NBA – Boxing Day Basketball Picks – Thurs, 26th Dec

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OKLAHOMA CITY @ INDIANA

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pacers have won their last 4 games as underdogs.
  • The Thunder’s last 6 games as favorites vs. the Pacers have gone unders.
  • The Pacers have covered 7 of their last 8 games as home underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
OKC 23 5 12-2 11-3
IND 15 15 8-4 7-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
OKC 115.1 103.1 +12.0 218.2
IND 114.8 115.9 -1.1 230.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC UNDER OKC
-4.5 227.5 120-114

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Luguentz Dort has scored 12+ points in his last 5 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Pascal Siakam has scored 21+ points in his last 4 home games vs. the Thunder.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has scored 21+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 home games vs. Western Conference teams.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in the Thunder’s last 8 games as road favorites.
  • Myles Turner has scored 15+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 games.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has made 4+ three-pointers in 4 of the Pacers’ last 5 games.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has 10+ assists in his last 5 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has a double-double in the Thunder’s last 4 games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has 4+ assists in 8 of his last 10 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Myles Turner has 6+ rebounds in 16 of his last 17 games.
  • Bennedict Mathurin has 6+ rebounds in 8 of the Pacers’ last 11 home games.

PREVIEW

Meeting for the first time this season, the City and Pacers will clash at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Recently, Indiana upset Golden State 111-105 at Chase Center, led by Myles Turner’s 23-point, 10-rebound, three-block outing and Tyrese Haliburton’s 16-point, 12-assist performance. Turner (questionable) has helped the Pacers to a 5-0 record this season when scoring 20+.

Oklahoma City defeated Washington 123-105 on Monday, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41-point, nine-rebound, three-block display. The Thunder are 7-0 against Eastern opponents this season.

The Pacers swept last season’s two-game series, including a 126-112 win at home.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -4.5

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MIAMI @ ORLANDO

Amway Center, Orlando, FL

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Magic have won 19 of their last 21 home games.
  • The last 3 games between the Heat and Magic have gone overs.
  • The Heat have failed to cover the line in their last 6 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIA 14 13 9-5 5-8
ORL 19 12 12-2 7-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIA 112.1 109.4 +2.7 221.5
ORL 107.3 103.9 +3.4 211.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER MIA
-1.0 207.5 89-88

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has made 2+ three-pointers in 5 of the Magic’s last 6 home games.
  • Bam Adebayo has scored 15+ points in the Heat’s last 7 games.
  • Cole Anthony has scored 16+ points in 3 of the Magic’s last 4 home games vs. the Heat.
  • Tyler Herro has scored 20+ points in 10 of the Heat’s last 11 road games.
  • Jalen Suggs has 4+ rebounds in his last 5 games.
  • Goga Bitadze has 10+ rebounds in 5 of the Magic’s last 6 games.
  • Tyler Herro has 6+ rebounds in the Heat’s last 3 games.

PREVIEW

Separated by 3 games on the Eastern standings, the Heat and Magic will face off at Kia Center.

Orlando overcame a 15-point deficit to upset Boston 108-104 at this venue, securing their 18th win from their last 19 home games in conference play.

Miami defeated Brooklyn 110-95 on Monday behind Tyler Herro’s 17-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance and Bam Adebayo’s 23-point outing. The Heat will aim to end their four-game road losing streak while Jimmy Butler (doubtful) remains sidelined.

This is their third meeting this season, with the Magic leading the series 2-0 after wins both home and away.

PICK – ORLANDO -1.0

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CHARLOTTE @ WASHINGTON

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hornets have lost 13 of their last 14 games.
  • 11 of the last 16 games between the Hornets and Wizards have gone unders.
  • The Wizards have won both halves in their last 2 games vs. the Hornets.
  • The Wizards have covered the line in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Hornets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHA 7 22 5-11 2-11
WAS 4 23 3-11 1-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHA 106.4 113.0 -6.6 219.4
WAS 107.4 122.2 -14.8 229.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHA UNDER WAS
-3.5 228.5 113-110

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • LaMelo Ball has a double-double in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 26+ points in the Wizards’ last 3 games.
  • LaMelo Ball has scored 31+ points in 6 of his last 7 road games vs. Eastern teams.
  • LaMelo Ball has 6+ rebounds in 8 of his last 11 games vs. the Wizards.

PREVIEW

Separated by two games on the East, the Hornets and Wizards will face off at Capital One Arena.

Last time out, Washington fell 123-105 to Oklahoma City despite Jordan Poole’s 31-point, seven-assist, five-triple outing. The Wizards have now lost 21 of their last 23 games.

Charlotte fell 114-101 to Houston on Monday despite LaMelo Ball’s 23-point, eight-assist display and Miles Bridges’ 24-point, eight-rebound effort. The Hornets have dropped 13 of their last 14 games. Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly are questionable for Washington, while Brandon Miller remains questionable for Charlotte.

This is their second meeting this season, with the Wizards taking the first 123-114 at this venue last week.

PICK – UNDER 228.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CHICAGO @ ATLANTA

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 19 of the Hawks’ last 23 home games have gone overs.
  • The Bulls have won their last 5 games as underdogs vs. the Hawks.
  • The Hawks have lost the 1st quarter in their last 4 games as favorites.
  • The Bulls have covered the line in 14 of their last 16 road games after a loss.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 13 17 4-11 9-6
ATL 15 15 8-7 7-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 117.2 121.1 -3.9 238.3
ATL 116.4 119.0 -2.6 235.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI OVER ATL
+6.5 242.5 141-133

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Zach LaVine has scored 20+ points in 11 of his last 12 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Coby White has scored 20+ points in 4 of the Bulls’ last 5 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Zach LaVine has made 4+ three-pointers in the Bulls’ last 4 games as underdogs.
  • Trae Young has 13+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Bulls.

PREVIEW

Separated by two games on the East, the Bulls and Hawks will face off at State Farm Arena.

Recently, the Hawks defeated Minnesota 117-104 at home, led by Trae Young’s 29 points and Jalen Johnson’s 17-point, 11-rebound, seven-assist effort, improving to 5-1 in their last six conference games.

Chicago fell 112-91 to Milwaukee on Monday but will aim to extend their three-game road winning streak. Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu are all questionable.

The Bulls hold a 2-0 season series lead, including one road victory, and have won three straight on the road against Atlanta.

PICK – CHICAGO +6.5

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TORONTO @ MEMPHIS

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies’ last 9 games vs. Eastern teams have gone overs.
  • The Grizzlies have won their last 11 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • The Grizzlies have won the 1st quarter in 8 of their last 9 games.
  • The Raptors have covered the line in their last 7 road games vs. the Grizzlies.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 7 23 6-10 1-13
MEM 20 10 13-4 7-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
TOR 112.1 117.3 -5.2 229.4
MEM 122.7 113.0 +9.7 235.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
TOR OVER MEM
+12.5 239.0 155-126

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jaylen Wells has 2+ threes in the Grizzlies’ last 4 home games vs. East teams.
  • Desmond Bane has 7+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 5 games.
  • Ja Morant has 8+ assists in his last 13 games vs. East teams.
  • Desmond Bane has 20+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Raptors.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 20+ points in 4 of the Grizzlies’ last 5 games vs. East teams.
  • Gradey Dick has 15+ points in 4 of the Raptors’ last 5 games.
  • Scottie Barnes has 20+ points in 6 of his last 8 road games.
  • Scottie Barnes has 8+ rebounds in the Raptors’ last 4 games vs. West teams.
  • Gradey Dick has 4+ rebounds in 6 of the Raptors’ last 7 games.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the first time this season, the Raptors and Grizzlies will face off at FedExForum.

Recently, Memphis fell 114-110 to the Clippers despite Desmond Bane’s 21-point, nine-rebound, seven-assist effort but looks to extend a nine-game winning streak against Eastern Conference opponents.

Toronto lost 139-125 to New York on Monday despite Scottie Barnes’ 24-point, eight-assist display. The Raptors have dropped eight straight games, with Jakob Poeltl still sidelined.

The Raptors boast a six-game road winning streak against the Grizzlies, including a 116-111 victory last season in a series where the visitor won both matchups.

PICK – OVER 239.0 TOTAL POINTS

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BROOKLYN @ MILWAUKEE

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Nets have covered the line in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks have won their last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • 15 of the last 22 games between the Nets and Bucks have gone unders.
  • The Bucks have won the 1st half in 9 of their last 10 home games vs. the Nets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 11 18 5-8 6-10
MIL 16 12 10-4 5-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BKN 108.7 114.0 -5.3 222.7
MIL 112.8 111.2 +1.6 224.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BKN OVER BKN
+9.5 207.0 111-105

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Nicolas Claxton has 8+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Bucks.
  • Dorian Finney-Smith has made 3+ three-pointers in 6 of his last 9 games.
  • Ben Simmons has 8+ assists in 4 of the Nets’ last 5 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 31+ points in his last 6 games at Fiserv Forum.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 14+ rebounds in his last 3 games.

PREVIEW

The Bucks aim to extend their three-game home winning streak against the Nets. Recently, Milwaukee dominated Chicago 112-91 at United Center despite Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo (both questionable) being sidelined, securing their sixth win in seven games to improve to 16-12.

The Nets fell 110-95 to Miami at Kaseya Center, their fifth loss in six games, dropping them to 11-18. Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith are questionable for Brooklyn.

Set to meet for the third time this season, the Nets and Bucks first two meetings resulted in a win apiece at Barclays Center.

PICK – OVER 207.0 TOTAL POINTS

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HOUSTON @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans have covered the line in 6 of their last 7 home games vs. the Rockets.
  • The Pelicans have lost 16 of their last 17 games.
  • 7 of the last 9 games between the Rockets and Pelicans have gone unders.
  • The Rockets have won the 1st quarter in 10 of their last 11 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 20 9 11-3 9-6
NOP 5 25 4-11 1-14

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 112.9 106.3 +6.6 219.2
NOP 105.7 117.2 -11.5 222.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU UNDER HOU
-7.0 221.5 128-111

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Herb Jones has made 2+ three-pointers in his last 4 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Dejounte Murray has 8+ assists in the Pelicans’ last 4 games vs. Western teams.
  • Herb Jones has scored 15+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Southwest teams.
  • Herb Jones has 4+ rebounds in his last 8 home games.
  • Yves Missi has 11+ rebounds in 8 of the Pelicans’ last 12 games as underdogs.

PREVIEW

At opposite ends of the West, the Rockets and Pelicans will meet at Smoothie King Center.

Last time out, New Orleans blew a 17-point lead to lose 132-129 in overtime against Denver, despite Dejounte Murray’s 17-point, 15-assist (equal-career-high), six-steal display and Yves Missi’s 21-point, three-block outing.

Houston defeated Charlotte 114-101 on Monday behind Amen Thompson’s 19-point, 11-rebound effort. The Rockets are 7-1 in their last eight games when Thompson records a double-double. Trey Murphy is questionable for New Orleans.

This is their second matchup this season, with the Rockets winning the first 133-113 at Toyota Center last Thursday, led by Jalen Green’s 34 points.

PICK – HOUSTON -7.0

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UTAH @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • 8 of the Jazz’s last 9 road games have gone overs.
  • The Jazz have won their last 3 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost the 1st quarter in 6 of their last 7 home games.
  • The Jazz have covered the line in their last 3 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 7 21 2-10 5-11
POR 9 20 6-7 3-13

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 110.3 119.5 -9.2 229.8
POR 107.1 116.8 -9.7 223.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
POR OVER POR
-2.5 225.5 122-120

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jerami Grant has made 3+ three-pointers in the Trail Blazers’ last 3 home games.
  • Lauri Markkanen has 8+ rebounds in his last 3 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Anfernee Simons has 4+ assists in the Trail Blazers’ last 12 games.
  • Jerami Grant has scored 15+ points in his last 8 games with the Trail Blazers as favorites.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 20+ points in 15 of his last 16 games vs. Northwest Division teams.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 21+ points in 4 of the Trail Blazers’ last 5 home games.
  • Toumani Camara has 6+ rebounds in the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.

PREVIEW

Ranked 14th and 13th in the West, the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers will face off at Moda Center.

Recently, Portland was blown out 132-108 by Dallas, marking its eighth loss in nine games.

Utah fell 124-113 to Cleveland on Monday, led by Jordan Clarkson’s 27-point, six-rebound effort and Markkanen’s 26 points while missing John Collins and Keyonte George (both questionable). The Jazz are seeking to improve a 1-12 record from their last 13 conference games.

Their first meeting this season saw the Jazz dominate 141-99 at this venue despite Lauri Markkanen’s absence.

PICK – PORTLAND -2.5

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DETROIT @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The road team has covered the last 9 games between the Pistons and Kings.
  • The Kings have lost their last 4 games as favorites.
  • The Kings’ last 8 home games vs. Eastern teams have gone unders.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 13 17 5-8 8-9
SAC 13 17 6-11 7-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DET 111.9 114.6 -2.7 226.5
SAC 114.8 113.6 +1.2 228.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER DET
+5.5 226.5 114-113

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Malik Beasley has made 5+ three-pointers in the Pistons’ last 4 games.
  • Tobias Harris has 7+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Kings.
  • Jaden Ivey has 5+ assists in the Pistons’ last 3 games vs. the Kings.
  • De’Aaron Fox has 6+ assists in the Kings’ last 6 home games vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has 10+ assists in 10 of his last 11 road games.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 20+ points in 11 of his last 12 games.
  • DeMar DeRozan has scored 20+ points in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Domantas Sabonis has scored 23+ points in the Kings’ last 3 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Jaden Ivey has scored 15+ points in 8 of his last 11 games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has 14+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Jalen Duren has 10+ rebounds in the Pistons’ last 3 games vs. the Kings.

PREVIEW

Holding the same record in 2024-25, the Pistons and Kings will meet at Golden 1 Center

Recently, Sacramento was routed 122-95 by Indiana despite Sabonis’ 17-point, 21-rebound performance and De’Aaron Fox’s 23-point, seven-assist effort. The Kings have now dropped four straight, matching their longest losing streak since January 2022.

Detroit upset the Lakers 117-114 on Monday, earning their third win in four games. Sabonis is questionable for the Kings.

Last season’s series ended in a stalemate, with each team claiming a road win. Domantas Sabonis played a key role in that series, averaging 33.5 points and 10.0 assists.

PICK – DETROIT +5.5

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