Online Betting Picks – Take The Thunder and Heat Sunday

The Online Betting Picks are back, and there’s no better place to wager than the BetOnline.com sports book this weekend.

Amongst the best games, will be two Sunday showdowns: When the Lakers visit the Thunder and the Heat host the new look Knicks.

Los Angeles Lakers (40-19 SU, 27-31-1 ATS) at Oklahoma City Thunder (36-20 SU, 29-27 ATS)

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Sunday, February 27: 2:30 p.m. ABC, Live from Oklahoma City Arena, Oklahoma City, OK

Let’s start in Oklahoma City, where a rematch of last year’s epic first round playoff battle will take place between the Lakers and the Thunder.

This time around, Oklahoma City believes it’s got the goods to beat Los Angeles, thanks to their dynamic young duo, and help from a new arrival. That duo is obviously Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, two under 23 superstars who both played in last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game. Durant leads the league in scoring at over 28 points per game, with Westbrook chipping in 22 points and 8.5 assists.

Still, the Thunder’s newest addition to their roster is the reason that they should be one of your Sunday Online Betting Picks. Who is that man? Kendrick Perkins, who came over from the Boston Celtics at Thursday’s trade deadline. While Perkins numbers don’t jump out at you (seven points, eight rebounds), he adds toughness to Oklahoma City’s front court, and is a player who is very familiar with the Lakers. Perkins took part in two epic NBA Finals against Los Angeles in the last three years.

Durant and Westbrook will get all the pub here. Bu the reason to make Oklahoma City your Online Betting Pick is because of Perkins.

Online Betting Pick: Oklahoma City

New York Knicks (29-26 SU, 33-20-2 ATS) at Miami Heat (42-29 SU, 29-28-1 ATS)

Sunday, February 27: 8:00 p.m. ESPN, Live from American Airlines Arena, Miami, FL

In the second half of our Online Betting Picks, star power will take center stage. That’s because the “Big Three,” in Miami will host the new “Big Two,” of the Knicks, in a possible playoff preview.

By now, you all know that Carmelo Anthony was just recently traded for in New York, and boy did he take full advantage, as in his Madison Square Garden debut Wednesday night, he wooed the faithful with a game-high 27 points.

Yet for all the star-power in this game, it is the defense which will be the difference. Because of that, we like the Heat here.

For all the talk about LeBron James and his teammates on offense, what people easily forget is that they rank No. 1 in field goal percentage defense, limiting opponents to just 42 percent shooting. They also hold opponents to a mere 94 points per game.

While Carmelo, Amare Stoudemire and the Knicks will be able to put up points in bunches against a lot of teams, this won’t be one of them. Make Miami the second half of your Sunday Online Betting Picks!

Online Betting Picks: Miami