*Original betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust you plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
OKLAHOMA CITY @ CLEVELAND
H2H Trends –
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Thunder are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Cleveland.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Oklahoma City | 5 | 4 | 3-2 | 2-2 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 9 | 1-4 | 0-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Oklahoma City | 113.2 | 111.3 | +1.9 |
| Cleveland | 105.5 | 116.3 | -10.8 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Cleveland | Under | Oklahoma City |
| +6.5 | 218.0 | 95-86 |
-Just when OKC were beginning to find their form winning 5 straight, Westbrook goes down with an ankle injury.
-Cavs have dropped them to an NBA-worst 1-9.
-OKC are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games.
-Westbrook sits, take the Unders.
Best Bet = Under 218.0
DETROIT @ ORLANDO
H2H Trends –
Pistons are 0-6 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Pistons are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Orlando.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 4 | 5 | 3-2 | 1-3 |
| Orlando | 4 | 6 | 2-4 | 2-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 110.1 | 113.0 | -2.9 |
| Orlando | 101.8 | 110.5 | -8.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Detroit | Under | Detroit |
| -1.5 | 211.5 | 103-96 |
-Pistons in a slide that has seen them drop 5 straight after 4 wins to start the season. The last 2 losses in OT.
-Orlando took 5 of the last 6 in the series.
-Both rank in the bottom 4 in offensive efficiency, so the Under is worth a look.
-Pistons are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. team below .500.
-Magic are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Best Bet = Under 211.5
NEW YORK @ ATLANTA
H2H Trends
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Over is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings in Atlanta.
Knicks are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Atlanta.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New York | 3 | 8 | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 7 | 2-2 | 1-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New York | 106.9 | 110.2 | -3.3 |
| Atlanta | 109.9 | 119.5 | -9.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Atlanta | Over | New York |
| +2.0 | 221.0 | 112-107 |
-Knicks posted a 126-107 win over Atlanta in the season opener.
-New York SG Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) is expected to return.
-Atlanta rank 1st in tempo and are playing on a B2B, so the Overs look good.
Best Bet = NO BET
SAN ANTONIO @ MIAMI
H2H Trends –
Spurs are 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Miami.
Spurs are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 6 | 3 | 4-2 | 2-1 |
| Miami | 4 | 5 | 2-2 | 2-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 113.4 | 111.4 | +2.0 |
| Miami | 113.3 | 112.6 | +0.7 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Under | Miami |
| +2.0 | 217.5 | 95-88 |
-Spurs begin a stretch with 9 of 12 on the road by visiting the Heat.
-Heat C Hassan Whiteside (knee) sat out Monday and is questionable.
-Spurs rank 6th in offensive efficiency and play at a slower pace. Spurs to control the tempo and score a road victory.
-Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
-Under is 12-2 in Spurs last 14 vs. teams below .500.
Best Bet = San Antonio +2.0 & Under 217.5
PHILADELPHIA @ INDIANA
H2H Trends –
76ers are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Indiana.
76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 6 | 5 | 6-0 | 0-5 |
| Indiana | 7 | 4 | 3-2 | 4-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 111.6 | 112.9 | -1.3 |
| Indiana | 106.6 | 102.3 | +4.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Indiana | Under | Philadelphia |
| -2.5 | 217.0 | 100-94 |
-76ers been unable to win on the road, and barely been competitive in those losses. 4 of their 5 by 15+ points.
-Pacers have won 3 straight by a total of 9 points before a 98-94 loss to the Rockets.
-Indiana has won 8 straight meetings at home.
-76ers are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games.
-Over is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games following a loss.
Best Bet = Under 217.0
DENVER @ MEMPHIS
H2H Trends
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Memphis.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 9 | 1 | 6-0 | 3-1 |
| Memphis | 5 | 4 | 3-0 | 2-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 111.8 | 102.4 | +9.4 |
| Memphis | 103.7 | 102.1 | +1.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Over | Memphis |
| -3.5 | 204.0 | 89-87 |
-Jamal Murray poured in a carrer-high 48 points, and Denver picked up a 115-107 win at home over the Celtics last out.
-Grizzlies are 3-0 at home but are coming off a 3-game road trip with losses at Suns and Warriors.
-Nuggets averaging 111.8 ppg which is 13th in the league, but more impressive is the they are 4th in the NBA in points allowed at 102.3 per game.
-Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.
-Under is 7-0 in Grizzlies last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Best Bet = Over 204.0
CHICAGO @ NEW ORLEANS
H2H Trends –
Bulls are 13-3-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings in New Orleans.
Bulls are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in New Orleans.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 3 | 8 | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| New Orleans | 4 | 6 | 3-1 | 1-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 108.0 | 115.0 | -7.0 |
| New Orleans | 118.6 | 120.7 | -2.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New Orleans | Over | New Orleans |
| -9.0 | 228.5 | 107-98 |
-Pelicans on a 6-game slide and giving up far too much on the defensive end, at a league worst 120.7 ppg.
-Bulls dropped 3 games by a total of 11 points before finally breaking through with a 116-115 double-overtime win at New York.
-Bulls have failed to cover in 16 of the last 22 away from the United Center.
-Pelicans are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games vs. teams with a win % below .400.
Best Bet = New Orleans -9.0
DALLAS @ UTAH
H2H Trends
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Dallas | 3 | 7 | 3-2 | 0-5 |
| Utah | 4 | 6 | 0-4 | 4-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Dallas | 111.6 | 115.1 | -3.5 |
| Utah | 109.9 | 110.2 | -0.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Dallas | Under | Utah |
| +10.0 | 214.0 | 117-102 |
-Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is expected to be back in the lineup for the Jazz.
-Utah still yet to salute for the home crowd.
-Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games.
-Jazz are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a teams with losing road records.
-Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Best Bet = Dallas +10.0
TORONTO @ SACRAMENTO
H2H Trends –
Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Raptors are 5-13 ATS in the last 18 meetings in Sacramento.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Toronto | 10 | 1 | 6-0 | 4-1 |
| Sacramento | 6 | 4 | 2-1 | 4-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Toronto | 117.4 | 108.0 | +9.4 |
| Sacramento | 118.7 | 119.3 | -0.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Sacramento | Under | Toronto |
| +8.5 | 232.5 | 114-105 |
-Toronto are tied with the Warriors for the best record in the NBA.
-Kawhi’s availability unknown (left ankle).
-Kings are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
-Under is 7-0 in Kings last 7 home games vs. teams with winning road records.
-Over is 9-2 in Raptors last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Best Bet = Under 232.5
MINNESOTA @ LA LAKERS
H2H Trends –
Timberwolves are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 4 | 7 | 4-1 | 0-6 |
| L.A. Lakers | 4 | 6 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 110.6 | 117.7 | -7.1 |
| L.A. Lakers | 118.9 | 120.0 | -1.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LA Lakers | Under | LA Lakers |
| -5.0 | 239.0 | 114-110 |
-The Lakers trailed 41-17 after the 1st quarter on Sunday en route to succumbing 121-107 to the Raptors.
-Timberwolves have their own issues with 3 straight losses to begin a 5-game road trip and a soap opera around disgruntled shooting guard Jimmy Butler.
-Under is 4-0 in Timberwolves last 4 road games.
-Under is 5-1 in Timberwolves last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
-Over is 13-3 in Lakers last 16 vs. teams below .500.
Best Bet = LA Lakers WIN & Under 239.0
