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NEW YORK KNICKS @ ATLANTA HAWKS
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA
TEAM TRENDS
- Hawks have won 9 straight day games at State Farm Arena.
- 7 of the Hawks’ last 9 games have gone over the total.
- Knicks have failed to cover in their last 4 road games vs. teams with losing records.
- Knicks have won the 1st quarter in 7 straight games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| NYK | 48 | 28 | 26-12 | 22-16 |
| ATL | 36 | 40 | 19-18 | 17-21 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| NYK | 116.1 | 111.9 | +4.2 | 228.0 |
| ATL | 117.8 | 119.6 | -1.8 | 237.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ATL | OVER | |
| -3.5 | 236.5 |
Meeting for the fifth time this season, the Knicks and Hawks will face off at State Farm Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The season series is tied 2-2 after the first four matchups.
Atlanta most recently dropped a 120-118 decision to Dallas despite Trae Young posting 25 points and 12 assists, and Onyeka Okongwu finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Hawks have won five straight home games in conference play.
New York gave away a 15-point lead in a 124-105 loss to Cleveland at Rocket Arena. OG Anunoby had 23 points, six assists and five triples in the defeat. The Knicks have now lost four of their last five on the road. Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable as he nears a return from a month-long absence.
PICK – OVER 236.5 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWMEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ DETROIT PISTONS
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TEAM TRENDS
- Grizzlies have won 8 straight vs. the Pistons.
- 17 of the Grizzlies’ last 23 games vs. East teams have gone over.
- Pistons have failed to cover in 6 straight vs. West teams with winning records.
- Grizzlies have lost the 1st half in 6 straight.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MEM | 45 | 32 | 25-14 | 20-18 |
| DET | 43 | 34 | 21-16 | 22-18 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MEM | 121.8 | 117.2 | +4.6 | 239.0 |
| DET | 115.4 | 113.1 | +2.3 | 228.5 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MEM | OVER | |
| -1.5 | 239.5 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Pistons host the Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena.
This is their second meeting of the season, with the Grizzlies winning the first 131-111 on November 27, extending their win streak over Detroit to eight games. That victory came without Ja Morant.
Detroit is coming off a 117-105 win over Toronto at Scotiabank Arena, led by Jalen Duren’s 21 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks on 9-11 shooting. The Pistons are now 11-1 in their last 12 games when Duren scores 20 or more.
Memphis snapped a four-game losing streak with a 110-108 win over Miami on Thursday, behind Ja Morant’s 30-point performance.
PICK – MEMPHIS -1.5
BET NOWMINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TEAM TRENDS
- Timberwolves have covered in 4 straight.
- 76ers have lost 10 straight.
- Last 4 Timberwolves vs. 76ers games at Wells Fargo Center have gone over.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIN | 45 | 32 | 23-16 | 22-16 |
| PHI | 23 | 54 | 12-26 | 11-28 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIN | 114.0 | 109.4 | +4.6 | 223.4 |
| PHI | 109.6 | 115.8 | -6.2 | 225.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIN | OVER | |
| -14.5 | 224.5 |
Set to meet for the second time this season, Minnesota and Philadelphia will face off at Wells Fargo Center.
The Timberwolves won the first matchup 126-112 on March 4 at Target Center.
Philadelphia is coming off a 126-113 loss to Milwaukee at this venue, blowing a 17-point lead despite a career-high 28 points and three blocks from Adem Bona on 13-15 shooting, and a 24-point, 10-assist effort from Quentin Grimes. The 76ers have now lost 10 straight, marking their longest losing streak since 2017.
Minnesota defeated Brooklyn 105-90 at Barclays Center on Thursday, led by Rudy Gobert’s 21 points (equal-season-high), 18 rebounds on 9-10 shooting, and Anthony Edwards’ 28 points. The Timberwolves are 26-5 over their last 31 games when Gobert and Edwards combine for 45 or more points.
PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWMILWAUKEE BUCKS @ MIAMI HEAT
Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TEAM TRENDS
- Heat have covered in 9 straight games.
- Heat have won 6 of their last 8 home games vs. Bucks.
- Bucks’ last 5 games have gone over.
- Heat have won the 1st half in 10 straight.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIL | 42 | 34 | 24-14 | 18-20 |
| MIA | 35 | 42 | 18-20 | 17-22 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| MIL | 114.9 | 112.9 | +2.0 | 227.8 |
| MIA | 109.8 | 109.8 | 0.0 | 219.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIA | OVER | |
| +1.5 | 215.5 |
Set to meet for the fourth time this season, the Bucks and Heat meet at Kaseya Center.
The Bucks have won all three prior matchups, with Damian Lillard—currently sidelined—averaging 31.3 points and 10.3 assists across those games.
Miami is coming off a narrow 110-108 loss to Memphis at home despite Tyler Herro’s 35-point, nine-rebound effort. That result ended a six-game win streak. Herro is listed as questionable for this matchup, while Andrew Wiggins remains out.
Milwaukee rallied from 17 points down to beat Philadelphia 126-113 at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 35-point, 17-rebound, 20-assist triple-double on 12-19 shooting—a new career high in assists. The Bucks are now 9-1 in their last 10 games when Antetokounmpo grabs 15 or more rebounds.
PICK – OVER 215.5 TOTAL POINTS
BET NOWDALLAS MAVERICKS @ LA CLIPPERS
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TEAM TRENDS
- Mavericks’ last 9 road games on a B2B have gone over.
- Clippers have won 7 straight vs. teams with a losing record.
- Clippers have won the 1st half in 8 straight home games vs. B2B opponents.
- Mavericks have failed to cover in 4 straight vs. winning West teams.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DAL | 38 | 40 | 21-17 | 17-23 |
| LAC | 45 | 32 | 27-11 | 18-21 |
SEASON POINTS AVERAGE
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOTAL |
| DAL | 114.6 | 115.1 | -0.5 | 229.7 |
| LAC | 112.2 | 108.0 | +4.2 | 220.2 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAC | OVER | |
| -7.5 | 221.5 |
Set to play the second of back-to-back matchups at Intuit Dome, the Mavs and Clippers will meet again on Saturday night.
The Clippers won Friday’s meeting 114-91, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-game season series.
The Clippers shot 46.7% from three-point range (14-30) compared to just 20.0% (4-20) from the Mavericks. They also held a 11-6 edge in offensive rebounds, contributing to their overall control of the game. The win marked the Clippers’ third straight victory.
PICK – LA CLIPPERS -7.5
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