NBA – Tonight’s Best Bets – Tues, 7th Jan

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PHOENIX @ CHARLOTTE

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hornets have lost 18 of their last 19 games.
  • The Suns’ last 7 games have gone under.
  • The Suns have won the 1st quarter in their last 6 games vs. the Hornets.
  • The Suns have covered the line in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Hornets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 16 18 10-8 6-10
CHA 7 27 5-13 2-14

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 112.0 113.9 -1.9 225.9
CHA 105.8 112.5 -6.7 218.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX OVER CHA
-4.5 221.5 115-109

PLAYER TRENDS

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PREVIEW

The Suns visit the Hornets at Spectrum Center on Tuesday night in their first meeting of the season.

The Suns bring a seven-game winning streak against the Hornets, including a sweep of last season’s series, where Devin Booker averaged 28.0 points.

Charlotte is coming off a 115-105 loss to Cleveland, extending their losing streak to 10 games.

Phoenix defeated Philadelphia 109-99 yesterday, led by Kevin Durant’s 23 points on 9-14 shooting and Bradley Beal’s 25 points in his first game since being moved to the bench. That win ended the Suns’ eight-game losing streak against Eastern opponents. Both teams will look to capitalize on their recent trends in this matchup.

PICK – PHOENIX -4.5

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HOUSTON @ WASHINGTON

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Rockets have covered the line in their last 4 games vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards have lost 15 of their last 16 games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • 6 of the Rockets’ last 9 road games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 23 12 13-6 10-6
WAS 6 27 5-14 1-13

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 112.3 106.7 +5.6 219.0
WAS 108.9 121.8 -12.9 230.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER HOU
-11.0 225.5 135-112

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Dillon Brooks has scored 19+ points in 4 of his last 5 games with the Rockets as favs.
  • Alperen Sengun has a double-double in his last 3 games vs. the Wizards.
  • Jalen Green has scored 27+ points in the Rockets’ last 2 games.
  • Amen Thompson has 10+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games.
  • Alex Sarr has made 2+ three-pointers in 6 of the Wizards’ last 7 home games.
  • Jordan Poole has made 5+ three-pointers in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has 4+ assists in 12 of his last 13 games.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 25+ points in his last 6 games.

PREVIEW

The Rockets and Wizards face off at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night in their second meeting of the season.

The Rockets won the first matchup 107-92 on November 11, extending their winning streak against the Wizards to four games.

Washington is coming off a 110-98 loss to New Orleans, despite Kyle Kuzma’s 28 points. The Wizards continue to struggle against Western Conference opponents, losing 26 of their last 28 games. Jordan Poole is questionable for this matchup.

Houston beat the Lakers 119-115 on Sunday, led by Jalen Green’s 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 triples, and Amen Thompson’s career-high 23 points and 16 rebounds. The Rockets have now won 12 straight games when Green (questionable) scores 30+ points. Both teams enter with contrasting streaks in this matchup.

PICK – HOUSTON -11.0

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ DALLAS

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Jazz have won 4 of their last 5 games as underdogs vs. the Hawks.
  • 11 of the Jazz’s last 14 games have gone over.
  • The Jazz have won the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 home games vs. the Hawks.
  • The Jazz have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 games vs. Eastern opponents.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAL 20 15 12-5 8-10
DAL 20 16 10-6 10-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAL 112.3 113.9 -1.6 226.2
DAL 116.4 112.3 +4.1 228.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAL OVER DAL
-6.0 234.5 118-97

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Dyson Daniels has 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Trae Young has scored 27 points in each of his last 2 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Clint Capela has 10+ rebounds in his last 9 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Walker Kessler has a double-double in 5 of the Jazz’s last 6 home games.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 25+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Hawks.

PREVIEW

The Lakers and Mavericks, both with 20 wins this season, meet at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night for their first matchup of the season.

Dallas won last season’s series 2-1, claiming wins both at home and on the road.

The Mavericks are struggling, coming off a 119-104 loss to Memphis, where P.J. Washington shot 7-22. Without Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic (both out), Dallas has dropped five straight games, their longest losing streak since February 2021.

The Lakers fell 119-115 to Houston on Sunday, despite Anthony Davis’ 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks, and LeBron James’ 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists. That defeat ended their six-game winning streak in conference play.

PICK – LA LAKERS -6.0

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MINNESOTA @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Timberwolves have failed to cover the line in their last 7 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have lost their last 11 games as underdogs.
  • The Pelicans’ last 5 home games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 18 17 10-7 8-10
NOP 7 29 5-14 2-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIN 109.2 108.0 +1.2 217.2
NOP 107.5 117.5 -10.0 225.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER MIN
-5.0 221.5 104-97

PLAYER TRENDS

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PREVIEW

Minnesota visit New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night in the second leg of a back-to-back.

This is their first meeting of the 2024-25 season after last year’s series ended in a draw, with both teams winning once at home and once on the road.

New Orleans is coming off a 110-98 win over Washington, led by Trey Murphy III’s 22 points and 8 rebounds, and C.J. McCollum’s 25-point performance. Meanwhile, Minnesota staged a dramatic comeback yesterday, overcoming a 19-point deficit to beat the Clippers 108-106 at Target Center. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 37 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 triples.

In lineup news for New Orleans, Zion Williamson is questionable to return after a two-month absence, and Dejounte Murray also carries a questionable status. Both teams will look to build on their recent momentum in this matchup.

PICK – MINNESOTA -5.0

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ATLANTA @ UTAH

Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Jazz have won 4 of their last 5 games as underdogs vs. the Hawks.
  • 11 of the Jazz’s last 14 games have gone over.
  • The Jazz have won the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 home games vs. the Hawks.
  • The Jazz have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 games vs. Eastern opponents.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 18 18 10-7 8-10
UTA 9 25 2-12 7-13

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 117.1 119.7 -2.6 236.8
UTA 111.3 118.4 -7.1 229.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL OVER ATL
-6.5 234.5 124-121

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Dyson Daniels has 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Trae Young has scored 27 points in each of his last 2 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Clint Capela has 10+ rebounds in his last 9 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Walker Kessler has a double-double in 5 of the Jazz’s last 6 home games.
  • Lauri Markkanen has scored 25+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Hawks.

PREVIEW

The Hawks and Jazz meet at Delta Center on Tuesday night for their first matchup of the season.

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

Utah is coming off a 105-92 upset over Orlando, powered by Brice Sensabaugh’s 27 points and 5 triples on 11-19 shooting. The Jazz were without John Collins (out) and Lauri Markkanen (questionable) and will aim to end a seven-game home losing streak.

Atlanta fell 131-105 to the Clippers on Saturday, despite Trae Young’s 20 points and 14 assists. The Hawks continue to struggle without Jalen Johnson (out), having lost eight of their last nine games in his absence.

PICK – OVER 234.5 TOTAL POINTS

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BOSTON @ DENVER

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Nuggets have won 7 of their last 8 games as home underdogs.
  • The Nuggets’ last 11 home games vs. Eastern opponents have gone over.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the line in 5 of their last 6 road games vs. teams with a winning record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BOS 26 10 13-6 13-4
DEN 20 14 10-6 10-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BOS 118.5 108.3 +10.2 226.8
DEN 120.8 117.2 +3.6 238.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DEN OVER BOS
+5.5 235.5 118-106

PLAYER TRENDS

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PREVIEW

The Celtics visit Denver Nggets at Ball Arena, wrapping up a four-game road trip.

This is their first meeting of the season, with Denver looking to build on last year’s sweep of the two-game series, including a 115-109 home victory. Jamal Murray played a key role in that series, averaging 27.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists.

Denver comes off a 122-111 overtime win over San Antonio, fueled by Nikola Jokic’s 46 points and 10 assists, and Michael Porter Jr.’s 28 points and 10 rebounds. The Nuggets hold a 20-5 record in their last 25 games when Jokic and Porter Jr. combine for 60+ points.

Boston fell 105-92 to Oklahoma City on Sunday, despite Jayson Tatum’s 26 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams will look to gain momentum in this marquee matchup.

PICK – OVER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MIAMI @ GOLDEN STATE

Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 4 of the Warriors’ last 5 games as favs have gone over.
  • The Warriors have won 8 of their last 10 home games vs. the Heat.
  • The Warriors have failed to cover the line in 6 of their last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIA 17 17 10-7 7-10
GSW 18 17 10-9 8-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIA 111.3 110.5 +0.8 221.8
GSW 112.2 111.0 +1.2 223.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GSW OVER MIA
-9.5 217.5 114-98

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PREVIEW

Golden State host the Heat at Chase Center, concluding a six-game homestand.

This is their first meeting of the season after last year’s series was split, with both teams winning on the road.

Golden State comes off a 129-99 loss to Sacramento, despite Stephen Curry’s 26 points and 7 rebounds. The Warriors struggled in the absence of Jonathan Kuminga (out) and have now lost five straight games without him.

Miami also faced Sacramento in their last game, falling 123-118 in double overtime at Golden 1 Center. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 26 points and 7 rebounds, but the team remains without Jimmy Butler (out), extending their losing streak to three games. Both teams aim to break their respective skids in this matchup.

PICK – OVER 217.5 TOTAL POINTS

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