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Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic

TEAM TRENDS

  • Magic won 8 straight home games.
  • 4 of the Magic’s last 4 games went over.
  • Magic won the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 games vs. the Pacers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 1 1 0-0 1-1
ORL 2 1 1-0 1-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
IND 106.5 116.0 -9.5 222.5
ORL 114.3 107.3 +7.0 221.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL UNDER ORL
-5.5 224.5 119-115

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 10+ rebounds in 6 straight home games vs. the Pacers.
  • Jalen Suggs has 4+ assists in 6 of the last 9 home games.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has 8+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Magic.
  • Franz Wagner has 26+ points in 3 straight home games.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has 2+ threes in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Franz Wagner has 3+ threes in 3 straight games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Pacers visit the Magic at Kia Center.

Last season, the Magic took the three-game series, though the Pacers won their lone road game 111-97. Paolo Banchero was key in that series, averaging 25.7 points.

Orlando is coming off a 124-111 loss to Memphis, despite Jalen Suggs’ 21 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, along with Franz Wagner’s 23-point effort. The Magic are now 2-1.

The Pacers dropped to 1-2 after a 118-114 overtime loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. Both teams aim to bounce back in this matchup.

PICK – ORLANDO -5.5

Washington Wizards @ Atlanta Hawks

TEAM TRENDS

  • Wizards lost 8 straight games.
  • Hawks failed to cover in 6 straight home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
WAS 0 2 0-2 0-0
ATL 2 0 2-0 0-0

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
WAS 109.0 128.5 -19.5 237.5
ATL 122.5 118.0 +4.5 240.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL OVER WAS
-7.0 233.5 121-119

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • TBA

PREVIEW

Southeast Division rivals, the Wizards and Hawks, face off at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta took last season’s series 3-1, though Washington split its two road games. Trae Young was key, averaging 27.5 points and 10.8 assists in those matchups.

The Hawks are coming off a 128-104 loss to Oklahoma City, with Jalen Johnson struggling, shooting 3-13 for seven points, dropping Atlanta to 2-1.

Washington fell 135-116 to Cleveland, as Kyle Kuzma managed just 14 points on 3-16 shooting. The Wizards have now lost 13 straight games when Kuzma shoots below 35%.

PICK – OVER 233.5 TOTAL POINTS

Milwaukee Bucks @ Boston Celtics

TEAM TRENDS

  • Celtics won 14 of their last 15 games.
  • Bucks covered in 4 straight games vs. Celtics.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 1 1 0-1 1-0
BOS 3 0 1-0 2-0

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIL 123.0 121.0 +2.0 244.0
BOS 126.0 109.7 +16.3 235.7

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER BOS
+9.5 232.5 119-108

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Damian Lillard has 28+ points in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Brook Lopez has 15+ points in 3 of the last 4 games vs. Celtics.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 12+ rebounds in 6 straight road games.
  • Jaylen Brown has 7+ rebounds in 4 straight games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 7+ assists in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Jayson Tatum has 10+ assists in 3 straight home games.
  • Jayson Tatum has 25+ points in 4 straight games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Bucks visit the Celtics at TD Garden.

Boston holds a four-game home winning streak over Milwaukee, including two wins last season to split the series.

The Celtics are coming off a 124-118 win over Detroit, fueled by Jayson Tatum’s 37 points and six triples. Boston is 20-2 in its last 22 games when Tatum scores 30+.

Milwaukee fell 115-102 to Brooklyn on Sunday, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, dropping the Bucks to 1-2 this season.

PICK – OVER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS

Detroit Pistons @ Miami Heat

TEAM TRENDS

  • Heat won 6 straight games vs. Pistons.
  • Pistons covered in 5 straight road games vs. Heat.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 0 3 0-2 0-1
MIA 1 1 0-1 1-0

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DET 109.3 117.3 -8.0 226.6
MIA 105.5 111.0 -5.5 216.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA UNDER MIA
-7.5 219.5 106-98

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Bam Adebayo has 18+ points in 7 straight games vs. Pistons.
  • Jalen Duren has 13+ points in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Jalen Duren recorded a double-double in 5 straight games vs. Heat.
  • Terry Rozier has 16+ points in 14 straight games vs. Pistons.
  • Tyler Herro has 29+ points in 3 of his last 4 home games vs. Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham made 2+ threes in 6 straight games.

PREVIEW

Miami carries a six-game winning streak over Detroit, including a sweep of last season’s series.

The Heat are coming off a 114-106 win over Charlotte, led by Jimmy Butler’s 26 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Miami is 6-1 in its last seven games when Butler scores 25+.

Detroit fell 124-118 to Boston on Saturday, despite Jaden Ivey’s 26-point effort. The Pistons remain winless at 0-3 and aim to break their early-season skid against a tough Miami squad.

PICK – UNDER 219.5 TOTAL POINTS

Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks

TEAM TRENDS

  • Cavaliers lost 13 of their last 14 as underdogs.
  • Knicks covered in 5 of the last 6 games vs. Cavaliers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 3 0 1-0 2-0
NYK 1 1 1-0 0-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 128.0 107.7 +20.3 235.7
NYK 116.0 115.0 +1.0 231.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE OVER CLE
+2.5 222.5 110-104

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Mikal Bridges has 18+ points in 6 straight games vs. Cavaliers.
  • Darius Garland has 17+ points in 9 of his last 10 vs. Knicks.
  • Evan Mobley has 16+ points in 7 of the last 8 games.
  • Jarrett Allen has 15+ points in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Jalen Brunson has 26+ points in 5 of the last 6 Knicks’ home games.

PREVIEW

Last season, the road team won all three meetings, including Cleveland’s 95-89 victory in New York.

The Knicks are coming off a 123-98 blowout win over Indiana, led by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 21 points and 15 rebounds, along with Jalen Brunson’s 26 points.

Cleveland cruised past Washington 135-116 on Saturday, fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 30 points, four steals, and six triples on 11-18 shooting.

The Cavaliers are 8-1 in their last nine games when Mitchell shoots 55% or better. Josh Hart is listed as questionable for New York.

PICK – OVER 222.5 TOTAL POINTS

Denver Nuggets @ Toronto Raptors

TEAM TRENDS

  • Raptors lost 12 straight vs. Western Conference opponents.
  • 7 of Raptors’ last 7 home games went over 218.5 points.
  • The Nuggets have covered the line in 9 of their last 10 games against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DEN 0 2 0-2 0-0
TOR 1 2 1-1 0-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DEN 95.5 105.5 -10.0 201.0
TOR 107.3 118.3 -11.0 225.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DEN UNDER DEN
-8.5 2225 127-125 (1OT)

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Nikola Jokic has 28+ points in 3 straight games vs. Raptors.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has 8+ rebounds in 3 straight games.
  • Jokic recorded a triple-double in 3 straight games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Jamal Murray has 20+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Raptors.

PREVIEW

Hitting the road for the first time in 2024-25, the Nuggets visit the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena.

Denver swept last season’s series, including a 113-104 win in Toronto.

The Raptors are coming off a 112-101 loss to Minnesota, with Scottie Barnes contributing 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Toronto has lost 10 of its last 11 games without Immanuel Quickley, whose absence has contributed to a -15.3 net rating.

Denver fell 109-104 to the Clippers on Saturday, despite Nikola Jokic’s 41 points and seven triples, matching his career high.

PICK – DENVER -8.5

Chicago Bulls @ Memphis Grizzlies

TEAM TRENDS

  • Grizzlies lost 3 straight as home favourites.
  • 5 of Grizzlies’ last 5 games went over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 1 1 0-0 1-1
MEM 2 1 1-0 1-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 122.0 122.5 -0.5 244.5
MEM 119.3 121.0 -1.7 240.3

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI OVER CHI
+7.5 233.0 126-123

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Nikola Vucevic has a double-double in 7 straight games.
  • Josh Giddey has a double-double in 5 of his last 6 games vs. Grizzlies.

PREVIEW

Chicago swept last season’s two-game series, including a 118-110 road win, though Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 27 points for Memphis.

The Grizzlies improved to 2-1 with a 124-111 win over Orlando, fueled by Santi Aldama’s efficient 22 points on 9-12 shooting.

Chicago fell 114-95 to Oklahoma City on Saturday, with Coby White struggling, shooting 3-12. The Bulls have now lost four straight when White shoots below 40%.

Ja Morant is questionable for Memphis.

PICK – OVER 233.0 TOTAL POINTS

Houston Rockets @ San Antonio Spurs

TEAM TRENDS

  • Spurs won 3 straight at home.
  • Last 4 games between Rockets and Spurs went unders.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 1 2 1-1 0-1
SAS 1 1 1-0 0-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 113.0 109.0 +4.0 222.0
SAS 109.0 113.0 -4.0 222.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU UNDER HOU
-2.5 218.5 106-101

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Dillon Brooks has 13+ points in 11 straight road games vs. Spurs.
  • Julian Champagnie has 9+ points in 6 straight home games.
  • Victor Wembanyama has 29+ points in 5 straight home games.
  • Jeremy Sochan has 8+ rebounds in 3 straight games vs. Rockets.
  • Chris Paul has 8+ assists in 17 of his last 18 home games vs. division opponents.
  • Alperen Sengun has 15+ points in 7 of his last 8 games vs. Spurs.
  • Jalen Green has 26+ points in 9 of Rockets’ last 12 games as favourites.

PREVIEW

The Rockets and Spurs meet again Monday night at Frost Bank Center, following the Spurs’ 109-106 win on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the season series.

San Antonio’s dominance in the paint, outscoring Houston 54-42, was key to the win. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points and three blocks, while Jalen Green paced the Rockets with 29 points and six rebounds.

The Spurs now sit at 1-1 this season, while the Rockets hold a 1-2 record, aiming to even the series in this second matchup.

PICK – HOUSTON -2.5

Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks

TEAM TRENDS

  • Jazz lost 14 of their last 15 road games.
  • 6 of Mavericks’ last 7 games went unders.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 0 2 0-2 0-0
DAL 1 1 1-0 0-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 105.0 126.5 -21.5 231.5
DAL 111.0 111.5 -0.5 222.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
UTA UNDER DAL
+12.0 233.5 110-102

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Daniel Gafford has 13+ points in 4 straight games vs. Jazz.
  • Luka Doncic has 33+ points in 4 of Mavericks’ last 5 home games vs. Jazz.
  • Kyrie Irving has 26+ points in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. Jazz.
  • Lauri Markkanen has 21+ points in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Jazz lost the 1st half in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Klay Thompson has made 6+ threes in 4 straight home games vs. Jazz.

PREVIEW

The Jazz hit the road for the first time this season, visiting the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Dallas holds a six-game home winning streak over Utah, including two wins last season en route to a 3-1 series victory.

The Mavericks are coming off a 114-102 loss to Phoenix, despite Luka Doncic’s 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five triples.

The Jazz were blown out 127-86 by Golden State on Friday, with Lauri Markkanen struggling, scoring 13 points on 4-17 shooting. Utah has now lost nine straight games when Markkanen shoots below 40%.

PICK – UNDER 233.5 TOTAL POINTS

Los Angeles Lakers @ Phoenix Suns

TEAM TRENDS

  • Suns lost their last 4 games as home favorites.
  • Suns won the 1st quarter in 9 of their last 10 games vs. Lakers.
  • Lakers covered the line in 5 straight games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAL 3 0 3-0 0-0
PHX 2 1 1-0 1-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAL 121.3 115.3 +6.0 236.6
PHX 115.3 112.7 +2.6 228.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX OVER PHX
-3.5 227.0 109-105

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Anthony Davis has a double-double in 18 straight road games.
  • LeBron James has 8+ assists in 4 straight games vs. Suns.
  • LeBron James has 26+ points in 4 straight games as underdogs.
  • Anthony Davis has 31+ points in 3 straight games.

PREVIEW

The undefeated Lakers aim to keep their swagger rolling against the Suns at Footprint Center.

The Lakers won their first meeting 123-116 on Friday, fueled by Anthony Davis’ 35 points. Phoenix responded with a 114-102 win over Dallas, led by Kevin Durant’s 31 points and nine rebounds, though Bradley Beal remains questionable.

The Lakers edged Sacramento 131-127 on Saturday behind LeBron James’ 32-point triple-double and Davis’ 31 points. The Lakers have now won eight straight games when James and Davis combine for 60+ points.

PICK – OVER 227.0 TOTAL POINTS

Portland Trail Blazers @ Sacramento Kings

TEAM TRENDS

  • 18 of Kings’ last 24 games went under.
  • Kings failed to cover in 15 of last 20 home games vs. opponents on back-to-backs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 1 2 1-2 0-0
SAC 0 2 0-1 0-1

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
POR 110.7 116.0 -5.3 226.7
SAC 121.0 124.0 -3.0 245.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
POR OVER SAC
+12.5 229.5 111-98

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Domantas Sabonis scored the first basket in 3 straight games.
  • De’Aaron Fox has 24+ points in 4 of last 5 games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has 9+ assists in 3 straight home games vs. Trail Blazers.
  • DeMar DeRozan has 20+ points in 15 straight games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has 23+ points in 3 straight games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Blazers visit the Kings at Golden 1 Center.

Last season’s series favored home teams, with the Kings winning both meetings in Sacramento. De’Aaron Fox led that series, averaging 33.5 points in two games.

The Kings are 0-2 after falling 131-127 to the Lakers, despite Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double and Fox’s 28 points and 10 assists.

Portland snapped a 14-game conference losing streak by defeating New Orleans 125-103, led by Jerami Grant’s 28 points and Anfernee Simons’ 27-point effort.

PICK – PORTLAND +12.5

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