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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ ATLANTA HAWKS

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The home team has won the last 11 games between the Hawks and Trail Blazers.
  • 6 of the Hawks’ last 7 games have gone over.
  • The Hawks have won the first half in their last 6 home games.
  • The Trail Blazers have failed to cover in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
POR 32 43 20-18 12-25
ATL 36 38 19-17 17-21

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
POR 110.7 114.4 -3.7 225.1
ATL 117.9 119.4 -1.5 237.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL OVER POR
-5.0 238.0 123-117
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Trae Young has 4+ rebounds in his last 9 games vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • Trae Young has 28+ points in the Hawks’ last 5 games vs. losing teams.
  • Trae Young has 12+ assists in the Hawks’ last 4 games.
  • Deni Avdija has 24+ points in the Trail Blazers’ last 3 road games.
  • Deni Avdija has 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games.
  • Anfernee Simons has 7+ assists in his last 3 games vs. the Hawks.
  • Zaccharie Risacher has 16+ points in the Hawks’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Onyeka Okongwu has 10+ rebounds in the Hawks’ last 6 games vs. Western teams.
  • Dyson Daniels has 8+ rebounds in the Hawks’ last 3 games.

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Portland and Atlanta will face off at State Farm Arena.

Their first meeting went the way of Portland 114-110 at Moda Center on November 17. The Trail Blazers will now be looking to snap their five-game road losing streak against the Hawks.

Atlanta upset Milwaukee 145-124 at Fiserv Forum, led by Zaccharie Risacher’s 36-point (career-high), five-triple display on 12-21 shooting, Trae Young’s 19-point, 19-assist performance, and Dyson Daniels’ 22-point, nine-rebound, five-steal outing. The Hawks have now won six of their last seven home games.

Portland fell 110-93 to New York at Madison Square Garden on Sunday despite Deni Avdija’s 33-point, three-steal effort and Shaedon Sharpe’s 23-point, seven-rebound showing. In lineup news, Anfernee Simons is questionable for Portland.

PICK – ATLANTA -5.0

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PHILADELPHIA 76ERS @ NEW YORK KNICKS

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • The 76ers have lost their last 18 games vs. Eastern Conference teams.
  • 9 of the 76ers’ last 10 road games have gone over.
  • The 76ers have lost the 1st quarter in their last 7 games.
  • The road team has covered in the last 6 games between the 76ers and Knicks.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 23 52 12-25 11-27
NY 47 27 25-12 22-15

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
PHI 109.8 115.8 -6.0 225.6
NY 116.4 112.1 +4.3 228.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NY OVER NY
-13.5 219.5 105-91
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Josh Hart has 12+ rebounds in his last 4 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Josh Hart has 6+ assists in 9 of the Knicks’ last 10 games.
  • OG Anunoby has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Knicks’ last 6 games.
  • OG Anunoby has 23+ points in the Knicks’ last 6 games.
  • OG Anunoby has 6+ rebounds in 5 of the Knicks’ last 6 games vs. the 76ers.
  • Mikal Bridges has 5+ assists in the Knicks’ last 3 games.
  • Mikal Bridges has 27+ points in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 home games vs. losing teams.
  • Quentin Grimes has 4+ assists in his last 5 road games.
  • Quentin Grimes has 25+ points in his last 7 road games.
  • Justin Edwards has made 3+ threes in the 76ers’ last 5 road games.
  • Justin Edwards has 17+ points in 7 of the 76ers’ last 8 games.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 21+ points in 16 of his last 18 games vs. losing teams.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns has 10+ rebounds in the Knicks’ last 6 games.
  • Adem Bona has 6+ rebounds in his last 6 games.

This is the fourth meeting of a season series that has seen the Knicks win each of the previous three matchups.

More recently, New York defeated Portland 110-93 at this venue, led by OG Anunoby’s 28-point, three-steal display on 11-16 shooting and Mikal Bridges’ 28-point, seven-assist outing. The Knicks now hold a 7-0 record this season when Anunoby and Bridges combine to score 50 or more points.

The 76ers fell 127-109 to Toronto at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, extending their losing streak in conference play to 18 games. Quentin Grimes will return for Philadelphia.

PICK – OVER 219.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PHOENIX SUNS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Bucks’ last 8 home games as favs have gone over.
  • The Suns have lost their last 17 games as road underdogs.
  • The Bucks have won the 1st quarter in their last 5 games vs. the Suns.
  • The Suns have lost both halves in their last 3 games.
  • The Suns have failed to cover in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHX 35 40 23-15 12-25
MIL 40 34 24-14 16-20

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
PHX 114.3 116.4 -2.1 230.7
MIL 114.5 112.8 +1.7 227.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER MIL
-5.5 224.5 133-123
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Brook Lopez has a double-double in 3 of his last 4 games vs. the Suns.
  • Brook Lopez has 21+ points in the Bucks’ last 3 games vs. Western teams.
  • Brook Lopez has 6+ rebounds in his last 6 games vs. the Suns.
  • Devin Booker has 10+ assists in the Suns’ last 3 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Ryan Rollins has 4+ assists in the Bucks’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Ryan Rollins has 4+ rebounds in the Bucks’ last 3 games as favs.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 30+ points in his last 4 games.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has 13+ rebounds in his last 4 home games vs. the Suns.
  • Ryan Dunn has 10+ points in 4 of the Suns’ last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Ryan Dunn has 5+ rebounds in the Suns’ last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Nick Richards has 10+ points in 9 of his last 11 games.
  • Gary Trent Jr. has 19+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Suns.
  • Royce O’Neale has 6+ rebounds in his last 3 games as a road underdog vs. Eastern teams.

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Suns and Bucks will face off at Fiserv Forum.

Their first meeting went the way of Phoenix 108-106 at PHX Arena on March 24. The Suns will now be looking to snap their six-game road losing streak against the Bucks.

More recently, Milwaukee was upset 145-124 by Atlanta at this venue despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31-point, nine-rebound display, Kevin Porter Jr.’s 28-point (season-high) performance and Kyle Kuzma’s 25-point outing. The Bucks have now lost four straight.

Phoenix was obliterated 148-109 by Houston at PHX Arena on Sunday – its heaviest defeat of the season – with an ankle injury to Kevin Durant (out) compounding the result. Phoenix has lost 10 of its last 11 games without Durant. Bradley Beal is questionable to return.

PICK – OVER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS

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ORLANDO MAGIC @ SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Magic have covered in their last 5 road games.
  • The Spurs have lost their last 4 games.
  • 4 of the last 5 games between the Magic and Spurs have gone over.
  • The Magic have won the first half in their last 4 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 36 40 20-19 16-21
SA 31 43 19-19 12-24

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
ORL 104.9 105.7 -0.8 210.6
SA 114.2 116.8 -2.6 231.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER ORL
-3.5 217.0 116-105
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Jeremy Sochan has a double-double in his last 2 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Chris Paul has 4+ assists in his last 27 games vs. the Magic.
  • Chris Paul has 10+ points in his last 12 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Paolo Banchero has 6+ assists in his last 3 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Paolo Banchero has 30+ points in the Magic’s last 4 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Devin Vassell has 4+ assists in the Spurs’ last 3 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Devin Vassell has 20+ points in the Spurs’ last 7 games vs. losing teams.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has 10+ points in 8 of his last 9 games at Frost Bank Center.
  • Stephon Castle has 20+ points in the Spurs’ last 4 games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • Franz Wagner has 33+ points in the Magic’s last 2 games vs. the Spurs.
  • Franz Wagner has 8 rebounds in the Magic’s last 3 road games.
  • Harrison Barnes has 16+ points in his last 3 home games vs. the Magic.
  • Harrison Barnes has 4+ rebounds in 13 of his last 15 games vs. the Magic.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 11+ rebounds in the Magic’s last 3 road games.

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Magic will visit the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.

This is their second meeting this season, with the first going the way of the Magic 112-111 at Kia Center on February 8 behind Franz Wagner’s 33-point, 12-rebound double-double.

The Spurs were humiliated 148-106 by Golden State at this venue, marking their biggest loss of the season and a fourth consecutive defeat.

The Magic fell 96-87 to the Clippers at Kia Center yesterday, marking a 16th loss from their last 21 games against Western Conference opponents. Orlando is now two losses behind Atlanta in the battle to host the Eastern Conference seven-versus-eight play-in game.

PICK – ORLANDO -3.5

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TORONTO RAPTORS @ CHICAGO BULLS

United Center, Chicago, IL

TEAM TRENDS

  • 9 of the Bulls’ last 10 home games vs. the Raptors have gone under.
  • The Bulls have won 7 of their last 8 home games vs. the Raptors.
  • The Bulls have lost the first half in their last 6 games as home favs.
  • The Bulls have covered in their last 6 games vs. Eastern teams with a losing record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 28 47 17-21 11-26
CHI 33 42 14-23 19-19

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
TOR 110.7 115.0 -4.3 225.7
CHI 117.3 120.0 -2.7 237.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CHI UNDER CHI
-4.5 235.5 37-118
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Jamison Battle has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Raptors’ last 6 road games.
  • Ja’Kobe Walter has made 2+ threes in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 7+ assists in his last 4 games.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 15+ points in his last 11 games.
  • Immanuel Quickley has 4+ rebounds in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Scottie Barnes has 6+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Bulls.
  • Scottie Barnes has 22+ points in his last 5 games after scoring single digits previously.
  • Scottie Barnes has 6+ rebounds in 11 of his last 12 games vs. the Bulls.
  • Jakob Poeltl has 2+ assists in 16 of his last 17 games.
  • Jakob Poeltl has 16+ points in 7 of his last 8 games.
  • Jakob Poeltl has 8+ rebounds in his last 4 games.

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Bulls will host the Raptors at United Center.

This is the fourth meeting of a season series that has seen the Bulls win each of the previous three matchups.

More recently, the Bulls were blown out 145-117 by Oklahoma City at Paycom Center. They’ll now be hoping to extend a four-game winning streak in conference play.

Toronto defeated Philadelphia 127-109 at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday behind RJ Barrett’s 31-point display while playing without Immanuel Quickley (available). The Raptors have now won six straight in conference play. Barrett is out for Toronto; the Raptors have lost 26 of their last 33 games without him in the lineup.

PICK – UNDER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover in their last 9 games as underdogs.
  • The Grizzlies have lost their last 6 home games vs. winning teams.
  • The Grizzlies’ last 3 home games vs. the Warriors have gone under.
  • The Warriors have won the 1st quarter in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Grizzlies.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
GS 43 31 23-14 20-17
MEM 44 31 25-13 19-18

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
GS 113.4 110.7 +2.7 224.1
MEM 121.9 117.1 +4.8 239.0

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
GS UNDER GSW
-4.0 238.5 134-125
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Ja Morant has 6+ assists in his last 13 games vs. Western teams.
  • Ja Morant has 29+ points in his last 5 games as an underdog vs. the Warriors.
  • Ja Morant has 6+ rebounds in his last 3 games.
  • Desmond Bane has 4+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 7 games vs. Western teams.
  • Stephen Curry has 6+ assists in 5 of his last 6 road games.
  • Stephen Curry has 25+ points in 5 of his last 6 road games vs. winning teams.
  • Brandin Podziemski has 4+ assists in his last 5 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Brandin Podziemski has 17+ points in his last 5 games vs. winning teams.
  • Jimmy Butler has 15+ points in his last 7 road games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Jaylen Wells has 10+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 4 games.
  • Jaylen Wells has 4+ rebounds in the Grizzlies’ last 3 games vs. the Warriors.
  • Moses Moody has 10+ points in 9 of his last 10 road games vs. Western teams.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 21+ points in 11 of his last 12 home games vs. Western teams.
  • Santi Aldama has 10+ points in his last 9 games as an underdog.
  • Draymond Green has 6+ rebounds in 18 of his last 21 road games vs. the Grizzlies.

Separated by 0.5 games on the West, the Warriors and Grizzlies meet at FedExForum.

This is the fourth meeting of a season series that has gone with home court, including the Grizzlies’ 144-93 victory when they last hosted the Warriors on December 19.

More recently, Memphis fell 117-103 to Boston at this venue yesterday despite Ja Morant’s 26-point, six-rebound display and Jaren Jackson Jr.’s 20-point, 15-rebound (career-high) outing. The Grizzlies have lost six of their last seven games.

Golden State smashed San Antonio 148-106 at Frost Bank Center on Sunday behind Brandin Podziemski’s 27-point, six-rebound, seven-triple (career-high) display. The Warriors have won seven of their last eight games in conference play. Jonathan Kuminga is questionable for Golden State.

PICK – GOLDEN STATE -4.0

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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ DENVER NUGGETS

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Nuggets have failed to cover in 10 of their last 11 games after a win.
  • The Timberwolves have won their last 5 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • 5 of both teams’ last 6 games have gone over.
  • The Timberwolves have won all quarters in their last 2 games vs. the Nuggets.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 43 32 23-16 20-16
DEN 47 28 25-12 22-16

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOTAL
MIN 113.8 109.2 +4.6 223.0
DEN 120.9 116.7 +4.2 237.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN OVER MIN
+3.5 231.5 145-139(OT)
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PLAYER TRENDS

  • Jaden McDaniels has a double-double in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Northwest teams.
  • Jaden McDaniels has 16+ points in his last 7 games vs. Northwest teams.
  • Jaden McDaniels has 6+ rebounds in his last 6 road games vs. Western teams.
  • Rudy Gobert has a double-double in his last 4 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has 15+ points in his last 4 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has 13+ rebounds in his last 3 games.
  • Mike Conley has 4+ assists in his last 9 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Anthony Edwards has 6+ assists in his last 4 road games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Anthony Edwards has 4+ rebounds in his last 19 road games vs. Western teams.
  • Jamal Murray has 6+ assists in 7 of his last 8 home games.
  • Jamal Murray has 4+ rebounds in his last 8 games.
  • Nikola Jokic has 32+ points in 6 of his last 7 home games vs. the Timberwolves.
  • Nikola Jokic has 13+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games vs. Northwest teams.
  • Julius Randle has 20+ points in 7 of his last 8 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Julius Randle has 6+ rebounds in 22 of his last 24 games vs. the Nuggets.
  • Christian Braun has 15+ points in 4 of the Nuggets’ last 5 games.
  • Michael Porter Jr. has 8+ rebounds in 5 of the Nuggets’ last 6 home games vs. winning teams.

Separated by 4 games in the West, the Timberwolves and Nuggets will meet at Ball Arena.

This is the fourth meeting of a season series which has seen the Timberwolves win each of the previous three matchups to move their winning streak against the Nuggets to five games.

More recently, Denver obliterated Utah 129-93 at this venue, led by Nikola Jokic’s 27-point, 14-rebound, six-assist, four-steal display in the absence of Jamal Murray (questionable). Denver holds a 6-0 record in home games without Murray this season.

Minnesota defeated Detroit 123-104 at Target Center on Sunday behind Rudy Gobert’s 19-point, 25-rebound (season-high) display, Julius Randle’s 26-point, eight-rebound performance and Anthony Edwards’ 25-point, six-rebound outing. The Timberwolves have now won seven straight when Gobert, Randle and Edwards combine to score 60+ points.

PICK – MINNESOTA +3.5

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