*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
CHICAGO BULLS @ ORLANDO MAGIC
Amway Center, Orlando, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- Bulls: 7 of last 8 games as underdogs have gone OVER the total.
- Bulls: Won 6 of last 8 as underdogs.
- Magic: Won the 1st quarter in 6 straight vs Bulls.
- Bulls: Covered in 7 of last 8 when playing with rest advantage.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| CHI | 1 | 0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| ORL | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| CHI | 115.0 | 111.0 | +4.0 | 226.0 |
| ORL | 116.0 | 116.0 | +0.0 | 232.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ORL | UNDER | CHI |
| -6.5 | 232.5 | 110-98 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Orlando Magic host the Chicago Bulls at Kia Center. It marks the first meeting between these two teams in 2025–26, following a 2–1 series win by Chicago last season that included victories both at home and on the road. Coby White was instrumental in that matchup, averaging 24.7 points per game.
Orlando enters this contest at 1–1 after being upset 111–107 by Atlanta despite a strong 27-point effort from Franz Wagner. Chicago, meanwhile, opened its season with a 115–111 win over Detroit at United Center, led by Nikola Vučević’s 28 points and 14 rebounds on 11-of-18 shooting, while Josh Giddey added 19 points and 11 assists in White’s absence. The Bulls have now won six consecutive games when Vučević shoots 55% or better from the field.
PICK – UNDER 232.5 TOTAL PPOINTS
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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ ATLANTA HAWKS
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TEAM TRENDS
- Hawks: Covered the line in 10 of last 11 when Thunder on road.
- Thunder: Won 23 of last 26 vs Eastern opponents.
- Thunder: 8 of last 9 games after OT have gone OVER the total.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| ATL | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| OKC | 133.0 | 129.5 | +3.5 | 262.5 |
| ATL | 114.5 | 122.5 | -8.0 | 237.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | OVER | OKC |
| -6.5 | 235.5 | 117-100 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Hawks welcome the Thunder to State Farm Arena. It’s the first meeting between the teams this season, with Oklahoma City aiming to extend its dominance after sweeping last year’s two-game series, which included a 135–119 road victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was outstanding in that matchup, averaging 33.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists.
Atlanta comes in riding momentum after a 111–107 upset win over Orlando, led by Trae Young’s 25-point performance. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, outlasted Indiana 141–135 in a double-overtime thriller at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, fueled by career-high scoring efforts from Gilgeous-Alexander (55 points) and rookie Ajay Mitchell (26 points), again without Jalen Williams. The Thunder have now won eight consecutive games when Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 or more.
For Oklahoma City, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace are listed as questionable, while Alex Caruso remains sidelined.
PICK – OKC / OVER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS
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CHARLOTTE HORNETS @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TEAM TRENDS
- 76ers: Failed to cover in last 6 home games vs Eastern opponents.
- 76ers: Won 10 straight vs Hornets.
- Hornets: 5 of last 6 road openers have gone OVER the total.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| CHA | 1 | 0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| PHI | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| CHA | 136.0 | 117.0 | 19.0 | 253.0 |
| PHI | 117.0 | 116.0 | 1.0 | 233.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| PHI | OVER | PPHI |
| -6.5 | 234.5 | 125-121 |
Both coming off opening-night victories, the Hornets and 76ers meet at Xfinity Mobile Arena looking to stay unbeaten. The matchup has been one-sided in recent years, with Philadelphia riding a 10-game winning streak over Charlotte – a run that includes a four-game sweep of last season’s series. Tyrese Maxey proved pivotal in those meetings, averaging 28.0 points across three appearances.
The 76ers opened their 2025–26 campaign with a statement win, edging Boston 117–116 at TD Garden. Maxey led the charge with 40 points and seven made threes, while rookie VJ Edgecombe impressed in his NBA debut with 34 points and seven rebounds. Philadelphia has now gone 10–1 in its last 11 games when Maxey scores 40 or more.
Charlotte also began its season in strong fashion, defeating Brooklyn 136–117 at Spectrum Center behind Brandon Miller’s 25 points and seven assists, signaling early promise for the young Hornets lineup.
PICK – OVER 234.5 TOTAL POINTS
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INDIANA PACERS @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
TEAM TRENDS
- Grizzlies – Failed to cover in 9 of last 10 games when playing with rest disadvantage.
- Pacers – Won 6 straight games after coming off overtime.
- 7 of last 8 Grizzlies home games have gone OVER the total points line.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| MEM | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| IND | 135.0 | 141.0 | -6.0 | 276.0 |
| MEM | 121.0 | 134.0 | -13.0 | 255.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| IND | OVER | MEM |
| +2.5 | 237.5 | 128-103 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Grizzlies host the Pacers at FedExForum. Memphis will look to extend its four-game home winning streak over Indiana, which includes a 136–121 victory last season as both teams defended home court in their two-game series.
The Grizzlies enter this matchup looking to rebound after a 146–114 loss to Miami at home, a game highlighted by Ja Morant’s struggles from the field, shooting just 4-of-16. Indiana, meanwhile, comes off a grueling 141–135 double-overtime defeat to Oklahoma City at Gainbridge Fieldhouse despite strong outings from Pascal Siakam (32 points, 15 rebounds) and Bennedict Mathurin (36 points, 11 rebounds).
The Pacers will be without Andrew Nembhard, who exited that contest with a shoulder injury. Indiana has dropped four of its last five games without him in the lineup.
PICK – INDIANA +2.5
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PHOENIX SUNS @ DENVER NUGGETS
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
TEAM TRENDS
- Suns – Failed to cover in 15 of last 16 games when playing with rest disadvantage.
- Suns – Lost 9 straight road games.
- Nuggets – Each of their last 6 games after overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHX | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| DEN | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| PHX | 111.0 | 122.5 | -11.5 | 233.5 |
| DEN | 131.0 | 137.0 | -6.0 | 268.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DEN | OVER | DEN |
| -13.5 | 234.5 | 133-111 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Suns travel to Ball Arena to face the Nuggets in their first meeting of the 2025–26 season. Denver dominated last year’s series 3–1, earning two of those victories at home, and will look to continue that success against a Suns team still searching for consistency on the road.
The Nuggets are coming off a 137–131 overtime loss to Golden State at Chase Center despite a career night from Aaron Gordon, who poured in 50 points and hit 10 three-pointers — both personal bests. Jamal Murray added 25 points, 10 assists, and three steals in the defeat.
Phoenix, meanwhile, enters on a sour note after being routed 129–102 by the Clippers at Intuit Dome, extending its road losing streak to nine games — the franchise’s longest such drought since February 2019.
PICK – OVER 234.5 TOTAL POINTS
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