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The NBA tonight sees a seven-game schedule featuring several of the league’s strongest early-season performers, important conference matchups and struggling teams searching for much-needed victories.
Philadelphia travels to Chicago looking to bounce back from its latest defeat, while Boston aims to extend its winning streak against a Milwaukee outfit that has lost five consecutive games. Both Eastern Conference contenders enter as favourites, although the sizeable handicaps create interesting betting decisions.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS @ CHICAGO BULLS
Odds: PHI -9.5 ($1.90) / CHI +9.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHI | 8 | 2 | 4-1 | 4-1 |
| CHI | 1 | 7 | 0-2 | 1-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| PHI | 109.4 | 106.6 | +2.8 | 216.0 |
| CHI | 111.6 | 129.6 | -18.0 | 241.2 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| PHI | UNDER | |
| -9.5 | 238.5 |
Philadelphia and Chicago meet for the second time this season at United Center on Sunday afternoon. The 76ers won their first meeting 126-107 on Monday, with the home team now winning each of the last four matchups between these clubs.
Chicago are coming off a 135-105 loss to New York, with Caleb Wilson shooting just 2-of-12 from the field. The Bulls have now lost six straight games, including their earlier 19-point defeat to Philadelphia.
The 76ers had a 119-95 loss to Cleveland on Friday, snapping a five-game winning streak. Philadelphia will be looking to bounce back after scoring just 95 points, 31 fewer than in their previous meeting with Chicago. Adem Bona is out for the 76ers, while Nicolas Claxton is questionable to make his Bulls debut.
PICK – Philadelphia 76ers -9.5
LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ DETROIT PISTONS
Odds: LAL +4.5 ($1.90) / DET -4.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 8 | 2 | 5-1 | 3-1 |
| DET | 6 | 2 | 2-1 | 4-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 122.0 | 114.3 | +7.7 | 236.3 |
| DET | 111.1 | 101.8 | +9.3 | 212.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAL | OVER | |
| +4.5 | 221.5 |
Los Angeles and Detroit meet for the first time this season at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night. The Pistons have won four straight against the Lakers, including both meetings last season, and enter this contest with a 6-2 record.
Detroit are coming off a 112-106 loss to Philadelphia despite Cade Cunningham recording 26 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Duncan Robinson added 27 points, but the defeat snapped the Pistons’ six-game winning streak against the 76ers.
The Lakers overturned a 16-point deficit to beat Portland 124-118 on Friday. Luka Doncic exploded for 53 points and 5 threes, with Los Angeles now winning nine straight games when he scores at least 45 points. However, the reigning scoring champion is questionable for Sunday’s matchup, making his availability a major factor.
PICK – Los Angeles Lakers +4.5
UTAH JAZZ @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Odds: UTA +11.5 ($1.86) / MIN -11.5 ($1.94)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| UTA | 1 | 8 | 1-4 | 0-4 |
| MIN | 7 | 3 | 3-1 | 4-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| UTA | 106.9 | 118.2 | -11.3 | 225.1 |
| MIN | 118.4 | 107.7 | +10.7 | 226.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | UNDER | |
| -11.5 | 224.5 |
Utah and Minnesota meet for the first time this season at Target Center on Sunday night. The Timberwolves have won six straight home games against the Jazz and took last season’s series 3-1. Anthony Edwards averaged 36.7 points across three meetings but remains sidelined.
Minnesota are coming off a 115-109 victory over New Orleans, with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 26 points and Jaden McDaniels adding 23. The Timberwolves have now won eight straight games when McDaniels scores at least 20 points.
Utah had a 112-100 defeat to Dallas on Friday, extending their road losing streak against Western Conference opponents to 22 games. The Jazz will be looking to finish their four-game road trip on a positive note. Lauri Markkanen is questionable for Utah, while Joan Beringer is also questionable for Minnesota.
PICK – Minnesota Timberwolves -11.5
BROOKLYN NETS @ DALLAS MAVERICKS
Odds: BKN +9.5 ($1.88) / DAL -9.5 ($1.92)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BKN | 2 | 7 | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| DAL | 5 | 4 | 3-2 | 2-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BKN | 108.2 | 114.1 | -5.9 | 222.3 |
| DAL | 112.1 | 110.9 | +1.2 | 223.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BKN | OVER | |
| +9.5 | 220.5 |
Brooklyn and Dallas meet for the first time this season at American Airlines Center on Sunday night. The Mavericks swept last season’s three-game series, including two home victories, with Cooper Flagg averaging 24.5 points across two appearances.
Dallas are coming off a 112-100 victory over Utah, with Flagg recording 21 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. P.J. Washington added 26 points as the Mavericks extended their winning streak to four games when Flagg scores at least 20 points.
Brooklyn blew a 17-point lead in a 124-121 loss to Atlanta yesterday. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Day’Ron Sharpe delivered 12 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 13 assists. The Nets have now lost 12 of their last 13 road games and face a quick turnaround on the second leg of a back-to-back.
PICK – Over 220.5 Total Points
BOSTON CELTICS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Odds: BOS -12.5 ($1.90) / MIL +12.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 7 | 2 | 5-0 | 2-2 |
| MIL | 1 | 8 | 1-4 | 0-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BOS | 114.8 | 105.1 | +9.7 | 219.9 |
| MIL | 109.7 | 122.1 | -12.4 | 231.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | |
| -12.5 | 223.5 |
Boston and Milwaukee meet for the second time this season at Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. The Celtics won their first meeting 109-102 on Wednesday without Jayson Tatum, extending their winning streak against the Bucks to four games.
Milwaukee are coming off a 121-107 loss to Toronto after blowing a 15-point lead. Tyler Herro recorded 23 points and 10 assists, while Brayden Burries added 21 points and 11 rebounds. The Bucks have now lost five straight games.
Boston demolished Charlotte 119-80 on Friday, with Tatum delivering 34 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 threes on 9-of-16 shooting. The Celtics have now won seven straight games against Eastern Conference opponents and will be looking to extend both that streak and their recent dominance over Milwaukee.
PICK – Boston Celtics -12.5
MIAMI HEAT @ SACRAMENTO KINGS
Odds: MIA -8.5 ($1.90) / SAC +8.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIA | 3 | 6 | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| SAC | 1 | 8 | 0-4 | 1-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MIA | 116.0 | 122.6 | -6.6 | 238.6 |
| SAC | 109.2 | 123.3 | -14.1 | 232.5 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SAC | OVER | |
| +8.5 | 238.5 |
Miami and Sacramento meet for the first time this season at Golden 1 Center on Sunday night. Last season’s two-game series finished 1-1, with both victories coming on the road. Zach LaVine averaged 30.0 points across the series.
Sacramento are coming off a 124-109 loss to San Antonio, with Darius Acuff Jr. recording 22 points and 8 assists. The Kings now sit at 1-8 for the season, having lost eight of their opening nine games.
Miami had a 120-100 defeat to Golden State on Thursday despite Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat have now lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents. Keegan Murray is questionable to return for Sacramento, while De’Andre Hunter is available.
PICK – Sacramento Kings +8.5
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Odds: NO -1.5 ($1.90) / LAC +1.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NO | 4 | 5 | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| LAC | 1 | 7 | 1-3 | 0-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NO | 120.2 | 118.8 | +1.4 | 239.0 |
| LAC | 109.1 | 115.6 | -6.5 | 224.7 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NO | OVER | |
| -1.5 | 229.5 |
New Orleans and Los Angeles meet for the first time this season at Intuit Dome on Sunday night. The home team won all four meetings last season, extending a streak of six straight matchups won by the host.
The Clippers are coming off a heartbreaking 117-116 overtime loss to Miami after blowing a 20-point lead. Darius Garland recorded 26 points and 7 assists, but Los Angeles have now lost seven straight games, their longest losing streak since November 2017.
New Orleans had a 115-109 defeat to Minnesota on Friday despite Jeremiah Fears scoring 24 points. The loss snapped the Pelicans’ four-game winning streak. With the Clippers struggling through seven consecutive defeats and home teams dominating recent meetings, both sides will be desperate to bounce back.
PICK – OVER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS
