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A loaded five-game slate tips off with key playoff implications and strong betting angles across the board. Charlotte ($1.32) hosts Portland ($3.50) with Brandon Miller fresh off 33 points and six threes, while Jerami Grant counters after a 27-point outing in the Blazers’ third straight road win. Houston ($1.60) travels to Miami ($2.40) behind Kevin Durant’s 40-point performance, facing a Heat side led by Bam Adebayo’s 29-point, 14-rebound effort last time out.
Toronto ($1.13) is a heavy favourite in Washington ($6.50), with Brandon Ingram averaging 26.5 points in the season series. In the West, Luka Doncic’s 41-point display headlines the Lakers ($1.62) clash with Golden State ($2.35), while New Orleans ($1.44) looks to extend its streak over Utah ($2.90) after Saddiq Bey’s explosive 42-point night.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
Odds: POR $3.50 / CHA $1.32
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| POR | 29 | 31 | 16-15 | 13-16 |
| CHA | 29 | 31 | 12-16 | 17-15 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| POR | 115.9 | 118.2 | -2.3 | 234.1 |
| CHA | 116.2 | 113.4 | +2.8 | 229.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| POR | UNDER | CHA |
| +7.5 | 229.0 | 109-93 |
Portland and Charlotte meet with identical records, renewing a matchup the Trail Blazers swept last season, including a 102-97 road win. The Hornets enter off a dominant 133-109 victory over Indiana, powered by Brandon Miller’s 33 points and six threes alongside Kon Knueppel’s 28-point outing. Charlotte is 7-1 in its last eight when Miller scores 25+ points.
Portland counters after a 121-112 win in Chicago, where Jerami Grant poured in 27 points and Robert Williams III added 14 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks. The Blazers have won three straight road games, their longest such run since May 2021. Donovan Clingan is questionable, while Deni Avdija remains doubtful.
PICK – UNDER 229.0 TOTAL POINTS
HOUSTON ROCKETS @ MIAMI HEAT
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
Odds: HOU $1.60 / MIA $2.40
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| HOU | 37 | 21 | 20-7 | 17-14 |
| MIA | 31 | 29 | 17-11 | 14-18 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| HOU | 114.7 | 109.1 | +5.6 | 223.8 |
| MIA | 119.9 | 117.2 | +2.7 | 237.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| HOU | OVER | MIA |
| -3.5 | 225.5 | 115-105 |
Houston and Miami clash for the first time this season after splitting last year’s two-game series. The Heat enter off a 124-117 loss to Philadelphia despite Bam Adebayo’s 29-point, 14-rebound effort and Tyler Herro’s 25 points and seven assists, snapping a five-game win streak against the 76ers. Houston arrives with momentum after rallying from 19 down to beat Orlando 113-108, fueled by Kevin Durant’s 40-point, eight-rebound performance.
The Rockets have won 22 of their last 27 against Eastern opponents but have dropped seven straight road games without Jabari Smith Jr., who is out. Miami will also be without Norman Powell and Nikola Jovic.
PICK – OVER 225.5 TOTAL POINTS
TORONTO RAPTORS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Odds: TOR $1.13 / WSH $6.50
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| TOR | 34 | 25 | 16-15 | 18-10 |
| WSH | 16 | 42 | 11-19 | 5-23 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| TOR | 113.6 | 111.8 | +1.8 | 225.4 |
| WSH | 111.9 | 122.8 | -10.9 | 234.7 |
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| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| TOR | UNDER | TOR |
| +14.5 | 226.5 | 134-125 |
Toronto and Washington meet for the third time this season with both teams having defended home court in the first two clashes, where Brandon Ingram has averaged 26.5 points. The Wizards enter on a three-game skid after a 126-96 loss to Atlanta, struggling offensively as Jaden Hardy shot 5-19 in that defeat.
Toronto, now 34-25, is looking to rebound after surrendering a 15-point lead in a 110-107 loss to San Antonio. Injuries could factor in, with Collin Murray-Boyles doubtful for the Raptors, while Washington lists Tristan Vukcevic questionable and Kyshawn George questionable.
PICK – UNDER 226.5 TOTAL POINTS
LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Odds: LAL $1.62 / GS $2.35
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 34 | 24 | 16-12 | 18-12 |
| GS | 31 | 28 | 19-11 | 12-17 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 115.5 | 115.9 | -0.4 | 231.4 |
| GS | 115.8 | 113.8 | +2.0 | 229.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | UNDER | LAL |
| +4.0 | 228.0 | 129-101 |
Separated by just 3.5 games in the West, the Lakers and Warriors meet for the third time this season after splitting the first two contests in Los Angeles, where Austin Reaves averaged 21.0 points and 8.5 assists. Golden State enters off a 133-112 rout of Memphis behind Will Richard’s 21 points and three steals, aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak in division play.
The Lakers fell 113-110 to Phoenix despite Luka Doncic’s 41-point, eight-rebound, eight-assist performance and have now lost five straight road games in division matchups. Rui Hachimura is doubtful for LA, while Draymond Green is probable and Kristaps Porzingis questionable for Golden State.
PICK – GOLDEN STATE +4.0
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ UTAH JAZZ
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Odds: NO $1.44 / UTAH $2.90
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NO | 18 | 42 | 11-21 | 7-21 |
| UTA | 18 | 41 | 11-19 | 7-22 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NO | 115.1 | 120.3 | -5.2 | 235.4 |
| UTA | 118.0 | 125.9 | -7.9 | 243.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NO | OVER | NO |
| -6.0 | 243.5 | 115-105 |
New Orleans and Utah meet again at Delta Center after the Pelicans’ 129-118 win Thursday, stretching their winning streak over the Jazz to six games. Interior dominance proved decisive, with New Orleans winning the paint 64-54 and shooting 24-27 (88.9%) from the line compared to Utah’s 16-25 (64.0%). Saddiq Bey erupted for a season-high 42 points on 14-20 shooting with seven assists and five threes.
The Pelicans have won five of their last seven, while Utah has dropped 16 of its last 20 and six straight without Lauri Markkanen. Dejounte Murray is out for New Orleans; Yves Missi is questionable.
PICK – NEW ORLEANS -6.0
