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INDIANA @ DETROIT

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pacers have covered in 16 of their last 18 games after a home loss.
  • The Pacers have won 9 of their last 10 road games.
  • 5 of the Pacers’ last 6 games have gone UNDER.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 22 19 11-7 11-12
DET 21 19 10-9 11-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
IND 115.3 115.2 +0.1 230.5
DET 112.4 113.3 -0.9 225.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER IND
-1.5 228.5 111-100

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Malik Beasley has made 4+ three-pointers in each of the Pistons’ last 4 games.
  • Pascal Siakam has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 6 road games vs. the Pistons.
  • Pascal Siakam has scored 20+ points in 11 of his last 12 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Pascal Siakam has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Pacers’ last 4 road games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • Myles Turner has scored 15+ points in each of his last 4 games vs. Central Division opponents.
  • Myles Turner has recorded 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Pacers’ last 6 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 20+ points in each of his last 8 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Cade Cunningham has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Pistons’ last 4 home games.
  • Tobias Harris has scored 15+ points in 13 of his last 14 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Tobias Harris has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Pistons’ last 3 games vs. teams with a winning record.

PREVIEW

Separated by 0.5 games in the East, the Pacers and Pistons will face off at Little Caesars Arena.

This will be their third meeting of the season, with both teams failing to defend home court in the previous matchups.

Most recently, Detroit surprised New York with a 124-119 win at Madison Square Garden, led by Cade Cunningham’s 36-point performance. The Pistons will now look to snap their 10-game home losing streak in division play.

Indiana lost 127-117 to Cleveland at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, despite Pascal Siakam’s 23-point performance, and will be without Tyrese Haliburton, who is listed as questionable. The Pacers have lost three straight games without Haliburton. Additionally, Bennedict Mathurin will miss this game due to a one-game suspension for bumping an official.

PICK – DETROIT -1.5

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PHOENIX @ WASHINGTON

Friday, January 19th – Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • 10 of the Suns’ last 12 games have gone UNDER.
  • The Wizards have lost their last 7 games.
  • The Suns have failed to cover in 7 of their last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 19 20 13-8 6-12
WSH 6 32 5-17 1-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 112.5 113.9 -1.4 226.4
WSH 108.3 122.6 -14.3 230.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
WAS OVER PHX
+11.5 231.5 130-123

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Kyle Kuzma has made 2+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 games vs. the Suns.
  • Jordan Poole has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 4 home games vs. the Suns.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 20+ points in 9 of his last 10 games.
  • Alex Sarr has scored 15+ points in 4 of the Wizards’ last 5 home games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Devin Booker has recorded 8+ assists in 6 of the Suns’ last 8 games.
  • Devin Booker has scored 30+ points in 4 of the Suns’ last 5 games.
  • Devin Booker has recorded 4+ rebounds in 9 of his last 10 road games.
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Suns’ last 6 road games.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the first time this season, the Suns and Wizards will face off at Capital One Arena.

Last season, the Suns swept their two-game series with the Wizards, including a dominant 140-112 road win.

More recently, Washington lost 120-106 to Minnesota at home, marking their 16th loss in their last 17 games against Western Conference opponents.

Phoenix fell 122-117 to Atlanta at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, despite strong performances from Kevin Durant (31 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) and Devin Booker (35 points, 3 steals). Durant’s performance continued an unusual trend where the Suns have lost five straight games when he scores 30 or more points.

In lineup news, Bradley Beal is doubtful for Phoenix.

PICK – OVER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Thunder have won their last 9 games at Paycom Center.
  • The Thunder’s last 4 games have gone OVER.
  • The Thunder have covered in 8 of their last 9 games.
  • The Thunder have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 34 5 20-2 14-3
OKC 33 6 17-2 16-4

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.3 111.4 +10.9 233.7
OKC 116.2 103.4 +12.8 219.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC UNDER OKC
-1.5 233.5 134-114

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made 2+ three-pointers in each of the Thunder’s last 4 home games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 31+ points in each of the Thunder’s last 4 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Jalen Williams has made 2+ three-pointers in 3 of the Thunder’s last 4 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Jarrett Allen has recorded a double-double in each of the Cavaliers’ last 3 games as underdogs.
  • Donovan Mitchell has scored 25+ points in each of his last 7 games as an underdog.
  • Evan Mobley has scored 20+ points in 5 of the Cavaliers’ last 6 road games.
  • Evan Mobley has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games.
  • Darius Garland has scored 20+ points in 4 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Cavaliers and Thunder will face off at Paycom Center.

The Cavaliers won the first meeting 129-122 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on January 8, led by Jarrett Allen’s 25-point, 11-rebound, six-assist performance.

More recently, Oklahoma City defeated Philadelphia 118-102 at Wells Fargo Center, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 32 points and 9 assists on 12-15 shooting, while Jalen Williams added 24 points, six assists, and three steals.

Cleveland secured a 127-117 win over Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, thanks to Donovan Mitchell’s 35 points, 9 rebounds, and Evan Mobley’s 22 points, 13 rebounds performance.

Cleveland enters this matchup looking to extend their 12-game winning streak against Western opponents. In Oklahoma City lineup news, Isaiah Hartenstein is out for at least a week.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -1.5

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LA CLIPPERS @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • 8 of the Trail Blazers’ last 9 home games have gone OVER.
  • The Clippers have won 10 of their last 11 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost both halves in each of their last 3 home games.
  • The road team has covered in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 22 17 14-6 8-11
POR 13 26 8-10 5-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 109.4 107.1 +2.3 216.5
POR 108.4 116.8 -8.4 225.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC OVER LAC
-6.5 219.5 118-89

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Norman Powell has scored the first basket in each of the last 2 games between the Clippers and Trail Blazers.
  • Norman Powell has scored 30 points in each of the Clippers’ last 2 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • James Harden has recorded 10+ assists in each of his last 5 road games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Scoot Henderson has made 2+ three-pointers in each of his last 4 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Anfernee Simons has recorded 6 assists in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 3 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 22+ points in 7 of the Trail Blazers’ last 9 games.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has scored 20+ points in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 5 games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Clippers will visit the Blazers at Moda Center on Thursday night.

These teams have met twice already this season, splitting their contests at Intuit Dome. The Clippers will now be looking to extend their five-game road winning streak against the Trail Blazers.

More recently, Portland fell 132-114 to Brooklyn at this venue despite Scoot Henderson’s 39 points and eight triples, both career highs. The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games.

The Clippers were also last in action against Brooklyn, claiming a dominant 126-67 victory at Intuit Dome yesterday behind James Harden’s 21-point, six-rebound, 11-assist display. That result marked the largest winning margin in franchise history.

In Portland lineup news, Deni Avdija is doubtful to return.

PICK – OVER 219.5 TOTAL POINTS

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HOUSTON @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Rockets have won their last 6 road games.
  • 5 of the Kings’ last 6 games have gone OVER.
  • The Rockets have won the 1st quarter in 4 of their last 5 games vs. the Kings.
  • The underdogs have covered in 4 of the last 5 games between the Rockets and Kings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 27 12 14-6 13-6
SAC 20 20 10-12 10-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 113.6 107.4 +6.2 221.0
SAC 116.1 113.9 +2.2 230.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER SAC
+2.5 225.5 132-127

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Keegan Murray has made 3+ three-pointers in each of the Kings’ last 5 games.
  • Keegan Murray has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 3 home games.
  • Malik Monk has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 8 games.
  • Malik Monk has scored 15+ points in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has scored 21+ points in 4 of the Kings’ last 5 games.
  • De’Aaron Fox has scored 20+ points in each of his last 11 games.
  • Fred VanVleet has recorded 8+ assists in each of the Rockets’ last 2 games.
  • Alperen Sengun has scored 20+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 3 road games.
  • Jalen Green has scored 27+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 6 games.

PREVIEW

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

This is their second meeting this season, with the first going the way of the Kings 120-111 at this venue on December 3.

Last time out, Sacramento fell 130-115 to Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum despite DeMar DeRozan’s 28-point display and Domantas Sabonis’ 16-point, 10-rebound, nine-assist outing. That result snapped a seven-game winning streak, and the Kings will now be hoping to extend their four-game home winning streak.

Houston blew out Denver 128-108 at Ball Arena yesterday behind Jalen Green’s 34-point, six-triple display on 10-16 shooting. The Rockets have now won 14 straight when Green scores 30+ points.

Sacramento’s Malik Monk is probable to return.

PICK – HOUSTON +2.5

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