Monday’s NBA slate features several tight conference battles and star performances across the board. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead the Lakers into Houston after combining for big numbers in their recent win over Denver, while Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson continue to power the Rockets at home. Victor Wembanyama headlines San Antonio’s clash with the Clippers, and Dejounte Murray looks to guide New Orleans against Dallas. In the East, Jalen Johnson’s Hawks meet Paolo Banchero’s Magic as both teams ride lengthy winning streaks.
ORLANDO MAGIC @ ATLANTA HAWKS
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
Odds: ORL $2.20 / ATL $1.70
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ORL | 38 | 28 | 21-11 | 16-15 |
| ATL | 36 | 31 | 18-16 | 18-15 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| ORL | 115.7 | 114.1 | +1.6 | 229.8 |
| ATL | 117.7 | 116.6 | +1.1 | 234.3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ORL | OVER | ATL |
| +2.5 | 229.5 | 124-112 |
Orlando and Atlanta meet in a key Eastern matchup with just 2.5 games separating the teams in the standings. The Hawks hold a 2-0 lead in the season series and enter red-hot after a 122-99 win over Milwaukee, powered by Jalen Johnson’s 23-point, 10-rebound, 12-assist triple-double and C.J. McCollum’s 30-point performance. Atlanta has now won nine straight, its longest streak since 2015.
Orlando arrives equally hot after a 121-117 upset of Miami behind Paolo Banchero’s 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. The Magic have also won seven straight, their best run since December 2023. Anthony Black remains out for Orlando, while Atlanta lists Jonathan Kuminga as questionable.
PICK – ORLANDO +2.5
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Odds: GS $1.35 / WSH $3.30
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| GS | 32 | 35 | 19-15 | 13-20 |
| WSH | 16 | 50 | 11-22 | 5-28 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| GS | 115.1 | 114.4 | +0.7 | 229.5 |
| WSH | 112.7 | 123.7 | -11.0 | 236.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GS | OVER | GSW |
| -7.0 | 231.5 | 125-117 |
Washington returns home after a four-game road trip to face Golden State in the teams’ first meeting this season. The Warriors have dominated this matchup recently, winning six straight against the Wizards, including a sweep last year. Washington enters struggling after a 111-100 loss to Boston where Tre Johnson shot just 3-13, extending the Wizards’ losing streak to 11 games.
Golden State also comes off a tough defeat, blowing a 21-point lead in a 110-107 loss to New York despite Brandin Podziemski’s 25 points and Gui Santos’ 20-point, seven-assist effort. The Warriors have now dropped six straight against Eastern Conference opponents. Alex Sarr is out for Washington, while Golden State expects Kristaps Porzingis and De’Anthony Melton available with Al Horford sidelined.
PICK – GOLDEN STATE -7.0
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ BROOKLYN NETS
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Odds: POR $1.24 / BKN $4.20
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| POR | 32 | 36 | 18-16 | 14-20 |
| BKN | 17 | 50 | 9-23 | 8-27 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| POR | 115.1 | 117.6 | -2.5 | 232.7 |
| BKN | 106.7 | 115.6 | -8.9 | 222.3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| POR | OVER | POR |
| -9.5 | 222.5 | 114-95 |
Portland visits Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back in the teams’ first meeting this season after splitting last year’s series. The Nets enter struggling after a 104-97 loss to Philadelphia, marking their 13th defeat in the last 15 games despite Nicolas Claxton returning to the lineup. Portland also fell to the 76ers 109-103 on Sunday, though Deni Avdija impressed with 25 points and nine assists.
The Trail Blazers have dropped seven of their last eight road games against Eastern opponents. Brooklyn will again be without Noah Clowney, while Portland looks to steady its form as the road trip continues.
PICK – OVER 222.5 TOTAL POINTS
PHOENIX SUNS @ BOSTON CELTICS
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Odds: PHX $4.00 / BOS $1.26
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHX | 39 | 28 | 22-13 | 17-15 |
| BOS | 44 | 23 | 22-10 | 22-13 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| PHX | 112.5 | 111.2 | +1.3 | 223.7 |
| BOS | 114.2 | 107.0 | +7.2 | 221.2 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | BOS |
| -8.5 | 213.5 | 120-112 |
Phoenix and Boston meet for the second time this season with the Celtics holding the edge after a 97-81 win in February, extending their winning streak over the Suns to five games. Boston enters with momentum following a 111-100 victory over Washington, highlighted by Jayson Tatum’s 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists alongside Neemias Queta’s 24-point, 10-rebound performance.
The Celtics will look to extend their three-game home winning streak against Western Conference teams. Phoenix arrives after a 122-115 loss in Toronto despite Jalen Green’s 34-point, eight-three display and Devin Booker’s 31-point outing, a result that snapped the Suns’ four-game winning streak.
PICK – OVER 213.5 TOTAL POINTS
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ CHICAGO BULLS
United Center, Chicago, IL
Odds: MEM $3.10 / CHI $1.39
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MEM | 23 | 43 | 11-20 | 11-22 |
| CHI | 27 | 40 | 16-18 | 11-22 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MEM | 115.7 | 118.4 | -2.7 | 234.1 |
| CHI | 115.7 | 120.2 | -4.5 | 235.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| CHI | UNDER | CHI |
| -6.0 | 243.0 | 132-107 |
Chicago returns home from a five-game road trip looking to halt a difficult stretch when it hosts Memphis at United Center. The Bulls fell 119-108 to the Clippers in their last outing despite Josh Giddey’s impressive 20-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist triple-double and now hold just a 1-9 record across their last 10 home games.
Memphis arrives in similar form after a 126-110 loss to Detroit extended the Grizzlies’ losing streak to seven games. Injury news could shape the matchup, with Jalen Smith available for Chicago while Collin Sexton is questionable and Isaac Okoro doubtful. Memphis lists Jaylen Wells available, Walter Clayton Jr questionable, and Ty Jerome and Gregory Jackson II doubtful.
PICK – CHICAGO -6.0
DALLAS MAVERICKS @ NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Odds: DAL $3.40 / NO $1.34
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DAL | 23 | 45 | 14-20 | 9-24 |
| NO | 22 | 46 | 13-21 | 9-25 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| DAL | 113.2 | 118.1 | -4.9 | 231.3 |
| NO | 115.4 | 119.8 | -4.4 | 235.2 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DAL | OVER | NOR |
| +8.5 | 239.5 | 129-111 |
Dallas and New Orleans meet with just 1.0 game separating them in the Western Conference standings in the fourth matchup of their season series, which the Pelicans currently lead 2-1. New Orleans enters looking to extend a four-game home winning streak despite a narrow 107-105 loss to Houston where Dejounte Murray delivered 35 points and seven rebounds on 14-18 shooting.
Dallas arrives with swagger after a 130-120 upset of Cleveland, powered by Cooper Flagg’s 27 points and 10 assists, P.J. Washington’s 20 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, and Naji Marshall’s 25-point outing. Murray is listed as questionable for New Orleans heading into the contest.
PICK – DALLAS +8.5
LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ HOUSTON ROCKETS
Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Odds: LAL $2.25 / HOU $1.67
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 42 | 25 | 23-12 | 19-13 |
| HOU | 41 | 25 | 23-8 | 18-17 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 116.5 | 115.3 | +1.2 | 231.8 |
| HOU | 114.1 | 109.9 | +4.2 | 224.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| HOU | UNDER | LAL |
| -2.0 | 227.0 | 100-92 |
Houston and the Lakers meet with just 0.5 games separating them in the Western Conference standings after the Rockets dominated the first meeting 119-96 on Christmas Day. Houston enters with momentum following a 107-105 win over New Orleans where Kevin Durant scored 32 points and Amen Thompson added 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists while Alperen Sengun was sidelined.
The Rockets have now won five of their last six at Toyota Center. Los Angeles also arrives in strong form after a 127-125 overtime victory against Denver, powered by Luka Doncic’s 30-point, 11-rebound, 13-assist triple-double and Austin Reaves’ 32-point outing. The Lakers are now 14-0 when Doncic and Reaves combine for 60+ points.
PICK – HOUSTON -2.0
SAN ANTONIO SPURS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Odds: SA $1.26 / LAC $4.00
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| SA | 49 | 18 | 26-7 | 22-11 |
| LAC | 34 | 33 | 19-14 | 15-19 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| SA | 118.8 | 111.8 | +7.0 | 230.6 |
| LAC | 113.4 | 112.6 | +0.8 | 226.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SA | UNDER | SA |
| -9.5 | 228.0 | 119-115 |
The Clippers close a five-game homestand against San Antonio in their second meeting this season after the Spurs’ 116-112 win in March. Los Angeles is looking to rebound from a 118-109 loss to Sacramento despite Kawhi Leonard’s 31 points and Darius Garland’s 25-point, seven-assist outing.
San Antonio arrives with an edge following a 115-102 win over Charlotte behind Victor Wembanyama’s 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and four blocks while hitting five threes. The Spurs are now 14-1 in their last 15 games when Wembanyama scores 25+ points. Dylan Harper and Luke Kornet remain out for San Antonio, while Leonard is doubtful for the Clippers heading into the matchup.
PICK – UNDER 228.0 TOTAL POINTS
