*Original NBA betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust your plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA PICKS
TORONTO @ ORLANDO
H2H Trends –
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Orlando.
- Raptors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Orlando.
- Raptors are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Toronto | 13 | 4 | 7-2 | 6-2 |
| Orlando | 9 | 8 | 6-5 | 3-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Toronto | 116.8 | 108.4 | +8.4 |
| Orlando | 107.5 | 109.5 | -2.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Over | Toronto |
| -6.0 | 219.0 | 93-91 |
Trends
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. teams above .500.
- Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Magic are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 home games vs. teams above .500.
The Rub
- Raptors lead every statistical category in this matchup except turnovers.
- Raptors will have Kawhi Leonard back tonight on their 3rd game of a 4-game road trip.
- Kyle Lowry is expected to lineup despite leaving the Bulls game with an ankle injury.
- Magic are playing well with 3 straight wins and 7 in their past 9.
- Raptors are the only team in the league to rank in the top 5 in offense and defense.
- -6.0 is a bit much tonight on the Magics form at home. Toronto moneyline best.
Best Bet = Toronto WIN
LA CLIPPERS @ WASHINGTON
H2H Trends –
- Clippers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| L.A. Clippers | 11 | 5 | 7-1 | 4-4 |
| Washington | 5 | 11 | 3-5 | 2-6 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| L.A. Clippers | 117.9 | 112.8 | +5.1 |
| Washington | 110.9 | 116.9 | -6.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LA Clippers | Over | Washington |
| +1.0 | 230.0 | 125-118 |
Trends
- Over is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 overall.
- Over is 6-0 in Clippers last 6 vs. teams below .500.
- Over is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 vs. teams above .500.
- Wizards are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. teams above .500.
The Rub
- Clippers lead every statistical category in this matchup.
- Wizards are having a nightmare season, and some locker room tension is showing, with it reported that John Wall uttered profanities at coach Scott Brooks during a recent practice. Wizards reportedly open to trading Wall or Beal.
- On the other end of the spectrum, it’s all fun and games in LA, winning 5 straight contests and 7 of their last 8.
- Dwight Howard (glute soreness) is being listed as questionable.
- Clippers are not elite defensively at the moment and the Wizards rank 27th in defensive efficiency. The over is worth a look, but the money should be on the Clippers +1.0
Best Bet = LA Clippers +1.0
BROOKLYN @ MIAMI
H2H Trends –
- Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Nets are 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
- Nets are 4-11-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Brooklyn | 7 | 10 | 3-4 | 4-6 |
| Miami | 6 | 10 | 3-6 | 3-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Brooklyn | 109.9 | 111.3 | -1.4 |
| Miami | 109.3 | 110.6 | -1.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Brooklyn | Over | Brooklyn |
| +3.5 | 216.5 | 104-92 |
Trends
- Under is 5-0 in Nets last 5 road games vs. teams with losing home records.
- Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. teams with losing road records.
- Over is 6-1 in Heat’s last 7 games following a loss.
The Rub
- Miami has dropped five of its last six games to fall to 6-10, just slightly better than their awful 5-11 start 2 seasons back. Frustrations comically showing when Josh Richardson threw his shoe into the crowd after a non-foul call to draw an ejection in a loss last out against the Lakers.
- Nets have been traffic cones on defense, giving up 120+ points in 3 of the their last 4 games.
- Dragic had his swollen right knee drained on Monday and will miss at least three more games.
- Brooklyn in an upset.
Best Bet = Brooklyn +3.5
PORTLAND @ NEW YORK
H2H Trends
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Portland | 11 | 5 | 7-2 | 4-3 |
| New York | 4 | 13 | 2-5 | 2-8 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Portland | 114.9 | 107.9 | +7.0 |
| New York | 107.8 | 114.7 | -6.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New York | Under | Portland |
| +7.5 | 221.0 | 118-114 |
Trends
- Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 vs. teams below .500.
- Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. teams with winning road records.
The Rub
- Portland have the edge in every statistical category in this matchup except for bench points.
- Portland have improved to 1-2 on a six-game road trip after a win over the Wizards.
- Knicks are on the slide with 5 straight losses, each loss seemingly caused by being blown out in 1 quarter.
- No faith either way in the 7.5 spread, Unders best.
Best Bet = New York +7.5 & Under 221.0
