NBA &#8211; Picks For Basketball Today &#8211; Sat, 1st Feb

PREVIEW

Th Hawks and Pacers meet for the first time this season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana owned last season’s series, sweeping all four matchups, including two home victories.

The Pacers enter this contest fresh off a 133-119 win over Detroit at home. Pascal Siakam led the charge with a season-high 37 points on 15-21 shooting, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 30 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, and Myles Turner added 24 points. Indiana has now won 13 straight games when Siakam, Haliburton, and Turner combine for 60+ points.

Atlanta continues to struggle, suffering a 137-115 blowout loss to Cleveland on Thursday. Zaccharie Risacher had a breakout game with 30 points and five triples on 11-14 shooting, while De’Andre Hunter added 25 points. However, the Hawks have now lost seven straight, matching their longest winless streak since December 2019.

PICK – OVER 239.0 TOTAL POINTS

ORLANDO @ UTAH

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TEAM TRENDS

Magic have failed to cover in 7 of their last 8 games.
Jazz have lost their last 8 games.
Magic’s last 6 games vs. Western teams have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
ORL	24	25	15-9	9-16
UTA	10	36	3-17	7-19

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
ORL	103.8	105.2	-1.4	209.0
UTA	111.1	118.9	-7.8	230.0

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
UTA	OVER
+5.5	217.0

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The Magic and Jazz meet for the second time this season at Delta Center.

Utah took the first matchup 105-92 at Kia Center on January 5, despite missing Lauri Markkanen.

The Jazz enter this game on an eight-game losing streak after a 138-113 blowout loss to Minnesota at home. Struggling on both ends, Utah will look to snap their skid and secure a season sweep over Orlando.

The Magic are coming off a 119-90 upset loss to Portland at Moda Center on Thursday, once again without Jalen Suggs. Orlando has now lost seven straight games in his absence, posting a -20.9 net rating in those contests, a stark contrast to their +2.1 rating in his 35 appearances this season. Suggs remains questionable for this matchup.

PICK – OVER 217.0 TOTAL POINTS

DENVER @ CHARLOTTE

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

9 of the Hornets’ last 10 home games have gone under.
Hornets have lost 14 of their last 15 games vs. winning teams.
Nuggets have failed to cover in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
DEN	29	19	14-8	15-11
CHA	12	33	8-17	4-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
DEN	120.8	116.7	+4.1	237.5
CHA	106.9	112.0	-5.1	218.9

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
CHA	OVER
+13.5	223.0

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Denver wrap up a five-game road trip as they face the Hornets at Spectrum Center.

This marks their first meeting of the season, with Denver carrying a five-game winning streak against Charlotte, including a sweep of last season’s series.

The Hornets come into this matchup after a 112-104 home loss to the Clippers, extending their struggles without LaMelo Ball (out) and Mark Williams. Charlotte has now lost eight straight games without Ball and holds a 12-33 record for the season.

Denver snapped a three-game skid with a thrilling 137-134 victory over Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center. Nikola Jokic led the way with 28 points and 13 assists on 11-16 shooting, while Jamal Murray delivered a standout performance with 31 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists (tying his season high). The Nuggets will look to close out their road trip on a high note against a struggling Hornets squad.

PICK – OVER 223.0 TOTAL POINTS

BROOKLYN @ HOUSTON

Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TEAM TRENDS

Underdogs have covered in the Rockets’ last 6 games.
Rockets have won their last 7 games vs. losing teams.
Nets’ last 5 games have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
BKN	15	33	5-16	10-17
HOU	32	15	15-7	17-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
BKN	105.4	112.7	-7.3	218.1
HOU	114.0	108.4	+5.6	222.4

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
BKN	UNDER
+15.5	213.5

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Fred VanVleet has made 3+ threes in his last 10 home games vs. the Nets.
Dillon Brooks has made 3+ threes in the Rockets’ last 3 games.
Nicolas Claxton has recorded a double-double in the Nets’ last 4 games vs. the Rockets.
Alperen Sengun has recorded a double-double in 4 of the Rockets’ last 5 games vs. the Nets.
Jalen Green has 4+ assists in the Rockets’ last 4 home games.
D’Angelo Russell has 6+ assists in 6 of his last 7 games.
D’Angelo Russell has scored 15+ points in 9 of his last 10 road games vs. the Rockets.
Jalen Green has scored 25+ points in 6 of the Rockets’ last 7 games as favs.
Fred VanVleet has scored 21+ points in his last 3 home games vs. the Nets.
Keon Johnson has scored 18+ points in 3 of the Nets’ last 4 games.
Amen Thompson has scored 16+ points in the Rockets’ last 4 home games.
Dillon Brooks has scored 19+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Nets.
Nicolas Claxton has 10+ rebounds in the Nets’ last 4 games vs. the Rockets.
Alperen Sengun has 8+ rebounds in his last 11 games.

PREVIEW

The Rockets return home from a four-game road trip to face the Brooklyn at Toyota Center.

This is their first meeting of the season, with last year’s series ending in a split as both teams defended home court.

Houston enters this matchup after a narrow 120-119 loss to Memphis at FedExForum. Amen Thompson impressed with 21 points and four blocks, while Jalen Green added 25 points and six rebounds. However, the Rockets have struggled at home without Alperen Sengun (questionable), losing three of their last four games in his absence. Their net rating in those contests sits at -11.3, a stark contrast to their +6.2 rating across the 22 home games he has played.

Brooklyn comes in off a 104-83 blowout win over Charlotte at Spectrum Center, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Nicolas Claxton anchored the defense with 12 points and a season-high six blocks, as the Nets look to build momentum heading into this road test.

PICK – BFOOKLYN +15.5

WASHINGTON @ MINNESOTA

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

12 of the last 14 games between the Wizards and Timberwolves have gone over.
Wizards have lost their last 21 road games.
Wizards have covered in their last 7 road games vs. the Timberwolves.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
WSH	6	41	5-20	1-21
MIN	27	21	12-10	15-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
WSH	107.0	122.2	-15.2	229.2
MIN	111.2	107.9	+3.3	219.1

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
WAS	OVER
+17.5	222.5

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The Wizards and Minnesota meet for the second time this season at Target Center.

Minnesota won the first matchup 120-106 at Capital One Arena on January 13, powered by Anthony Edwards’ 41-point performance.

The Timberwolves enter this contest after a nice 138-113 victory over Utah at Delta Center. Edwards led the charge with 36 points, six rebounds, a season-high 11 assists, three blocks, and six three-pointers on 12-18 shooting. Minnesota has now won nine straight games when Edwards shoots 55.0% or better from the field. Julius Randle is out for the Timberwolves.

Washington continues to struggle, coming off a crushing 134-96 loss to the Lakers at Capital One Arena. Kyle Kuzma had an off night with 13 points on 3-14 shooting as the Wizards extended their losing streak to 16 games, equaling the longest winless run in franchise history.

PICK – OVER 222.5 TOTAL POINTS

SACRAMENTO @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

Kings’ last 5 games vs. Western teams have gone over.
Thunder have won 12 of their last 13 games at Paycom Center.
Thunder have failed to cover in their last 4 games.
Thunder have won the first quarter in 10 of their last 11 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
SAC	24	23	13-12	11-11
OKC	37	9	20-3	17-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
SAC	116.6	114.6	+2.0	231.2
OKC	116.4	104.6	+11.8	221.0

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
OKC	OVER
-8.0	233.5

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Keegan Murray has scored 13+ points in the Kings’ last 8 games vs. the Thunder.
Jalen Williams has scored 24+ points in the Thunder’s last 4 games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made 2+ threes in his last 4 home games vs. the Kings.
Domantas Sabonis has recorded a triple-double in the Kings’ last 3 games.
Keegan Murray has recorded a double-double in 5 of the Kings’ last 6 games vs. the Thunder.
Malik Monk has 6+ assists in 14 of his last 15 games.
De’Aaron Fox has 4+ assists in 20 of his last 21 games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6+ assists in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 home games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 37+ points in the Thunder’s last 4 games vs. the Kings.
DeMar DeRozan has scored 20+ points in his last 6 games vs. the Thunder.
Domantas Sabonis has scored 20+ points in 6 of the Kings’ last 7 games.
Isaiah Hartenstein has 12+ rebounds in his last 4 games.
Malik Monk has scored 15+ points in his last 13 games.
Domantas Sabonis has 14+ rebounds in 6 of the Kings’ last 7 games.

PREVIEW

The Kings and Thunder meet for the second time this season at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City owend the first matchup, winning 130-109 at Golden 1 Center on November 25, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37-point, 11-assist double-double.

The Thunder enter this contest coming off a 116-109 upset loss to Golden State at Chase Center, despite Gilgeous-Alexander erupting for 52 points. That defeat was just their fifth in the last 27 games as Oklahoma City continues to establish itself as a top contender.

Sacramento fell 117-104 to Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Domantas Sabonis recorded a triple-double with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Malik Monk added 21 points and eight assists. The Kings will look to bounce back and build on their 5-1 record in their last six conference games.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -8.0

LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ NEW YORK

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

Underdogs have covered in the last 4 games between the Lakers and Knicks.
Knicks have won their last 5 games.
Last 3 games between the Lakers and Knicks have gone under.
3 of the last 7 games between the Lakers and Knicks have gone to overtime.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
LAL	27	19	16-6	11-13
NY	32	16	17-8	15-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
LAL	111.8	112.3	-0.5	224.1
NY	117.9	110.8	+7.1	228.7

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
LAL	OVER
+9.5	227.0

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The Lakers and Knicks meet for the first time this season at Madison Square Garden.

Last season’s two-game series saw the road team win both matchups, with Jalen Brunson playing a key role, averaging 32.5 points.

New York enters this game after a 122-112 victory over Denver at home, powered by Brunson’s 30 points and 15 assists on 10-16 shooting. The Knicks have now won six straight when Brunson shoots 60.0% or better from the field.

The Lakers are coming off a 134-96 blowout win over Washington at Capital One Arena. LeBron James led the way with 24 points and 11 assists, while Anthony Davis remained out. Los Angeles has now won seven of its last eight games against East opponents.

PICK – OVER 227.0 TOTAL POINTS

MIAMI @ SAN ANTONIO

Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX

TEAM TRENDS

Spurs’ last 8 games have gone over.
Heat have won 8 of their last 9 games vs. the Spurs.
Heat have won the first quarter in 8 of their last 9 road games.
Spurs have failed to cover in their last 4 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
MIA	23	23	12-10	11-13
SA	21	24	13-11	7-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
MIA	110.9	110.7	+0.2	221.6
SA	112.8	113.9	-1.1	226.7

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
SAS	OVER
-1.5	223.5

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Stephon Castle has scored 20+ points in the Spurs’ last 4 home games.
Harrison Barnes has made 2+ threes in the Spurs’ last 4 games.
Nikola Jovic has 4+ assists in 9 of the Heat’s last 12 games.
Chris Paul has 6+ assists in 11 of the Spurs’ last 12 games.
Tyler Herro has scored 32+ points in the Heat’s last 3 road games vs. Western teams.
Harrison Barnes has scored 15+ points in the Spurs’ last 4 games.
Victor Wembanyama has scored 20+ points in 14 of his last 16 home games.
Harrison Barnes has 4+ rebounds in 7 of the Spurs’ last 8 games.
Bam Adebayo has 10+ rebounds in 6 of the Heat’s last 7 games.
Victor Wembanyama has 12+ rebounds in the Spurs’ last 5 home games.
Tyler Herro has 6 rebounds in his last 3 games vs. the Spurs.

PREVIEW

The Spurs and Heat meet for the second time this season at Frost Bank Center.

Miami took the first matchup 128-107 on January 19, extending its winning streak against San Antonio to four games.

The Spurs come into this game riding momentum after a dominant 144-118 blowout win over Milwaukee at home. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 30 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks, and five three-pointers. San Antonio now holds a 16-4 record in its last 20 games when Wembanyama scores 25+ points.

Miami is looking to bounce back from a 126-106 loss to Cleveland at Kaseya Center. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 22 points, but the team struggled defensively. Miami has now lost four of its last five games against Western opponents and will look to turn things around in this matchup.

PICK – OVER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS

PHOENIX @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

Trail Blazers have covered in their last 7 games.
Suns have lost their last 4 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
8 of the last 10 games between the Suns and Trail Blazers have gone under.
Trail Blazers have lost the first quarter in 10 of their last 11 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM	W	L	HOME	ROAD
PHX	25	22	15-9	10-13
POR	19	29	11-13	8-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM	PPG	OPPG	DIFF	TOT.AV.
PHX	113.1	113.5	-0.4	226.6
POR	108.4	114.7	-6.3	223.1

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SPREAD	POINTS	RESULT
PHX	UNDER
-3.5	228.5

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PREVIEW

The Suns and Trail Blazers meet for the third time this season at Moda Center, with the Suns winning both previous matchups to extend their streak against Portland to four games.

Portland enters this game after a 119-90 upset win over Orlando at home. Scoot Henderson led the way with 23 points and seven assists, while Deandre Ayton contributed 22 points and three steals. The Trail Blazers have now won six of their last seven games and could get a boost if Jerami Grant (questionable) returns to the lineup.

Phoenix is coming off a big 130-105 victory over Golden State at Chase Center. Devin Booker powered the Suns with 31 points, 11 assists, and five three-pointers. Phoenix has now won four straight games when Booker scores 30+ points and will look to continue that trend in this back-to-back matchup.

PICK – UNDER 228.5 TOTAL POINTS