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CHICAGO @ CHARLOTTE

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Bulls have covered in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Hornets.
  • The Hornets have lost their last 9 home games.
  • The Hornets’ last 4 games have gone under.
  • The Bulls have won the 1st quarter in 8 of their last 9 games vs. the Hornets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 14 18 5-11 9-7
CHA 7 24 5-12 2-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 117.6 121.4 -3.8 239.0
CHA 106.1 112.8 -6.7 218.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI UNDER CHI
-5.0 226.5 115-108 (OT)

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Nikola Vucevic has made 2 threes in 4 of the Bulls’ last 5 road games.
  • Zach LaVine has made 4+ threes in 5 of his last 6 road games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Miles Bridges has recorded a double-double in the Hornets’ last 2 games.
  • Nikola Vucevic has scored 20+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Josh Giddey has scored 20+ points in his last 3 road games vs. the Hornets.
  • Coby White has scored 15+ points in the Bulls’ last 12 games as road favs.
  • Coby White has 4+ rebounds in 6 of the Bulls’ last 7 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Miles Bridges has 8+ rebounds in 4 of the Hornets’ last 5 games.
  • Josh Giddey has 9+ rebounds in his last 3 road games vs. the Hornets.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Bulls and Hornets face off at Spectrum Center.

List time out the Hornets fell 106-94 to Oklahoma City at this venue, with Miles Bridges struggling on 5-16 shooting in the absences of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller (both doubtful). Charlotte has now lost nine straight home games, their longest such streak since January 2013.

Chicago defeated Milwaukee 116-111 on Saturday behind Josh Giddey’s 23-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double on 9-15 shooting. The Bulls have won five straight when Giddey records a double-double.

Their first meeting went the way of the Bulls 109-95 on December 13, extending their winning streak against the Hornets to seven games.

PICK – UNDER 226.5 TOTAL POINTS

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NEW YORK @ WASHINGTON

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Wizards have failed to cover in their last 4 games after overtime.
  • The Knicks have won their last 7 road games.
  • 16 of the last 24 games between the Knicks and Wizards have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NYK 22 10 10-4 12-6
WAS 5 24 4-12 1-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
NYK 117.6 110.0 +7.6 227.6
WAS 108.4 122.3 -13.9 230.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NYK UNDER NYK
-11.5 230.5 126-106

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Mikal Bridges has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Knicks’ last 6 games.
  • Josh Hart has recorded a double-double in the Knicks’ last 3 games.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has 4+ assists in his last 11 games.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 4+ assists in 8 of the Knicks’ last 10 road games.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 26+ points in 6 of his last 7 games as a fav vs. the Wizards.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 25+ points in his last 4 games.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has scored 17+ points in 6 of his last 7 games.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has 6+ rebounds in his last 4 games.
  • Alex Sarr has 6+ rebounds in 6 of his last 8 games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second of a pair of matchups at Capital One Arena, the Knicks and Wizards meet tonight.

The Knicks claimed Saturday’s encounter 136-132 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in this season series and extending their winning streak against the Wizards to seven games.

Jalen Brunson led New York with 55 points and nine assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 14 rebounds. Justin Champagnie stood out for Washington, recording a career-high 31 points and 10 rebounds.

The Knicks have now won seven straight road games – their longest streak since December 2010. Brunson is questionable.

PICK – UNDER 230.5 TOTAL POINTS

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LA CLIPPERS @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans have lost 18 of their last 19 games.
  • The Clippers’ last 6 road games have gone under.
  • The Clippers have won both halves in their last 5 games as favs.
  • The Clippers have covered in their last 6 games as favs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 18 13 11-6 7-7
NOP 5 27 4-13 1-14

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 109.4 107.1 +2.3 216.5
NOP 106.5 118.0 -11.5 224.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC UNDER LAC
-2.5 218.5 116-113

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Norman Powell has made 4+ threes in 6 of his last 7 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Ivica Zubac has recorded a double-double in the Clippers’ last 7 games.
  • Dejounte Murray has 8+ assists in 4 of the Pelicans’ last 5 games.
  • Norman Powell has scored 26+ points in the Clippers’ last 5 games.
  • Ivica Zubac has scored 16+ points in 5 of the Clippers’ last 6 games as favs.
  • James Harden has scored 20+ points in 8 of his last 9 road games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Dejounte Murray has scored 15+ points in his last 8 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Ivica Zubac has recorded 13+ rebounds in the Clippers’ last 6 road games.
  • Herb Jones has recorded 4+ rebounds in his last 10 home games.

PREVIEW

In the final contest of a five-game homestand, the Pelicans will host the Los Angeles Clippers at Smoothie King Center.

Last time on the court, New Orleans fell 132-124 to Memphis despite Trey Murphy III’s 35-point, five-triple display and C.J. McCollum’s 32-point outing. The Pelicans have now lost nine straight.

The Clippers defeated Golden State 102-92 on Friday, led by Ivica Zubac’s 17-point, 11-rebound, five-block display. The Clippers have won four of their last five games.

This is their first meeting in 2024-25. The Pelicans won last season’s series 3-1, with Zion Williamson playing a key role, averaging 24.8 points, though he remains sidelined.

PICK – LA CLIPPERS -2.5

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DENVER @ UTAH

Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT

TEAM TRENDS

  • 9 of the Jazz’s last 10 games have gone over.
  • The Jazz have lost 25 of their last 26 games vs. Western teams with a winning record.
  • The Jazz have covered in their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DEN 17 13 9-5 8-8
UTA 7 23 2-11 5-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DEN 120.1 117.4 +2.7 237.5
UTA 110.6 119.4 -8.8 230.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DEN OVER DEN
-7.5 238.0 132-121

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Collin Sexton has made 2+ threes in the Jazz’s last 5 games.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has made 3+ threes in the Nuggets’ last 3 games.
  • Lauri Markkanen has 10+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Walker Kessler has a double-double in 4 of the Jazz’s last 5 home games.
  • Collin Sexton has recorded 8+ assists in the Jazz’s last 2 games.
  • Nikola Jokic has recorded 8+ assists in 7 of the Nuggets’ last 8 road games.
  • Keyonte George has recorded 6+ assists in his last 3 games vs. Western teams.
  • Nikola Jokic has scored 30+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 21+ points in the Jazz’s last 5 games.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has scored 22+ points in the Nuggets’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Collin Sexton has scored 20+ points in his last 5 home games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Russell Westbrook has recorded 6+ rebounds in 16 of his last 19 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Walker Kessler has recorded 12+ rebounds in 4 of the Jazz’s last 5 games vs. Northwest teams.

PREVIEW

The Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz will meet at Delta Center on Monday night for their third clash this season.

Last time out Utah fell 114-111 to Philadelphia at this venue despite Collin Sexton’s 20-point, six-rebound, eight-assist performance, while John Collins (doubtful) and Keyonte George (questionable) remained sidelined. The Jazz are 1-13 in their last 14 conference games.

Denver defeated Detroit 134-121 on Saturday, led by Nikola Jokic’s 37-point, eight-assist effort and Jamal Murray’s 34-point, three-block display. The Nuggets have a 25-3 record when Jokic shoots 60.0% or better.

The Nuggets won the first two matchups, extending their winning streak against the Jazz to four games.

PICK – DENVER -7.5

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CLEVELAND @ GOLDEN STATE

Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Cavaliers have covered in 10 of their last 11 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have won their last 8 games vs. Western teams.
  • The Warriors’ last 9 games as underdogs have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 27 4 17-1 10-3
GSW 16 15 8-7 8-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.7 111.0 +11.7 233.7
GSW 112.0 110.5 +1.5 222.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE OVER CLE
-4.0 230.5 113-95

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Stephen Curry has scored 28+ points in his last 10 home games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Darius Garland has scored 23+ points in the Cavaliers’ last 3 games.
  • Donovan Mitchell has made 4+ threes in the Cavaliers’ last 3 games.
  • Stephen Curry has 6+ assists in the Warriors’ last 5 home games.
  • Evan Mobley has scored 21+ points in 5 of the Cavaliers’ last 6 road games.
  • Donovan Mitchell has scored 21+ points in his last 6 games vs. the Warriors at Chase Center.
  • Draymond Green has 6+ rebounds in his last 11 home games.
  • Jarrett Allen has recorded 10+ rebounds in 9 of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games vs. Western teams.

PREVIEW

Meeting for the second time this season, the Cavaliers and Warriors face off at Chase Center.

Last time out Golden State edged Phoenix 109-105 at this venue, powered by Jonathan Kuminga’s 34-point (equal-career-high), nine-rebound outing and Stephen Curry’s 22-point, six-rebound effort. The Warriors have won five straight when Kuminga and Curry combine for 55+ points.

Cleveland topped Denver 149-135 on Friday, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 33-point, six-triple display and Jarrett Allen’s 22-point, 10-rebound effort. The Cavaliers have won eight straight against Western Conference opponents.

Cleveland claimed their first encounter 136-117 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on November 8.

PICK – OVER 230.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PHILADELPHIA @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • The home team has won the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.
  • The Trail Blazers’ last 6 home games have gone over.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover in their last 7 games vs. Western teams.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 12 17 5-9 7-8
POR 11 20 8-7 3-13

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHI 106.6 110.6 -4.0 217.2
POR 108.2 117.1 -8.9 225.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
POR UNDER PHI
+6.5 222.5 123-103

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Tyrese Maxey has scored 32+ points in the 76ers’ last 3 games.
  • Joel Embiid has scored 33+ points in his last 8 games vs. Deandre Ayton.
  • Anfernee Simons has made 3+ threes in his last 6 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Tyrese Maxey has made 4+ threes in 5 of the 76ers’ last 6 games.
  • Deandre Ayton has recorded 12+ rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Tyrese Maxey has recorded 6+ assists in the 76ers’ last 3 games.
  • Jerami Grant has scored 17+ points in his last 5 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 21+ points in the Trail Blazers’ last 5 games as home underdogs.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has scored 23+ points in the Trail Blazers’ last 3 home games.
  • Deandre Ayton has scored 15+ points in 5 of his last 6 home games.
  • Toumani Camara has recorded 6+ rebounds in his last 7 games.
  • Jerami Grant has recorded 4+ rebounds in his last 9 games vs. the 76ers.

PREVIEW

Matching up for the first time this season, the 76ers and Trail Blazers face off at Moda Center.

The Trail Blazers have won three straight at home.

Philadelphia edged Utah 114-111 on Saturday, led by Joel Embiid’s 32-point, four-steal outing and Tyrese Maxey’s 32-point display. The 76ers hold a 32-8 record in their last 40 games when Embiid (questionable) scores 30+ points.

Last season’s series was split, with each team defending home court. More recently, Portland defeated Dallas 126-122 at this venue, powered by Deandre Ayton’s 21-point, 16-rebound, three-block effort and Scoot Henderson’s career-high five steals.

PICK – PORTLAND +6.5

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DALLAS @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Kings have lost their last 6 games as favs.
  • The last 5 games between the Mavericks and Kings have gone under.
  • The road team has covered in 8 of the last 9 games between the Mavericks and Kings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DAL 20 12 10-5 10-7
SAC 13 19 6-12 7-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DAL 117.7 111.5 +6.2 229.2
SAC 115.0 114.2 +0.8 229.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAC OVER SAC
-4.5 225.5 110-100

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • P.J. Washington has made 2+ threes in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Kings.
  • P.J. Washington has recorded 10+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 road games with Luka Doncic out.
  • De’Aaron Fox has recorded 7+ assists in 9 of the Kings’ last 11 games as favs.
  • Domantas Sabonis has recorded a double-double in his last 15 games vs. the Mavericks.
  • Kyrie Irving has recorded 6+ assists in 12 of his last 14 games with Luka Doncic out.
  • Kyrie Irving has scored 25+ points in his last 6 road games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • De’Aaron Fox has scored 26+ points in 5 of the Kings’ last 6 games.
  • DeMar DeRozan has scored 20+ points in 8 of his last 12 games vs. the Mavericks.

PREVIEW

Matching up for the first time this season, Dallas and Sacramento hit the court at Golden 1 Center in the last game of the night.

The Kings have lost six straight, their longest skid since January 2022. Meanwhile, Dallas fell 126-122 to Portland at Moda Center on Saturday despite Kyrie Irving’s 46-point, five-triple display.

The Mavericks are 0-3 this season when Irving scores 40+. Luka Doncic remains out.

Last season’s series ended in a 2-2 tie, with both teams winning twice on the road. More recently, Sacramento fell 132-122 to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena despite De’Aaron Fox’s 29-point, 12-assist, four-steal performance and DeMar DeRozan’s 25-point, seven-assist outing.

PICK – SACRAMENTO -4.5

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