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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
TEAM TRENDS
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 home games against opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have seen 4 of their last 5 games on the second leg of a back-to-back go OVERS.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the line in each of their last 6 games when playing with a rest advantage.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| PHI | 3 | 0 | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| WSH | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| PHI | 126.0 | 120.3 | +5.7 | 246.3 |
| WSH | 116.7 | 126.3 | -9.6 | 243.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| PHI | OVER | PHI |
| -3.5 | 237.5 | 139-134 |
On the second night of a back-to-back, the 76ers head to Capital One Arena to face the Wizards in their first matchup of the 2025–26 season. Philadelphia has enjoyed recent success in this series, winning three straight on the road against Washington — including a 122–103 victory last year that helped secure a 2–1 series win.
The Wizards enter this contest coming off a 139–113 home loss to Charlotte, where C.J. McCollum led the way with 24 points and six rebounds in an otherwise difficult outing. Washington will look to bounce back as rookie Tre Johnson’s availability remains in question.
Philadelphia kept rolling with a 136–124 win over Orlando at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey was electric, pouring in 43 points and eight assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie VJ Edgecombe contributed 26 points and seven assists. The 76ers have now won 11 of their last 12 games when Maxey scores 40 or more points, despite continuing to play without Joel Embiid.
PICK – PHILADELPHIA -3.5
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CHARLOTTE HORNETS @ MIAMI HEAT
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- The Heat have seen each of their last 6 games as favourites go OVERS.
- The Heat have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Hornets.
- The Hornets have covered the line in each of their last 4 games.
- The Heat have lost the 1st quarter in each of their last 4 home games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| CHA | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
| MIA | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| CHA | 132.0 | 118.3 | +13.7 | 250.3 |
| MIA | 127.3 | 115.3 | +12.0 | 242.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIA | UNDER | MIA |
| -6.5 | 241.5 | 144-117 |
Sharing identical records to start the 2025–26 season, the Hornets travel to Kaseya Center to face the Heat in their first matchup of the campaign. Miami controlled this series last year, taking three of four meetings, with the sidelined Tyler Herro playing a key role by averaging 24.8 points across those contests.
The Heat come into this game after a 115–107 home win over New York, powered by Norman Powell’s 29 points, seven rebounds, and three steals in Herro’s continued absence. The victory ended a five-game losing skid against Eastern Conference opponents and provided a much-needed boost.
Charlotte, meanwhile, is fresh off a big 139–113 road win over Washington. LaMelo Ball delivered a spectacular all-around performance with 38 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, and five made threes while playing without Brandon Miller. That victory snapped the Hornets’ 10-game road losing streak.
PICK – UNDER 241.5 TOTAL POINTS
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NEW YORK KNICKS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS
Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
TEAM TRENDS
- The home team has won each of the Knicks’ last 6 games.
- The Bucks have seen 6 of their last 7 home games vs Eastern opponents go OVERS.
- The Bucks have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 4 games.
- The Bucks have covered the line in each of their last 4 games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NY | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| MIL | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| NY | 110.3 | 107.0 | +3.3 | 217.3 |
| MIL | 122.7 | 118.0 | +4.7 | 240.7 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIL | UNDER | MIL |
| +1.5 | 228.5 | 121-111 |
Meeting for the first time in 2025–26, the Knicks travel to Fiserv Forum to take on the Bucks. New York has owned this matchup recently, riding a five-game winning streak against Milwaukee — a run that includes a clean 3–0 sweep of last season’s series. Karl-Anthony Towns was instrumental in that success, averaging 25.3 points and 13.0 rebounds.
The Bucks enter this contest looking to rebound from a 118–113 road loss to Cleveland, where Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly posted a triple-double with 40 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Milwaukee played without Kyle Kuzma, who remains questionable, while Kevin Porter Jr. has been ruled out and Cole Anthony is also uncertain to play.
New York is also coming off a defeat, falling 115–107 to Miami despite Jalen Brunson’s 37 points, seven assists, and five made threes, along with Towns’ 15 points and 18 rebounds. The Knicks are managing several lineup concerns, with Towns and Guerschon Yabusele both questionable and Mitchell Robinson sidelined.
PICK – MILWAUKEE +1.5
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SACRAMENTO KINGS @ OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TEAM TRENDS
- The road team has won the first half in each of the Thunder’s last 5 games.
- The Thunder have won 9 straight games vs opponents on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Thunder have gone OVERS in their last 4 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favourites have covered the line in each of the last 6 games between the Kings and Thunder.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| SAC | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| OKC | 4 | 0 | 1-0 | 3-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| SAC | 113.7 | 117.0 | -3.3 | 230.7 |
| OKC | 121.0 | 113.3 | +7.7 | 234.3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SAC | OVER | OKC |
| +10.5 | 226.5 | 107-101 |
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Oklahoma City Thunder return home to Paycom Center to face the Kings in their first matchup of the 2025–26 season. The Thunder have owned this series of late, winning five straight against Sacramento, including a three-game sweep last season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge in those meetings, averaging 32.7 points.
Oklahoma City enters this contest undefeated at 4–0 after a 101–94 road win over Dallas. Gilgeous-Alexander posted 23 points and eight assists, while Chet Holmgren added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks as the Thunder continued to roll without Jalen Williams.
Sacramento, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a 127–120 home loss to the Lakers. Zach LaVine paced the Kings with 32 points, but the team slipped to 1–2 to begin the season.
PICK – OVER 226.5 TOTAL POINTS
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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
TEAM TRENDS
- The Clippers have won each of their last 7 games vs the Warriors.
- 5 of the Clippers’ last 6 games have gone OVERS.
- The Clippers have covered the line in 8 of their last 10 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Clippers have lost the first half in 7 of their last 8 road games vs opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAC | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| GSW | 3 | 1 | 2-0 | 1-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAC | 117.0 | 112.7 | +4.3 | 229.7 |
| GSW | 126.5 | 124.3 | +2.2 | 250.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | OVER | GSW |
| +1.5 | 224.5 | 98-79 |
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Warriors welcome the Clippers to Chase Center for their first matchup of the 2025–26 season. The Clippers have completely owned this rivalry in recent years, carrying a seven-game winning streak over Golden State — a run that includes a four-game sweep of last season’s series. Stephen Curry still shone in defeat, averaging 26.7 points across three appearances.
Golden State comes into this contest following a 131–118 home win over Memphis, highlighted by Jonathan Kuminga’s 25 points and 10 rebounds on 9-of-14 shooting. The Warriors will look to carry that momentum into a matchup where recent history hasn’t been kind to them.
The Clippers, meanwhile, continued their strong start with a 114–107 victory over Portland at Intuit Dome. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while James Harden added 20 points, 13 assists, six rebounds, and three steals. Los Angeles has now won 10 consecutive games when Leonard scores 25 or more. Bradley Beal remains sidelined.
PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS
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