*Original NBA betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust your plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
PHILADELPHIA @ ORLANDO
H2H Trends –
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Orlando.
- Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
- 76ers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Orlando.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 6 | 7-0 | 2-6 |
| Orlando | 6 | 8 | 3-5 | 3-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 112.7 | 112.9 | -0.2 |
| Orlando | 103.9 | 108.7 | -4.8 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Orlando | Over | Orlando |
| +6.0 | 218.0 | 111-106 |
Trends
- Over is 10-1 in 76ers last 11 vs. teams below .500.
- Over is 5-0 in Magic last 5 vs. teams above .500.
- Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- 76ers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The Rub
- 76ers expect to have Jimmy Butler tonight when they face the Magic tonight at the end of a 3-game road trip.
- Vucevic vs Embiid will be a great battle tonight.
- 76ers rank sixth in the league in pace and are coming off a 124-114 win over the Heat.
Best Bet = Over 218.0
CLEVELAND @ WASHINGTON
H2H Trends –
- Cavaliers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
- Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 1 | 11 | 1-5 | 0-6 |
| Washington | 4 | 9 | 2-3 | 2-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 103.3 | 113.1 | -9.8 |
| Washington | 111.0 | 118.5 | -7.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Cleveland | Over | Washington |
| +12.0 | 219.5 | 119-95 |
Trends
- Under is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 games.
- Wizards are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs teams below .400.
- Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games on their 2nd of a B2B.
The Rub
- Cleveland ended a 5-game slide with a solid 113-89 victory over Charlotte last night. Killing many parlays in the process.
- Cavaliers rank 3rd worst in defensive efficiency and are on a B2B.
- Washington should get it done, but that -12.0 is a little high with the Cavs likely to have a little swagger after last night.
Best Bet = Over 219.5
CHICAGO @ BOSTON
H2H Trends –
- Bulls are 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Over is 22-6 in the last 28 meetings in Boston.
- Bulls are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Boston.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 4 | 10 | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Boston | 7 | 6 | 3-1 | 4-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 105.9 | 112.4 | -6.5 |
| Boston | 105.2 | 103.5 | +1.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Boston | Over | Boston |
| -12.0 | 209.5 | 111-82 |
Trends
- Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
The Rub
- Last time the Boston Celtics were at TD Garden they won big over the previously undefeated Bucks. They’ve lost 4 of 5 since then.
- Celtics have struggled offensively but should find points tonight against a Bulls’ defense that ranks 22nd.
Best Bet = Boston – 12.0
MIAMI @ BROOKLYN
H2H Trends
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.
- Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
- Heat are 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings in Brooklyn.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Miami | 5 | 8 | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Brooklyn | 6 | 8 | 3-2 | 3-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Miami | 110.8 | 111.6 | -0.8 |
| Brooklyn | 109.1 | 110.1 | -1.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Miami | Over | Miami |
| -1.5 | 217.5 | 120-107 |
Trends
- Over is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games following a loss.
- Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 road games.
The Rub
- Brooklyn lost Caris LeVert to what looked like a serious foot injury, but their top scorer (18.4 ppg) could find his way back this season.
- Miami are struggling defensively letting through 110.0+ points in 8 of their last 9 games.
- Both rank in the bottom half of the league defensively, so the Over is nice.
Best Bet = Over 217.5
DETROIT @ TORONTO
H2H Trends –
- Over is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings in Toronto.
- Pistons are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Toronto.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 6 | 6 | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Toronto | 12 | 2 | 7-1 | 5-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 110.1 | 111.3 | -1.2 |
| Toronto | 117.4 | 109.4 | +8.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Under | Detroit |
| -10.0 | 224.0 | 106-104 |
Trends
- Pistons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
The Rub
- Griffin is a combined 6-of-26 from the floor and 1-of-10 from beyond the arc and his frustrations are showing with an ejection last out against the Hornets.
- Toronto snapped a 6-game winning streak with a loss at home against the Pelicans, who swept the glass clean all night.
- Toronto will get back on track tonight and beat the double digit spread.
Best Bet = Toronto -10.0
MEMPHIS @ MILWAUKEE
H2H Trends –
- Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
- Under is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in Milwaukee.
- Grizzlies are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Milwaukee.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Memphis | 7 | 5 | 5-1 | 2-4 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 3 | 6-0 | 4-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Memphis | 101.8 | 100.7 | +1.1 |
| Milwaukee | 121.6 | 109.7 | +11.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Under | Memphis |
| -9.5 | 216.0 | 116-113 |
Trends
- Bucks are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 home games.
- Over is 8-1 in Bucks last 9 home games vs. teams below .500.
- Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. teams above .600.
- Under is 5-1 in Grizzlies last 6 road games.
The Rub
- Lopez scored 28 points and equaled an NBA record for a 7-footer by making eight 3-pointers in a 121-114 win at Denver.
- Grizzlies will play 4 of their next 6 on the road after their first home loss, 96-88 to the Jazz.
- Milwaukee to keep on rolling tonight. Too much spark for the old Memphis legs.
Best Bet = Milwaukee -9.5
NEW ORLEANS @ MINNESOTA
H2H Trends
- Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 7 | 6 | 5-1 | 2-5 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 9 | 5-1 | 0-8 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 118.3 | 116.5 | +1.8 |
| Minnesota | 111.2 | 117.4 | -6.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New Orleans | Under | Minnesota |
| -1.0 | 235.5 | 107-100 |
Trends
- Over is 7-0 in Pelicans last 7 vs. a teams below .500.
- Pelicans are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a win of 10+ points.
- Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 games.
The Rub
- 76ers welcome Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless to the lockeroom tonight. A sigh of relief heard from miles away as Jimmy Butler closed his locker for the last time.
- Towns looks to have a weight lifted off his shoulders with Butler’s exit, going for 25 points and 21 rebounds agains the Nets last out.
- Pelicans who were involved in talks for Butler but refused to include Jrue Holiday in the deal, come in hot with wins in 3 straight.
- T-Wolves to take a couple of games to gel with the new unit.
Best Bet = New Orleans -1.0
NEW YORK @ OKLAHOMA CITY
H2H Trends
- Knicks are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.
- Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 4 | 10 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Oklahoma City | 8 | 5 | 5-2 | 3-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 106.4 | 111.6 | -5.2 |
| Oklahoma City | 109.7 | 106.2 | +3.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Oklahoma City | Over | Oklahoma City |
| -8.5 | 215.0 | \128-103 |
Trends
- Over is 5-1 in Knicks last 6 games vs. teams above .600.
- Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
The Rub
- Knicks were embarrassed 115-89 at home by the Magic on Sunday and rank in the bottom 3rd in scoring (106.4 points) while last in assists (19.1). Things not so peachy in the Big apple.
- Expecting some points tonight and a comfortable OKC win.
Best Bet = Oklahoma City -8.5 & Over 215.0
UTAH @ DALLAS
H2H Trends
- Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
- Jazz are 2-6-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Dallas.
- Over is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings in Dallas.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Utah | 7 | 6 | 2-4 | 5-2 |
| Dallas | 5 | 8 | 4-2 | 1-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Utah | 110.4 | 108.2 | +2.2 |
| Dallas | 110.2 | 112.5 | -2.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Utah | Under | Dallas |
| -4.5 | 212.5 | 118-68 |
Trends
- Over is 7-0 in Jazz last 7 games vs. teams below .400.
- Over is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 vs. teams below .500.
- Over is 13-3 in Mavericks last 16 vs. teams above .500.
The Rub
- Jazz look to beat Dallas for the 3rd time this season tonight.
- This is a tricky one. Love the new look Mavs with Doncic running the show, but can’t go past the home team.
Best Bet = NO BET
SAN ANTONIO @ PHOENIX
H2H Trends
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Spurs are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 7 | 5 | 5-2 | 2-3 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 11 | 2-5 | 0-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 108.7 | 107.6 | +1.1 |
| Phoenix | 101.2 | 114.7 | -13.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Over | Phoenix |
| -4.5 | 210.0 | 116-96 |
Trends
- Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. teams below .500.
- Under is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 games following an ATS loss.
- Under is 5-1 in Spurs last 6 overall. (Pop has forced extra effort on defense).
- Suns are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. teams below .500.
The Rub
- Spurs ahead in every statistical category.
- Spurs have dropped 3 of their last 4.
- Suns have dropped 4 straight.
- Spurs to be that team that breaks out of a funk tonight, but Overs best.
Best Bet = San Antonio WIN
PORTLAND @ LA LAKERS
H2H Trends
- Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 23-8 ATS in the last 31 meetings in Los Angeles.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Portland | 10 | 3 | 7-2 | 3-1 |
| L.A. Lakers | 7 | 6 | 4-3 | 3-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Portland | 115.8 | 106.2 | +9.6 |
| L.A. Lakers | 116.2 | 115.5 | +0.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Portland | Over | LA Lakers |
| +2.5 | 224.0 | 126-117 |
Trends
- Under is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last 5 games.
- Under is 5-0-1 in Lakers last 6 games following a win.
The Rub
- Lebron expressed his frustrations early in the season saying he “Almost cracked, but then remembered he signed up for this”, or something along those lines…
- Trail Blazers have won 4 straight while the Lakers have won 3 straight after edging the Hawks 107-106 on Sunday.
- Los Angeles has won 5 of their last 6.
- Could toss a coin with who’ll get the W. Overs best with both offensively elite and having fresh legs.
Best Bet = Over 224.0
