*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.
NBA Parlay Pick
- Dallas @ Atlanta – Under 234.5 – WIN
- Minnesota @ Toronto – Toronto WIN – WIN
- Philadelphia @ Milwaukee – Milwaukee -6.0 – WIN
- Charlotte @ Chicago – Under 231.5 – WIN
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
DALLAS @ ATLANTA
H2H Trends –
Mavericks are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Atlanta.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Dallas | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Atlanta | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Dallas | 118.3 | 122.0 | -3.7 |
| Atlanta | 119.0 | 122.7 | -3.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Atlanta | Under | Atlanta |
| -1.5 | 234.5 | 111-104 |
-Luka Doncic vs Trae Young in their first encounter the most interesting factor. Both killing it offensively.
-Total Points line is inflated for our liking.
Best Bet = Under 234.5
BROOKLYN @ CLEVELAND
H2H Trends –
Nets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Nets are 22-9 ATS in the last 31 meetings in Cleveland.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 1 | 2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 106.3 | 113.3 | -7.0 |
| Cleveland | 112.7 | 126.7 | -14 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Cleveland | Under | Brooklyn |
| -3.0 | 229.0 | 102-86 |
-Cleveland struggling in post-Lebron era, not surprising. Defense non existent.
-Nets also awful defensively, ranking 23rd in defensive efficiency.
-Stay away from this one.
Best Bet = NO BET
NEW YORK @ MIAMI
H2H Trends
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
Knicks are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 1 | 3 | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Miami | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 111.3 | 110.3 | +1.0 |
| Miami | 108.7 | 109.7 | -1.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New York | Under | Miami |
| +8.0 | 224.0 | 110-87 |
-Both rank in the bottom 3rd for offensive efficiency.
-Heat have been banged up so like the Knicks +8.0.
-Under is the play tonight.
Best Bet = Under 224.0
MINNESOTA @ TORONTO
H2H Trends –
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Timberwolves are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Timberwolves are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Toronto.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 2 | 2 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
| Toronto | 4 | 0 | 3-0 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 119.0 | 116.5 | +2.5 |
| Toronto | 118.3 | 106.0 | +12.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Under | Toronto |
| -8.0 | 229.0 | 112-105 |
-The Jimmy Butler soap opera continues in Minnesota. However he is back on the court and contributed with 20 points in a win over the Pacers.
-Toronto are rolling and the Kawhi-Lowry show is getting it done.
-Wiggins questionable (thigh).
Best Bet = Toronto WIN
CHARLOTTE @ CHICAGO
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Hornets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Chicago | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 112.8 | 110.0 | +2.8 |
| Chicago | 111.0 | 120.0 | -9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Chicago | Under | Chicago |
| +3.0 | 231.5 | 112-100 |
-Chicago woeful on the defensive end.
-Kemba Walker (33.0ppg) and Zac Lavine (32.3ppg) lighting it up.
-That 231.5 points spread is just silly.
Best Bet = Under 231.5
UTAH @ HOUSTON
H2H Trends
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Houston.
Jazz are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Utah | 1 | 2 | 0-2 | 1-0 |
| Houston | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Utah | 110.0 | 111.0 | -1.0 |
| Houston | 116.0 | 120.3 | -4.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Houston | Under | Utah |
| -2.5 | 220.0 | 100-89 |
-Both have fallen out of the gate so far.
-Chris Paul serving the 2nd of his 2 game suspension for fisticuffs in spit-gate. Eric Gordon likely to start.
-Unders best without CP3.
Best Bet = Under 220.0
INDIANA @ SAN ANTONIO
H2H Trends –
Pacers are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 2 | 2 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Indiana | 108.8 | 103.5 | +5.3 |
| San Antonio | 121.0 | 123.7 | -2.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Under | Indiana |
| -2.5 | 212.5 | 116-96 |
-The DeRozan-Aldrige experiment seems to be working in San Antonio.
-Can’t pick the winner of this one.
-Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Best Bet = Under 212.5
PHILADELPHIA @ MILWAUKEE
H2H Trends –
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 2 | 2-0 | 0-2 |
| Milwaukee | 3 | 0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 115.5 | 115.3 | +0.2 |
| Milwaukee | 118.3 | 108.7 | +9.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Over | Milwaukee |
| -6.0 | 220.5 | 123-108 |
-76ers on a B2B after a gruelling 133-132 Overtime loss in Detroit last night.
-Simmons likely to return.
-Bucks fresh and at home with a 3-0 start to the season.
Best Bet = Milwaukee -6.0
LA LAKERS @ PHOENIX
H2H Trends
Over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 meetings in Phoenix.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| L.A. Lakers | 0 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 2 | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| L.A. Lakers | 125.3 | 131.7 | -6.4 |
| Phoenix | 105.0 | 114.0 | -9.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Phoenix | Under | L.A. Lakers |
| +3.0 | 236.5 | 131-113 |
-The winless Lakers lost what they should have won last out, not helped by two late Lebron missed free throws in a 143-142 Overtime loss to the Spurs.
-Devin Booker killing it with averages of 29.3 points and 6.7 assists per game. Defense still suspect.
-Ingram sits after throwing the worst hay-maker of all time against the Rockets.
-Staying well away here.
Best Bet = NO BET
MEMPHIS @ SACRAMENTO
H2H Trends –
Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Sacramento.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Memphis | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 3 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Memphis | 102.0 | 104.0 | -2.0 |
| Sacramento | 122.3 | 129.5 | -7.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Memphis | Under | Sacramento |
| -3.0 | 219.5 | 97-92 |
-Grizzlies have covered 6 of the last 8 played against the Kings.
-Memphis much more reliable but not putting any dollars into this one.
Best Bet = Memphis WIN
WASHINGTON @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends
Wizards are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 1 | 2 | 0-2 | 1-0 |
| Golden St. | 3 | 1 | 2-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 116.7 | 118.0 | -1.3 |
| Golden St. | 113.3 | 106.5 | +6.8 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Under | Golden State |
| -10.5 | 234.5 | 144-122 |
-Warriors had 19 turnovers in a loss to Denver a couple nights back but bounced back wit a 121-103 rout of the Suns.
-Warriors to get it done against the Wizards who are streaky at best thus far.
-Wary of double figure lines so far this season, so sneak the Warriors in a parlay if you must.
Best Bet = Warriors -10.5
