5 games tonight, here are the free NBA picks

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5 games on the schedule tonight, here are the free NBA picks.

*Original betting lines and lineups taken game morning, adjust accordingly.

The original lines for each game are taken a couple of hours prior to the tip-off, so adjust your picks accordingly should a line change.

Tonight’s Parlay

Parlay 1

Houston @ San Antonio – Houston WIN – WIN

OKC @ Denver – Denver +1.5 – WIN

Parlay 2

Toronto @ Washington – Over 214.5 – WIN

Milwaukee @ Minnesota – Minnesota WIN – WIN

Houston @ San Antonio – Houston -2.0 – WIN


Tonight’s NBA Picks

Memphis @ Detroit

H2H Trends

Memphis are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Detroit.
Memphis are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.

Win/Loss 

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
Detroit 23 26 14-10 9-16
Memphis 18 32 13-15 5-17

Season Points +/- 

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Detroit 102.8 103.1 -0.3
Memphis 99.8 102.5 -2.7

Picks against the spread

 Spread O/U Points   Result
 Grizzlies  Under  Detroit
 +8.5  203.0  108-102

The new look Pistons will be unveiling their new superstar in Blake Griffin tonight. Without any time to test the chemistry, expect the contest to be close. The Grizzlies have shelved Tyreke Evans for the anticipation of a trade which will leave them a little short handed.

Best Bet  =  Memphis +8.5


Toronto @ Washington

H2H Trends

Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Toronto are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.

Win/Loss

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
Washington 28 22 16-9 12-13
Toronto 34 15 19-4 15-11

Season Points +/-

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Washington 107.0 105.4 +1.6
Toronto 111.1 103.8 +7.2

Picks against the spread

 Spread O/U Points   Result
 Toronto  Over  Washington
 -3.5  214.5  122-119

The Wizards were able to cover the absence of Wall and defeated the Thunder last out. Could be tougher against the Raptors who are shaping up as a title contender in the East.

Best Bet = Over 214.5


Milwaukee @ Minnesota

H2H Trends

Milwaukee are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Minnesota.
Under is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings.

Win/Loss 

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
Minnesota 32 22 20-6 12-16
Milwaukee 27 22 17-9 10-13

Season Points +/- 

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Minnesota 108.9 106.0 +2.9
Milwaukee 105.2 105.3 -0.2

Picks against the spread

 Spread O/U Points   Result
 Minnesota  Under  Minnesota
 -6.0  209.0  108-89

The Bucks are heavily in the trade market and will find it tough to take down the Wolves who have an impressive home record at 20-6.

Best Bet  = Minnesota WIN


Houston @ San Antonio

H2H Trends

Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in San Antonio.
Houston are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.
Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.

Win/Loss 

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
San Antonio 34 19 22-4 12-15
Houston 36 13 20-6 16-7

Season Points +/- 

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
San Antonio 100.9 97.5 3.40
Houston 114.1 106.4 7.70

Picks against the spread

 Spread O/U Points   Result
 Houston  Over  Houston
 -1.5  208.5  102-91

James Harden and the Rockets will need to face their San Antonio demons tonight as they aim for the Western Conference Finals. No doubt they will need to get the better of the Spurs on the road to be legit.

Best Bet  = Houston WIN or Houston -1.5


Oklahoma City @ Denver

H2H Trends

Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Denver.

Win/Loss 

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
Denver 26 25 19-7 7-18
Oklahoma City 30 21 19-7 11-14

Season Points +/- 

TEAM PPG OPP PPG DIFF
Denver 106.2 105.6 +0.6
Oklahoma City 106.1 102.0 +4.1

Picks against the spread

 Spread O/U Points   Result
 Denver  Under  Denver
 +1.5  216.5  127-124

The Thunder did form a good run winning 7 straight before falling to the Wizards on the road. Although they didn’t beat any team with substance, tonight will be another test on the road to Denver. Season series is split at 1-1 on home court.

Best Bet  = Denver +1.5