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DETROIT @ ATLANTA

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 13 of the Hawks’ last 14 games as home favs have gone over.
  • The Hawks have won each of their last 7 home games vs. the Pistons.
  • The Hawks have won the first half in each of their last 6 games.
  • The Hawks have covered the line in each of their last 4 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 22 21 10-11 12-10
ATL 22 20 11-7 11-13

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DET 112.2 113.1 -0.9 225.3
ATL 117.0 119.0 -2.0 236.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL UNDER DET
-2.0 235.5 114-104

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jalen Johnson has made 2 three-pointers in each of his last 3 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Jalen Duren has recorded a double-double in each of the Pistons’ last 3 games.
  • Trae Young has recorded 10+ assists in each of the Hawks’ last 6 games as favs.
  • Jalen Johnson has recorded 4+ assists in 13 of his last 14 home games.
  • Jalen Duren has scored 15+ points in each of the Pistons’ last 3 games.
  • Tobias Harris has scored 21+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Trae Young has scored 30+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Jalen Johnson has scored 16+ points in each of the Hawks’ last 9 home games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has recorded 8+ rebounds in 7 of the Hawks’ last 8 games.
  • Jalen Johnson has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of his last 5 home games.
  • Tobias Harris has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 7 games vs. the Hawks.

PREVIEW

The Pistons and Atlanta, both holding 22 wins this season, face off at State Farm Arena in their second meeting.

Detroit edged Atlanta 122-121 in their first matchup on November 8 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons will now aim to snap a 7-game road losing streak against the Hawks.

Atlanta enters this matchup after a 119-110 loss to New York at Madison Square Garden, which ended their five-game conference winning streak.

Detroit secured a 107-96 upset over Houston on Martin Luther King Day, powered by Jalen Duren’s efficient 16-point, 14-rebound, and four-steal performance on 8-8 shooting. The Pistons have won three straight on the road, matching their longest streak since 2015.

PICK – ATLANTA -2.0

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PHOENIX @ BROOKLYN

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Suns have failed to cover the line in 8 of their last 9 games vs. teams with losing records.
  • The Nets have lost each of their last 8 home games.
  • The Suns’ last 4 games as favs have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 21 21 13-8 8-13
BKN 14 30 5-13 9-17

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 112.7 114.4 -1.7 227.1
BKN 106.4 113.7 -7.3 220.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX OVER PHX
-10.0 215.5 108-84

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 6 road games vs. the Nets.
  • Tyus Jones has recorded 6+ assists in 11 of his last 12 games vs. teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • D’Angelo Russell has recorded 8+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games with the Nets as underdogs vs. Western opponents.
  • Devin Booker has scored 35+ points in each of the Suns’ last 4 games as road favs.
  • D’Angelo Russell has scored 21+ points in 4 of his last 5 games with the Nets as home underdogs.
  • Cameron Johnson has scored 22+ points in 4 of his last 5 games with the Nets as home underdogs.
  • Kevin Durant has scored 26+ points in each of his last 6 road games vs. the Nets.
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Suns’ last 9 road games.
  • Ryan Dunn has recorded 6+ rebounds in 4 of the Suns’ last 5 games as favs vs. Eastern opponents.

PREVIEW

The Suns end a five-game road trip as they face the Nets at Barclays Center.

This marks their second matchup of the season, with Brooklyn taking the first 127-117 at Footprint Center on November 27. The Nets aim to end their three-game home losing streak against the Suns.

Brooklyn comes off a narrow 99-95 loss to New York at Barclays Center, highlighted by D’Angelo Russell’s 23 points, 10 assists, and three blocks (equaling a career high). However, the Nets’ struggles at home persist, with their current eight-game skid matching their longest since February 2017.

Phoenix was blown out 118-92 by Cleveland on Martin Luther King Day, marking their 12th loss in their last 16 road games. Bradley Beal is questionable for this contest, adding to the Suns’ challenges.

PICK – PHOENIX -10.0

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MINNESOTA @ DALLAS

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Mavericks’ last 8 home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone under.
  • The road team has won each of the last 4 games between the Timberwolves and Mavericks.
  • The Timberwolves have won the first half in 12 of their last 14 road games.
  • The road team has covered the line in 8 of the Timberwolves’ last 9 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 22 21 10-10 12-11
DAL 23 20 13-8 10-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIN 110.0 108.0 +2.0 218.0
DAL 115.2 111.8 +3.4 227.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER MIN
-2.5 216.5 115-114

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Anthony Edwards has scored 28+ points in each of the Timberwolves’ last 5 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has made 4+ threes in 8 of the Timberwolves’ last 9 road games.
  • Julius Randle has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Timberwolves’ last 3 games.
  • Julius Randle has scored 20+ points in each of his last 6 games vs. the Mavericks.
  • Kyrie Irving has scored 30+ points in 8 of his last 10 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Julius Randle has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 12 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 5 games vs. the Mavericks.
  • Jaden McDaniels has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 4 road games.

PREVIEW

Minnesota and Dallas, separated by just 1.0 game in the West, face off at American Airlines Center.

This will be their third meeting this season, with both teams winning on the road in the first two matchups. Across those games, Julius Randle has been a standout, averaging 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists.

Dallas comes into this contest following a 110-105 loss to Charlotte at Spectrum Center, despite Kyrie Irving’s 33 points and Daniel Gafford’s dominant 31-point, 15-rebound, and seven-block performance (all season-highs). The Mavericks have now dropped four of their last five games.

Minnesota fell 108-106 to Memphis on Martin Luther King Day after blowing a 16-point lead. Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, while Naz Reid added 29, but the loss ended the Timberwolves’ four-game road winning streak. Dereck Lively II is questionable for Dallas.

PICK – MINNESOTA -2.5

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CLEVELAND @ HOUSTON

Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games as favourites vs. Western opponents.
  • 12 of the Cavaliers’ last 14 games vs. Western opponents have gone over.
  • The Rockets have lost the first quarter in 6 of their last 7 home games.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 36 6 21-2 15-4
HOU 28 14 14-7 14-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.0 111.6 +10.4 233.6
HOU 113.8 107.8 +6.0 221.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE UNDER HOU
-1.5 231.5 109-108

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jarrett Allen has scored the first basket in 4 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
  • Amen Thompson has scored 17+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 3 home games.
  • Donovan Mitchell has made 4+ threes in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Jalen Green has recorded 4 assists in each of the Rockets’ last 3 home games.
  • Darius Garland has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Cavaliers’ last 9 games vs. Western opponents.
  • Amen Thompson has recorded 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Darius Garland has scored 20+ points in 5 of the Cavaliers’ last 6 games.
  • Jalen Green has scored 26+ points in 8 of the Rockets’ last 9 games.
  • Alperen Sengun has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Rockets’ last 7 games.
  • Tari Eason has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of his 3 previous games vs. the Cavaliers.

PREVIEW

The Cavaliers and Rockets meet for the first time this season on Wednesday night at Toyota Center.

Last season’s series was evenly split, with both teams winning on their home floor.

Houston enters this matchup after a 107-96 upset loss to Detroit, extending their home losing streak against Eastern Conference teams to three games. The Rockets now hold a 28-14 record for the season.

Cleveland is riding high after a dominant 118-92 win over Phoenix on Martin Luther King Day. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 33 points, continuing a strong trend as the Cavaliers have won 11 straight games when he scores 20+. Cleveland boasts an impressive 36-6 record this season.

PICK – UNDER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CHARLOTTE @ MEMPHIS

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have covered the line in each of their last 10 games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • The Grizzlies have won 15 of their last 16 games vs. teams with losing records.
  • The Grizzlies’ last 10 games vs. Eastern opponents have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHA 11 28 7-13 4-15
MEM 28 15 16-5 12-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHA 107.1 112.5 -5.4 219.6
MEM 123.1 114.9 +8.2 238.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MEM UNDER MEM
-12.0 240.5 132-120

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has made 2+ threes in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Miles Bridges has made 3+ threes in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Grizzlies’ last 4 home games.
  • LaMelo Ball has recorded 6+ rebounds in 4 of the Hornets’ last 5 games.
  • Mark Williams has recorded 13+ rebounds in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games.
  • LaMelo Ball has recorded 9+ assists in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games.
  • Ja Morant has recorded 8+ assists in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 21+ points in each of the Grizzlies’ last 5 home games.
  • Desmond Bane has scored 21+ points in 9 of his last 10 games.
  • Miles Bridges has scored 21+ points in each of the Hornets’ last 5 games.

PREVIEW

The Hornets and Grizzlies face off for the first time this season at FedExForum.

Charlotte swept last season’s series, including a 110-98 win on the road, with Miles Bridges averaging 26.0 points across the two games.

Memphis comes into this matchup after overcoming a 16-point deficit to edge Minnesota 108-106 at home. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Desmond Bane added 22 points and six rebounds. The Grizzlies will look to build on their 10-game winning streak against Eastern Conference teams.

Charlotte defeated Dallas 110-105 on Martin Luther King Day, powered by LaMelo Ball’s 23 points, seven rebounds, nine assists, and five three-pointers. The Hornets have now won four of their last five games despite the continued absence of Brandon Miller.

PICK – UNDER 240.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MILWAUKEE @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The home team has covered the line in each of the Bucks’ last 7 games.
  • The Bucks have won 7 of their last 8 games.
  • The Bucks’ last 6 games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 24 17 16-7 8-10
NOP 12 32 8-16 4-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIL 114.0 111.1 +2.9 225.1
NOP 109.2 117.2 -8.0 226.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL UNDER POSTPONED
-6.0 233.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Khris Middleton has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 5 games.
  • C.J. McCollum has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 4 home games vs. the Bucks.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 35+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Damian Lillard has scored 25+ points in 6 of the Bucks’ last 7 games as favourites.
  • Trey Murphy III has scored 21+ points in 8 of his last 9 games vs. teams with winning records.
  • C.J. McCollum has scored 23+ points in 6 of the Pelicans’ last 8 home games.
  • Zion Williamson has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 8 games.

PREVIEW

The Pelicans close out a four-game homestand hosting the Bucks at Smoothie King Center.

This will be their first meeting of the 2024-25 season after last year’s series ended in a split, with each team winning at home. Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant in those matchups, averaging 32.5 points and 13.0 rebounds.

New Orleans comes off a thrilling 123-119 overtime win over Utah, erasing a 25-point deficit. C.J. McCollum led the way with 45 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks, sinking five triples while Zion Williamson remained sidelined (questionable for this game).

Milwaukee defeated Philadelphia 123-109 on Sunday, fueled by Antetokounmpo’s 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists on 13-17 shooting, alongside Damian Lillard’s 25 points. The Bucks have won seven straight when Antetokounmpo and Lillard combine for 55+ points.

PICK – MILWAUKEE -6.0 – GAME POSTPONED

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UTAH @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

  • The underdogs have covered the line in 8 of the Jazz’s last 9 games.
  • The Thunder have won each of their last 11 games at Paycom Center.
  • The Jazz’s last 4 games have gone over.
  • The Thunder have won the first quarter in each of their last 8 games vs. the Jazz.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 10 31 3-15 7-16
OKC 35 7 19-2 16-5

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 111.4 118.2 -6.8 229.6
OKC 116.4 103.6 +12.8 220.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC OVER OKC
-16.5 230.0 123-114

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Lauri Markkanen has made 3+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 games.
  • Walker Kessler has recorded a double-double in each of his last 4 road games.
  • Collin Sexton has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 4 games.
  • Jalen Williams has recorded 4+ assists in 15 of his last 16 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Thunder’s last 6 games vs. the Jazz.
  • John Collins has scored 15+ points in each of his last 7 games at Paycom Center vs. the Thunder.
  • Collin Sexton has scored 20+ points in each of his last 6 games.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 15+ points in each of his last 13 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. the Jazz.
  • Lauri Markkanen has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 5 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Keyonte George has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 4 games.

PREVIEW

The Jazz and OKC, sitting at opposite ends of the West, face off at Paycom Center.

This is their second meeting of the season, with the Thunder cruising to a 133-106 win in the first matchup on December 3.

Oklahoma City comes in after a dominant 127-101 win over Brooklyn at home, powered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 27 points, 10 assists, and four steals on 8-14 shooting. The Thunder have now won 13 straight games when Gilgeous-Alexander shoots 55.0% or better from the field.

Utah blew a 25-point lead to fall 123-119 in overtime to New Orleans on Monday, marking their 17th loss in their last 18 conference games. Lauri Markkanen and John Collins remain questionable for the Jazz, adding to their struggles.

PICK – OVER 230.0 TOTAL POINTS

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GOLDEN STATE @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 12 of the Warriors’ last 13 road games have gone under.
  • The Kings have won each of their last 6 home games.
  • The Kings have won the first quarter in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Warriors.
  • The underdogs have covered the line in each of the last 8 games between the Warriors and Kings.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
GS 21 21 11-11 10-10
SAC 22 20 12-12 10-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
GS 110.8 111.2 -0.4 222.0
SAC 116.7 113.9 +2.8 230.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAC UNDER SAC
-7.5 231.5 123-117

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Keegan Murray has made 3+ three-pointers in 6 of the Kings’ last 7 games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has recorded 16+ rebounds in 6 of his last 8 home games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has recorded 7+ assists in each of the Kings’ last 7 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Malik Monk has recorded 6+ assists in 9 of his last 10 games.
  • De’Aaron Fox has scored 20+ points in each of his last 18 games vs. Pacific teams.
  • Stephen Curry has scored 25+ points in 15 of the Warriors’ last 17 games vs. the Kings.
  • Domantas Sabonis has scored 20+ points in each of the Kings’ last 4 games as favourites.
  • DeMar DeRozan has scored 28+ points in 2 of the Kings’ last 3 games.

PREVIEW

The Warriors and Sacramento, separated by just 1.0 game in the West, clash at Golden 1 Center.

Sacramento took their first meeting this season in dominant fashion, 129-99 on January 5, even without De’Aaron Fox, extending their winning streak against the Warriors to four games.

The Kings come in hot after a 123-100 blowout of Washington at home, fueled by Domantas Sabonis’ 29 points and 18 rebounds on 12-16 shooting. They’ve now won six straight at Golden 1 Center, matching their longest home win streak since February 2019.

Golden State suffered a crushing 125-85 defeat to Boston at Chase Center on Martin Luther King Day while missing Draymond Green (out). The Warriors have struggled without Green, losing four of their last five games in his absence.

PICK – UNDER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS

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BOSTON @ LA CLIPPERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Clippers have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
  • The Clippers’ last 7 games as underdogs have gone under.
  • The Celtics have won the first quarter in each of their last 5 road games.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the line in 14 of their last 15 games following a win.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BOS 30 13 15-8 15-5
LAC 24 18 15-7 9-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BOS 117.7 108.1 +9.6 225.8
LAC 109.5 106.6 +2.9 216.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BOS UNDER BOS
-9.0 217.5 117-113 (OT)

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jayson Tatum has scored 29+ points in 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 road games vs. the Clippers.
  • Kristaps Porzingis has made 3+ three-pointers in each of his last 5 games.
  • James Harden has recorded 10+ assists in each of the Clippers’ last 5 home games.
  • Norman Powell has scored 20+ points in 7 of the Clippers’ last 8 games.
  • Jayson Tatum has recorded 8+ rebounds in 25 of his last 28 games.
  • Kristaps Porzingis has recorded 8+ rebounds in 5 of his last 7 games.

PREVIEW

The Celtics and Clippers meet for the second time this season at Intuit Dome.

Boston dominated their first matchup, 126-94, at TD Garden on November 25.

The Clippers enter this game after a disappointing 112-99 loss to Chicago at home, despite Norman Powell’s 27-point effort. Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac remain out, while Powell and James Harden are listed as questionable for this matchup.

Boston is riding high after a 125-85 blowout win over Golden State on Martin Luther King Day, led by Jayson Tatum’s all-around performance of 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. The Celtics have been road warriors, winning 22 of their last 28 away games. Jrue Holiday and Al Horford are questionable for Boston.

PICK – BOSTON -9.0

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