NBA – Tonight’s Basketball Betting Tips – Mon, 20th Jan

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DALLAS @ CHARLOTTE

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hornets have lost their last 16 home games vs. Western teams with a winning record.
  • The Hornets’ last 4 home games have gone UNDER.
  • The Mavericks have failed to cover in their last 5 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DAL 23 19 13-8 10-11
CHA 10 28 6-13 4-15

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DAL 115.4 111.8 +3.6 227.2
CHA 107.0 112.7 -5.7 219.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHA OVER
+5.5 223.0

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Klay Thompson has made 3+ three-pointers in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Miles Bridges has made 3 three-pointers in each of the Hornets’ last 3 games.
  • Mark Williams has recorded 13+ rebounds in each of the Hornets’ last 3 games.
  • LaMelo Ball has recorded 9+ assists in each of the Hornets’ last 3 games.
  • Kyrie Irving has recorded 4+ assists in 15 of his last 16 games vs. the Hornets.
  • Kyrie Irving has scored 25+ points in each of his last 6 road games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Miles Bridges has scored 21+ points in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games.
  • LaMelo Ball has scored 25+ points in each of the Hornets’ last 4 games.
  • LaMelo Ball has recorded 6+ rebounds in 7 of his last 9 home games.
  • Josh Green has recorded 6 rebounds in each of the Hornets’ last 2 home games.
  • P.J. Washington has recorded 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Mavericks’ last 7 games.

PREVIEW

The Mavericks and Hornets square off for the first time this season at Spectrum Center on Martin Luther King Day.

Dallas swept last season’s series, including a 130-104 win on the road.

Charlotte comes in after a 125-123 upset over Chicago at United Center, powered by Mark Williams’ 19 points and 19 rebounds and LaMelo Ball’s 26 points and nine assists. Despite Brandon Miller being out indefinitely, the Hornets have won three of their last four.

Dallas defeated Oklahoma City 106-98 on Friday, led by Kyrie Irving’s 25 points. The Mavericks aim to end their five-game road losing streak, with Dereck Lively II listed as questionable.

PICK – OVER 223.0 TOTAL POINTS

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DETROIT @ HOUSTON

Toyota Center, Houston, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pistons have gone OVER in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs.
  • The Rockets have won their last 6 games against the Pistons.
  • The Pistons have covered 8 of their last 9 road games against the Rockets.
  • The Pistons have lost the first half in their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
DET 21 21 10-11 11-10
HOU 28 13 14-6 14-7

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
DET 112.3 113.5 -1.2 225.8
HOU 114.2 107.9 +6.3 222.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER
+8.5 223.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Malik Beasley has made 4+ threes in 5 of the Pistons’ last 6 road games.
  • Jalen Green has made 4+ threes in each of the Rockets’ last 8 games.
  • Cade Cunningham has recorded 8+ assists in each of the Pistons’ last 8 games vs. Western teams.
  • Alperen Sengun has recorded 4+ assists in 16 of the Rockets’ last 17 games as favourites.
  • Cade Cunningham has scored 32+ points in 3 of the Pistons’ last 4 games vs. Western teams.
  • Jalen Duren has scored 15+ points in the Pistons’ last 2 games.
  • Alperen Sengun has scored 26+ points in the Rockets’ last 3 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Fred VanVleet has scored 15+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Jalen Green has scored 26+ points in the Rockets’ last 8 games.
  • Jalen Duren has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Pistons’ last 7 games.
  • Ausar Thompson has recorded 4+ rebounds in 10 of his last 11 games.
  • Dillon Brooks has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 8 games as a home favourite.

PREVIEW

The Pistons and Rockets face off for the second time this season at Toyota Center on Martin Luther King Day.

The Rockets won their first meeting 101-99 on November 10, extending their streak against the Pistons to six games.

Houston enters after a 125-103 blowout win over Portland, powered by Alperen Sengun’s 23 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists, along with Jalen Green’s 26 points. The Rockets are 17-4 in their last 21 games when Sengun records a double-double.

Detroit fell 125-121 to Phoenix on Saturday, hampered by Cade Cunningham’s rough 7-26 shooting. The Pistons have lost three straight when Cunningham shoots below 40%.

PICK – DETROIT +8.5

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MINNESOTA @ MEMPHIS

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The road team has won the Timberwolves’ last 7 games.
  • The Grizzlies’ last 4 games have gone OVERS.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 22 20 10-10 12-10
MEM 27 15 15-5 12-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIN 110.1 108.0 +2.1 218.1
MEM 123.4 115.1 +8.3 238.5

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MEM UNDER
-4.5 235.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Anthony Edwards has made 4+ threes in the Timberwolves’ last 8 road games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has made 2+ threes in the Grizzlies’ last 5 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Desmond Bane has made 3+ threes in each of his last 3 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Anthony Edwards has recorded 7 assists in the Timberwolves’ last 3 road games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has recorded 4+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 3 home games.
  • Desmond Bane has scored 21+ points in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has scored 32+ points in 4 of the Timberwolves’ last 5 road games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 33+ points in each of the Grizzlies’ last 3 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Julius Randle has scored 20+ points in each of his last 7 road games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Zach Edey has recorded 6+ rebounds in 19 of his last 23 games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has recorded 6+ rebounds in 10 of the Grizzlies’ last 11 home games.
  • Julius Randle has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of his last 6 games vs. the Grizzlies.

PREVIEW

The Grizzlies return home from a four-game road trip to host the Timberwolves at FedExForum on Martin Luther King Day.

Memphis took their first meeting this season, 127-125, at Target Center on January 11, fueled by Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 33 points.

The Grizzlies are coming off a dominant 140-112 win over San Antonio, highlighted by Desmond Bane’s 22 points, six rebounds, 14 assists, and three steals, alongside Santi Aldama’s career-high 29 points and eight rebounds. Ja Morant remains questionable.

Minnesota fell 124-117 to Cleveland despite Julius Randle’s season-high 14 rebounds and nine assists, along with 20 points, and Anthony Edwards’ 28-point effort. The Timberwolves aim to extend their four-game road winning streak, though Rudy Gobert is questionable.

PICK – MEMPHIS -4.5

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ATLANTA @ NEW YORK

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • The underdogs have won each of the last 4 games between the Hawks and Knicks.
  • The Hawks’ last 5 games after coming off overtime have gone OVERS.
  • The Hawks have covered the line in each of their last 5 games vs. Eastern opponents.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 22 19 11-7 11-12
NY 27 16 13-8 14-8

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 117.2 119.0 -1.8 236.2
NY 117.0 111.1 +5.9 228.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL UNDER
+6.5 236.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Mikal Bridges has made 3+ threes in each of the Knicks’ last 3 games.
  • Trae Young has recorded 10+ assists in each of his last 5 games vs. the Knicks.
  • Josh Hart has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Knicks’ last 3 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Jalen Johnson has recorded 7 assists in each of the Hawks’ last 3 games vs. the Knicks.
  • De’Andre Hunter has scored 20+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Knicks.
  • Jalen Johnson has scored 21+ points in each of the Hawks’ last 3 games vs. the Knicks.
  • Jalen Brunson has scored 26+ points in each of the Knicks’ last 5 games.
  • Trae Young has scored 20+ points in each of his last 8 appearances.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has recorded 8+ rebounds in 6 of the Hawks’ last 7 games.
  • Mikal Bridges has recorded 4+ rebounds in 9 of his last 10 games vs. the Hawks.

PREVIEW

The Hawks and Knicks face off at Madison Square Garden on Martin Luther King Day, separated by 4.0 games in the Eastern standings.

Atlanta leads the season series 2-0, with Jalen Johnson averaging 22.0 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists across the two wins.

New York comes off a 116-99 loss to Minnesota despite Jalen Brunson’s 26 points, as they continue to play without Karl-Anthony Towns (questionable). Josh Hart is also questionable for the Knicks.

Atlanta secured a 119-115 overtime upset against Boston at TD Garden, led by Trae Young’s 28 points and 11 assists, and Onyeka Okongwu’s 19 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks. The Hawks have won 10 of their last 11 conference games.

PICK – UNDER 236.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PHOENIX @ CLEVELAND

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Suns have failed to cover the line in 8 of their last 9 games following a win.
  • The favourites have won each of the last 18 games between the Suns and Cavaliers.
  • The Suns’ last 4 games have gone OVERS.
  • The Cavaliers have won the first half in 21 of their last 22 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 21 20 13-8 8-12
CLE 35 6 20-2 15-4

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHX 113.2 114.3 -1.1 227.5
CLE 122.1 112.1 +10.0 234.2

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX OVER
+7.5 235.0

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Jarrett Allen has scored the first basket in 3 of the Cavaliers’ last 4 games.
  • Ryan Dunn has scored 10+ points in each of the Suns’ last 5 games.
  • Darius Garland has made 3+ three-pointers in 8 of the Cavaliers’ last 9 home games.
  • Devin Booker has made 4+ three-pointers in 4 of the Suns’ last 5 games.
  • Tyus Jones has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Suns’ last 3 games.
  • Kevin Durant has recorded 5+ assists in 15 of his last 16 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Donovan Mitchell has recorded 4+ assists in 8 of his last 9 home games.
  • Darius Garland has recorded 6+ assists in 11 of the Cavaliers’ last 12 games.
  • Devin Booker has scored 30+ points in each of the Suns’ last 5 games.
  • Kevin Durant has scored 25+ points in each of his last 6 games vs. the Cavaliers.
  • Darius Garland has scored 20+ points in each of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
  • Donovan Mitchell has scored 20+ points in 9 of his last 10 games vs. the Suns.
  • Ryan Dunn has recorded 4+ rebounds in 11 of the Suns’ last 12 games.

PREVIEW

The Suns and Cavaliers meet for the first time this season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Martin Luther King Day.

The Suns swept last season’s series, including a 117-111 road win, with Kevin Durant averaging 34.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists.

Cleveland comes off a 124-117 win over Minnesota, fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 36 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, along with Darius Garland’s 29 points. Evan Mobley remains out for the Cavaliers.

Phoenix defeated Detroit 125-121 on Saturday, led by Durant’s 36 points and three blocks, and Devin Booker’s 35 points. The Suns, playing without Bradley Beal (questionable), have won five of their last six games.

PICK OVER 235.0 TOTAL POINTS

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BOSTON @ GOLDEN STATE

Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 11 of the Warriors’ last 12 games as underdogs have gone UNDERS.
  • The Celtics have won 15 of their last 16 games following a loss.
  • The Warriors have covered 7 of their last 8 games vs. the Celtics.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BOS 29 13 15-8 14-5
GS 21 20 11-10 10-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BOS 117.5 108.6 +8.9 226.1
GS 111.4 110.8 +0.6 222.2

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BOS OVER
-8.0 224.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Kristaps Porzingis has made 3+ three-pointers in each of his last 4 games.
  • Kristaps Porzingis has scored 23+ points in each of his last 4 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Jaylen Brown has scored 28+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Stephen Curry has scored 26+ points in each of his last 4 home games.
  • Jayson Tatum has scored 25+ points in 20 of his last 24 road games.
  • Jayson Tatum has recorded 8+ rebounds in 24 of his last 27 games.
  • Jaylen Brown has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Celtics’ last 4 games.

PREVIEW

The Suns and Cavaliers meet for the first time this season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Martin Luther King Day.

The Suns swept last season’s series, including a 117-111 road win, with Kevin Durant averaging 34.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.5 assists.

Cleveland comes off a 124-117 win over Minnesota, fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 36 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, along with Darius Garland’s 29 points. Evan Mobley remains out for the Cavaliers.

Phoenix defeated Detroit 125-121 on Saturday, led by Durant’s 36 points and three blocks, and Devin Booker’s 35 points. The Suns, playing without Bradley Beal (questionable), have won five of their last six games.

PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS

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UTAH @ NEW ORLEANS

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

TEAM TRENDS

  • 16 of the last 20 games between the Jazz and Pelicans at Smoothie King Center have gone OVERS
  • The Jazz have lost 16 of their last 17 games against Western opponents.
  • The Pelicans have covered the line in each of their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 10 30 3-15 7-15
NO 11 32 7-16 4-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 111.3 118.1 -6.8 229.4
NO 108.9 117.2 -8.3 226.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NO UNDER
-10.0 232.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Keyonte George has scored 26 points in each of the Jazz’s last 2 games.
  • Keyonte George has made 4+ three-pointers in each of his last 3 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • Zion Williamson has recorded 6+ assists in each of his last 5 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Trey Murphy III has recorded 4+ assists in each of the Pelicans’ last 4 games.
  • C.J. McCollum has scored 22+ points in each of his last 6 home games vs. the Jazz.
  • Walker Kessler has recorded 13+ rebounds in each of his last 3 road games.

PREVIEW

The Jazz and Pelicans face off again at Smoothie King Center on Martin Luther King Day, their second meeting in four days.

The Pelicans won Friday’s matchup 136-123, taking a 1-0 lead in the season series. A dominant 35-8 edge in second-chance points, backed by a 21-7 advantage on the offensive boards, proved decisive.

Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 24 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks, while C.J. McCollum added 26 points. Utah’s Keyonte George stood out with 26 points in the loss.

The Pelicans have won four of their last five games, while the Jazz are on a seven-game conference losing streak. Williamson and Yves Missi are questionable for New Orleans, with Lauri Markkanen still out for Utah.

PICK – NEW ORLEANS -10.0

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CHICAGO @ LA CLIPPERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Clippers have won their last 11 games as home favourites.
  • 12 of the Bulls’ last 16 games have gone UNDERS.
  • The underdogs have covered the line in the Bulls’ last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CHI 18 25 8-15 10-10
LAC 24 17 15-6 9-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CHI 117.2 120.5 -3.3 237.7
LAC 109.7 106.5 +3.2 216.2

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC UNDER
-5.0 227.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • TBA

PREVIEW

Chicago and the Clippers, both on the second leg of a back-to-back, meet at Intuit Dome on Martin Luther King Day for their first matchup of the 2024-25 season.

The Clippers hold a four-game winning streak against the Bulls, including a sweep of last season’s series.

The Clippers come off a 116-102 win over the Lakers at this venue, powered by Ivica Zubac’s 21 points, 19 rebounds, and three blocks, along with James Harden’s 21 points and 12 assists. They’ll aim to extend their seven-game home winning streak against Eastern Conference teams.

Chicago squandered a 15-point lead in a 113-102 loss to Portland at Moda Center. Zach LaVine scored 27, while Nikola Vucevic had 17 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists (season-high), and three steals. The Bulls have now lost five straight.

PICK – UNDER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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