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ORLANDO @ DETROIT

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Magic have won their last 7 games vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons’ last 6 games have gone over.
  • The Magic have won both halves in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Pistons.
  • The Pistons have failed to cover in 5 of their last 6 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 20 14 13-4 7-10
DET 14 18 5-8 9-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ORL 105.9 103.5 +2.4 209.4
DET 112.2 115.2 -3.0 227.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER DET
-1.5 211.5 105-96

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jaden Ivey has made 2+ three-pointers in his last 6 games.
  • Jalen Suggs has made 3+ three-pointers in the Magic’s last 3 road games.
  • Jaden Ivey has recorded 5+ assists in his last 5 home games.
  • Jalen Suggs has recorded 4+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has recorded 10+ assists in 12 of his last 16 games.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has scored 18+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 20+ points in his last 7 home games.
  • Jaden Ivey has scored 16+ points in 5 of his last 6 games.

PREVIEW

Coming home after a four-game road trip, the Pistons host the Magic at Little Caesars Arena.

Last time out, the Pistons fell 134-121 to Denver, ending a three-game winning streak.

Orlando erased a 21-point deficit to edge Brooklyn 102-101 on Sunday, led by Goga Bitadze’s 19-point, 11-rebound outing and Tristan Da Silva’s 21-point, seven-assist display. The Magic will aim to improve a 1-3 record from their last four road games.

This is their second meeting this season, with the Magic winning the first 111-100 on November 23, extending their streak to seven wins over Detroit.

PICK – DETROIT -1.5

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CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Wizards have lost 23 of their last 26 games.
  • The Bulls’ last 5 of 6 games have gone under.
  • The Bulls have won the 1st half in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards have won the 1st quarter in their last 4 games.
  • The Bulls have covered in 4 of their last 5 games vs. the Wizards.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 15 18 5-11 10-7
WAS 5 25 4-13 1-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 117.5 121.0 -3.5 238.5
WAS 108.4 122.4 -14.0 230.8

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI OVER WAS
-5.5 237.5 125-107

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Alex Sarr has made 2+ three-pointers in his last 7 games.
  • Nikola Vucevic has recorded 12+ rebounds in his last 4 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Josh Giddey has recorded 6+ assists in his last 6 games.
  • Alex Sarr has scored 15+ points in the Wizards’ last 4 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Zach LaVine has scored 25+ points in 6 of his last 8 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Coby White has scored 20+ points in the Bulls’ last 3 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Josh Giddey has recorded 9+ rebounds in his last 4 games.

PREVIEW

In the final contest of a four-game homestand, the Wizards host the Bulls at Capital One Arena.

Last outing, the Wizards were blown out 126-106 by New York, marking their 23rd loss from their last 26 games while playing without Jordan Poole.

The Bulls defeated Charlotte 115-108 in overtime on Monday despite the absence of Zach LaVine, securing their fourth win from their last five road games. Both Poole and LaVine are questionable to return.

This is their second meeting this season, with the Bulls winning the first 127-108 at this venue on November 26.

PICK – CHICAGO -5.5

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NEW ORLEANS @ MIAMI

Kaseya Center, Miami, FL

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans have lost their last 14 road games.
  • The Pelicans’ last 4 games have gone over.
  • The Heat have covered in 14 of their last 18 games vs. the Pelicans.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NO 5 28 4-14 1-14
MIA 16 14 9-5 7-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
NO 106.7 117.9 -11.2 224.6
MIA 111.0 108.7 +2.3 219.7

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA UNDER MIA
-9.0 221.5 119-108

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Trey Murphy III has scored 21+ points in 5 of the Pelicans’ last 6 games.
  • Dejounte Murray has made 3+ three-pointers in his last 5 games vs. the Heat.
  • Duncan Robinson has made 3+ three-pointers in the Heat’s last 4 games as favorites.
  • Yves Missi has recorded 11+ rebounds in the Pelicans’ last 4 road games.
  • Dejounte Murray has recorded 8+ assists in 5 of the Pelicans’ last 6 games.
  • C.J. McCollum has recorded 4+ assists in 5 of the Pelicans’ last 6 games.
  • Tyler Herro has scored 27+ points in the Heat’s last 2 games.
  • Bam Adebayo has scored 15+ points in the Heat’s last 6 games as favorites.
  • Dejounte Murray has scored 22+ points in his last 4 games vs. the Heat.
  • Herb Jones has recorded 4+ rebounds in the Pelicans’ last 5 games.
  • Bam Adebayo has recorded 10+ rebounds in 6 of the Heat’s last 7 home games.

PREVIEW

Hitting the road after a five-game homestand, the Pelicans visit Miami at Kaseya Center.

Last outing, Miami upset Houston 104-100 at Toyota Center, led by Tyler Herro’s 27-point, six-rebound, nine-assist display before a late ejection. Herro avoided suspension, while Terry Rozier received a one-game ban. Jimmy Butler will return from a five-game absence for Miami.

New Orleans fell 116-113 to the Clippers despite C.J. McCollum’s 33-point, eight-triple outing. The Pelicans will aim to snap a 14-game road losing streak.

This is their first meeting in 2024-25 after last season’s series ended 1-1, with both teams winning on the road.

PICK – MIAMI -9.0

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UTAH @ NEW YORK

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Jazz’s last 10 of 11 games have gone over.
  • The Knicks have won their last 8 games.
  • The Jazz have covered the line in their last 4 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 7 24 2-12 5-12
NYK 23 10 10-4 13-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 111.0 119.8 -8.8 230.8
NYK 117.8 109.8 +8.0 227.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NYK OVER NYK
-12.5 229.0 119-103

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Collin Sexton has recorded 5+ assists in the Jazz’s last 4 road games.
  • Josh Hart has recorded a double-double in the Knicks’ last 4 games.
  • Jalen Brunson has recorded 8+ assists in the Knicks’ last 3 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 30+ points in the Knicks’ last 3 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • OG Anunoby has scored 15+ points in his last 5 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Collin Sexton has scored 22+ points in the Jazz’s last 3 games vs. the Knicks.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 21+ points in the Jazz’s last 4 road games.
  • Walker Kessler has recorded 11+ rebounds in the Jazz’s last 4 games.
  • Keyonte George has recorded 4+ rebounds in 7 of his last 9 games.

PREVIEW

Matching up for the second time this season, Utah and New York face off at MSG.

Last time out New York blew out Washington 126-106 at Capital One Arena, powered by Josh Hart’s 23-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 32-point, 13-rebound display. The Knicks have won nine straight when Hart records a double-double and eight straight overall.

The Jazz fell 132-121 to Denver on Monday, extending their losing streak to four games. John Collins remains doubtful, while Jalen Brunson is questionable for New York.

The Jazz claimed their first matchup 121-106 at Delta Center on November 23 behind Lauri Markkanen’s 34-point outing.

PICK – OVER 229.0 TOTAL POINTS

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BROOKLYN @ TORONTO

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Raptors have lost their last 11 games.
  • 9 of the last 10 games between the Nets and Raptors have gone under.
  • The Nets have covered in 7 of their last 8 road games vs. the Raptors.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 12 20 5-9 7-11
TOR 7 26 6-11 1-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BKN 107.8 112.8 -5.0 220.6
TOR 111.1 119.3 -8.2 230.4

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BKN OVER TOR
+1.5 221.5 130-113

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Gradey Dick has scored the first basket in the last 2 games vs. the Nets.
  • D’Angelo Russell has made 3+ three-pointers in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Raptors.
  • Ben Simmons has recorded 7+ assists in his last 7 games.
  • Cameron Johnson has scored 26+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Nicolas Claxton has recorded 8+ rebounds in 8 of the Nets’ last 9 games vs. the Raptors.

PREVIEW

On the second leg of a back-to-back, Toronto host Brooklyn at Scotiabank Arena.

Last time on the floor, Toronto suffered a 125-71 humiliation against Boston at TD Garden in the absence of RJ Barrett, extending their losing streak to 11 games.

Brooklyn blew a 21-point lead to fall 102-101 to Orlando on Sunday despite Cameron Thomas’ 25-point, six-rebound display. Thomas is out for Brooklyn, but newly acquired D’Angelo Russell is set to debut.

Their first meeting this season saw the Nets win 101-94 at this venue on December 19th behind Cameron Johnson’s 33-point, 10-rebound double-double.

PICK – BROOKLYN +1.5

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DALLAS @ HOUSTON

Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Mavericks have covered in 5 of their last 6 games after a loss.
  • The Rockets have won 10 of their last 13 home games.
  • 12 of the Mavericks’ last 17 road games have gone over.
  • The Rockets have won the first quarter in 16 of their last 20 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DAL 20 13 10-5 10-8
HOU 21 11 11-5 10-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DAL 117.1 111.5 +5.6 228.6
HOU 113.0 106.6 +6.4 219.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER HOU
-5.0 221.5 110-99

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Fred VanVleet has made 4+ threes in the Rockets’ last 3 games.
  • P.J. Washington has made 2+ threes in his last 6 games with Luka Doncic out.
  • Jabari Smith Jr. has made 2+ threes in 8 of the Rockets’ last 9 home games.
  • Kyrie Irving has made 5 threes in his last 3 games.
  • Kyrie Irving has recorded 6+ assists in 12 of his last 14 games with Luka Doncic out.
  • Fred VanVleet has recorded 6+ assists in 7 of the Rockets’ last 8 games as home favourites.
  • Dillon Brooks has scored 15+ points in 5 of his last 6 games as a favourite.
  • Alperen Sengun has scored 20+ points in 5 of the Rockets’ last 6 home games.
  • Alperen Sengun has recorded 12+ rebounds in his last 3 games.
  • P.J. Washington has recorded 10+ rebounds in 5 of his last 7 road games with Luka Doncic out.

PREVIEW

1.5 games apart in the Western standings, the Mavericks and Rockets meet at Toyota Center.

More recently, Houston fell 104-100 to Miami despite Alperen Sengun’s 18-point, 18-rebound, six-assist display and will look to extend their five-game division win streak.

Dallas threw away an 18-point lead to fall 110-100 against Sacramento despite Spencer Dinwiddie’s 30 points and P.J. Washington’s 28-point outing while missing Luka Doncic (out). Houston’s Amen Thompson is suspended.

This is their second meeting this season, with the Rockets winning the first 108-102 on October 31st.

PICK – HOUSTON -5.0

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ATLANTA @ DENVER

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Nuggets’ last 10 home games vs. Eastern teams have gone over.
  • The Nuggets have won 7 of their last 8 vs. the Hawks.
  • The Nuggets have lost the 1st quarter in their last 4 games.
  • The Hawks have covered in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 18 15 10-7 8-7
DEN 18 13 9-5 9-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 117.8 118.8 -1.0 236.6
DEN 120.5 117.5 +3.0 238.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DEN UNDER DEN
-5.0 246.5 139-120

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Michael Porter Jr. has made 3+ threes in the Nuggets’ last 4 games.
  • Nikola Jokic has recorded a triple-double in the Nuggets’ last 3 home games vs. the Hawks.
  • Trae Young has 10+ assists in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has scored 21+ points in the Nuggets’ last 4 games as favs.
  • De’Andre Hunter has scored 20+ points in 10 of the Hawks’ last 12 games.
  • Nikola Jokic has scored 30+ points in 6 of the Nuggets’ last 8 home games as favs.
  • Jalen Johnson has 10+ rebounds in each of his last 7 games vs. winning teams.
  • Clint Capela has 10+ rebounds in 6 of the Hawks’ last 7 vs. the Nuggets.

PREVIEW

Both with 18 wins in 2024-25, Atlanta and Denver face off at Ball Arena.

Last time out Denver defeated Utah 132-121, led by Nikola Jokic’s 36-point, 22-rebound, 11-assist, four-steal display and Russell Westbrook’s 16-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist, four-steal performance.

Atlanta blew out Toronto 136-107, highlighted by Trae Young’s 34-point, 10-assist, seven-triple outing. The Hawks have now won four straight games while Daniels remains probable.

This is their second meeting this season, with Denver winning the first 141-111 on December 8th to extend their streak over Atlanta to four games.

PICK – DENVER -5.0

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PHILADELPHIA @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Kings have lost their last 4 games as favs vs. Eastern teams.
  • 8 of the Kings’ last 9 home games vs. Eastern teams have gone under.
  • The 76ers have covered in 9 of their last 10 games as underdogs vs. the Kings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 13 17 5-9 8-8
SAC 14 19 7-12 7-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHI 107.2 110.3 -3.1 217.5
SAC 114.8 113.7 +1.1 228.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAC UNDER SAC
-5.0 222.5 113-107

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has made 3+ threes in his last 3 games vs. the Kings.
  • Tyrese Maxey has made 5+ threes in 3 of the 76ers’ last 4 road games with Joel Embiid out.
  • DeMar DeRozan has 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 home games vs. the 76ers.
  • Paul George has 8+ assists in 3 of his last 4 games with Joel Embiid out.
  • Domantas Sabonis has 10+ assists in 3 of his last 4 home games vs. the 76ers.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has scored 16+ points in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Kings.
  • DeMar DeRozan has scored 20+ points in 7 of his last 8 home games vs. the 76ers.
  • Paul George has scored 23+ points in 4 of his last 5 games on the 1st leg of a back-to-back.
  • Tyrese Maxey has scored 32+ points in 7 of his last 9 games as a road underdog.

PREVIEW

Hitting the floor together for the first time this season, the 76ers and Kings face off at Golden 1 Center.

Last time out, Sacramento erased an 18-point deficit to beat Dallas 110-100, led by De’Aaron Fox’s 33-point display and Domantas Sabonis’ 17-point, 16-rebound outing, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Philadelphia routed Portland 125-103 behind Joel Embiid’s 37 points and Kelly Oubre Jr.’s career-high eight steals. Embiid will sit out on the first leg of a back-to-back, while Keegan Murray is doubtful for Sacramento.

Last season’s series ended 1-1, with both teams defending home court.

PICK – SACRAMENTO -5.0

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