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HOUSTON @ INDIANA

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

  • HOU – The Rockets have failed to cover in 7 of their last 8 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • IND – The Pacers have won 9 of their last 10 games vs. the Rockets.
  • IND – 4 of the Pacers’ last 5 home games have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 37 24 20-10 17-13
IND 34 25 18-9 15-15

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 112.9 109.3 +3.6 222.2
IND 116.6 115.3 +1.3 231.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
IND OVER IND
-3.5 230.5 115-102

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • IND – Aaron Nesmith has made 2+ threes in each of the Pacers’ last 5 home games.
  • IND – Tyrese Haliburton has made 4+ threes in each of the Pacers’ last 4 games vs. Western teams.
  • IND – Tyrese Haliburton has recorded 10+ assists in each of the Pacers’ last 5 games.
  • IND – Pascal Siakam has recorded 4+ assists in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Rockets.
  • IND – Pascal Siakam has scored 21+ points in each of his last 7 games vs. the Rockets.
  • IND – Myles Turner has scored 21+ points in each of the Pacers’ last 3 home games vs. the Rockets.
  • IND – Aaron Nesmith has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of the Pacers’ last 6 games.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Houston Rockets will visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Rockets won their first meeting this season 130-113 at Toyota Center on November 20 but will now look to snap a four-game road losing streak vs. Indiana.

The Pacers defeated Chicago 127-112 at this venue, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 17-point, 12-assist, three-steal performance on 7-12 shooting and Aaron Nesmith’s 27-point (career-high) outing. Indiana has now won eight straight when Haliburton shoots 55.0% or above.

Houston fell 137-128 to Oklahoma City at Paycom Center despite Cam Whitmore’s 27-point (equal-career-high), 11-rebound (equal-career-high), three-block (career-high) display and Reed Sheppard’s 25-point (career-high) outing while playing without Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun. The Rockets have now lost seven straight on the road.

PICK – INDIANA -3.5

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TORONTO @ ORLANDO

Kia Center, Orlando, FL

TEAM TRENDS

  • TOR/ORL – 16 of the last 18 games between the Raptors and Magic at Kia Center have gone under.
  • ORL – The Magic have won 32 of their last 36 home games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • ORL – The Magic have won the first half in 8 of their last 9 games vs. the Raptors.
  • TOR – The Raptors have covered the line in 7 of their last 9 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 19 42 13-19 6-23
ORL 29 33 18-14 11-19

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
TOR 110.3 116.2 -5.9 226.5
ORL 104.0 105.7 -1.7 209.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER TOR
-7.0 207.5 114-113

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • TOR – Immanuel Quickley has scored the first basket in 5 of his last 9 road games.
  • TOR – Immanuel Quickley has made 3+ threes in 8 of his last 9 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • ORL – Wendell Carter Jr. has recorded 9+ rebounds in each of the Magic’s last 4 games as favourites.
  • TOR – Jakob Poeltl has recorded 3+ assists in 8 of his last 10 games.
  • TOR – RJ Barrett has recorded 5+ assists in each of the Raptors’ last 3 games.
  • TOR – Jakob Poeltl has recorded a double-double in each of his last 2 games vs. the Magic at Kia Center.
  • ORL – Paolo Banchero has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 27 games as a home favourite.
  • TOR – RJ Barrett has scored 15+ points in 16 of his last 17 games.
  • TOR – Immanuel Quickley has scored 21+ points in 13 of his last 14 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • ORL – Paolo Banchero has scored 20+ points in each of the Magic’s last 5 home games vs. the Raptors.
  • ORL – Franz Wagner has scored 25+ points in 7 of his last 9 games as a home favourite vs. Eastern teams.
  • ORL – Franz Wagner has recorded 6+ rebounds in 6 of the Magic’s last 7 games as favourites.
  • ORL – Cole Anthony has recorded 5+ rebounds in 5 of the Magic’s last 7 games.

PREVIEW

Set to play the second of a pair of matchups at Kia Center, the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic meet.

Toronto took Sunday’s encounter 104-102, snapping a four-game road losing streak vs. the Magic and taking a 2-1 series lead. The Raptors dominated inside, outscoring Orlando 58-38 in the paint. Franz Wagner missed a wide-open layup in the final seconds, costing the Magic a chance at overtime.

Orlando has now lost four of its last five games, while Toronto has won five of its last seven road games in conference play.

Gradey Dick is out for the Raptors with a pelvis injury.

PICK – ORLANDO -7.0

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MILWAUKEE @ ATLANTA

State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA

TEAM TRENDS

  • ATL – The Hawks have failed to cover in their last 6 home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • MIL – The Bucks have won 6 of their last 7 games.
  • MIL – 6 of the Bucks’ last 7 road games have gone under.
  • MIL – The Bucks have won the first half in each of their last 5 road games vs. the Hawks.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 34 25 20-9 13-16
ATL 28 33 13-15 15-17

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIL 114.4 112.5 +1.9 226.9
ATL 116.9 119.6 -2.7 236.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIL OVER MIL
-5.5 241.5 127-121

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • ATL – Dyson Daniels has recorded 4+ assists in each of the Hawks’ last 9 games as underdogs vs. Eastern teams.
  • ATL – Trae Young has recorded 12+ assists in 4 of the Hawks’ last 5 games.
  • MIL – Giannis Antetokounmpo has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Bucks’ last 4 games.
  • MIL – Damian Lillard has recorded 8+ assists in each of his last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • MIL – Damian Lillard has scored 25+ points in 9 of his last 11 games vs. the Hawks.
  • MIL – Brook Lopez has scored 15+ points in each of the Bucks’ last 4 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • ATL – Trae Young has scored 38 points in 3 of the Hawks’ last 4 games as underdogs vs. Eastern teams.
  • ATL – Onyeka Okongwu has scored 16+ points in 4 of the Hawks’ last 5 games.
  • MIL – Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored 32+ points in each of the Bucks’ last 8 road games vs. opponents on a back-to-back.
  • MIL – Brook Lopez has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Bucks’ last 4 road games.
  • ATL – Onyeka Okongwu has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Hawks’ last 7 games vs. winning teams.
  • ATL – Dyson Daniels has recorded 6+ rebounds in 8 of the Hawks’ last 10 home games.
  • ATL – Zaccharie Risacher has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of the Hawks’ last 3 games as home underdogs.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Hawks will host the Bucks at State Farm Arena.

The Hawks lead this season series 2-1, including a 115-110 victory on February 7.

More recently, Atlanta edged Memphis 132-130 at FedExForum, highlighted by Caris LeVert’s 25-point (season-high) effort, Zaccharie Risacher’s 27-point, four-steal (career-high) display, and Trae Young’s 12-point, 15-assist outing.

Milwaukee defeated Dallas 132-117 at American Airlines Center on Saturday, powered by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 29-point, nine-rebound, nine-assist performance and Damian Lillard’s 28-point, six-rebound showing.

The Bucks have won eight of their last nine in conference play. Kyle Kuzma is doubtful for Milwaukee.

PICK – MILWAUKEE -5.5

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GOLDEN STATE @ NEW YORK

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

TEAM TRENDS

  • GSW – The Warriors have won 9 of their last 10 road games vs. the Knicks.
  • GSW – 9 of the Warriors’ last 12 road games have gone over.
  • GSW – The Knicks have failed to cover in their last 6 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
GS 33 28 17-13 16-15
NY 40 20 21-10 19-10

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
GS 113.1 111.2 +1.9 224.3
NY 117.6 112.9 +4.7 230.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
NY UNDER GSW
-4.5 226.5 114-102

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • GSW – Stephen Curry has made 5+ threes in each of his last 4 road games vs. the Knicks.
  • GSW – Stephen Curry has recorded a double-double in the Warriors’ last 2 games.
  • GSW – Brandin Podziemski has recorded 4+ assists in 6 of his last 7 games as a road underdog.
  • NYK – Jalen Brunson has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Knicks’ last 9 games as home favorites.
  • GSW – Draymond Green has recorded 6+ assists in each of the Warriors’ last 6 road games vs. the Knicks.
  • NYK – Mikal Bridges has recorded 4+ assists in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 games as favorites.
  • NYK – Jalen Brunson has scored 34+ points in 4 of the Knicks’ last 5 home games.
  • GSW – Stephen Curry has scored 25+ points in 8 of the Warriors’ last 10 road games.
  • NYK – Mikal Bridges has scored 15+ points in 10 of the Knicks’ last 11 games as favorites vs. Western teams.
  • NYK – Jimmy Butler has scored 15+ points in each of his last 9 games vs. the Knicks.
  • GSW – Draymond Green has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Warriors’ last 4 road games.
  • GSW – Stephen Curry has recorded 4+ rebounds in 10 of his last 11 road games vs. the Knicks.
  • NYK – Josh Hart has recorded 11+ rebounds in each of his last 3 games vs. the Warriors.

PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, Golden State will visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Last season’s series ended 1-1, with both teams winning on the road.

More recently, New York erased a 19-point deficit to defeat Miami 116-112 in overtime at Kaseya Center, led by Jalen Brunson’s 31-point performance, OG Anunoby’s 23-point, nine-rebound effort, and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 19-point, 16-rebound outing. The Knicks have now won nine straight when Brunson and Anunoby combine for 50+ points.

Golden State handled Charlotte 119-101 at Spectrum Center yesterday, powered by Draymond Green’s 16-point, 12-rebound showing and Stephen Curry’s 21-point, 10-assist performance. The Warriors have won seven of their last eight vs. Eastern opponents.

PICK – UNDER 226.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND @ CHICAGO

United Center, Chicago, IL

TEAM TRENDS

  • CHI – The Bulls have covered in their last 4 games following a loss.
  • CLE – The Cavaliers have won their last 10 games.
  • CHI – 6 of the Bulls’ last 8 home games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 50 10 28-4 22-6
CHI 24 37 11-21 13-16

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 123.1 111.6 +11.5 234.7
CHI 116.5 120.4 -3.9 236.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE UNDER CLE
-12.0 245.5 139-117

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • CHI – Josh Giddey has scored 19+ points in each of the Bulls’ last 3 home games.
  • CLE – Donovan Mitchell has scored 29+ points in 6 of his last 7 games vs. the Bulls.
  • CLE – Donovan Mitchell has made 4+ threes in each of the Cavaliers’ last 3 games vs. the Bulls.
  • CHI – De’Andre Hunter has made 3+ threes in 8 of his last 10 games.
  • CLE – Max Strus has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 3 road games vs. the Bulls.
  • CHI – Josh Giddey has recorded 10+ assists in each of the Bulls’ last 3 home games.
  • CHI – Zach Collins has scored 15+ points in each of the Bulls’ last 4 games.
  • CLE – Darius Garland has scored 20+ points in 8 of his last 10 road games.
  • CHI – Zach Collins has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the Bulls’ last 3 home games.
  • CHI – Josh Giddey has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Bulls’ last 6 games.

PREVIEW

The Cavaliers and Bulls will meet at United Center, with the Cavs leading the season series 2-0, with Donovan Mitchell averaging 36.5 points across those matchups.

More recently, Chicago fell 127-112 to Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse despite Coby White’s 26-point, seven-rebound performance in the continued absence of Nikola Vucevic (out). The Bulls have dropped eight of their last nine division games.

Cleveland erased an 18-point deficit to defeat Portland 133-129 in overtime at Rocket Arena on Sunday, led by Ty Jerome’s 25-point, six-steal (career-high) display and De’Andre Hunter’s 32-point outing while playing without Mitchell (available).

The Cavaliers have now won 10 straight. In further lineup news, Evan Mobley is out for Cleveland, while Josh Giddey is questionable for Chicago.

PICK – CLEVELAND -12.0

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PHILADELPHIA @ MINNESOTA

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

  • Underdogs have covered in 15 of the 76ers’ last 18 games.
  • MIN – The 76ers have lost 10 of their last 11 games.
  • 76ers – 4 of their last 4 games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone under.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
PHI 21 39 11-21 10-18
MIN 33 29 16-14 17-15

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
PHI 109.0 113.6 -4.6 222.6
MIN 112.1 109.0 +3.1 221.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER MIN
-13.5 223.5 126-112

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • MIN – Anthony Edwards has made 4+ threes in 7 of his last 8 games vs. losing teams.
  • MIN – Mike Conley has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 7 home games.
  • MIN – Naz Reid has scored 22+ points in each of the Timberwolves’ last 4 home games.
  • MIN – Anthony Edwards has scored 36+ points in each of his last 3 games vs. losing teams.
  • 76ers – Kelly Oubre Jr. has scored 15+ points in each of his last 10 games as an underdog.
  • MIN – Jaden McDaniels has scored 15+ points in 6 of the Timberwolves’ last 7 games.
  • MIN – Jaden McDaniels has recorded 8+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 6 games as favs vs. Eastern teams.
  • MIN – Naz Reid has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the Timberwolves’ last 5 games.
  • 76ers – Quentin Grimes has recorded 6+ rebounds in 4 of the 76ers’ last 5 games as underdogs.
  • 76ers – Andre Drummond has recorded 16+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 road games vs. the Timberwolves.

PREVIEW

Returning home from a four-game road trip, the Timberwolves will host the 76ers at Target Center.

This marks their first meeting of 2024-25 after splitting last season’s series, with both teams defending home court. Anthony Edwards was a key factor in those matchups, averaging 29.0 points.

More recently, Minnesota defeated Phoenix 116-98 at PHX Arena, led by Edwards’ 44-point, seven-assist, six-triple performance. The Timberwolves now hold a 28-7 record from their last 35 games when Edwards scores 30+.

Philadelphia fell 119-102 to Portland at Wells Fargo Center yesterday despite Andre Drummond’s 25-point, 18-rebound effort in the absences of Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George. Making matters worse, Tyrese Maxey left early with a back injury. In Minnesota lineup news, Julius Randle is questionable.

PICK – UNDER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS

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BROOKLYN @ SAN ANTONIO

Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • SA – The Spurs have failed to cover in their last 5 games as favs.
  • BKN – The Nets have won 3 of their last 4 games as road underdogs.
  • BKN – Each of the Nets’ last 5 road games have gone under.
  • SA – The Spurs have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 4 games as home favs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
BKN 21 39 9-20 12-19
SA 25 34 14-14 10-19

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
BKN 104.8 111.3 -6.5 216.1
SA 113.1 115.3 -2.2 228.4

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
BKN UNDER SAS
+3.5 229.5 127-113

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • SA – Chris Paul has made 2+ threes in each of the Spurs’ last 5 games as favs.
  • SA – Chris Paul has recorded 8+ assists in 13 of his last 14 home games vs. the Nets.
  • SAC – Harrison Barnes has scored 14+ points in each of his last 3 home games vs. the Nets.
  • BKN – Ziaire Williams has scored 11+ points in each of the Nets’ last 5 road games.
  • SAC – De’Aaron Fox has scored 30+ points in each of his last 2 games vs. the Nets.
  • BKN – Cameron Thomas has scored 25+ points in each of his last 2 games vs. the Spurs.
  • BKN – Nicolas Claxton has scored 15+ points in each of his 2 previous games at Frost Bank Center.
  • BKN – Nicolas Claxton has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the Nets’ last 4 games vs. the Spurs.
  • SA – Chris Paul has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 8 home games vs. the Nets.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the second time this season, the Nets and Spurs will face off at Frost Bank Center.

Their first meeting went the way of the Spurs 96-87 at Barclays Center on December 27.

More recently, San Antonio fell 146-132 to Oklahoma City at this venue despite Stephon Castle’s 32-point, eight-rebound display. The Spurs have lost five of their last six games.

Brooklyn was blown out 115-94 by Detroit at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, with Cameron Johnson struggling to 3-20 shooting while playing without Cameron Thomas (available). The Nets have now lost seven straight when Johnson shoots below 40.0% from the field.

D’Angelo Russell will return from a five-game absence for Brooklyn while Castle is questionable for San Antonio.

PICK – BROOKLYN +3.5

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LA CLIPPERS @ PHOENIX

Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

TEAM TRENDS

  • LAC – The Clippers have failed to cover in their last 9 road games.
  • PHX – The Suns have won their last 4 games vs. the Clippers.
  • PHX/LAC – 6 of the last 8 games between the Clippers and Suns have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 32 28 19-10 13-18
PHX 28 33 17-13 11-20

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 110.6 108.6 +2.0 219.2
PHX 113.8 115.9 -2.1 229.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAC OVER PHX
-2.5 224.5 119-117

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • PHX – Devin Booker has made 3+ threes in 9 of his last 10 games vs. Pacific teams.
  • LAC – Kawhi Leonard has made 3+ threes in each of his last 4 games.
  • LAC – James Harden has recorded 10+ assists in 4 of his last 5 games vs. the Suns.
  • LAC – Kawhi Leonard has scored 25+ points in 4 of his last 5 road games vs. the Suns.
  • PHX – Devin Booker has scored 26+ points in each of his last 4 games vs. Pacific teams.
  • PHX – Kevin Durant has scored 26+ points in each of the Suns’ last 4 games vs. winning teams.
  • LAC – Ivica Zubac has scored 17+ points in each of his last 5 games vs. the Suns.
  • LAC – James Harden has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 4 games vs. the Suns.

PREVIEW

Entering the final contest of a lengthy road trip, the Clippers will visit the Suns at PHX Arena on Tuesday night.

This is the fourth meeting of a season series that has seen the Suns win each of the previous three matchups, across which Devin Booker is averaging 27.0 points and 7.3 assists.

More recently, the Suns fell 116-98 to Minnesota at this venue, marking a seventh loss from their last eight games in conference play and leaving them well behind in the race to qualify for the play-in tournament.

The Clippers fell 108-102 to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday despite Kawhi Leonard’s 33-point, 10-rebound display. The Clippers have now lost four straight in division play.

Norman Powell remains out for the Clippers, while Bradley Beal is questionable for Phoenix.

PICK – LA CLIPPERS -2.5

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NEW ORLEANS @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • LAL – The Lakers have won their last 6 games.
  • LAL – Each of the Lakers’ last 7 games have gone under.
  • LAL – The Lakers have won the first half in each of their last 11 home games.
  • NOP – The Pelicans have failed to cover in each of their last 6 road games vs. winning Western teams.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
NO 17 44 11-19 6-25
LAL 38 21 23-7 15-14

SEASON POINTS AVERAGE

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
NO 111.0 118.7 -7.7 229.7
LAL 112.7 111.1 +1.6 223.8

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAL UNDER LAL
-8.0 230.5 136-115

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • NOP – Trey Murphy III has recorded 4+ assists in 10 of the Pelicans’ last 11 games.
  • NOP – Kelly Olynyk has recorded 4+ assists in each of his last 4 games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • NOP – C.J. McCollum has recorded 4+ assists in 10 of his last 12 games vs. the Lakers.
  • NOP – Trey Murphy III has scored 20+ points in each of the Pelicans’ last 8 road games vs. winning teams.
  • NOP – C.J. McCollum has scored 15+ points in each of his last 11 games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • LAL – LeBron James has scored 26+ points in each of the Lakers’ last 5 games as favorites.
  • NOP – Zion Williamson has scored 27+ points in 5 of his last 6 games as an underdog.
  • NOP – C.J. McCollum has recorded 4+ rebounds in each of his last 6 games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • NOP – Zion Williamson has recorded 6+ rebounds in each of his last 6 games.
  • NOP – Kelly Olynyk has recorded 7+ rebounds in each of his last 4 games.
  • NOP – Yves Missi has recorded 8+ rebounds in 4 of the Pelicans’ last 5 games as a road underdog.
  • LAL – LeBron James has recorded 12+ rebounds in each of the Lakers’ last 3 games as favorites.

PREVIEW

At opposite ends of the West standings, the Pelicans and Lakers meet at Crypto.com Arena.

This is their second meeting this season, with the first going the way of the Lakers 104-99 on November 16, extending their winning streak against the Pelicans to four games.

More recently, the Lakers defeated the Clippers 108-102 at this venue, led by Luka Doncic’s 29-point, six-rebound, nine-assist, five-triple display in the absence of Austin Reaves, who alongside Doncic is questionable. The Lakers have now won six straight – their equal-longest undefeated run since February 2021.

New Orleans defeated Utah 128-121 at Delta Center on Sunday behind Zion Williamson’s 24-point, nine-assist display, Kelly Olynyk’s 26-point performance, and C.J. McCollum’s 25-point, eight-assist outing. The Pelicans have won four of their last five games.

PICK – UNDER 230.5 TOTAL POINTS

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