NBA – Tonight’s Best Betting Picks – Sat, 18th Jan

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PHOENIX @ DETROIT

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Suns have won 7 of their last 8 games vs. the Pistons.
  • The Suns’ last 3 games have gone OVER.
  • The Suns have covered in each of their last 3 road games vs. the Pistons.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 20 20 13-8 7-12
DET 21 20 10-10 11-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 112.9 114.2 -1.3 227.1
DET 112.1 113.3 -1.2 225.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER
+1.5 227.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 5+ assists in 10 of his last 11 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Kevin Durant has scored 25+ points in each of his last 7 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Suns’ last 7 road games.
  • Devin Booker has scored 30+ points in each of the Suns’ last 4 games.
  • Ryan Dunn has recorded 4+ rebounds in 10 of the Suns’ last 11 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 32+ points in each of the Pistons’ last 4 home games vs. Western Conference teams.
  • Cade Cunningham has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 23 home games.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 4+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 home games.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. has scored 25+ points in each of his last 3 home games.
  • Tobias Harris has recorded 7+ rebounds in each of his last 5 home games vs. the Suns.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Suns and Pistons will face off at Little Caesars Arena.

Their first meeting went the way of Detroit 133-125 at Footprint Center on December 21. The Pistons will now be looking to snap their three-game home losing streak against the Suns.

Last time out, Detroit fell 111-100 to Indiana at this venue despite Jalen Duren’s 17-point, 17-rebound display on 8-8 shooting and Tim Hardaway Jr.’s 25-point outing. That result marked only a second loss from the Pistons’ last nine games.

Phoenix defeated Washington 130-123 at Capital One Arena on Thursday behind Devin Booker’s 37-point display and Kevin Durant’s 23-point outing while playing without Bradley Beal (doubtful). The Suns have won four of their last five games.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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ATLANTA @ BOSTON

TD Garden, Boston, MA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Celtics have failed to cover in 13 of their last 14 games after a win.
  • The Celtics have won 13 of their last 14 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Hawks’ last 4 road games vs. teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER.
  • The Celtics have won the 1st half in each of their last 9 games vs. the Hawks.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 21 19 11-7 10-12
BOS 29 12 15-7 14-5

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 117.2 119.1 -1.9 236.3
BOS 117.6 108.4 +9.2 226.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL UNDER
+11.5 234.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jayson Tatum has recorded 8+ assists in each of his last 2 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Jayson Tatum has scored 30+ points in each of the Celtics’ last 2 home games.
  • Jayson Tatum has recorded 10+ rebounds in 8 of his last 11 home games.
  • Jaylen Brown has recorded 4+ assists in each of the Celtics’ last 5 games.
  • Jaylen Brown has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Celtics’ last 3 games.
  • Derrick White has scored 15+ points in each of the Celtics’ last 6 home games vs. the Hawks.
  • Derrick White has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 5 games vs. the Hawks.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Celtics host the Hawks at TD Garden.

This is their third meeting this season, with the Hawks and Celtics failing to defend home court in the first two matchups.

Last time out, Boston blew out Orlando 121-94 at this venue, led by Jayson Tatum’s 30-point display on 12-21 shooting. The Celtics now hold a 24-1 record from their last 25 games when Tatum shoots 55.0% or above from the field.

Atlanta upset Chicago 110-94 at United Center on Wednesday behind Keaton Wallace’s 27-point, six-rebound (both career-highs) display and Onyeka Okongwu’s 14-point, 13-rebound, seven-assist (career-high) outing while playing without Trae Young (probable). The Hawks have won nine of their last 10 games in conference play. In further Hawks lineup news, Jalen Johnson is questionable to return.

PICK – UNDER 237.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PHILADELPHIA @ INDIANA

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The underdogs have won each of the last 4 games between the 76ers and Pacers.
  • The Pacers’ last 7 games as favs have gone UNDER.
  • The Pacers have won the 1st half in each of their last 4 games vs. the 76ers.
  • The 76ers have covered in 8 of their last 12 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 15 24 6-13 9-11
IND 23 19 11-7 12-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHI 107.6 111.2 -3.6 218.8
IND 115.2 114.9 +0.3 230.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
IND OVER
-8.5 223.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Paul George has made 4+ three-pointers in each of his last 5 road games vs. the Pacers.
  • Paul George has recorded 5+ assists in each of his last 5 games.
  • Paul George has scored 25+ points in each of his last 3 games.
  • Tyrese Maxey has recorded 6+ assists in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Tyrese Maxey has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 3 games.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has scored 15+ points in 5 of his last 7 games.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the third time this season, the 76ers and Pacers will face off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday night.

The Pacers and 76ers failed to defend home court in their first two matchups, across which Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 27.0 points.

Last time on the court, Indiana defeated Detroit 111-100 at Little Caesars Arena, led by Pascal Siakam’s 26-point, seven-assist, four-steal display and Myles Turner’s 28-point outing. The Pacers have won seven of their last eight games.

Philadelphia fell 125-119 to New York after overtime at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday despite Paul George’s 26-point, six-assist, three-steal display in the continued absence of Joel Embiid. The 76ers have now lost four straight. Embiid has been ruled out for a further 7-10 days with knee swelling, while George is questionable.

PICK – OVER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS

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WASHINGTON @ GOLDEN STATE

Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 7 of the Wizards’ last 8 games vs. Western teams have gone OVER.
  • The Wizards have lost their last 15 road games.
  • The Warriors have won both halves in each of their last 5 games vs. the Wizards.
  • The Warriors have covered in each of their last 5 games vs. the Wizards.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
WSH 6 33 5-18 1-15
GS 20 20 10-10 10-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
WSH 108.7 122.8 -14.1 231.5
GS 111.1 110.8 +0.3 221.9

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GSW OVER
-13.5 228.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Alex Sarr has made 2+ three-pointers in 10 of his last 15 games.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has recorded 4+ assists in 7 of his last 8 road games.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 20+ points in 9 of his last 11 games.
  • Kyle Kuzma has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of his last 4 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Draymond Green has recorded 6+ assists in 16 of his last 17 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Draymond Green has recorded 6+ rebounds in 14 of his last 16 home games.
  • Dennis Schroder has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 5 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Andrew Wiggins has scored 15+ points in each of the Warriors’ last 7 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Stephen Curry has scored 30+ points in each of his last 4 home games vs. the Wizards.

PREVIEW

The Warriors return to Chase Center after wrapping up a four-game road trip, ready to take on the Wizards.

This marks their second clash this season, with the Warriors claiming a 125-112 victory on November 4, extending their winning streak over the Wizards to five games.

In their latest outing, Golden State edged past Minnesota 116-115 at Target Center, fueled by Stephen Curry’s stellar 31 points, eight assists, and seven three-pointers. Curry’s performance highlights a strong trend for the Warriors, who are 6-2 this season when he scores 30+ points. Draymond Green, who has been sidelined, is listed as probable for this matchup.

The Wizards enter the game looking to snap a lengthy 15-game road losing streak. They’re coming off a 130-123 loss to Phoenix on Thursday at Capital One Arena, hoping to turn their fortunes around against a tough Warriors squad.

PICK – OVER 228.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND @ MINNESOTA

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 13 games vs. Western teams.
  • 7 of the Cavaliers’ last 8 road games have gone OVER.
  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover in each of their last 7 home games.
  • The Timberwolves have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 7 games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 34 6 20-2 14-4
MIN 22 19 12-10 10-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.1 112.0 +10.1 234.1
MIN 109.9 107.6 +2.3 217.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE OVER
+6.5 226.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jarrett Allen has scored 15+ points in each of his last 6 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Jarrett Allen has scored the first basket in each of the Cavaliers’ last 3 games.
  • Evan Mobley has recorded a double-double in each of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games as favs.
  • Donovan Mitchell has scored 26+ points in 5 of his last 6 road games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Donovan Mitchell has recorded 4+ assists in 15 of his last 18 games.
  • Darius Garland has scored 20+ points in each of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has made 4+ three-pointers in 7 of the Timberwolves’ last 8 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has recorded 6+ assists in 4 of the Timberwolves’ last 5 games.
  • Jaden McDaniels has made 2+ three-pointers in each of the Timberwolves’ last 4 home games.
  • Mike Conley has recorded 4+ assists in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Julius Randle has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 10 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has recorded 13+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Cavaliers.

PREVIEW

The Timberwolves host the Cavaliers at Target Center on Saturday, their first matchup of the season after splitting last year’s series with each team winning at home.

Minnesota is coming off a 116-99 win over New York at Madison Square Garden, led by Anthony Edwards’ 36 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and eight triples. The Timberwolves are 8-1 in their last nine when Edwards scores 30+.

Cleveland fell 134-114 to Oklahoma City, ending a 12-game win streak vs. Western teams. Donovan Mitchell struggled with just eight points on 3-15 shooting. Evan Mobley is questionable.

PICK – CLEVELAND +6.5

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HOUSTON @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • The road team has covered in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 7 games.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost their last 4 home games.
  • The Rockets’ last 4 games as favs have gone OVER.
  • The Trail Blazers have lost both halves in each of their last 4 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 27 13 14-6 13-7
POR 13 27 8-11 5-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 114.0 108.0 +6.0 222.0
POR 107.9 116.9 -9.0 224.8

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER
-10.5 224.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Anfernee Simons has made 4+ three-pointers in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 25+ points in 5 of his last 7 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has scored 20+ points in 5 of the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.
  • Jerami Grant has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 8 home games vs. the Rockets.
  • Toumani Camara has recorded 6+ rebounds in 5 of his last 7 home games.
  • Jalen Green has made 4+ three-pointers in each of the Rockets’ last 7 games.
  • Jalen Green has scored 27+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 7 games.
  • Jalen Green has recorded 4+ assists in each of the Rockets’ last 3 games.
  • Fred VanVleet has recorded 8+ assists in each of the Rockets’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Alperen Sengun has scored 20+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 4 road games.
  • Amen Thompson has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the Rockets’ last 3 games vs. teams with a losing record.

PREVIEW

The Rockets and Trail Blazers meet for the third time this season at Moda Center.

The series is tied, with each team winning once at Toyota Center.

Portland enters on a four-game skid after a 118-89 blowout loss to the Clippers, dropping to 13-27 overall.

Houston fell 132-127 to Sacramento on Thursday despite strong performances from Alperen Sengun (21 points, 10 rebounds, four steals), Jalen Green (28 points), and Amen Thompson (20 points, 10 rebounds). The loss snapped the Rockets’ six-game road win streak. Fred VanVleet is set to return, while Jerami Grant remains questionable for Portland.

PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS

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