About this episode
Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk NBA betting for Tuesday February 3rd. The guys also give out best bets. Key Trades and Reactions 1. Lakers-Mavericks Blockbuster Trade (5:10 - 13:22) Trade Details : Lakers send Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick to the Mavericks. Lakers receive Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris . Immediate Reactions : Rivers was shocked , comparing it to waking up in a new reality. Luka's potential as a top-30 player all-time makes the trade stunning. Why would Dallas trade Luka? Concerns over his health and conditioning . His commitment to the game was questioned by the Mavericks’ front office. Lakers’ Perspective : Luka learns from LeBron’s longevity and conditioning regimen . Lakers’ future is now built around Luka as the post-LeBron centerpiece . Mavericks’ Outlook : Can Anthony Davis stay healthy? The odds shifted after the trade: Lakers went from 40-1 to 20-1 to win the championship. Mavericks dropped from 20-1 to 40-1 . 2. Jimmy Butler to the Warriors (16:18 - 20:52) Trade Details : Golden State acquires Jimmy Butler from Miami in exchange for Andrew Wiggins. Warriors also add a shooter from another team . Analysis : Jimmy Butler extends with Golden State for two years, $121M . The window for the Warriors is closing , but this move might extend it. Rivers isn't fully convinced : Warriors needed a Kevin Durant-level addition , not just Butler. Draymond Green is holding the team back . This trade makes them a playoff team but not a title contender . 3. Cavaliers Acquire De’Andre Hunter (22:24 - 23:42) Trade Details : Cleveland Cavaliers acquire De’Andre Hunter from the Hawks . Why This Matters : Hunter fits perfectly as a 3-and-D player . Cavs now have a strong starting five : Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen . Comparison made to the Denver Nuggets’ balanced championship lineup . 4. Bucks Swap Middleton for Kuzma (23:42 - 24:21) Trade Details : Bucks trade Khris Middleton for Kyle Kuzma . Analysis : Rivers isn’t a fan of Kuzma. Bucks might have just made the move to cut salary and stay under the luxury tax. With Giannis now injured , the Bucks’ short-term outlook is uncertain. Tuesday's Betting Insights & Game Analysis 1. Raptors vs. 76ers (-7) (25:41 - 31:18) Key Points : Joel Embiid is questionable but likely to play . Sixers’ defense has been atrocious (30th in the NBA last month) . Betting Pick : Rivers likes the Sixers (-7) , believing they’ll turn things around. 2. Knicks vs. Pacers (-1) (32:14 - 33:59) Key Points : Knicks want revenge for last year's playoff loss to Indiana. Betting Pick : Slight lean toward the Knicks due to their bounce-back potential. 3. Pistons (-3.5) vs. Bulls (35:18 - 39:24) Key Points : Bulls are surprisingly better without Zach LaVine . Pistons are one of the most improved teams with Cade Cunningham leading. Betting Pick : Manji likes the Pistons (-3.5) . 4. Grizzlies vs. Suns (-2) (40:50 - 43:50) Key Points : Memphis leads the NBA in pace . Phoenix’s defense is struggling . Betting Pick : Manji likes the over (238.5) . Best Bets Mackenzie Rivers’ Best Bet : 76ers (-7) vs. Raptors . Believes Sixers are undervalued and will improve . Munaf Manji’s Best Bet : Grizzlies-Suns OVER (238.5) . Memphis pushes tempo , and Phoenix can score . Final Thoughts The NBA trade deadline significantly changed team dynamics . Lakers now have their next franchise player in Luka . Warriors’ title hopes remain slim despite acquiring Jimmy Butler . Bucks’ future depends on Giannis’ health . 76ers are undervalued , and overs are trending in February . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices