NBA – Tonight’s Best Basketball Tips – Thurs, 2nd Jan

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INDIANA @ MIAMI

FTX Arena, Miami, FL

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pacers have covered in 15 of their last 17 games following a home loss.
  • The Pacers have won 6 of their last 7 road games.
  • The last 6 games between the Pacers and Heat have gone Over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
IND 16 18 8-6 8-12
MIA 17 14 10-5 7-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
IND 114.6 116.9 -2.3 231.5
MIA 111.3 108.7 +2.6 220.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA OVER IND
-1.5 224.0 128-115

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Pascal Siakam has scored the first basket in his last 3 road games vs. the Heat.
  • Duncan Robinson has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Heat’s last 6 home games.
  • Pascal Siakam has 4+ assists in his last 6 games vs. the Heat at Kaseya Center.
  • Bam Adebayo has 20+ points in his last 3 games vs. the Pacers.
  • Tyler Herro has 27+ points in the Heat’s last 3 games.
  • Pascal Siakam has 21+ points in his last 3 road games vs. the Heat.
  • Myles Turner has 9+ rebounds in 7 of the Pacers’ last 8 games vs. the Heat.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has 4+ rebounds in the Pacers’ last 3 games.

PREVIEW

The Pacers and Heat, separated by 2.5 games in the East, meet at Kaseya Center.

Miami recently beat New Orleans 119-108, led by Adebayo’s 23 points and 10 assists, and Tyler Herro’s 32 points. The Heat have won 7 straight when Adebayo records 10+ assists.

Indiana, after blowing a 19-point lead in a 120-112 loss to Milwaukee, looks to improve its 6-1 record over the last 7 road games.

The season series is tied 1-1, with Bam Adebayo averaging 27.0 points in the first two matchups.

PICK – OVER 224.0 TOTAL POINTS

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BOSTON @ MINNESOTA

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Celtics have failed to cover in their last 9 games following a win.
  • The Celtics have won 14 of their last 16 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • The Celtics have won the 1st half in their last 7 road games vs. the Timberwolves.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BOS 24 9 13-6 11-3
MIN 17 15 9-6 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BOS 119.6 108.9 +10.7 228.5
MIN 109.2 107.4 +1.8 216.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER BOS
+5.0 219.5 118-115

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Rudy Gobert has 12+ points in his last 6 games after a single-digit outing.
  • Mike Conley has made 2+ threes in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Celtics.
  • Anthony Edwards has made 4+ threes in the Timberwolves’ last 7 games as underdogs.
  • Rudy Gobert has 12+ rebounds in 5 of the Timberwolves’ last 6 home games.
  • Jrue Holiday has 4+ assists in 8 of his last 9 road games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Julius Randle has 20+ points in 14 of his last 16 games vs. the Celtics.
  • Jaylen Brown has 25+ points in his last 9 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Jayson Tatum has 25+ points in 12 of his last 13 road games.
  • Anthony Edwards has 23+ points in his last 8 games vs. the Celtics.
  • Derrick White has 15+ points in 7 of the Celtics’ last 9 games.
  • Jayson Tatum has 8+ rebounds in his last 18 games.
  • Jaden McDaniels has 6+ rebounds in the Timberwolves’ last 4 home games.

PREVIEW

The Celtics visit the Timberwolves at Target Center after a four-game homestand.

Minnesota, coming off a 113-105 loss to Oklahoma City, aims to end a five-game skid against Eastern Conference teams.

Boston, fresh off a 125-71 win over Toronto on New Year’s Eve, looks to improve its 18-4 record in its last 22 road games. Jayson Tatum led with 23 points and 8 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown remain questionable.

The Celtics won their first meeting 107-105 on November 24 at TD Garden.

PICK – MINNESOTA +5.0

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BROOKLYN @ MILWAUKEE

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

  • 6 of the Nets’ last 7 games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone under.
  • Bucks have won 21 of their last 22 home games against teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • Bucks have won the 1st half in 10 of their last 11 home games vs. the Nets.
  • Nets have covered the line in their last 4 games vs. the Bucks.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 12 21 5-9 7-12
MIL 17 14 10-5 6-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BKN 108.0 113.3 -5.3 221.3
MIL 112.7 111.4 +1.3 224.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER BKN
-13.0 218.5 113-110

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Damian Lillard has a double-double in his last 2 home games vs. the Nets.
  • Cameron Thomas has scored 23+ points in his last 3 games.
  • Damian Lillard has scored 25+ points in his last 6 home games after being held to single digits.
  • D’Angelo Russell has scored 15+ points in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Bucks.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 30+ points in his last 7 games vs. East opponents.
  • Khris Middleton has scored 19+ points in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Nets at Fiserv Forum.
  • Bobby Portis has 8+ rebounds in 8 of the Bucks’ last 9 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 12+ rebounds in his last 4 games.
  • Nicolas Claxton has 8+ rebounds in his last 8 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

PREVIEW

Brooklyn visit Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum for the second leg of a back-to-back.

Milwaukee recently rallied from 19 down to beat Indiana 120-112, powered by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 30 points and 12 rebounds. The Bucks are 5-1 in their last 6 games when Giannis grabs 12+ rebounds.

Brooklyn, coming off a 130-113 loss to Toronto, has lost 5 of its last 6 games despite D’Angelo Russell’s 22 points and 8 assists. Cameron Thomas remains out for the Nets.

The Nets lead the season series 2-1, winning their last matchup 111-105.

PICK – OVER 218.5 TOTAL POINTS – Or stay away, this game is betting poison.

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LA CLIPPERS @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Clippers’ last 6 games as road underdogs have gone under.
  • Thunder have won their last 13 games as favs vs. the Clippers.
  • Clippers have lost the 1st quarter in their last 6 games.
  • Thunder have covered in their last 6 games vs. Western opponents.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 19 14 11-6 8-8
OKC 27 5 14-2 13-3

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 108.8 107.8 +1.0 216.6
OKC 115.3 103.3 +12.0 218.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC UNDER OKC
+11.0 219.5 116-98

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jalen Williams has made 2+ threes in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Norman Powell has made 4+ threes in his last 3 road games vs. the Thunder.
  • Jalen Williams has 6+ assists in his last 3 games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has a double-double in 7 of the Thunder’s last 8 games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has 4+ assists in his last 3 games.
  • Norman Powell has scored 26+ points in 6 of the Clippers’ last 7 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 9 of the Thunder’s last 11 games as favs.
  • James Harden has 6+ rebounds in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Thunder.

PREVIEW

The Clippers and Thunder face off for the third time this season at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City recently beat Minnesota 113-105, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40 points and 4 steals. The Thunder have now won 7 straight.

The Clippers were routed 122-86 by San Antonio on New Year’s Eve, ending an 8-game win streak against the Spurs.

The Thunder won both prior matchups and have won 7 straight home games against the Clippers.

PICK – UNDER 219.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PHILADELPHIA @ GOLDEN STATE

Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • Warriors have won 11 of their last 13 games vs. teams with losing records.
  • 7 of the last 8 games between the 76ers and Warriors have gone under.
  • Warriors have won both halves in their last 3 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Warriors have covered in their last 3 games vs. the 76ers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 13 18 5-9 8-9
GS 16 16 8-8 8-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHI 107.2 110.4 -3.2 217.6
GS 111.5 110.6 +0.9 222.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GSW UNDER GSW
-2.5 217.5 139-105

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Paul George has 5+ assists in his last 10 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Draymond Green has 6+ assists in his last 8 home games vs. the 76ers.
  • Trayce Jackson-Davis has scored 15+ points in the Warriors’ last 3 games.
  • Andrew Wiggins has scored 20+ points in his last 3 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Stephen Curry has scored 25+ points in his last 4 home games vs. the 76ers.
  • Paul George has scored 15+ points in 15 of his last 16 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Draymond Green has 8+ rebounds in 8 of his last 10 home games vs. the 76ers.

PREVIEW

Philadelphia visit the Warriors at Chase Center in the second leg of a back-to-back.

The Warriors hold a 3-game home win streak against the 76ers, including a 119-107 win last season. Golden State recently lost 113-95 to Cleveland, despite Trayce Jackson-Davis’ career-high 16 points and 16 rebounds.

Philadelphia fell 113-107 to Sacramento on New Year’s Day, snapping a 4-game win streak, despite Paul George’s 30 points and Tyrese Maxey’s 27. Joel Embiid is available, while Stephen Curry is questionable for the Warriors.

This marks their first meeting of the 2024-25 season.

PICK – GOLDEN STATE -2.5

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PORTLAND @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • Lakers have covered in their last 4 games following a loss.
  • Trail Blazers have lost 14 of their last 15 games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Lakers’ last 4 games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 11 21 8-8 3-13
LAL 18 14 10-5 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
POR 108.1 117.3 -9.2 225.4
LAL 111.9 114.3 -2.4 226.2

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAL OVER LAL
-7.5 224.5 114-106

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Austin Reaves has scored 26+ points in the Lakers’ last 3 games.
  • LeBron James has 11+ assists in his last 3 games as a fav.
  • Austin Reaves has 10+ assists in the Lakers’ last 3 games.
  • LeBron James has scored 28+ points in his last 12 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has scored 23+ points in 4 of the Trail Blazers’ last 5 games vs. Western teams.
  • Deni Avdija has scored 15+ points in 11 of the Trail Blazers’ last 13 games as underdogs.
  • Deandre Ayton has 11+ rebounds in 8 of his last 10 games vs. the Lakers.
  • Anthony Davis has 12+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Trail Blazers.

PREVIEW

Portland and the Lakers face off at Crypto.com Arena for their second meeting this season.

Last time out, the Lakers lost 122-110 to Cleveland, with Austin Reaves posting 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Anthony Davis adding 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 steals.

The Lakers aim to extend their 5-game conference win streak. Portland, coming off a 125-103 loss to Philadelphia without Jerami Grant (out), looks to end a 7-game road losing streak. Davis is questionable for L.A.

The Lakers won the first matchup 107-98 on December 8, extending their win streak against Portland to 4 games, despite LeBron James being out.

PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS

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