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CHARLOTTE @ DETROIT

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

  • 7 of the last 8 Hornets-Pistons games have gone Under.
  • The Hornets have lost their last 8 games.
  • The home team has covered in the last 4 Hornets-Pistons games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHA 7 25 5-13 2-12
DET 15 18 6-8 9-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHA 106.2 112.8 -6.6 219.0
DET 112.0 114.6 -2.6 226.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET UNDER DET
-5.5 221.5 98-94

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Malik Beasley has 4+ threes in 17 of the Pistons’ last 23 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has a double-double in 7 of his last 8 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Tobias Harris has 15+ points in 14 of his last 15 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Malik Beasley has 16+ points in 11 of the Pistons’ last 12 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Cade Cunningham has 26+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Jalen Duren has 8+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Cade Cunningham has 8+ rebounds in his last 5 games vs. East teams.

PREVIEW

The Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons face off at Little Caesars Arena on Friday for their third meeting this season. The Hornets lead the series 2-0, with Brandon Miller averaging 28.5 points across the wins.

Detroit recently beat Orlando 105-96, led by Cade Cunningham’s 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, but suffered a setback with Jaden Ivey breaking his fibula. The Pistons have won 4 of their last 5 games.

Charlotte fell 115-108 to Chicago in overtime, with Mark Williams posting 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks on perfect shooting.

The Hornets, missing LaMelo Ball and Miller (both questionable), have now lost 8 straight.

PICK – DETROIT -5.5

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ORLANDO @ TORONTO

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Raptors have lost 11 of their last 12 games.
  • 16 of the Raptors’ last 23 home games have gone over.
  • The Magic have won the 1st half in their last 6 games vs. the Raptors.
  • The Magic have covered in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Raptors.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 20 15 13-4 7-11
TOR 8 26 7-11 1-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ORL 105.6 103.6 +2.0 209.2
TOR 111.6 119.1 -7.5 230.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER ORL
-1.5 216.5 106-97

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jalen Suggs has 3+ threes in the Magic’s last 4 road games.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 6+ assists in 8 of his last 9 home games.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 15+ points in his last 5 road games vs. the Raptors.
  • Scottie Barnes has 15+ points in his last 12 games vs. East teams.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 20+ points in 3 of his last 4 home games.
  • Jalen Suggs has 4+ rebounds in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Tristan Da Silva has 6+ rebounds in 3 of the Magic’s last 4 games.

PREVIEW

The Magic and Raptors meet at Scotiabank Arena on Friday for their first matchup this season.

Orlando swept last season’s series, including a 113-103 win in Toronto.

The Raptors recently ended an 11-game losing streak with a 130-113 victory over Brooklyn, led by Scottie Barnes’ 33 points and 13 rebounds, and Immanuel Quickley’s 21 points and 15 assists.

Toronto is 4-0 in its last 4 games when Barnes shoots 60.0% or better. Orlando, coming off a 105-96 loss to Detroit, has lost 4 of its last 5 road games despite Jalen Suggs’ 24 points and 3 steals. RJ Barrett is questionable for the Raptors.

PICK – ORLANDO -1.5

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BOSTON @ HOUSTON

Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Celtics have failed to cover in their last 10 games after a win.
  • The home team has won 4 of the last 5 games between the Celtics and Rockets.
  • 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BOS 25 9 13-6 12-3
HOU 22 11 12-5 10-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BOS 119.6 109.1 +10.5 228.7
HOU 112.9 106.4 +6.5 219.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BOS OVER BOS
-2.0 220.5 109-86

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jabari Smith Jr. has 2+ threes in 6 of the Rockets’ last 7 home games.
  • Jrue Holiday has 4+ assists in his last 9 road games vs. the Rockets.
  • Jayson Tatum has 33+ points in 4 of his last 5 road games.
  • Jrue Holiday has 18+ points in 9 of his last 12 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Alperen Sengun has 20+ points in 6 of the Rockets’ last 7 home games.
  • Fred VanVleet has 16+ points in 4 of the Rockets’ last 5 games.
  • Jayson Tatum has 8+ rebounds in his last 19 games.
  • Dillon Brooks has 4+ rebounds in his last 7 games.
  • Alperen Sengun has 12+ rebounds in the Rockets’ last 5 home games vs. East teams.

PREVIEW

The Celtics visit the Rockets at Toyota Center on Friday in the second leg of a back-to-back.

This marks their first meeting of the season, with Boston looking to build on last season’s sweep, including a 116-107 road win.

Houston recently beat Dallas 110-99, led by Alperen Sengun’s 23 points and 5 steals, improving their record to 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.

Boston edged Minnesota 118-115 yesterday, powered by Jayson Tatum’s 33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 6 triples, along with Derrick White’s 26 points. The Celtics have won 10 straight when Tatum hits 6+ threes. Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown remain out.

PICK – OVER 220.5 TOTAL POINTS

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WASHINGTON @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans have failed to cover in 13 of their last 15 games as favs.
  • The Wizards have lost their last 14 road games vs. West teams.
  • The Pelicans’ last 5 games have gone over.
  • The Wizards have won the 1st quarter in their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
WAS 6 25 5-13 1-12
NOP 5 29 4-14 1-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
WAS 108.9 121.9 -13.0 230.8
NOP 106.7 118.0 -11.3 224.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NOP UNDER NOP
-6.5 233.5 132-120

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Alex Sarr has 2+ threes in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Trey Murphy III has 4+ threes in the Pelicans’ last 4 games.
  • Dejounte Murray has 8+ assists in 5 of the Pelicans’ last 6 home games.
  • Jordan Poole has 6+ assists in 4 of the Wizards’ last 5 road games vs. West teams.
  • Herb Jones has 4+ assists in 7 of the Pelicans’ last 8 home games.
  • Kyle Kuzma has 18+ points in his last 4 road games after a single-digit scoring game.
  • C.J. McCollum has 22+ points in his last 7 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Jordan Poole has 25+ points in his last 5 games.
  • Kyle Kuzma has 6+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Pelicans.
  • Trey Murphy III has 6+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 home games vs. East teams.

PREVIEW

The Wizards and Pelicans, both ranked 15th in their conferences, meet at Smoothie King Center.

This is their first matchup of the season, with New Orleans will be looking to build on last season’s sweep, including a 133-126 home win.

The Pelicans recently lost 119-108 to Miami despite Trey Murphy III’s 34 points and 5 triples, extending their struggles with 20 losses in their last 21 games.

Washington, coming off a 125-107 upset over Chicago led by Jordan Poole’s 30 points, 3 steals, and 6 triples, aims to end a 14-game road losing streak against Western teams. Bilal Coulibaly remains out for the Wizards.

PICK – UNDER 233.5 TOTAL POINTS

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NEW YORK @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Knicks have covered in their last 5 games vs. teams on a back-to-back.
  • The Thunder have won their last 8 games.
  • The last 5 Knicks-Thunder games have gone over.
  • The Knicks have lost the 1st quarter in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NYK 24 10 11-4 13-6
OKC 28 5 15-2 13-3

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
NYK 117.9 109.6 +8.3 227.5
OKC 115.4 103.2 +12.2 218.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
OKC OVER OKC
-4.5 221.5 117-107

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Josh Hart has a triple-double in the Knicks’ last 2 games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has a double-double in the Thunder’s last 6 games vs. East teams.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 4+ assists in the Knicks’ last 5 road games vs. West teams.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has 4+ assists in the Thunder’s last 4 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6+ assists in 4 of the Thunder’s last 5 games.
  • Mikal Bridges has 27+ points in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 games vs. West teams.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 35+ points in 4 of the Thunder’s last 5 games at Paycom Center.
  • OG Anunoby has 15+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 30+ points in the Knicks’ last 3 games.
  • Mikal Bridges has 4+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Jalen Williams has 7+ rebounds in 4 of the Thunder’s last 5 games at Paycom Center.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has 12+ rebounds in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 games vs. East teams.
  • Josh Hart has 12+ rebounds in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 games.
  • OG Anunoby has 6+ rebounds in his last 3 road games vs. the Thunder.

PREVIEW

The Thunder host Knicks at Paycom Center in the second leg of a back-to-back.

The Thunder swept last season’s series, including a 129-120 home win, with Jalen Williams averaging 34.5 points.

Oklahoma City recently beat the Clippers 116-98, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 29 points and 8 assists, extending their win streak to 8 games.

New York defeated Utah 119-103 on New Year’s Day, powered by Karl-Anthony Towns’ 31 points and 21 rebounds and Josh Hart’s triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists.

The Knicks, missing Jalen Brunson (questionable), have won 9 straight, their longest streak since April 2013.

PICK – OVER 221.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND @ DALLAS

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The road team has covered in the last 7 Cavaliers-Mavericks games.
  • The Cavaliers have won their last 8 games.
  • 6 of the Cavaliers’ last 7 games have gone over.
  • The Cavaliers have won the 1st half in their last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 29 4 17-1 12-3
DAL 20 14 10-5 10-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.4 110.5 +11.9 232.9
DAL 116.6 111.4 +5.2 228.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE OVER CLE
-6.0 230.5 134-122

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Donovan Mitchell has 25+ points in his last 3 games vs. the Mavericks.
  • Donovan Mitchell has 4+ threes in the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
  • Kyrie Irving has 6+ assists in his last 6 home games without Luka Doncic.
  • Darius Garland has 8+ assists in 3 of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games.
  • Evan Mobley has 20+ points in 4 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
  • Kyrie Irving has 30+ points in his last 3 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Darius Garland has 23+ points in 4 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.

PREVIEW

The Cavaliers visit the Mavericks at American Airlines Center, wrapping up a four-game road trip.

Cleveland has a four-game win streak against Dallas, including a sweep of last season’s series. Luka Doncic, currently sidelined, averaged 42.0 points and 10.0 assists in those matchups.

Dallas, coming off a 110-99 loss to Houston, has dropped 4 of its last 5 games. Cleveland defeated the Lakers 122-110 on New Year’s Eve, led by Jarrett Allen’s 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks on 12-14 shooting.

The Cavaliers have won 14 straight when Allen grabs 12+ rebounds. P.J. Washington is questionable for Dallas.

PICK – CLEVELAND -6.0 

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SAN ANTONIO @ DENVER

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Spurs have covered in their last 7 games.
  • The Spurs have lost 24 of their last 26 road games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • The Nuggets’ last 4 games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
SAS 17 16 12-7 5-9
DEN 19 13 10-5 9-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
SAS 111.5 111.2 +0.3 222.7
DEN 121.1 117.6 +3.5 238.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DEN OVER SAS
-6.5 236.5 113-110

PREVIEW

San Antonio and Denver meet at Ball Arena for their first matchup of the season.

Denver won last season’s series 3-1, including two home victories, with Nikola Jokic averaging 33.5 points.

The Nuggets recently beat Atlanta 139-120, led by Jokic’s 23-point, 17-rebound, 15-assist triple-double. Denver has won 10 straight when Jokic records 15+ assists.

San Antonio routed the Clippers 122-86 on New Year’s Eve, powered by Victor Wembanyama’s 27 points, 5 assists, and 3 blocks on 10-18 shooting.

The Spurs are 7-0 this season when Wembanyama shoots 55.0% or better. Jeremy Sochan is out for San Antonio.

PICK – DENVER -6.5

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MEMPHIS @ SACRAMENTO

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have won their last 14 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • 7 of the last 8 Grizzlies-Kings games have gone under.
  • The Kings have failed to cover in 8 of their last 9 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 23 11 14-4 9-7
SAC 15 19 8-12 7-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MEM 123.2 114.1 +9.1 237.3
SAC 114.8 113.5 +1.3 228.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAC UNDER SAC
-2.5 242.5 138-133

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Desmond Bane has 3+ threes in 6 of the Grizzlies’ last 7 games.
  • Domantas Sabonis has 7 assists in the Kings’ last 3 games.
  • Malik Monk has 6+ assists in the Kings’ last 3 games.
  • DeMar DeRozan has 20+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Desmond Bane has 22+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 3 games with Ja Morant out.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 25+ points in 6 of the Grizzlies’ last 8 games as underdogs.

PREVIEW

The Grizzlies and Kings meet at Golden 1 Center for their second matchup of the season.

Memphis won the first meeting 115-110 on December 5. Sacramento recently beat Philadelphia 113-107, led by Domantas Sabonis’ 17 points, 21 rebounds, and 7 assists, and De’Aaron Fox’s 35 points.

The Kings are 11-3 in their last 14 games when Sabonis grabs 20+ rebounds. Memphis upset Phoenix 117-112 on New Year’s Eve, powered by Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 38 points and 12 rebounds, and Desmond Bane’s 31 points and 7 assists.

The Grizzlies have won 4 straight when Jackson scores 35+ points. Ja Morant remains out for Memphis, while Keegan Murray is doubtful for Sacramento.

PICK – SACRAMENTO -2.5

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ATLANTA @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hawks have failed to cover in 12 of their last 13 games after a road loss.
  • The Lakers have won 7 of their last 8 home games vs. the Hawks.
  • The last 7 Hawks-Lakers games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 18 16 10-7 8-8
LAL 19 14 11-5 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 117.9 119.4 -1.5 237.3
LAL 112.0 114.1 -2.1 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAL OVER LAL
-2.5 231.0 119-102

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Austin Reaves has a double-double in the Lakers’ last 4 games.
  • Austin Reaves has 10+ assists in the Lakers’ last 4 games.
  • Anthony Davis has 4+ assists in his last 3 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Trae Young has 25+ points in his last 6 games vs. the Lakers.
  • LeBron James has 25+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Austin Reaves has 6+ rebounds in the Lakers’ last 5 games.

PREVIEW

The Lakers host Atlanta at Crypto.com Arena to close a four-game homestand.

This is their second meeting this season, with Atlanta winning the first 134-132 on December 6.

The Lakers recently beat Portland 114-106, led by LeBron James’ 38 points, 8 assists, and 7 triples, and Max Christie’s career-high 28 points. L.A. has won 4 straight when James makes 7+ three-pointers.

Atlanta fell 139-120 to Denver on New Year’s Day, despite Trae Young’s 30 points and 9 assists. The Hawks have lost 7 of their last 8 games without Jalen Johnson (questionable), and Young is also questionable. Anthony Davis remains out for the Lakers.

PICK – OVER 231.0 TOTAL POINTS

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