*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
BROOKLYN @ INDIANA
H2H Trends –
Nets are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 21-4-1 in the last 26 meetings in Indiana.
Nets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| Indiana | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 103.5 | 104.0 | -0.5 |
| Indiana | 106.0 | 100.5 | +5.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Indiana | Over | Indiana |
| -8.5 | 211.0 | 132-112 |
The Pacers came up second best against the brick wall named Giannis last night. Both teams on a B2B, Indy at home.
Best Bet = Indiana -8.5
TORONTO @ WASHINGTON
H2H Trends –
Raptors are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Toronto | 2 | 0 | 2 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Toronto | 114.5 | 102.5 | +12.0 |
| Washington | 112.0 | 113.0 | -1.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Over | Toronto |
| +1.0 | 216.5 | 117-113 |
The Raptors were red hot last night, dismantling the Celtics on home court. The Wizards at home doesn’t seem that daunting without Dwight in the paint.
Best Bet = Toronto +1.0
BOSTON @ NEW YORK
H2H Trends
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| New York | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Boston | 103.0 | 100.0 | +3.0 |
| New York | 115.5 | 107.0 | +8.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Boston | Under | Boston |
| -9.0 | 211.5 | 103-101 |
The Celtics were unlucky last night in Toronto but wont find anything in the Big Apple that will slow them down. Could be messy.
Best Bet = Boston WIN
ORLANDO @ PHILADELPHIA
H2H Trends –
Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Magic are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Orlando | 1 | 1 | 1 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Orlando | 96.0 | 110.5 | -14.5 |
| Philadelphia | 107.0 | 106.5 | +0.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Philadelphia | Over | Philadelphia |
| -12.0 | 217.0 | 116-115 |
The same old Orlando came out last night, getting thumped by 32 points on home court. 76ers at home will be too strong.
Best Bet = Philadelphia -12.0
DETROIT @ CHICAGO
H2H Trends –
Pistons are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Chicago | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 103.0 | 100.0 | +3.0 |
| Chicago | 108.0 | 127.0 | -19 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Detroit | Over | Detroit |
| -3.5 | 215.5 | 118-116 |
Would be relying on the star power of Drummond and Griffin to get it done tonight. Would be interesting to see how the Bulls fair on home court. Maybe the Over is more reliable.
Best Bet = Over 215.5
CHARLOTTE @ MIAMI
H2H Trends
Hornets are 0-5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Miami.
Under is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 1 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 1 – 0 |
| Miami | 1 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 116.0 | 100.5 | +15.5 |
| Miami | 107.0 | 108.0 | -1.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Charlotte | Under | Charlotte |
| +5.0 | 216.5 | 113-112 |
The Hornets had a walk in the park against the Magic last night. Charlotte bat deep and will test how much the Heat can cover their injury list.
Best Bet = Under 216.5
MINNESOTA @ DALLAS
H2H Trends –
Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
Under is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings.
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Dallas.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
| Dallas | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 119.5 | 117.5 | +2.0 |
| Dallas | 100.0 | 121.0 | -21 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Minnesota | Over | Dallas |
| -2.5 | 216.0 | 140-136 |
Jimmy Butler is on a mission and KAT isnt coming to the party. Dallas might struggle to keep up.
Best Bet = Minnesota WIN
PHOENIX @ DENVER
H2H Trends –
Suns are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Suns are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Denver.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Denver | 1 | 0 | 0 – 0 | 1 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| Phoenix | 121.0 | 100.0 | +21.0 |
| Denver | 107.0 | 98.0 | +9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Over | Denver |
| -10.0 | 224.0 | 119-91 |
The Nuggets at home is always a hard task for any team. This early in the season, safe to take the home team here.
Best Bet = Denver -10.0
SAN ANTONIO @ PORTLAND
H2H Trends
Spurs are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Portland.
Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Portland.
Over is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Portland | 1 | 0 | 1 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPP PPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 112.0 | 108.0 | +4.0 |
| Portland | 128.0 | 119.0 | +9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Portland | Over | Portland |
| -4.5 | 214.0 | 121-108 |
The Blazers were tested for speed against the Lakers and didnt miss a beat. The Spurs will struggle at the point.
Best Bet = Portland -4.5
HOUSTON @ LA LAKERS
H2H Trends
Rockets are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 0 | 1 | 0 – 1 | 0 – 0 |
| LA Lakers | 0 | 1 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PF | PA | DIFF |
| Houston | 112.0 | 131.0 | -19 |
| LA Lakers | 119.0 | 128.0 | -9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Houston | Over | Houston |
| -1.0 | 235.5 | 124-115 |
The Lakers were burned by the 3-ball against the Blazers and could get worse with the Rockets in town. Although, LeBrons first game at Staples.
Best Bet = Over 235.5
