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A nine-game slate featuring several of the league’s strongest early-season performers, significant handicaps and important conference matchups. Boston looks to preserve its unbeaten home record against Dallas, while San Antonio travels to Utah riding an extraordinary 11-game winning streak.
The Spurs have established themselves as one of the West’s leading teams, combining excellent offensive production with a strong defensive record. Houston also enters in impressive form, travelling to Washington in search of its fourth consecutive victory.
INDIANA PACERS @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Odds: IND +7.5 ($1.90) / PHI -7.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 5 | 8 | 2-4 | 3-3 |
| PHI | 10 | 3 | 5-2 | 5-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| IND | 111.2 | 113.2 | -2.0 | 224.4 |
| PHI | 111.2 | 109.4 | +1.8 | 220.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| IND | UNDER | |
| +7.5 | 224.5 |
Indiana and Philadelphia meet for the second time this season at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday afternoon. The 76ers won their first meeting 114-109 on October 28, extending their winning streak against the Pacers to five games.
Philadelphia are coming off a 123-112 victory over Toronto after overturning a 17-point deficit. Tyrese Maxey recorded 27 points and 8 assists on 8-of-13 shooting (61.5%), while VJ Edgecombe added 15 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. The 76ers have won six straight when Maxey scores 25+ points. Joel Embiid is out.
Indiana beat New York 106-104 on Friday, improving to 5-8 this season. The Pacers will be looking to snap their five-game losing streak against Philadelphia. Aaron Nesmith and Andrew Nembhard are questionable, while LeBron James is available to return.
PICK – Indiana Pacers +7.5
LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ PHOENIX SUNS
Odds: LAL -2.5 ($1.88) / PHX +2.5 ($1.92)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 11 | 2 | 5-1 | 6-1 |
| PHX | 5 | 6 | 5-3 | 0-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 122.2 | 114.2 | +8.0 | 236.4 |
| PHX | 111.7 | 116.1 | -4.4 | 227.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAL | OVER | |
| -2.5 | 226.5 |
Los Angeles and Phoenix meet for the first time this season at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday afternoon. The Suns won last season’s five-game series 3-2, although Luka Doncic averaged 36.0 points across three appearances against Phoenix.
Phoenix are coming off a 101-96 victory over Charlotte, with Devin Booker recording 30 points, 7 assists and 3 steals on 12-of-20 shooting (60.0%). The Suns have won four straight home games against Pacific opponents and will be looking to extend that streak.
Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 123-112 on Wednesday, with Doncic delivering 32 points and 5 threes. The Lakers have now won seven straight games heading into this matchup. Collin Sexton is questionable, while Austin Reaves has been ruled out.
PICK – Over 226.5 Total Points
CHARLOTTE HORNETS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Odds: CHA +1.5 ($1.90) / LAC -1.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| CHA | 4 | 8 | 3-4 | 1-4 |
| LAC | 3 | 8 | 3-3 | 0-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| CHA | 98.6 | 109.6 | -11.0 | 208.2 |
| LAC | 112.3 | 117.5 | -5.2 | 229.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAC | UNDER | |
| -1.5 | 215.5 |
Charlotte and Los Angeles meet for the first time this season at Intuit Dome on Sunday afternoon. The Clippers have won 16 straight games against the Hornets, including both meetings last season.
Los Angeles are coming off a 113-112 victory over Oklahoma City, with Brook Lopez scoring 26 points and Darius Garland adding 24 points and 7 assists. The win snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Thunder and marked just the Clippers’ second victory in their last 10 games.
Charlotte suffered a 101-96 defeat to Phoenix on Thursday, marking their seventh loss in eight games. The Hornets have now lost 16 consecutive meetings with the Clippers. Brandon Miller is available to return, while Kon Knueppel and Dennis Schroder remain out.
PICK – Los Angeles Clippers -1.5
SAN ANTONIO SPURS @ UTAH JAZZ
Odds: SA -16.5 ($1.90) / UTA +16.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| SA | 11 | 2 | 5-2 | 6-0 |
| UTA | 1 | 12 | 1-6 | 0-6 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| SA | 119.5 | 106.2 | +13.3 | 225.7 |
| UTA | 107.5 | 118.6 | -11.1 | 226.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SA | UNDER | |
| -16.5 | 223.5 |
San Antonio and Utah meet for the third time this season at Delta Center on Sunday afternoon. The Spurs won both previous meetings, including one at home and one on the road, and have now won five straight away games against the Jazz.
Utah are coming off a 125-118 defeat to Houston despite Darryn Peterson recording 28 points and 7 rebounds. Keyonte George added 27 points and 7 assists, but the Jazz have now lost 11 consecutive games. Lauri Markkanen and Jaxson Hayes remain out.
San Antonio beat Golden State 123-85 on Friday, winning by 38 points. Stephon Castle delivered 32 points and a career-high-tying 5 threes on 12-of-18 shooting (66.7%). The Spurs have now won 11 straight games heading into this matchup.
PICK – Under 223.5 Total Points
DALLAS MAVERICKS @ BOSTON CELTICS
Odds: DAL +13.5 ($1.90) / BOS -13.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DAL | 7 | 6 | 5-2 | 2-4 |
| BOS | 10 | 2 | 5-0 | 5-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| DAL | 113.5 | 113.3 | +0.2 | 226.8 |
| BOS | 114.3 | 103.1 | +11.2 | 217.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DAL | UNDER | |
| +13.5 | 217.5 |
Dallas and Boston meet for the first time this season at TD Garden on Sunday night. The Celtics swept last season’s two-game series 2-0, including a convincing 120-100 home victory. Boston have now won 10 of their last 11 games.
Boston are coming off a 98-93 victory over Toronto after overturning a 22-point deficit. The five-point win extended their strong recent form despite the absence of Paul George, who is now available to return. The Celtics will be looking to extend their winning streak against Dallas to three games.
Dallas had a 127-117 loss to Cleveland yesterday despite Kyrie Irving recording 34 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 7 threes. The 10-point loss snapped the Mavericks’ five-game winning streak against Eastern Conference opponents.
PICK – Dallas Mavericks +13.5
NEW YORK KNICKS @ TORONTO RAPTORS
Odds: NY -4.5 ($1.90) / TOR +4.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 6 | 6 | 4-3 | 2-3 |
| TOR | 5 | 7 | 2-3 | 3-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NY | 109.8 | 103.7 | +6.1 | 213.5 |
| TOR | 114.3 | 112.8 | +1.5 | 227.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NY | UNDER | |
| -4.5 | 216.5 |
New York and Toronto meet for the first time this season at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday night. The Knicks have won 13 straight games against the Raptors, including all five meetings last season. New York enter this matchup with a 6-6 record.
Toronto are coming off a 123-112 defeat to Philadelphia after surrendering a 17-point lead. RJ Barrett recorded 31 points and 14 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley added 26 points. The Raptors have lost seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents. Scottie Barnes is questionable.
New York suffered a narrow 106-104 defeat to Indiana on Friday despite Jalen Brunson delivering 33 points and 11 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points, 15 rebounds and 3 steals. The Knicks will be looking to extend their 13-game winning streak against Toronto.
PICK – New York Knicks -4.5
HOUSTON ROCKETS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Odds: HOU -9.5 ($1.92) / WAS +9.5 ($1.88)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| HOU | 10 | 3 | 7-1 | 3-2 |
| WAS | 4 | 9 | 2-3 | 2-6 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| HOU | 116.2 | 107.4 | +8.8 | 223.6 |
| WAS | 110.0 | 115.8 | -5.8 | 225.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| HOU | UNDER | |
| -9.5 | 222.5 |
Houston and Washington meet for the first time this season at Capital One Arena on Sunday night. The Rockets have won seven straight against the Wizards, including both meetings last season, with Kevin Durant averaging 26.5 points across that series.
Washington are coming off a 144-140 double-overtime defeat to Detroit despite Trae Young recording 37 points and 14 assists. Anthony Davis added 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Alex Sarr scored 30 points. The Wizards have now lost six straight. Sarr, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington are questionable.
Houston defeated Utah 125-118 on Friday, with Alperen Sengun delivering 43 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists on 17-of-24 shooting (70.8%). The Rockets are now 6-0 this season when Sengun scores 20+ points. Fred VanVleet remains out.
PICK – Under 222.5 Total Points
ATLANTA HAWKS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Odds: ATL -7.5 ($1.90) / MIL +7.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ATL | 7 | 6 | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| MIL | 1 | 12 | 1-6 | 0-6 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| ATL | 118.2 | 116.8 | +1.4 | 235.0 |
| MIL | 106.2 | 120.2 | -14.0 | 226.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ATL | OVER | |
| -7.5 | 233.5 |
Atlanta and Milwaukee meet for the first time this season at Fiserv Forum on Sunday night. The Hawks won last season’s series 2-1, including a 131-113 road victory, and have won three straight in Milwaukee. Nickeil Alexander-Walker averaged 25.0 points across last season’s series.
Milwaukee are coming off a 107-99 defeat to Orlando, with Tyler Herro shooting just 5-of-17 from the field (29.4%). The Bucks have now lost nine straight games, matching their longest losing streak since November 2013. Ousmane Dieng remains out.
Atlanta had a 125-117 overtime defeat to Chicago on Friday, snapping a five-game winning streak against Eastern Conference opponents. The Hawks will be looking to extend their three-game winning streak at Fiserv Forum. Kingston Flemings has been ruled out.
PICK – Atlanta Hawks -7.5
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ SACRAMENTO KINGS
Odds: OKC -10.5 ($1.92) / SAC +10.5 ($1.88)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 8 | 5 | 5-0 | 3-5 |
| SAC | 1 | 11 | 0-7 | 1-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| OKC | 111.2 | 107.4 | +3.8 | 218.6 |
| SAC | 108.2 | 120.9 | -12.7 | 229.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | UNDER | |
| -10.5 | 222.5 |
Oklahoma City and Sacramento meet for the first time this season at Golden 1 Center on Sunday night. The Thunder have won eight straight against the Kings, including all three meetings last season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 31.3 points across that series.
Sacramento are coming off a 120-107 defeat to Portland despite Domantas Sabonis recording 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The Kings remain winless at home this season with a 0-7 record. Precious Achiuwa and Keegan Murray are questionable.
Oklahoma City had a narrow 113-112 defeat to the Clippers on Friday despite Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 40 points. Isaiah Hartenstein added 21 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak against Los Angeles. Ajay Mitchell is questionable after missing two games.
PICK – Under 222.5 Total Points
