NBA Summer League Predictions, Picks & Odds for Sunday, July 16
By Quinn Allen in NBA Basketball
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- There are eight games Sunday, with two semifinals taking center stage
- The Cavs face the Nets, while the Jazz take on the Rockets
- Keep reading for the NBA Summer League predictions, odds, and picks
Sunday is officially the last full slate of NBA Summer League games before the championship on Monday. In total, 16 teams will take the floor but two semifinals are about to be the center of attention. The No.1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers will clash with the No. 4 seed Brooklyn Nets, while the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets meet the No. 3 seed Utah Jazz.
The Lakers, Clippers, Mavericks, Spurs, Thunder, and Pistons are some other squads in action. 76ers vs Pelicans begins the slate at 3:30 PM ET, followed by the first semifinal at 4 PM ET between the Cavs and Nets, which should be very entertaining. Keep reading for the NBA Summer League predictions.
NBA Summer League Odds – Sunday, July 16th
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | +2 (-110) | +120 | Ov 186.5 (-110) |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -2 (-110) | -140 | Un 186.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Brooklyn Nets | +3 (-110) | +130 | Ov 184 (-110) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -3 (-110) | -150 | Un 184 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Detroit Pistons | -2 (-110) | -140 | Ov 183.5 (-110) |
| Indiana Pacers | +2 (-110) | +120 | Un 183.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Utah Jazz | +4.5 (-110) | +155 | Ov 186.5 (-110) |
| Houston Rockets | -4.5 (-110) | -180 | Un 186.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| OKC Thunder | -2.5 (-110) | -145 | Ov 180.5 (-110) |
| San Antonio Spurs | +2.5 (-110) | +125 | Un 180.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Miami Heat | +3 (-110) | +135 | Ov 181.5 (-110) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | -3 (-110) | -155 | Un 181.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Atlanta Hawks | +2.5 (-110) | +125 | Ov 182.5 (-110) |
| Dallas Mavericks | -2.5 (-110) | -145 | Un 182.5 (-110) |
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| LA Lakers | -1 (-110) | -120 | Ov 183.5 (-110) |
| LA Clippers | +1 (-110) | +100 | Un 183.5 (-110) |
The biggest favorite on the docket is the Rockets, laying 4.5 points against the Jazz. The Cavs and Blazers are also favored by three points in the NBA odds versus the Nets and Heat, respectively.
Odds as of July 15th at DraftKings. Claim a DraftKings promo code to bet on Sunday’s NBA Summer League action.Â
Nets vs Cavaliers Pick
After losing their first Summer League game, Brooklyn has won three straight and looked really solid in the process. They’ve got an impressive 10-point differential and just beat the Raptors in OT on Thursday by a score of 99-94. The entire starting five finished in double figures, led by Jalen Wilson with 17 points. Coincidentally enough, the Nets’ only defeat came to the Cavs. Two of their three victories came by more than 15 points, too.
Brooklyn clinches the fourth seed in the #NBA G League semifinals, a rematch against the top-seeded #Cavaliers at 4 pm on Sunday. #Nets
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) July 15, 2023
The Cavs are thriving in Vegas and come into the semis with a 4-0 record. Emoni Bates is looking like he could possibly be the best shooter in this draft class, Sam Merrill is balling out, Isaiah Mobley is making an impact, and Sharife Cooper has shown glimpses of brilliance. Cleveland took down the Bulls Thursday and has averaged 96.8 PPG in the Summer League, one of the best marks of any team. Oh, and they’ve barely allowed over 80.
I can’t bet against the Cavs with how they’re playing. Plus, Cleveland covered against the Nets at the start of the tournament.
Pick: Cavs -3 (-110)
Jazz vs Rockets Pick
The Jazz joins the Rockets and the Cavs as the only teams with perfect records. Utah, which is in a rebuild of some sort, has received some promising performances from youngsters. Johnny Juzang was the star Thursday against the Suns, pouring in 24 points on an efficient 7 for 16 clip from the field. Luka Samanic also scored 22 points and drained 4 of 8 triples. The Jazz are scoring 101.8 PPG.
Houston might’ve shut down Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr while Amen Thompson is sidelined with an ankle issue, but the organization is shining on the Summer League stage regardless. First-round pick Cam Whitmore, who fell to 20th overall last month, is showing he can be an impact player for the Rockets.
Cam Whitmore went off again 😳 26 points 8 steals ( ties SL record) 52 FG% .. he should’ve never went 20th @JordanRichardSC pic.twitter.com/x6mLtlsRkk
— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) July 14, 2023
Whitmore showed out for 26 in a win over the Dubs Thursday and is averaging 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He’s also registered 3.5 steals per night. The former Villanova standout is a big reason Houston has scored more than any other Summer League team (109.8 PPG).
Both squads are giving up nearly 100 PPG. Hammer the over here. Expect offense.
Pick: Over 186.5 points (-110)
Sports Writer
Quinn Allen is a sports journalist, with a background and education in broadcast journalism (BCIT '17). He is a full-time associate editor at ClutchPoints by day, where he writes about soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and more. At night, Quinn is a frequent contributor at SBD.
