*Original betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust your plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
NEW YORK @ TORONTO
H2H Trends –
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Toronto.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 4 | 8 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Toronto | 11 | 1 | 6-0 | 5-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 107.3 | 109.9 | -2.6 |
| Toronto | 117.1 | 107.8 | +9.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New York | Over | Toronto |
| +14.0 | 218.5 | 128-112 |
- Over is 7-1 in Raptors last 8 home games.
- Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Raptors ahead in every category other than bench points.
- Toronto took 10 of the last 11 in the series.
Best Bet = New York +14.0
MILWAUKEE @ LA CLIPPERS
H2H Trends –
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in LA.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Milwaukee | 9 | 2 | 6-0 | 3-2 |
| L.A. Clippers | 6 | 5 | 4-1 | 2-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Milwaukee | 121.3 | 107.6 | +13.7 |
| L.A. Clippers | 115.2 | 110.4 | +4.8 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Under | LA Clippers |
| -3.0 | 233.5 | 128-126 |
- Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Over is 10-2 in Bucks last 12 Saturday games.
- Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Bucks announced themselves as a contender by smashing the Warriors on Thursday 134-111.
Best Bet = Milwaukee WIN
PHOENIX @ NEW ORLEANS
H2H Trends –
Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Phoenix | 2 | 9 | 2-5 | 0-4 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 6 | 4-1 | 1-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Phoenix | 101.4 | 114.0 | -12.6 |
| New Orleans | 117.5 | 118.6 | -1.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New Orleans | Under | New Orleans |
| -9.5 | 227.5 | 119-99 |
- Pelicans are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Pelicans snapped their slide at 6th straight and could be primed for a resurgence.
- Suns rank 3rd worst in in defensive efficiency and should torched by the Pelicans.
Best Bet = NO BET
CLEVELAND @ CHICAGO
H2H Trends
Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Cavaliers are 8-26 ATS in the last 34 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 1 | 10 | 1-5 | 0-5 |
| Chicago | 3 | 9 | 1-5 | 2-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 103.7 | 114.4 | -10.7 |
| Chicago | 107.2 | 114.3 | -7.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Chicago | Under | Chicago |
| -5.0 | 212.5 | 99-98 |
- Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games.
- Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Cavs are without Kevin Love until late December due to a foot injury.
- Injuries have killed the already dead and buried Cavs.
Best Bet = Chicago WIN
PHILADELPHIA @ MEMPHIS
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
76ers are 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 8 | 5 | 7-0 | 1-5 |
| Memphis | 6 | 4 | 4-0 | 2-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 112.4 | 112.9 | -0.5 |
| Memphis | 102.2 | 100.6 | +1.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Memphis | Under | Memphis |
| -2.0 | 209.5 | 112-106 |
- 76ers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Grizzlies are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- After starting 3-0 at home, the Grizzlies made a statement with an 89-87 win over the streaking Nuggets on Wednesday.
Best Bet = Memphis -2.0
WASHINGTON @ MIAMI
H2H Trends –
Wizards are 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Miami.
Over is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 2 | 9 | 1-3 | 1-6 |
| Miami | 5 | 6 | 3-3 | 2-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 110.0 | 120.2 | -10.2 |
| Miami | 110.6 | 110.1 | +0.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Miami | Over | Washington |
| -1.5 | 224.0 | 116-110 |
- Wizards are 2-15 ATS in their last 17 road games.
- Over is 10-1 in Heat last 11 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Stay far away from this one.
Best Bet = NO BET
BROOKLYN @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
Nets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Nets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Golden State.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 6 | 6 | 3-2 | 3-4 |
| Golden St. | 10 | 2 | 6-1 | 4-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 109.6 | 108.8 | +0.8 |
| Golden St. | 122.4 | 111.8 | +10.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Golden State |
| -6.5 | 225.0 | 116-100 |
- Warriors are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
- Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. teams below .500.
- Over is 4-0 in Nets last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Warriors without Stephen Curry with a mild to moderate groin strain. Could miss multiple games.
Best Bet = Golden State -6.5
HOUSTON @ SAN ANTONIO
H2H Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Rockets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in San Antonio.
Rockets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 4 | 6 | 0-4 | 4-2 |
| San Antonio | 6 | 4 | 4-2 | 2-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Houston | 102.8 | 108.9 | -6.1 |
| San Antonio | 110.9 | 109.8 | +1.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Under | San Antonio |
| +2.5 | 210.5 | 96-89 |
- Rockets are one of the season’s biggest disappointments so far.
- Spurs lead every category aside from defense.
- Rockets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. teams above .500.
- Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. teams with winning road records.
Best Bet = Under 210.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ DALLAS
H2H Trends
Thunder are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Dallas.
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings in Dallas.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Oklahoma City | 7 | 4 | 4-2 | 3-2 |
| Dallas | 3 | 8 | 3-2 | 0-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Oklahoma City | 110.2 | 106.2 | +4.0 |
| Dallas | 110.7 | 115.3 | -4.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Oklahoma City | Under | Dallas |
| -1.0 | 214.5 | 111-96 |
- Thunder aim to stretch their streak to 8 but be without Westbrook, who miss his 3rd straight game due to an ankle injury when Oklahoma City visits the Mavericks.
- Thunder are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Thunder all day.
Best Bet = Oklahoma City WIN
LA LAKERS @ SACRAMENTO
H2H Trends
Under is 8-1-1 in the last 10 meetings.
Over is 19-8-1 in the last 28 meetings in Sacramento.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| L.A. Lakers | 5 | 6 | 3-3 | 2-3 |
| Sacramento | 7 | 5 | 3-2 | 4-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| L.A. Lakers | 118.5 | 119.1 | -0.6 |
| Sacramento | 117.8 | 118.1 | -0.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Sacramento | Under | LA Lakers |
| +5.5 | 240.0 | 101-96 |
- Under is 4-0 in Lakers last 4 overall.
- Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Kings are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. (Those young legs.)
Best Bet = Under 240.0
