TONIGHT’S FREE NBA PICKS
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Boston (2.90) @ Philadelphia (1.47)
| PLAYUP | BETEASY | SPORTSBET |
| 2.90 | 2.78 | 2.88 |
| 1.47 | 1.45 | 1.40 |
CHICAGO @ CHARLOTTE
Trends
- Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Charlotte.
- Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
- Bulls are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Charlotte.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 22 | 60 | 9-32 | 13-28 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 43 | 25-16 | 14-27 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 104.9 | 113.4 | -8.5 |
| Charlotte | 110.7 | 111.8 | -1.1 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Chicago | Under | Charlotte |
| -1.5 | 218.5 | 126-125 |
THE RUB
The Bulls will enter the season with a full book of health which is not usually the case in the past. The Hornets have been well publicized to sharply decline this year with many players tied to bad contracts, signing Terry Rozier was their life line.
Expectation on the Bulls to win if they step up.
OUR PICK – Chicago WIN
DETROIT @ INDIANA
Trends
- Pistons are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
- Pistons are 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Indiana.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 41 | 41 | 26-15 | 15-26 |
| Indiana | 48 | 34 | 29-12 | 19-22 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 107.0 | 107.3 | -0.3 |
| Indiana | 108.0 | 104.7 | +3.3 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Detroit | Under | Detroit |
| +7.5 | 210.0 | 119-110 |
THE RUB
Indiana has once again improved on their roster and added some veteran depth. Still with no timetable on Oladipo, the player movement could be a chemistry issue with the Pistons adding Rose and Morris to their established backcourt in Drummond and Griffin.
Detroit could push for a close game on the road.
OUR PICK – Detroit +7.5
CLEVELAND @ ORLANDO
Trends
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Orlando.
- Cavaliers are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 19 | 63 | 13-28 | 6-35 |
| Orlando | 42 | 40 | 25-16 | 17-24 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 104.5 | 114.1 | -9.6 |
| Orlando | 107.3 | 106.6 | +0.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Orlando | Under | Orlando |
| -8.0 | 212.5 | 94-85 |
THE RUB
Last season, Orlando made the playoffs for the first time in a while with Vucevic becoming an All-Star in the process. The team are looking to go back again and usually put away their opponents on home court on opening day.
OUR PICK – Orlando -8.0
MINNESOTA @ BROOKLYN
Trends
- Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Brooklyn.
- Timberwolves are 22-8 ATS in the last 30 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 36 | 46 | 25-16 | 11-30 |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 40 | 23-18 | 19-22 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 112.5 | 114.0 | -1.5 |
| Brooklyn | 112.2 | 112.3 | -0.1 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Minnesota | Under | Minnesota |
| +4.5 | 225.5 | 127-106 1OT |
THE RUB
Brooklyn got busy in the off-season in signing Irving and Durant but we still must remember the latter will not be active this season.
KAT and his Wolves are looking for some redemption from the embarrassing outcome of last season (Jimmy Butler/Coach Thibs firing). On the road to Brooklyn could be a chance to break some hearts.
OUR PICK – Minnesota +4.5
MEMPHIS @ MIAMI
Trends
- Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Memphis | 33 | 49 | 21-20 | 12-29 |
| Miami | 39 | 43 | 19-22 | 20-21 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Memphis | 103.5 | 106.1 | -2.6 |
| Miami | 105.7 | 105.9 | -0.2 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Miami | Under | Miami |
| -7.0 | 212.0 | 120-101 |
THE RUB
Jimmy Butler starts another season on a new team and got his wishes in having his own….. he also got PAID. Miami have a good all round roster and have many weapons on both ends.
Will be hard to gauge the Grizzlies with JA Morant and Jaren Jackson being the faces of the future. Might get a little stage fright in South Beach
OUR PICK – Miami -7.0
BOSTON @ PHILADELPHIA
Trends
- Celtics are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Celtics are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 49 | 33 | 28-13 | 21-20 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | 31-10 | 20-21 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Boston | 112.4 | 108.0 | +4.4 |
| Philadelphia | 115.2 | 112.5 | +2.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Philadelphia | Over | Philadelphia |
| -5.0 | 212.5 | 107-93 |
THE RUB
The Celtics went into last season with the wood over the 76ers but the tables have turned in twelve months with the latter taking the other’s Center in Horford in Free Agency.
Bolstering the longest starting lineup in the league, the Celtics with Kanter will struggle to match their opponents in size.
OUR PICK – Philadelphia WIN
WASHINGTON @ DALLAS
Trends
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Wizards are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Dallas.
- Wizards are 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Washington | 32 | 50 | 22-19 | 10-31 |
| Dallas | 33 | 49 | 24-17 | 9-32 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Washington | 114.0 | 116.9 | -2.9 |
| Dallas | 108.9 | 110.1 | -1.2 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Dallas | Over | Dallas |
| -8.0 | 223.0 | 108-100 |
THE RUB
Will Dallas finally make their charge for the post season with some big trades and good drafting over the past few years? A formidable lineup of ROTY Doncic and the Unicorn Kristaps Porzingis is going to make things exciting again for the Mavericks faithful.
Washington just extended their man Beal where they will have the third highest bankrolled duo from 2020. Too bad the other member will miss the entire season. Looks like these teams will be heading in different directions and Dallas will get the ball rolling with a nice home court win.
OUR PICK – Over 223.0
NEW YORK @ SAN ANTONIO
Trends
- Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in San Antonio.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 17 | 65 | 9-32 | 8-33 |
| San Antonio | 48 | 34 | 32-9 | 16-25 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 104.6 | 113.8 | -9.2 |
| San Antonio | 111.7 | 110 | 1.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Under | San Antonio |
| -9.5 | 214.0 | 120-111 |
THE RUB
Tough gig for the Knicks on their season tip off. Not only striking out on signing big names in free agency, but they take their roster of bit pieces to take on the Spurs on the road.
An entirely new roster for New York will portray some lack of cohesion while the Spurs will keep on keeping on.
OUR PICK – Under 214.0
OKLAHOMA CITY @ UTAH
Trends
- Under is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings in Utah.
- Thunder are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Under is 18-8 in the last 26 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 49 | 33 | 27-14 | 22-19 |
| Utah | 50 | 32 | 29-12 | 21-20 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| OKC | 114.5 | 111.1 | +3.4 |
| Utah | 111.7 | 106.5 | +5.2 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Utah | Under | Utah |
| -9.0 | 224.0 | 100-95 |
THE RUB
Not much to say for this contest. likely to be a robust training drill for the Jazz at home who will most certaintly be aiming for a top seed in the West.
The modus-operandi for the Thunder is to be determined with their guitar bag of picks coming from the Clippers and Rockets. Likely to ship more pieces out and no chance to get a win on the road. Even if Chris Paul looks fit on instagram.
OUR PICK – Under 224.0
SACRAMENTO @ PHOENIX
Trends
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Sacramento | ||||
| Phoenix |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Sacramento | 114.2 | 115.3 | -1.1 |
| Phoenix | 107.5 | 116.8 | -9.3 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Sacramento | Under | Phoenix |
| -1.5 | 232.5 | 124-95 |
THE RUB
This would be the daily game where you just ‘do not go there’.
Both teams are equally structured with rookies, young up and coming stars and experienced veterans. Could bounce either way.
OUR PICK – NO BET
DENVER @ PORTLAND
Trends
- Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Portland.
- Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Portland.
- Over is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings.
- Nuggets are 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
Win/Loss
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | 34-7 | 20-21 |
| Portland | 53 | 29 | 32-9 | 21-20 |
Season Points +/-
2018/19 Season Results
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 110.7 | 106.7 | +4.0 |
| Portland | 114.7 | 110.5 | +4.2 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Over | Denver |
| +2.5 | 219.5 | 108-100 |
THE RUB
Not bad for the NBA to leave the best for last on a day full of one sided affairs. The Blazers will get to host the team they knocked out of the last post season while the Nuggets will be hoping they last longer this season.
Portland did lose some key depth in Aminu and Curry and may struggle to maintain the Joker and his tricks.
OUR PICK – Denver +2.5
