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HOUSTON @ ATLANTA

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Hawks have failed to cover in their last 7 home games following a road loss.
  • The Rockets have won their last 5 road games.
  • 6 of the Hawks’ last 7 home games have gone OVER.
  • The Hawks have won the first half in their last 8 games vs. the Rockets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 25 12 13-6 12-6
ATL 19 19 10-7 9-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 113.1 107.1 +6.0 220.2
ATL 117.2 119.8 -2.6 237.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU OVER
+4.5 231.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • De’Andre Hunter has 3+ three-pointers in 7 of the Hawks’ last 8 home games.
  • Jalen Green has 4+ three-pointers in each of the Rockets’ last 4 games.
  • Jalen Green has 3+ assists in 4 of the Rockets’ last 5 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Dyson Daniels has 4+ assists in each of his last 5 home games.
  • De’Andre Hunter has 20+ points in 7 of the Hawks’ last 8 home games.
  • Jalen Green has 27+ points in each of the Rockets’ last 4 games.
  • Fred VanVleet has 15+ points in each of his last 7 road games vs. the Hawks.
  • Trae Young has 20+ points in 11 of his last 12 games.
  • Dillon Brooks has 4+ rebounds in 9 of his last 11 games.

PREVIEW

The Hawks return home from a six-game road trip to host the Rockets at State Farm Arena on Saturday afternoon.

This is their first meeting of the eason, with the Hawks looking to build on their sweep of last season’s two-game series, including a 122-113 home win.

Atlanta enters the matchup after a 123-115 loss to Phoenix at Footprint Center, extending their struggles to four losses in their last five games, with Jalen Johnson (out) continuing to be sidelined.

Houston defeated Memphis 119-115 at FedExForum on Thursday, led by Alperen Sengun’s 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists on 12-20 shooting, along with Jalen Green’s 27 points and 3 steals. The Rockets have now won seven straight games when Sengun and Green combine for 55+ points.

PICK – HOUSTON +4.5

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UTAH @ PHOENIX

Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Suns’ last 9 games have gone UNDER.
  • The Suns have won their last 8 games vs. the Jazz.
  • The Suns have lost the first half in their last 7 games as favourites.
  • The Suns have failed to cover in their last 6 home games vs. teams with a losing record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
UTA 9 27 2-14 7-13
PHX 17 19 11-8 6-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
UTA 111.0 117.9 -6.9 228.9
PHX 112.1 114.0 -1.9 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
UTA UNDER
+10.5 228.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Devin Booker has scored the first basket in 4 of his last 5 home games.
  • Collin Sexton has 4+ rebounds in 4 of the Jazz’s last 5 games.
  • Bradley Beal has 4+ assists in each of his last 10 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Kevin Durant has 7+ assists in each of his last 7 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Bradley Beal has 21+ points in each of his last 10 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Kevin Durant has 30+ points in each of his last 4 games vs. the Jazz.
  • Collin Sexton has 20+ points in 6 of the Jazz’s last 7 games.
  • Devin Booker has 25+ points in 12 of his last 14 games vs. the Jazz.

PREVIEW

The Jazz and Suns face off at Footprint Center on Saturday afternoon for their third meeting of the season.

The Suns have won the previous two matchups, extending their winning streak against the Jazz to eight games.

Phoenix is coming off a 123-115 victory over Atlanta, led by Bradley Beal’s 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals on 11-16 shooting, and Kevin Durant’s 23 points, 7 assists, and 3 blocks. Despite the win, the Suns are looking to improve on their 1-4 record in their last five games in conference play.

The Jazz were defeated 97-92 by Miami at Delta Center on Thursday, playing without John Collins (out). Utah is hoping to break a five-game losing streak in conference play as they aim to bounce back in this matchup against Phoenix.

PICK – UNDER 228.5 TOTAL POINTS

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TORONTO @ DETROIT

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Raptors have lost their last 14 road games vs. Eastern opponents.
  • The last 3 games between the Raptors and Pistons have gone UNDER.
  • The Pistons have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 home games vs. the Raptors.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 8 30 7-13 1-17
DET 19 19 9-9 10-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
TOR 111.1 119.1 -8.0 230.2
DET 111.8 113.2 -1.4 225.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
DET OVER
-4.0 230.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Cade Cunningham has 3+ three-pointers in 8 of his last 9 home games.
  • Tobias Harris has 2+ three-pointers in 4 of the Pistons’ last 5 home games.
  • Jalen Duren has a double-double in 5 of the Pistons’ last 6 games as home favourites.
  • Cade Cunningham has 32+ points in each of the Pistons’ last 3 home games.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 15+ points in each of his last 5 road games vs. the Pistons.
  • Scottie Barnes has 20+ points in 4 of the Raptors’ last 5 games.
  • Jakob Poeltl has 10+ rebounds in each of his last 6 games vs. the Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham has 6+ rebounds in 12 of his last 15 home games.

PREVIEW

The Raptors and Pistons meet at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night for their third matchup of the season.

Detroit has won the previous two encounters, extending their winning streak against the Raptors to four games.

Recently, Detroit fell 107-104 to Golden State at home, despite Cade Cunningham’s impressive 32 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals. The loss ended a five-game winning streak, but the Pistons are looking to extend their four-game winning streak in conference play.

Toronto lost 132-126 to Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, despite strong performances from Scottie Barnes (24 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals) and Chris Boucher (23 points, 12 rebounds). The Raptors have struggled on the road, losing 20 of their last 21 games away from home.

PICK – DETROIT -4.0

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MEMPHIS @ MINNESOTA

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover in their last 4 road games vs. Western opponents with a winning record.
  • The Timberwolves have won their last 4 home games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • 5 of the Grizzlies’ last 6 road games have gone OVER.
  • The Grizzlies have lost the first quarter in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 24 14 15-5 9-9
MIN 20 17 10-7 10-10

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MEM 122.9 114.8 +8.1 237.7
MIN 108.9 107.2 +1.7 216.1

PICKS ATS

SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN OVER
-1.5 229.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Donte DiVincenzo has 3+ three-pointers in each of the Timberwolves’ last 5 home games.
  • Julius Randle has 5+ assists in each of his last 8 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Ja Morant has 8+ assists in 9 of his last 10 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 3+ assists in 8 of the Grizzlies’ last 9 games.
  • Donte DiVincenzo has 15+ points in 4 of the Timberwolves’ last 5 home games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 21+ points in 8 of the Grizzlies’ last 9 games.
  • Ja Morant has 24+ points in each of his last 4 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Desmond Bane has 15+ points in each of his last 10 games.
  • Anthony Edwards has 28+ points in each of the Timberwolves’ last 2 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Julius Randle has 10+ rebounds in each of his last 5 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Ja Morant has 8+ rebounds in 8 of his last 9 games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Rudy Gobert has 12+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 6 home games vs. Western Conference opponents.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 8+ rebounds in each of the Grizzlies’ last 3 games.

PREVIEW

Memphis and Minnesota meet at Target Center on Saturday night, separated by 3.5 games in the Western Conference standings.

This is their first meeting of the season, with the Timberwolves entering with a four-game home winning streak against the Grizzlies, which includes a sweep of last season’s four-game series.

Minnesota comes off a 104-89 win over Orlando at Kia Center, led by Julius Randle’s 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Timberwolves have now won three straight games.

Memphis suffered a 119-115 loss to Houston at FedExForum on Thursday, despite strong performances from Jaren Jackson Jr. (21 points, 6 blocks) and Ja Morant (27 points). The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games and will look to rebound in this Western Conference clash.

PICK – OVER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MIAMI @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Trail Blazers’ last 7 home games have gone OVER.
  • The Heat have won their last 4 road games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Heat have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 games as favourites vs. the Trail Blazers.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIA 19 17 10-7 9-10
POR 13 24 8-8 5-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIA 110.9 109.6 +1.3 220.5
POR 108.5 116.4 -7.9 224.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIA UNDER
-3.5 218.5

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Tyler Herro has 4+ three-pointers in each of the Heat’s last 6 games as road favourites.
  • Tyler Herro has 7+ rebounds in each of the Heat’s last 3 games.
  • Anfernee Simons has 4+ assists in 19 of the Trail Blazers’ last 20 games.
  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. has 4+ assists in 5 of the Heat’s last 6 games.
  • Anfernee Simons has 25+ points in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Heat.
  • Bam Adebayo has 15+ points in 9 of the Heat’s last 10 games as favourites.
  • Tyler Herro has 23+ points in each of the Heat’s last 6 games as road favourites.
  • Shaedon Sharpe has 20+ points in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 3 games.
  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. has 16+ points in each of the Heat’s last 3 games.
  • Toumani Camara has 6+ rebounds in each of his last 4 home games.
  • Deni Avdija has 8+ rebounds in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Heat.
  • Bam Adebayo has 8+ rebounds in 8 of the Heat’s last 9 games.

PREVIEW

Portland return home from a five-game road trip to host Miami at Moda Center on Saturday night.

Miami enters the contest with a four-game road winning streak against the Blazers, including a 106-96 victory in their sweep of last season’s two-game series.

Portland most recently lost 117-111 to Dallas at American Airlines Center, despite Shaedon Sharpe’s 22 points and 8 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is questionable for Portland.

Miami defeated Utah 97-92 at Delta Center on Thursday, led by Tyler Herro’s 23 points and 7 rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s 20 points and 7 assists, while once again playing without Jimmy Butler. The Heat have won 3 of their last 4 games when Herro scores 20+ points and will look to continue that trend in this interconference matchup.

PICK – MIAMI -3.5

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