*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
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TONIGHT’S PARLAY
WINNER
DENVER @ BOSTON
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TEAM TRENDS
- BOS – Jaylen Brown has scored the first basket in 4 straight games.
- BOS – The Celtics have won 17 straight games after a home loss.
- BOS/DEN – 9 of the last 12 meetings have gone under.
- BOS – The Nuggets have failed to cover in 3 straight games following a win.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
DEN | 39 | 21 | 20-9 | 19-12 |
BOS | 42 | 18 | 18-11 | 24-7 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
DEN | 121.4 | 116.1 | +5.3 | 237.5 |
BOS | 116.9 | 108.3 | +8.6 | 225.2 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
DEN | OVER | BOS |
+3.5 | 235.5 | 110-103 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
Wrapping up a four-game road trip, the Denver Nuggets visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Boston won their first matchup this season, 118-106 at Ball Arena, with Nikola Jokic absent.
Boston blew a 22-point lead in a 123-116 home loss to Cleveland despite Jayson Tatum’s 46-point, 16-rebound, three-block (all season-highs) effort and Jaylen Brown’s 37-point outing. The Celtics have dropped three of four at home without Kristaps Porzingis (doubtful).
Denver took down Detroit 134-119, led by Nikola Jokic’s 23-point, 17-rebound, 15-assist triple-double, Jamal Murray’s 31-point game, and Michael Porter Jr.’s 28 points and nine rebounds. Brown is questionable for Boston.
PICK – DENVER +3.5
BET NOWPORTLAND @ CLEVELAND
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
TEAM TRENDS
- POR – The Trail Blazers have covered in 10 straight games vs. the East.
- CLE – The Cavaliers have won 9 straight games.
- CLE – 10 of the Cavaliers’ last 11 home games vs. the West have gone over.
- CLE – The Cavaliers have won the 1st quarter in 8 straight games as favourites.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
POR | 27 | 33 | 16-14 | 11-19 |
CLE | 49 | 10 | 27-4 | 22-6 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
POR | 110.2 | 114.1 | -3.9 | 224.3 |
CLE | 122.9 | 111.3 | +11.6 | 234.2 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
CLE | OVER | CLE |
-11.5 | 234.0 | 133-129 (OT) |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Blazers and Cavaliers meet for the first time this season at Rocket Arena.
Last season’s series split, with neither team defending home court.
Cleveland rallied from 22 points down to stun Boston 123-116, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s season-high 41 points and five triples. The Cavaliers have now won nine straight but will rest Mitchell for this game.
Portland rolled past Brooklyn 121-102, led by Shaedon Sharpe’s 25-point effort on 9-14 shooting while missing Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant (both questionable). The Trail Blazers have won 10 straight vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
PICK – OVER 234.0 TOTAL POINTS
CHICAGO @ INDIANA
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TEAM TRENDS
- IND – 7 of the Pacers’ last 8 home games vs. the Central have gone over.
- IND – The favourites have won 14 of the Pacers’ last 15 games at home.
- IND – The Pacers have won both halves in 4 straight games as home favourites.
- CHI – The Bulls have covered in 5 straight games.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
CHI | 24 | 36 | 11-21 | 13-15 |
IND | 33 | 25 | 17-9 | 15-15 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
CHI | 116.5 | 120.3 | -3.8 | 236.8 |
IND | 116.4 | 115.4 | +1.0 | 231.8 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
IND | OVER | IND |
-9.0 | 241.5 | 127-112 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Bulls and Pacers meet for the third time this season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Indiana holding a 2-0 series lead.
The Pacers fell 125-120 to Miami despite Pascal Siakam’s career-high eight triples in a 36-point outing, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 19 points, 10 assists, and four steals.
Chicago stormed back from 16 down to beat Toronto 125-115 in overtime, led by Josh Giddey’s 19-point, 12-assist effort, Coby White’s 24 points and four steals (equal-career-high), and Zach Collins’ 15-point, 13-rebound, five-assist showing. The Bulls have lost seven of their last eight division games.
PICK – INDIANA -9.0
NEW YORK @ MIAMI
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- MIA – 10 of the Heat’s last 11 home games have gone over.
- NYK – The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games vs. losing teams.
- MIA – The home team has won the first half in 8 straight games between the Knicks and Heat.
- NYK – The Heat have failed to cover in 9 of their last 10 games after winning as underdogs.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
NY | 39 | 20 | 21-10 | 18-10 |
MIA | 28 | 30 | 14-11 | 13-19 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
NY | 117.7 | 112.9 | +4.8 | 230.6 |
MIA | 110.3 | 110.8 | -0.5 | 221.1 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
NY | OVER | NY |
-7.0 | 220.5 | 116-112 (OT) |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Knicks and Heat meet for the second time this season at Kaseya Center, with New York taking the first matchup 116-107 behind Karl-Anthony Towns’ 44-point, 13-rebound performance.
Miami edged Indiana 125-120 behind Tyler Herro’s 29 points and seven assists, winning for the seventh time in their last 10 home conference games. Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are both doubtful.
The Knicks defeated Memphis 114-113 at FedExForum on Friday, improving to 13-4 in their last 17 road games.
PICK – NEW YORK -7.0
TORONTO @ ORLANDO
Amway Center, Orlando, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- TOR – 12 straight Raptors games after OT have gone over.
- ORL – The Magic have won 26 of their last 27 home games vs. losing Eastern teams.
- ORL – The Magic have won the first half in 8 straight games vs. the Raptors.
- ORL – The Magic have covered in 4 straight home games vs. the Raptors.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
TOR | 18 | 42 | 13-19 | 5-23 |
ORL | 29 | 32 | 18-13 | 11-19 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
TOR | 110.4 | 116.4 | -6.0 | 226.8 |
ORL | 104.1 | 105.8 | -1.7 | 209.9 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
ORL | UNDER | TOR |
-7.0 | 211.5 | 104-102 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Raptors and Magic meet for the third time this season at Kia Center, splitting their first two matchups at Scotiabank Arena. Orlando has won four straight at home vs. Toronto.
The Magic fell 121-115 to Golden State despite Paolo Banchero’s 41-point performance and Franz Wagner’s 27-point, three-steal outing. They’ve lost three of their last four.
Toronto blew a 16-point fourth-quarter lead in a 125-115 overtime loss to Chicago despite Scottie Barnes’ 24-point, eight-rebound, six-assist display. The Raptors have dropped seven of their last eight conference games.
PICK – ORLANDO -7.0
OKLAHOMA CITY @ SAN ANTONIO
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
TEAM TRENDS
- SAS – The Spurs have failed to cover in 5 straight games on the second leg of a back-to-back vs. the West.
- OKC – The Thunder have won 18 straight games vs. losing teams.
- OKC – 5 straight Thunder games have gone over.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
OKC | 48 | 11 | 25-4 | 22-7 |
SAS | 25 | 33 | 14-13 | 10-19 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
OKC | 118.9 | 106.2 | +12.7 | 225.1 |
SAS | 112.7 | 114.7 | -2.0 | 227.4 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
SAS | OVER | OKC |
+13.5 | 235.5 | 146-132 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Thunder and Spurs meet for the third time this season at Frost Bank Center, with each team winning at home in the first two matchups.
The last four meetings between them have been won by the host.
San Antonio upset Memphis 130-128 at FedExForum yesterday behind Stephon Castle’s 24-point, seven-assist outing and De’Aaron Fox’s game-winner, snapping a four-game skid.
Oklahoma City defeated Atlanta 135-119 at State Farm Arena on Friday behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31-point display. The Thunder have won four straight on the road. Chet Holmgren is out.
PICK – OVER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS
NEW ORLEANS @ UTAH
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TEAM TRENDS
- UTA – The home team has won 8 straight games between the Pelicans and Jazz.
- UTA – 10 of the Jazz’s last 12 games vs. the West have gone over.
- UTA – The Pelicans have lost the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 games.
- UTA – The Jazz have covered in 8 of their last 9 home games vs. the Pelicans.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
NO | 16 | 44 | 11-19 | 5-25 |
UTA | 15 | 44 | 8-22 | 7-22 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
NO | 110.7 | 118.7 | -8.0 | 229.4 |
UTA | 112.3 | 119.3 | -7.0 | 231.6 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
NO | UNDER | NO |
-6.5 | 231.5 | 128-121 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Pelicans and Jazz, separated by 0.5 games in the West standings, meet at Delta Center for their third matchup this season.
The Pelicans won the previous two meetings, extending their streak vs. Utah to four games.
Utah edged Minnesota 117-116 at this venue, led by John Collins’ 29-point, 12-rebound performance on 12-18 shooting in the continued absence of Lauri Markkanen (out).
New Orleans fell 125-108 to Phoenix at PHX Arena on Friday while playing without C.J. McCollum and Zion Williamson (both available), marking a ninth loss from their last 10 road games. Collins, Walker Kessler, Jordan Clarkson, and Collin Sexton are all out for Utah.
PICK – NEW ORLEANS -6.5
MINNESOTA @ PHOENIX
Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TEAM TRENDS
- PHX – The Suns have failed to cover in 14 of their last 16 games after a win.
- MIN – The Timberwolves have won 6 straight games vs. the Suns.
- MIN/PHX – The last 4 games between these teams have gone over.
- PHX – The Suns have won the 1st quarter in 8 of their last 9 games vs. the Timberwolves at PHX Arena.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
MIN | 32 | 29 | 16-14 | 16-15 |
PHX | 28 | 32 | 17-12 | 11-20 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
MIN | 112.0 | 109.2 | +2.8 | 221.2 |
PHX | 114.0 | 115.9 | -1.9 | 229.9 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
MIN | OVER | MIN |
+2.5 | 229.5 | 116-98 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Timberwolves and Suns, separated by 3.5 games in the West, meet at PHX Arena for their third matchup this season.
Minnesota won the previous two meetings, extending its streak vs. Phoenix to six games.
The Suns snapped a six-game conference losing streak with a 125-108 win over New Orleans at this venue, led by Bol Bol’s 25-point, five-triple (career-high) display on 9-12 shooting in the continued absence of Bradley Beal (questionable).
Minnesota fell 117-116 to Utah at Delta Center on Friday despite Naz Reid’s 27-point, 11-rebound, five-assist, three-steal (equal-season-high), six-triple (equal-season-high) performance and Jaden McDaniels’ 20-point, 10-rebound outing while playing without Anthony Edwards (questionable), Julius Randle (questionable), and Rudy Gobert (out). The Timberwolves have dropped four of their last five.
PICK – MINNESOTA +2.5
LA CLIPPERS @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TEAM TRENDS
- LAC – The Clippers have failed to cover in 8 straight road games.
- LAL – The Lakers have won 10 of their last 11 home games.
- LAL – The last 6 Lakers’ games have gone under.
- LAL – The Lakers have won the 1st half in 10 straight home games.
- LAC – The Clippers have won the 1st quarter in 16 straight games vs. the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
LAC | 32 | 27 | 19-10 | 13-17 |
LAL | 37 | 21 | 22-7 | 15-14 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
LAC | 110.7 | 108.6 | +2.1 | 219.3 |
LAL | 112.8 | 111.3 | +1.5 | 224.1 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
LAL | UNDER | LAL |
+4.5 | 220.5 | 108-102 |
PLAYER TRENDS
PREVIEW
The Clippers and Lakers meet again at Crypto.com Arena in the second of a pair of matchups.
The Lakers won Friday’s encounter 106-102, taking a 2-1 lead in the season series.
Bench production was key for the Lakers, with their second unit outscoring the Clippers’ reserves 29-14. LeBron James recorded a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double, while Luka Doncic added 31 points. Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with a season-high 27 points and 16 rebounds.
The Lakers have now won seven straight when James records 10+ rebounds, while the Clippers have lost four of their last five. James and Doncic are questionable, Austin Reaves is doubtful, and Norman Powell is probable to return for the Clippers.
PICK – UNDER 220.5 TOTAL POINTS