*Original betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust you plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
DETROIT @ BROOKLYN
H2H Trends –
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Pistons are 4-12 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Pistons are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Brooklyn.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Detroit | 4 | 2 | 3-1 | 1-1 |
| Brooklyn | 2 | 5 | 1-1 | 1-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Detroit | 109.7 | 111.3 | -1.6 |
| Brooklyn | 106.6 | 111.1 | -4.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Detroit | Over | Brooklyn |
| +2.5 | 216.0 | 120-119 – 1OT |
-Andre Drummond taught the Nets a lesson in the season opener with 24 points and 20 rebounds and a 103-100 victory to the Pistons.
-Pistons have won five of the past six meetings.
-Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Best Bet = Detroit +2.5
DENVER @ CHICAGO
H2H Trends –
Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Chicago.
Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 5 | 1 | 4-0 | 1-1 |
| Chicago | 2 | 5 | 1-2 | 1-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 113.7 | 105.2 | +8.5 |
| Chicago | 110.3 | 119.9 | -9.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Under | Denver |
| -7.5 | 226.5 | 108-107 – 1OT |
-The Bulls went from chocolates to boiled lollies in an instant, with a nice a 97-85 win at Atlanta on Saturday, only to be followed up with a 149-124 smashing at home by the Warriors.
-Nuggets have won 5 of their first 6 and rank 5th in points allowed at 105.2 per game.
-Nuggets have a distinct advantage on defense and on the glass. (Nuggets +6.5 vs Opponents. Chicago -5.9 vs Opponents)
-Nuggets moneyline the safe bet.
Best Bet = Denver WIN
UTAH @ MINNESOTA
H2H Trends
Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Utah | 4 | 2 | 0-2 | 4-0 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 4 | 3-1 | 0-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Utah | 112.5 | 106.2 | +6.3 |
| Minnesota | 114.3 | 117.6 | -3.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Utah | Under | Minnesota |
| -5.5 | 222.5 | 128-125 |
-The awkward Jimmy Butler standoff continues, with Butler intent on finding another team, and other teammate’s girlfriend to mess with. He is playing good ball though, averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 steals.
-Utah looking to complete a sweep of a 4-game road trip – winning the first 3 by an average of 13.7 points.
-Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota.
-Jazz rank 6th in defensive efficiency and are much better on the glass.
-Jimmy Butler confirmed (resting). Utah line has spread from -2.5 to -6.5.
Best Bet = Utah WIN
INDIANA @ NEW YORK
H2H Trends –
Pacers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New York.
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 4 | 3 | 2-1 | 2-2 |
| New York | 2 | 5 | 2-2 | 0-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Indiana | 109.0 | 102.9 | +6.1 |
| New York | 106.7 | 110.7 | -4.0 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Indiana | Under | Indiana |
| -5.5 | 208.0 | 107-101 |
-Indiana is looking for its first win at New York since April 3, 2016.
-Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
-Pacers are better on both the offensive and defensive ends.
-Pacers are 30th in the league in pace of game, Knicks 22nd. Could be sluggish.
Best Bet = Indiana -5.5
NEW ORLEANS @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends –
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Golden State.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 4 | 2 | 3-1 | 1-1 |
| Golden St. | 7 | 1 | 3-0 | 4-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 122.5 | 118.8 | +3.7 |
| Golden St. | 124.3 | 110.8 | +13.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Over | Golden State |
| -9.5 | 236.0 | 131-121 |
-Klay Thompson, who stunk it up with 5-of-36 from beyond the arc in the first 6 games, buried an NBA-record 14 3-pointers, and scored 52 points in a 149-124 win at Chicago on Monday.
-The Splash Brothers are back.
-Pelicans might be without Anthony Davis (elbow), expected to miss a 3rd straight game.
-No Davis, no chance.
-Update – Davis WILL play tonight.
Best Bet = Golden State -9.5
DALLAS @ LA LAKERS
H2H Trends
Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Los Angeles.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Dallas | 2 | 5 | 2-1 | 0-4 |
| L.A. Lakers | 2 | 5 | 1-2 | 1-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Dallas | 111.1 | 117.0 | -5.9 |
| L.A. Lakers | 122.0 | 122.3 | -0.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LA Lakers | Under | LA Lakers |
| -6.0 | 233.5 | 114-113 |
-Lebron clearly frustrated on the court, starting the season 2-5. “We’ve got to get better. We know that,” James told reporters. “We talk about patience, but we can’t have reoccurrence of doing the same things over and over and over again and expecting a different result. That’s insanity.”
-Where the hell is Lavar Ball?
-Rookie Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks in scoring with an average of 20.4 points per game.
-Lakers bounce back tonight.
Best Bet = Lakers -6.0 & Under 233.5
SAN ANTONIO @ PHOENIX
H2H Trends –
Spurs are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 4 | 2 | 3-1 | 1-1 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 5 | 1-1 | 0-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 113.7 | 116.8 | -3.1 |
| Phoenix | 105.7 | 117.8 | -12.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Over | San Antonio |
| -7.0 | 213.5 | 120-90 |
-DeRozan (averaging 28.3 points and 8 assists) has filled the majority of the void that Kawhi left, and is probably a much better bloke around the locker room.
-Spurs won all 4 of last season’s matchups and 13 of the past 14 meetings.
-Devin Booker missed his second consecutive game with a hamstring strain and is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs.
-Again, no Booker no Suns.
-Spurs win in a high scoring game. We’ll wait for the Overs spread.
Best Bet = San Antonio -7.0
