averaging 27.3 points on 51% from the field and 47.7% from long range over his last eight games. He’s also hit the Over on his points prop in seven of those eight contests. Barrett is being trusted to run the second unit offense and looks completely at ease doing so.
As he’s gotten more comfortable, he’s demonstrated the real reason to be excited about his upside long-term: his craft in the pick and roll. R.J. is excellent at using a screen and then subtly changing speeds, or bumping his opponent off to create space or putting his opponent in jail. He’s comfortable in these tight spaces and is hitting shots from floater range, getting all the way to the basket, or spraying out for three-point shooters.
One might expect that the Philadelphia 76ers would be a tough cover for Barrett, who likes to do his damage right around the basket. But despite the presence of
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