*Original betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust you plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
HOUSTON @ OKLAHOMA CITY
H2H Trends –
Rockets are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 4 | 5 | 0-4 | 4-1 |
| Oklahoma City | 6 | 4 | 3-2 | 3-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Houston | 105.3 | 110.1 | -4.8 |
| Oklahoma City | 111.4 | 108.8 | +2.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Houston | Under | Oklahoma City |
| -4.5 | 214.5 | 98-80 |
-OKC have won 6 straight after a 0-4 start, while the Rockets have won 3 straight on the road after opening 1-5.
-OKC under likely without Westbrook for a 2nd straight game (ankle).
-Melo visits his old team again for the first time, the same player who said he wouldn’t be a backup for OKC this season is averaging 14.7 points as a reserve for the Rockets. LOL.
-Rockets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. teams over .500.
-OKC are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games.
-No Westbrook, no OKC. Watch for lineups.
Best Bet = Under 214.5
BOSTON @ PHOENIX
H2H Trends –
Celtics are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Celtics are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 6 | 4 | 3-1 | 3-3 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 8 | 2-4 | 0-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Boston | 104.2 | 101.3 | +2.9 |
| Phoenix | 100.6 | 113.8 | -13.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Boston | Over | Boston |
| -9.5 | 211.5 | 116-109 1OT |
-Celtics looking to avoid a 3rd straight loss, with frustrations starting to show.
-Celtics took the last 3 and 6 of the last 7 matchups.
-Over is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
-Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 overall.
-Suns still having issues on the defensive end, ranking 3rd worst in the league. Look for Celtics to beat the spread in a shootout.
Best Bet = Boston -9.5 & Over 211.5
LA CLIPPERS @ PORTLAND
H2H Trends
Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| L.A. Clippers | 6 | 4 | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Portland | 8 | 3 | 5-2 | 3-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| L.A. Clippers | 116.2 | 109.8 | +6.4 |
| Portland | 117.3 | 107.4 | +9.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Portland | Over | Portland |
| -5.0 | 224.0 | 116-105 |
-McCollum broke out of a slump with 40 points in Tuesday’s 118-103 win over the Bucks.
-Clippers are looking for their first 3-game win streak after scoring 120 points in back-to-back wins over the Magic and Timberwolves.
-Trail Blazers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 Thursday games.
Best Bet = Portland WIN
MILWAUKEE @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends –
Bucks are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Golden State.
Bucks are 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Milwaukee | 8 | 2 | 6-0 | 2-2 |
| Golden St. | 10 | 1 | 6-0 | 4-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Milwaukee | 120.0 | 107.3 | +12.7 |
| Golden St. | 123.5 | 109.7 | +13.8 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Milwaukee |
| -5.5 | 238.0 | 134-111 |
-Bucks playing some great ball and will try to show tonight that they can take it up to the Champs.
-Warriors are enjoying an 8-game win streak and made 13-of-24 from three while easing to a 117-101 victory over the Grizzlies on Monday.
-Giannis averaging 25.8 ppg on 54.4% shooting, 13.3 rpg and 5.9 asp.
-Curry leads the league in scoring with 31.3 ppg, shooting 52.5% from the floor, 50.8% from three and 92.3% from the free-throw line.
-Over is 11-1 in Bucks last 12 games following a loss.
-Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Best Bet = Golden State -7.0 & Over 238.0
