Best bets and public betting for Monday's NBA games

Where the public is betting tonight and a best bet on Knicks-Warriors from Danny Burke

There is plenty of betting interest in the 2024 NCAA tournament, which begins tomorrow, but tonight there is also an eight-game NBA slate. We have a couple intriguing games from a betting perspective, as the NBA-leading Boston Celtics are 15.5-point home favorites over the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks are up to 6.5-point underdogs at the Golden State Warriors.

Here is a look at how the public is betting tonight’s games, along with a best bet on Warriors-Knicks from Danny Burke.

DraftKings public betting

Most-bet NBA games by total wagers

1. Celtics -15.5

2. Kings -11

3. Warriors -6.5

4. Pacers -6.5

5. 76ers -2

Most-bet by handle

1. Celtics -15.5

2. Pacers -6.5

3. Warriors -6.5

Lopsided sides by betting percentage (total wagers):

1. Kings -11: 79% of bets, 72% of $$

2. Celtics -15.5: 77% of bets, 74% of $$

3. Warriors -6.5: 67% of bets, 51% of $$

Player props

Best bet

Knicks at Warriors

There is no question that New York is one of the NBA’s better defenses — ranking eighth in defensive points per 100 possessions allowed (113.3) and 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (54.6%).