*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.
ORLANDO MAGIC @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TEAM TRENDS
- WAS vs. ORL – The last 10 meetings in Washington have gone over.
- ORL – The Magic have won their last 8 games vs. the Wizards.
- WAS – The Wizards have won the 1st quarter in the Magic’s last 3 games.
- ORL – The road team has covered in 10 of the Magic’s last 11 games.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
ORL | 32 | 38 | 18-17 | 14-21 |
WSH | 15 | 53 | 7-26 | 8-27 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
ORL | 104.6 | 106.1 | -1.5 | 210.7 |
WSH | 108.8 | 120.6 | -11.8 | 229.4 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
ORL | OVER | ORL |
-7.5 | 216.0 | 120-105 |
Returning from a seven-game road trip, the Wizards host the Magic at Capital One Arena.
Orlando has won both prior meetings this season, each at home, and now looks to extend a three-game road win streak vs. Washington.
The Wizards lost 128-112 to Utah despite Alex Sarr’s 22 points and will aim to improve a rough 2-13 home record across their last 15.
Orlando fell 116-108 to Houston despite Paolo Banchero’s 31 and Franz Wagner’s 20-8-7, but has won three straight road games in conference play. Khris Middleton returns for Washington.
PICK – OVER 216.0 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWHOUSTON ROCKETS @ MIAMI HEAT
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- MIA – The Heat have failed to cover in 9 of their last 10 games as home dogs vs. Western teams.
- MIA – The Heat have lost their last 9 games.
- HOU – The Rockets’ last 4 games have gone over.
- MIA – The Heat have won the 1st half in 6 of their last 7 games vs. the Rockets.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
HOU | 45 | 25 | 26-10 | 19-15 |
MIA | 29 | 40 | 15-18 | 14-22 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
HOU | 113.7 | 109.1 | +4.6 | 222.8 |
MIA | 109.1 | 110.8 | -1.7 | 219.9 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
HOU | OVER | HOU |
-4.5 | 213.0 | 102-98 |
Meeting for the second time this season, the Rockets and Heat face off at Kaseya Center.
Miami won the first matchup 104-100 on December 29, extending their win streak vs. Houston to nine games—clearly, the Heat have their number.
Most recently, Miami dropped their ninth straight, falling 116-113 to Detroit despite Bam Adebayo’s 30-8 and Tyler Herro’s 29, still without Andrew Wiggins (questionable). It’s their longest skid since 2008—yes, 2008.
Houston beat Orlando 116-108 behind Alperen Sengun’s 22-12, Jalen Green’s 26-7, and Tari Eason’s 16-9-5. The Rockets have won eight straight and are rolling like it’s NASA launch day.
PICK – HOUSTON -4.5
BET NOWNEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TEAM TRENDS
- MIN – The Timberwolves have failed to cover in 12 of their last 13 games as favs after a home loss.
- NOP – The Pelicans have lost 18 of their last 19 road games vs. winning teams.
- NOP – 8 of the Pelicans’ last 9 games as road dogs have gone over.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
NO | 19 | 51 | 12-23 | 7-28 |
MIN | 40 | 31 | 20-16 | 20-15 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
NO | 110.5 | 119.0 | -8.5 | 229.5 |
MIN | 113.4 | 109.4 | +4.0 | 222.8 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
NO | OVER | MIN |
+15.0 | 223.5 | 134-93 |
Set to play the second of back-to-back matchups at Target Center, the Pelicans and Timberwolves meet again.
The Pelicans took Wednesday’s game 119-115, tying the season series 1-1. New Orleans dominated the paint, outscoring Minnesota 54-36 inside. Zion Williamson led with 29 points, eight assists, and three steals, while Anthony Edwards had 29 points and six boards—but shot just 5-19 from the field.
The win was only the Pelicans’ third in their last 21 road games vs. the West and snapped the Timberwolves’ four-game conference win streak.
PICK – OVER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWCHARLOTTE HORNETS @ OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TEAM TRENDS
- CHA – The Hornets have covered in 7 of their last 8 games vs. the Thunder.
- OKC – The Thunder have won their last 21 games vs. losing teams.
- OKC vs. CHA – The last 4 meetings in OKC have gone over.
- OKC – The Thunder have won both halves in their last 4 games.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
CHA | 18 | 51 | 11-25 | 7-26 |
OKC | 57 | 12 | 30-5 | 27-7 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
CHA | 105.8 | 113.5 | -7.7 | 219.3 |
OKC | 119.8 | 107.0 | +12.8 | 226.8 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
CHA | OVER | OKC |
+20.5 | 220.5 | 141-106 |
At opposite ends of the standings, the Hornets and Thunder meet at Paycom Center.
OKC won the first matchup 106-94 on December 28.
The Thunder crushed Philadelphia 133-100 behind Jaylin Williams’ monster 19-17-11 triple-double (all career-highs) on 7-11 shooting, despite missing key starters—Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (both now available), and Jalen Williams (out). OKC has won 21 of its last 22 vs. the East.
Charlotte upset New York 115-98, led by Mark Williams’ 19-14-3 blocks on 8-14 shooting and LaMelo Ball’s 25-8. That snapped a six-game skid vs. the Knicks, progress one upset at a time.
PICK – CHARLOTTE +20.5
BET NOWPHILADELPHIA 76ERS @ SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
TEAM TRENDS
- SAS – The Spurs have lost their last 11 games following a win.
- PHI – The 76ers’ last 7 road games have gone over.
- PHI – The road team has covered in the last 6 meetings.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
PHI | 23 | 46 | 12-22 | 11-24 |
SAS | 29 | 39 | 18-17 | 11-22 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
PHI | 109.9 | 115.2 | -5.3 | 225.1 |
SAS | 114.2 | 116.5 | -2.3 | 230.7 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
SAS | OVER | SAS |
-5.5 | 234.5 | 128-120 |
Meeting for the second time this season, the 76ers and Spurs face off at Frost Bank Center.
Philly took the first matchup 111-106 on December 23, extending their win streak vs. San Antonio to four.
The Spurs stunned New York 120-105 last time out, powered by Sandro Mamukelashvili’s 34 points and seven triples (both career-highs), setting an NBA record for most points in under 20 minutes—talk about efficient.
The 76ers were crushed 133-100 by OKC despite Quentin Grimes’ 28-point, three-steal outing. Philadelphia has now dropped 10 of its last 11 road games.
PICK – SAN ANTONIO -5.5
BET NOWDETROIT PISTONS @ DALLAS MAVERICKS
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TEAM TRENDS
- DAL – The Mavericks have failed to cover in their last 6 home games.
- DET – The Pistons have won their last 11 road games vs. losing teams.
- DAL – The Mavericks’ last 6 games have gone over.
- DAL – The home team has won the 1st half in the Mavericks’ last 5 games.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
DET | 39 | 31 | 18-16 | 21-15 |
DAL | 33 | 37 | 19-16 | 14-21 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
DET | 115.0 | 112.7 | +2.3 | 227.7 |
DAL | 114.9 | 115.4 | -0.5 | 230.3 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
DET | OVER | DAL |
+9.5 | 231.0 | 123-117 |
Meeting for the second time this season, the Pistons and Mavericks face off at American Airlines Center.
Detroit won the first matchup 117-102 on January 31, led by Cade Cunningham’s 40-point performance.
Most recently, Dallas fell 135-131 to Indiana despite P.J. Washington’s 26 points and have now lost nine of their last 10—yikes.
Detroit edged Miami 116-113 behind Cunningham’s 25-12-11 triple-double (equal-career-high in boards). The Pistons have won seven straight when Cunningham grabs 10+ rebounds. Klay Thompson returns for Dallas, looking to shake things up.
PICK – DETROIT +9.5
BET NOWBOSTON CELTICS @ UTAH JAZZ
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TEAM TRENDS
- UTA – The Jazz have covered in their last 6 home games after a win.
- BOS – The Celtics have won their last 12 games vs. losing teams.
- UTA – 5 of the Jazz’s last 6 home games have gone over.
- BOS – The Celtics have won the 1st half in their last 6 games vs. the Jazz.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
BOS | 50 | 19 | 24-12 | 26-7 |
UTA | 16 | 54 | 9-26 | 7-28 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
BOS | 116.4 | 108.0 | +8.4 | 224.4 |
UTA | 112.5 | 119.8 | -7.3 | 232.3 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
BOS | OVER | BOS |
-13.0 | 227.0 | 121-99 |
At opposite ends of the standings, Boston and UtahJazz meet at Delta Center.
Boston won the first meeting 114-108 on March 10, extending its win streak vs. Utah to four.
The Jazz snapped a 10-game skid with a 128-112 win over Washington, despite missing John Collins and Lauri Markkanen (both out).
Boston beat Brooklyn 104-96 behind Kristaps Porzingis’ 25-13-3 blocks on 9-13 shooting, playing without Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (both out). The Celtics are 10-3 this season when Brown sits. Depth isn’t a problem in Boston.
PICK – BOSTON -13.0
BET NOWCLEVELAND CAVALIERS @ PHOENIX SUNS
Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TEAM TRENDS
- CLE – The Cavaliers’ last 8 games vs. Western teams have gone over.
- CLE – The favourite has won the last 19 meetings.
- CLE – The Cavaliers have won the 1st quarter in their last 4 road games.
- PHX – The Suns have covered in their last 4 home games.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
CLE | 56 | 13 | 30-5 | 26-8 |
PHX | 33 | 37 | 21-13 | 12-24 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
CLE | 122.4 | 112.0 | +10.4 | 234.4 |
PHX | 114.6 | 115.8 | -1.2 | 230.4 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
CLE | OVER | PHX |
-7.5 | 234.0 | 123-112 |
Meeting for the second time this season, Cleveland and Phoenix face off at PHX Arena.
Cleveland took the first matchup 118-92 on January 20 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 33 points.
Phoenix recently beat Chicago 127-121, led by Devin Booker’s 41-7-6 triples and Kevin Durant’s 26-8, still without Bradley Beal (out). The Suns have now won five straight at home vs. Eastern Conference teams.
Cleveland dropped a third straight in a 123-119 loss to Sacramento despite Evan Mobley’s 31-10 and Mitchell’s 26, playing without Darius Garland (available).
PICK – OVER 234.0 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWDENVER NUGGETS @ PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Moda Center, Portland, OR
TEAM TRENDS
- DEN – The Nuggets have won their last 11 games vs. Western teams following a loss.
- OVER – 7 of the last 8 meetings in Portland have gone over.
- DEN – The Nuggets have won the 1st quarter in 8 of their last 9 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
DEN | 44 | 26 | 23-11 | 21-15 |
POR | 31 | 39 | 19-16 | 12-23 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
DEN | 120.9 | 116.8 | +4.1 | 237.7 |
POR | 110.6 | 114.0 | -3.4 | 224.6 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
DEN | OVER | POR |
+2.0 | 227.5 | 128-109 |
The season series has gone with home court, including Portland’s 126-124 win on December 19.
The Blazers just upset Memphis 115-99, powered by Deni Avdija’s 31-16 (equal-season-high)-8 with five triples (also equal-season-high). Portland has now won 10 of its last 13 at home—clearly enjoying the home cooking.
Denver lost 120-108 to the Lakers despite Aaron Gordon’s 26-11 (equal-season-high) with five triples, again without Nikola Jokic (out). Jamal Murray is questionable. The Nuggets are 3-5 this season when Jokic sits.
PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWMEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TEAM TRENDS
- MEM – The Grizzlies’ last 10 games as road underdogs have gone over.
- LAC – The Clippers have won their last 7 home games.
- MEM – The Grizzlies have failed to cover in their last 6 games as underdogs.
WIN/LOSS
TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
MEM | 43 | 27 | 25-11 | 18-16 |
LAC | 39 | 30 | 24-10 | 15-20 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
MEM | 122.3 | 116.8 | +5.5 | 239.1 |
LAC | 111.7 | 108.6 | +3.1 | 220.3 |
PICKS ATS
SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
LAC | OVER | LAC |
-7.5 | 230.5 | 128-108 |
PICK –
Separated by 3.5 games in the West, Memphis and the Clippers meet at Intuit Dome.
The Clippers have won both matchups this season, extending their streak vs. Memphis to five.
LA beat Cleveland 132-119 behind Ivica Zubac’s monster 28-20 on 13-18 shooting and Kawhi Leonard’s 33 points with four steals. The Clippers have now won seven straight at home—they’ve basically built a fortress.
Memphis fell 115-99 to Portland, with Jaren Jackson Jr. shooting just 5-18 while Ja Morant remained out. The Grizzlies have lost five of their last six without him.
PICK – OVER 230.5 TOTAL POINTS
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