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NBA Picks for Friday August 21 | NBA Odds Pod (Ep. 68)

NBA Gambling Podcast·Sports Gambling Podcast Network·12 October 2026·32 min

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SGPN website editor Ryan McKee (@TheRyanMcKee) and NBA handicapper Zach Broner (@NBAZachB) give their NBA picks for every playoffs game against-the-spread on Thursday August 20. Round One continues with the Toronto Raptors (-10.5) vs Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets (-1.5) vs Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics (-5) vs Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers (-5) vs Dallas Mavericks.Ryan starts the podcast by complaining about how bad his picks have been since the NBA Playoffs began. People on Twitter have noticed also! Well, two people in particular have been giving Ryan crap about losing money, but they still claim to be fans. Next, Zach recaps the Clippers loss to the Mavericks in Game 2 of that series. He raises the question: Is Luka Dončić better than Kawhi Leonard? The answer is no, but Cool Hand Luke is on the path to eventually surpass Mr. Fun Guy.Zach and Ryan move into previewing Friday's game, starting with the game three between the Clippers and Mavericks. Both feel this has to be a bounce-back game for Kawhi and PG-13. Hopefully Montrezl Harrell will finally be in game shape, completing the Championship-level level roster that Ryan and Zach both bet on at +300 before the Bubble.And they finish with their other three NBA picks for Friday. It's great previews and banter all around. Just listen and we promise you'll enjoy.Make sure to check all updated NBA Picks at sg.pn/nbapicks and make sure to subscribe to NBA Gambling Podcast on Apple and Spotify.Rate and review this podcast, and you might win a FREE HOODIE from the SGPN Store. Just email a screenshot of your review to nbagamblingpodcast@thesgpn.com. We’ll pick two of our favorite submissions. Be creative, be honest, and tone down on the foul language so iTunes doesn’t delete it. ollow - Twitter | Instagram Support for this episode - MyBookie code "SGP" | Draft Kings code "SGP" | BetQL.co code "SGP20" | AcePerHead.com/SGP Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Links https://sg.pn/linksWatch The NBA Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://sg.pn/nbatvFollow The NBA Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/SGPNNBAFollow The NBA Gambling Podcast Hosts Scott Reichel - https://x.com/ReichelRadio Alex "Noops" Christenson - https://x.com/_Noops Lonte Smith - https://x.com/xxLontexx-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-Legal Disclaimer: DISCLAIMER: Deposits to EDGE Boost are eligible for FDIC and/or NCUA deposit insurance up to $10,000,000 or more through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and Participating Institutions. Learn more about IntraFi® Network Deposits℠ and the network banks eligible to receive your funds. The EDGE Boost Visa® Debit Card is issued by Cross River Bank pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. EDGE is not a bank and is not FDIC-insured. The $100 deposit match is a promotional credit issued by Edge Markets; match funds are no-withdrawable, have no cash value, and expire 60 days after issuance. Real-time transfers available for eligible account tiers; new accounts are subject to initial hold periods. See Terms of Service and Cardholder 21+. Agreement at EdgeBoost.io Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.