NBA Betting: 3 Win Totals to Target Before the All-Star Break

With the NBA All-Star break -- which is from February 16th to the 21st -- and the trade deadline (February 8th) approaching, it's a good time to check out NBA win totals at FanDuel Sportsbook at these markets could experience big shifts in the next few weeks, especially if several notable trades take place.

Several teams have intriguing win total lines due to recent play. Let's dig into three win totals to target.

NBA Win Total Bets

Cleveland Cavaliers Over 48.5 Wins (-110)

No team is as hot as the Cleveland Cavaliers as they hold a league-best eight-game winning streak. The defense is surging, sporting the league's third-best defensive rating while holding opponents to the second-fewest points per game (PPG).

Donovan Mitchell is in the midst of another great season, leading the team with 27.8 PPG and a 31.5% usage rate. Jarrett Allen has made his presence felt with 14.8 PPG and 10.2 rebounds per game (RPG) -- the latter of which would be the second-best mark of his career.

Perhaps the most impressive thing about what Cleveland is doing is that the Cavs have gone on this tear with Darius Garland (second on the team in usage rate) and Evan Mobley (third-best defensive rating on the team) absent due to injuries.

Cleveland is currently 26-15 with a .634 winning percentage. Staying at this rate, the Cavaliers are in line for about 52 wins. According to Tankathon, Cleveland has the 10th-easiest remaining schedule in the Association. The Cavs getting to at least 49 wins feels very much in reach.

Atlanta Hawks Under 36.5 Wins (-110)

The Atlanta Hawks are trending in the opposite direction of the Cavs as they are 4-6 over their last 10 games. If they continue at their last-10 pace of a .400 win percentage, the Hawks would end up at about 34 wins on the season.

The offense's recent performance is a big cause for concern, and I think it's time to hit the panic button on Atlanta. Their identity -- led by Trae Young (26.9 PPG) -- has usually been an elite offense. After sitting within the NBA's top five offensive ratings for a long period, the Hawks have dropped to the 14th-best offensive rating.

The unit's efficiency simply isn't cutting it as they own the 10th-worst effective field goal percentage (eFG%) and 9th-worst two-point percentage. With the ninth-toughest remaining schedule, Atlanta will see several elite defenses to cap the regular season, including the Boston Celtics (three matchups), Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Adding to the concern, the Hawks could look to sell at the trade deadline with Dejounte Murray -- who is second on the team a 24.9% usage rate and 21.4 PPG -- landing in trade rumors. This season is gearing up to be a bust in Atlanta; give me the under for the Hawks' win total.

Golden State Warriors Over 40.5 Wins (+110)

As they say, save the best for last. The Golden State Warriors tout the most intriguing line -- in terms of bang for your buck -- among my picks as they are +110 to go over 40.5 wins. It's been a disappointing season for the Warriors, who are 18-22 (.450 win percentage) and sit in 12th in the Western Conference.

While the offense has been solid with the 13th-best rating, the defense has struggled with the 7th-worst rating. Golden State's current win percentage puts them on pace for only about 37 wins. However, I believe the Warriors can find more success in the second half of the season.

First off, Golden State's team could change for the better at the trade deadline. For example, Dejounte Murray could be a potential trade target, and Andrew Wiggins (11.9 PPG) and Jonathan Kuminga (13.6 PPG) could be on the move.

Regardless, the Splash Brothers -- Stephen Curry (26.7 PPG) and Klay Thompson (17.3 PPG) -- should be intact unless an earth-shattering trade takes place. Curry's and Thompson's efficiency has simply lacked thus far, with field goal percentages of 44.6% and 42.4%, respectively. Thompson's mark has been particularly concerning as 42.4% is on pace for a career-low clip. It's reasonable to expect this duo's play to improve.

With the Warriors boasting the seventh-easiest schedule the rest of the way, I'm trusting the Dubs' core. They have plenty of favorable matchups against weak defenses, including the Washington Wizards, San Antonio Spurs, and Charlotte Hornets. Golden State at +110 to reach 41 wins could be too good to pass on.

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