5 games on the schedule tonight, here are the free NBA picks.
*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
The original lines for each game are taken a couple of hours prior to the tip-off, so adjust your picks accordingly should a line change.
Tonight’s Parlay
Parlay 1
Houston @ San Antonio – Houston WIN – WIN
OKC @ Denver – Denver +1.5 – WIN
Parlay 2
Toronto @ Washington – Over 214.5 – WIN
Milwaukee @ Minnesota – Minnesota WIN – WIN
Houston @ San Antonio – Houston -2.0 – WIN
Tonight’s NBA Picks
Memphis @ Detroit
H2H Trends
Memphis are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Detroit.
Memphis are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 23 | 26 | 14-10 | 9-16 |
| Memphis | 18 | 32 | 13-15 | 5-17 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 102.8 | 103.1 | -0.3 |
| Memphis | 99.8 | 102.5 | -2.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Grizzlies | Under | Detroit |
| +8.5 | 203.0 | 108-102 |
The new look Pistons will be unveiling their new superstar in Blake Griffin tonight. Without any time to test the chemistry, expect the contest to be close. The Grizzlies have shelved Tyreke Evans for the anticipation of a trade which will leave them a little short handed.
Best Bet = Memphis +8.5
Toronto @ Washington
H2H Trends
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Toronto are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 28 | 22 | 16-9 | 12-13 |
| Toronto | 34 | 15 | 19-4 | 15-11 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 107.0 | 105.4 | +1.6 |
| Toronto | 111.1 | 103.8 | +7.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Toronto | Over | Washington |
| -3.5 | 214.5 | 122-119 |
The Wizards were able to cover the absence of Wall and defeated the Thunder last out. Could be tougher against the Raptors who are shaping up as a title contender in the East.
Best Bet = Over 214.5
Milwaukee @ Minnesota
H2H Trends
Milwaukee are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.
Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 32 | 22 | 20-6 | 12-16 |
| Milwaukee | 27 | 22 | 17-9 | 10-13 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 108.9 | 106.0 | +2.9 |
| Milwaukee | 105.2 | 105.3 | -0.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Minnesota | Under | Minnesota |
| -6.0 | 209.0 | 108-89 |
The Bucks are heavily in the trade market and will find it tough to take down the Wolves who have an impressive home record at 20-6.
Best Bet = Minnesota WIN
Houston @ San Antonio
H2H Trends
Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in San Antonio.
Houston are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.
Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 34 | 19 | 22-4 | 12-15 |
| Houston | 36 | 13 | 20-6 | 16-7 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 100.9 | 97.5 | 3.40 |
| Houston | 114.1 | 106.4 | 7.70 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Houston | Over | Houston |
| -1.5 | 208.5 | 102-91 |
James Harden and the Rockets will need to face their San Antonio demons tonight as they aim for the Western Conference Finals. No doubt they will need to get the better of the Spurs on the road to be legit.
Best Bet = Houston WIN or Houston -1.5
Oklahoma City @ Denver
H2H Trends
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Denver.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 26 | 25 | 19-7 | 7-18 |
| Oklahoma City | 30 | 21 | 19-7 | 11-14 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 106.2 | 105.6 | +0.6 |
| Oklahoma City | 106.1 | 102.0 | +4.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | O/U Points | Result |
| Denver | Under | Denver |
| +1.5 | 216.5 | 127-124 |
The Thunder did form a good run winning 7 straight before falling to the Wizards on the road. Although they didn’t beat any team with substance, tonight will be another test on the road to Denver. Season series is split at 1-1 on home court.
Best Bet = Denver +1.5
