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OKLAHOMA CITY @ CLEVELAND

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Cavaliers have won 18 of their last 19 home games.
  • 9 of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games vs. Western opponents have gone over.
  • The Cavaliers have won the 1st half in their last 19 home games.
  • The Cavaliers have covered 13 of their last 14 games vs. teams with a winning record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
OKC 30 5 17-2 13-3
CLE 31 4 18-1 13-3

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
OKC 115.1 103.0 +12.1 218.1
CLE 122.5 110.7 +11.8 233.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE UNDER
-2.0 230.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 34+ points in the Thunder’s last 3 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Jarrett Allen has scored 13+ points in his last 7 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Donovan Mitchell has made 4+ three-pointers in 8 of the Cavaliers’ last 10 home games.
  • Darius Garland has made 3+ three-pointers in the Cavaliers’ last 6 home games.
  • Luguentz Dort has made 3+ three-pointers in the Thunder’s last 4 games.
  • Darius Garland has 8+ assists in his last 5 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has a double-double in 9 of the Thunder’s last 10 road games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6+ assists in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 games.
  • Donovan Mitchell has scored 20+ points in 10 of his last 11 home games vs. the Thunder.
  • Darius Garland has scored 23+ points in 5 of the Cavaliers’ last 6 home games.
  • Evan Mobley has scored 20+ points in 5 of the Cavaliers’ last 7 games.
  • Jalen Williams has scored 20+ points in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 road games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has 12+ rebounds in the Thunder’s last 9 road games.

PREVIEW

The Thunder and Cavaliers, each leading their conferences, face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a blockbuster matchup.

This is their first meeting of the season, with the Thunder looking to extend their dominance after sweeping last season’s series, including a 108-105 road win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pivotal in that series, averaging 38.5 points.

Cleveland is riding a 10-game winning streak, most recently defeating Charlotte 115-105, with Darius Garland contributing 25 points on 8-14 shooting.

Oklahoma City also enters on a 10-game win streak, following a 105-92 victory over Boston led by Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals. Both teams are in peak form, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

PICK – UNDER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CHICAGO @ INDIANA

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The underdogs have won 5 of the last 6 games between the Bulls and Pacers.
  • The Pacers’ last 4 games as favs have gone under.
  • The Bulls have won the 1st quarter in 7 of their last 8 road games vs. the Pacers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 17 19 7-11 10-8
IND 19 18 9-6 10-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 117.8 121.0 -3.2 238.8
IND 115.2 116.1 -0.9 231.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI UNDER
+5.5 242.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the line in 7 of their last 9 home games.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has scored 23+ points in the Pacers’ last 3 games.
  • Nikola Vucevic has a double-double in 8 of the Bulls’ last 9 games.
  • Pascal Siakam has 4+ assists in 4 of the Pacers’ last 5 games.
  • Josh Giddey has 6+ assists in 9 of his last 10 games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has 8+ assists in 13 of the Pacers’ last 15 games.
  • Myles Turner has scored 15+ points in 7 of the Pacers’ last 8 games vs. the Bulls.
  • Bennedict Mathurin has scored 15+ points in his last 4 games vs. the Bulls.
  • Coby White has scored 22+ points in 5 of the Bulls’ last 6 games.
  • Zach LaVine has scored 32+ points in the Bulls’ last 3 games.
  • Josh Giddey has 9+ rebounds in 5 of his last 7 games.
  • Pascal Siakam has 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Pacers’ last 7 games.

PREVIEW

The Bulls and Pacers meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, separated by 1.5 games in the Eastern standings.

The Pacers lead the season series 1-0 after a 132-123 victory at United Center on December 6.

Indiana comes off a 113-99 win over Brooklyn, with Tyrese Haliburton contributing 23 points and 8 assists. The Pacers have won seven straight games when Haliburton scores 20+ points, though his status is questionable for this matchup.

Chicago staged a dramatic comeback to beat San Antonio 114-110 on Monday, erasing a 19-point deficit. Zach LaVine led the charge with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls have now won four of their last five games, setting up an intriguing matchup against their division rivals.

PICK – UNDER 242.5 TOTAL POINTS

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WASHINGTON @ PHILADELPHIA

Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Wizards have lost their last 22 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • 5 of the 76ers’ last 6 home games have gone under.
  • The 76ers have won both halves in their last 3 home games vs. the Wizards.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the line in their last 4 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
WAS 6 28 5-15 1-13
PHI 14 20 5-10 9-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
WAS 109.0 122.2 -13.2 231.2
PHI 107.4 110.7 -3.3 218.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHI OVER
-11.0 219.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Bilal Coulibaly has 4+ assists in his last 7 road games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • Jordan Poole has scored 25+ points in his last 6 games.
  • Alex Sarr has scored 15+ points in 6 of the Wizards’ last 7 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Guerschon Yabusele has scored 15+ points in 3 of the 76ers’ last 4 home games with Joel Embiid out.
  • Tyrese Maxey has scored 27+ points in the 76ers’ last 4 games with Joel Embiid out.
  • Bilal Coulibaly has 6+ rebounds in 6 of his last 7 road games.
  • Kelly Oubre Jr. has 10+ rebounds in the 76ers’ last 2 home games with Joel Embiid out.

PREVIEW

The Wizards visit the 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in the second leg of a back-to-back.

This marks their first meeting of the season, with Philadelphia aiming to extend its winning ways after sweeping last season’s four-game series. Joel Embiid was instrumental in that sweep, averaging 44.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in three appearances.

Philadelphia comes off a 109-99 loss to Phoenix, despite Tyrese Maxey’s 31 points, 10 assists, and 6 triples, along with Kelly Oubre Jr.’s 26 points and 11 rebounds. Without Embiid (out), the 76ers have lost four of their last five home games. Paul George is also out for Philadelphia.

Washington was blown out 135-112 by Houston yesterday at Capital One Arena while missing Jordan Poole. Both teams enter this matchup with lineup challenges, seeking to rebound from recent losses.

PICK – OVER 219.5 TOTAL POINTS

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TORONTO @ NEW YORK

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • 8 of the last 10 games between the Raptors and Knicks have gone over.
  • The Raptors have lost their last 14 road games vs. Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The Raptors have lost the 1st quarter in their last 7 games.
  • The Raptors have failed to cover the line in their last 6 games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 8 28 7-13 1-15
NYK 24 13 11-5 13-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
TOR 111.0 119.0 -8.0 230.0
NYK 117.2 110.5 +6.7 227.7

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NYK OVER
-11.5 230.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Mikal Bridges has scored the first basket in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 home games.
  • Mikal Bridges has made 3+ three-pointers in his last 5 games vs. the Raptors.
  • Scottie Barnes has 6+ assists in 9 of his last 10 road games.
  • RJ Barrett has scored 20+ points in his last 3 games vs. the Knicks.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has scored 30+ points in the Knicks’ last 5 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Mikal Bridges has scored 24+ points in the Knicks’ last 3 home games.
  • Scottie Barnes has scored 20+ points in the Raptors’ last 3 games.
  • RJ Barrett has 6+ rebounds in his last 5 road games.
  • Josh Hart has 7+ assists in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 games as favs.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 14+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games.

PREVIEW

The Raptors and Knicks face off at Madison Square Garden in an Atlantic Division showdown.

This is their third meeting of the season, with the Knicks winning both previous matchups, extending their streak against Toronto to six games.

The Knicks are coming off a 103-94 loss to Orlando, their third straight defeat. Playing without Karl-Anthony Towns (questionable), they’ll aim to snap that skid and extend a five-game winning streak in division play.

Toronto fell 128-104 to Milwaukee on Monday, despite RJ Barrett’s 25 points and nine rebounds. The Raptors will look to end their 14-game road losing streak in division matchups as they face a struggling Knicks squad.

PICK – OVER 230.5 TOTAL POINTS

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DETROIT @ BROOKLYN

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • 10 of the Pistons’ last 11 road games have gone over.
  • The Nets have lost their last 6 home games.
  • The Pistons have covered the line in their last 4 games vs. the Nets.
  • The Nets have won the 1st half in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Pistons.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 18 18 9-8 9-10
BKN 13 23 5-11 8-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DET 112.0 113.8 -1.8 225.8
BKN 107.5 113.5 -6.0 221.0

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER
-7.5 212.0

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jalen Duren has scored 12+ points in his last 5 games vs. the Nets.
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. has made 3 three-pointers in his last 3 games vs. the Nets.
  • Jalen Duren has a double-double in the Pistons’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Ben Simmons has 6+ assists in his last 8 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has 10 assists in the Pistons’ last 4 games as road favs.
  • Tobias Harris has scored 15+ points in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Nets.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 32+ points in the Pistons’ last 2 games.
  • Malik Beasley has scored 16+ points in his last 3 games vs. the Nets.

PREVIEW

The Pistons visit the Nets at Barclays Center on Wednesday night after wrapping up a four-game homestand.

This is their second meeting of the season, with Detroit taking the first matchup 106-92 at this venue on November 3rd.

Brooklyn comes off a 113-99 loss to Indiana, continuing their struggles without Cameron Johnson and Cameron Thomas, who remain out. The Nets have lost seven straight games without Johnson. D’Angelo Russell is also out, while Ben Simmons is questionable.

Detroit overcame a 22-point deficit to beat Portland 118-115 on Monday, led by Cade Cunningham’s 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 9 assists, along with Tim Hardaway Jr.’s 26 points. The Pistons have won four straight, marking their longest streak since March 2019, and look to keep the momentum going on the road.

PICK – DETROIT / OVER 212.0 TOTAL POINTS

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PORTLAND @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pelicans have lost their last 8 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • 11 of the last 14 games between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans have gone under.
  • The Pelicans have won the 1st half in their last 7 home games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers have covered their last 4 games vs. the Pelicans.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 12 23 8-8 4-15
NOP 7 30 5-15 2-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
POR 108.1 116.8 -8.7 224.9
NOP 107.2 117.1 -9.9 224.3

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NOP UNDER
-1.5 225.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • C.J. McCollum has 7+ assists in his last 4 home games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Deandre Ayton has scored 16+ points in his last 9 road games vs. the Pelicans.
  • C.J. McCollum has scored 27+ points in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 25+ points in 3 of the Trail Blazers’ last 4 games.
  • Toumani Camara has 6+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. Western opponents.
  • Deandre Ayton has 12+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Pelicans.

PREVIEW

Portland and New Orleans meet at Smoothie King Center in a battle of Western Conference strugglers, ranked 13th and 15th, respectively.

Portland leads the season series 2-1, including a convincing 118-100 win on November 4TH.

New Orleans recently fell 104-97 to Minnesota, despite Dejounte Murray’s 29 points and 6 steals, and Zion Williamson’s 22 points and 3 steals in his return from injury. The Pelicans have now lost nine straight games in conference play.

Portland blew a 22-point lead to lose 118-115 against Detroit on Monday. Anfernee Simons posted 36 points, 9 assists, and 8 triples, while Shaedon Sharpe recorded a career-high 8 assists along with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Jerami Grant remains out, and Deni Avdija is questionable for the Trail Blazers.

PICK – NEW ORLEANS -1.5

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LA CLIPPERS @ DENVER

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

  • 9 of the Clippers’ last 10 road games have gone under.
  • The Nuggets have won 6 of their last 7 home games vs. the Clippers.
  • The Nuggets have covered their last 6 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 20 16 12-6 8-10
DEN 20 15 10-7 10-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 109.1 107.9 +1.2 217.0
DEN 120.3 117.3 +3.0 237.6

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC UNDER
-2.5 227.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • James Harden has 8+ assists in 4 of the Clippers’ last 5 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Russell Westbrook has 6+ assists in the Nuggets’ last 7 games.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has scored 20+ points in the Nuggets’ last 6 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • Ivica Zubac has scored 18+ points in the Clippers’ last 5 games vs. opponents playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • Nikola Jokic has scored 36+ points in 4 of his last 5 games.
  • Norman Powell has scored 25+ points in 7 of the Clippers’ last 9 games vs. Western Conference opponents.
  • Jamal Murray has scored 20+ points in 11 of his last 13 games vs. the Clippers.
  • Russell Westbrook has 6+ rebounds in 5 of the Nuggets’ last 6 games.
  • Nikola Jokic has 13+ rebounds in 11 of his last 14 games vs. the Clippers.

PREVIEW

The Clippers and Denver, each with 20 wins this season, clash at Ball Arena on Wednesday night in the fourth game of their season series.

The Clippers lead 2-1 but dropped their most recent matchup 120-98. Notably, Kawhi Leonard has yet to feature in this series.

Denver is coming off a 118-106 loss to Boston, where Russell Westbrook led with 26 points and 9 rebounds in Nikola Jokic’s absence. The Nuggets are 1-3 without Jokic this season.

The Clippers blew a 19-point lead on Monday, falling 108-106 to Minnesota despite Ivica Zubac’s 17 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 blocks, and Norman Powell’s 25 points and 6 rebounds. The Clippers have now lost three straight road games and will look to rebound in this key Western matchup.

PICK – LA CLIPPERS -2.5

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SAN ANTONIO @ MILWAUKEE

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Spurs have covered the line in 10 of their last 12 games vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks have won 6 of their last 7 home games vs. the Spurs.
  • Each of the Spurs’ last 4 games have gone under.
  • The Spurs have won the 1st half in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
SAS 18 18 12-8 6-10
MIL 18 16 10-7 7-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
SAS 111.4 111.5 -0.1 222.9
MIL 112.7 111.0 +1.7 223.7

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL UNDER
-5.0 227.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Brook Lopez has made 2+ three-pointers in 8 of the Bucks’ last 11 games.
  • Victor Wembanyama has made 4+ three-pointers in 7 of his last 8 games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • Damian Lillard has made 7 three-pointers in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Victor Wembanyama has 14+ rebounds in the Spurs’ last 3 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 13+ rebounds in his last 4 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Damian Lillard has 8+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Chris Paul has 8+ assists in 8 of the Spurs’ last 9 games as underdogs.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 31+ points in 7 of his last 8 games at Fiserv Forum.
  • Victor Wembanyama has scored 26+ points in the Spurs’ last 4 games as road underdogs.
  • Damian Lillard has scored 22+ points in his last 15 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Devin Vassell has scored 16+ points in the Spurs’ last 4 games vs. the Bucks.

PREVIEW

The Spurs and Milwaukee, both with 18 wins this season, face off at Fiserv Forum in the last game of the night.

This is their first matchup of 2024-25, with Milwaukee aiming to extend its dominance after sweeping last season’s series, including a 132-119 home victory. Damian Lillard averaged 32.5 points in those games.

Milwaukee is coming off a dominant 128-104 win over Toronto, despite the absence of Khris Middleton (questionable). The Bucks look to snap a three-game home losing streak in this contest.

San Antonio squandered a 19-point lead in a 114-110 loss to Chicago on Monday. Victor Wembanyama impressed with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 blocks, but the Spurs continue to struggle on the road, losing 27 of their last 31 games against Eastern opponents.

PICK – MILWAUKEE -5.0

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