On the whole, no team has been more impressive in the first half than the Chicago Bulls. Upstart Chicago is leading the Central Division over the Milwaukee Bucks. DeMar DeRozan is in the hunt for NBA MVP honors. Now the question is if the Bulls can maintain their blistering NBA bets pace. Defending NBA champion Milwaukee is suffering from a hangover. So far, the Bucks defense has been under par, damaging their wagering value in the process. One of the biggest moneymakers on the board is the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indeed, Cleveland epitomizes an under-the-radar sharp’s team.
2021-22 NBA Central Division Futures
| Date and Time: | Regular Season ends on April 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| NBA TV Coverage: | ABG, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV |
2022 Central Division Futures Odds at SBG
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | -235 |
| Chicago Bulls | +234 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +1000 |
| Indiana Pacers | +15000 |
| Detroit Pistons | +50000 |
2021-22 NBA Central Division SBG Odds Overview
In view of their marquee offshore betting status, the Bucks are understandable public favorites. Squares can’t resist the combination of Giannis Antetokounmpo and a world championship. On the other hand, sharps love the value produced by the Bulls and Cavaliers. Wise Guys respect the work ethic of both teams. Just as important to sharps is that the masses ignore Chicago and Indiana.
Key Games This Week
Monday – Bucks at Hornets – TNT
Wednesday – Nets at Bulls – ESPN
Thursday – Warriors at Bucks – TNT
Friday – Warriors at Bulls – ESPN
Milwaukee Bucks -235
At the onset of the week, the Bucks were 26-16 straight up, 19-23 against the spread, and 18-24 under the total. The Bucks have failed to cover three of their most recent four games. And then three of those four games stayed under the total. Milwaukee ranks 3rd for scoring offense but 18th for points allowed.
Chicago Bulls +234
Late on, the Bulls have seen their value dup with three losses to the spread in their most recent four games. Chicago is 26-10 straight up, 22-14 against the spread, and 18-18 over/under. The Bulls rank 8th for scoring offense and 13th for points allowed. Namely, it is DeMar DeRozan that has flipped the Chicago script. DeRozan leads with 26.5 points per game. Zach LaVine adds 26.4 points per contest. And then Nikola Vucevic brings 15.9 points and 11.7 rebounds per tilt. Accordingly, this big three has transformed the Bulls into contenders.
Cleveland Cavaliers +1000
Fashion that the Cavaliers were printing money until the past two weeks. Cleveland has covered only one of its last four NBA Bets matchups. The Cavaliers are 22-17 straight up, 26-12-1 against the spread, and 15-24 under the total. In sum, Cleveland ranks 18th for scoring offense and 2nd for points allowed. Jarrett Allen has been a difference-maker with 17 points and 10.8 rebounds per contest.
Indiana Pacers +15000
Indiana has perked up with just one loss to the spread in its last five games. Now the Pacers are 15-25 straight up, 19-19-2 against the spread, and 19-21 under the total. Indiana ranks 17th for scoring offense and 16th for points allowed.
Detroit Pistons +50000
Detroit has gotten the money in three of its most recent five games. Correlate that three of its most recent four games stayed under the total. Detroit is 8-30 straight up, 18-20 vs. the odds, and 19-18 over the total. To summarize, the Pistons rank 29th for scoring offense and 22nd for points allowed.