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A six-game schedule featuring a heavyweight Eastern showdown, several struggling teams searching for much-needed victories and an intriguing Western contest between two of the league’s stronger early-season performers.
Boston travels to Philadelphia in the standout matchup, with the Celtics riding a three-game winning streak and boasting the Eastern strongest scoring differential. The 76ers have won nine of their opening 11 games and remain one of the league’s most consistent teams, setting up what promises to be a competitive contest.
MILWAUKEE @ NEW YORK
Odds: MIL +15.5 ($1.95) / NY -15.5 ($1.85)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIL | 1 | 9 | 1-5 | 0-4 |
| NY | 5 | 4 | 3-2 | 2-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MIL | 108.4 | 121.6 | -13.2 | 230.0 |
| NY | 109.9 | 104.2 | +5.7 | 214.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MIL | UNDER | |
| +15.5 | 219.5 |
Milwaukee and New York meet for the first time this season at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The Knicks have won four straight home games against the Bucks, including a 118-109 victory last season. New York won that series 2-1, with Jalen Brunson averaging 33.3 points.
New York are coming off a 109-97 victory over Cleveland, with Karl-Anthony Towns recording 29 points and 13 rebounds. Brunson added 31 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The Knicks have now won 11 of their last 12 games when Towns and Brunson combine for at least 50 points.
Milwaukee suffered a 117-97 defeat to Boston on Sunday despite Kyle Kuzma scoring 27 points and knocking down 6 threes. The Bucks have now lost 10 straight road games and face another tough matchup at Madison Square Garden. Tyler Herro is questionable for Milwaukee, while Josh Hart is questionable for New York.
PICK – Milwaukee Bucks +15.5
BOSTON @ PHILADELPHIA
Odds: BOS -1.5 ($1.90) / PHI +1.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 8 | 2 | 5-0 | 3-2 |
| PHI | 9 | 2 | 4-1 | 5-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BOS | 115.0 | 104.3 | +10.7 | 219.3 |
| PHI | 111.0 | 107.9 | +3.1 | 218.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | |
| -1.5 | 217.5 |
Boston and Philadelphia meet for the first time since last season’s Eastern Conference First Round playoff series at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday night. The 76ers overturned a 3-1 series deficit to win 4-3, sealing the comeback with a 109-100 victory in Game 7.
Philadelphia are coming off a 127-121 victory over Chicago, with former Celtic Jaylen Brown scoring 29 points and Tyrese Maxey adding 27 points and 7 assists. The 76ers are now 5-0 this season when Brown and Maxey combine for at least 50 points.
Boston beat Milwaukee 117-97 on Sunday, led by Paul George’s 27 points and 5 threes on 11-of-18 shooting. The Celtics have now won eight straight games against Eastern Conference opponents and will be looking to extend that streak against the team that eliminated them from last season’s playoffs. Adem Bona remains sidelined for Philadelphia.
PICK – Boston Celtics -1.5
MIAMI @ UTAH
Odds: MIA -9.5 ($1.86) / UTA +9.5 ($1.94)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| MIA | 4 | 6 | 1-3 | 3-3 |
| UTA | 1 | 9 | 1-4 | 0-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| MIA | 115.8 | 121.1 | -5.3 | 236.9 |
| UTA | 106.2 | 117.9 | -11.7 | 224.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| UTA | OVER | |
| +9.5 | 227.5 |
Miami and Utah meet for the first time this season at Delta Center on Tuesday night. The road team has won each of their last four meetings, including both games last season. Bam Adebayo averaged 24.5 points and 13.0 rebounds across that series.
Utah are coming off a 115-100 defeat to Minnesota despite Darryn Peterson recording 26 points and 6 rebounds in Lauri Markkanen’s absence. The Jazz have now lost eight straight games, with Markkanen questionable to return and Keyonte George ruled out.
Miami beat Sacramento 114-108 on Sunday, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 29 points and 14 rebounds on 14-of-23 shooting. The Heat have won four of their last six games and will be looking to finish their five-game road trip with another victory.
PICK – Over 227.5 Total Points
LA CLIPPERS @ PHOENIX
Odds: LAC +3.5 ($1.96) / PHX -3.5 ($1.85)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAC | 2 | 7 | 2-3 | 0-4 |
| PHX | 3 | 6 | 3-3 | 0-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAC | 112.4 | 116.4 | -4.0 | 228.8 |
| PHX | 110.6 | 119.0 | -8.4 | 229.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAC | OVER | |
| +3.5 | 225.5 |
Pacific rivals Los Angeles and Phoenix meet for the first time this season at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday night. Last season’s four-game series finished 2-2, with both teams recording one home victory and one road victory.
Phoenix are coming off a 122-96 defeat to San Antonio despite Devin Booker scoring 32 points. The Suns have now lost 10 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents, including their latest 26-point defeat.
The Clippers defeated New Orleans 139-123 on Sunday, with Darius Garland recording 24 points and 10 assists. The 16-point victory snapped a seven-game losing streak, giving Los Angeles some swagger heading into this matchup.
PICK – Los Angeles Clippers +3.5
ORLANDO @ SACRAMENTO
Odds: ORL -6.5 ($1.95) / SAC +6.5 ($1.85)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ORL | 2 | 7 | 0-4 | 2-3 |
| SAC | 1 | 9 | 0-5 | 1-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| ORL | 107.0 | 116.2 | -9.2 | 223.2 |
| SAC | 109.1 | 122.4 | -13.3 | 231.5 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SAC | UNDER | |
| +6.5 | 221.5 |
Orlando and Sacramento meet for the first time this season at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night. The Magic have won four straight against the Kings, including both meetings last season. Paolo Banchero averaged 30.0 points across that series but remains sidelined.
Sacramento are coming off a 114-108 defeat to Miami despite Darius Acuff Jr. recording 32 points and 10 assists. The Kings have now lost 10 of their last 11 games, with Domantas Sabonis questionable to return.
Orlando had a 126-119 overtime loss to Golden State on Saturday, with Franz Wagner delivering 30 points and 11 assists. Anthony Black added 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks. The Magic have now lost four straight games but will welcome back Desmond Bane, who is available after missing their previous contest.
PICK – Sacramento Kings +6.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PORTLAND
Odds: OKC -1.5 ($1.88) / POR +1.5 ($1.92)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 8 | 2 | 5-0 | 3-2 |
| POR | 6 | 3 | 1-2 | 5-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| OKC | 112.2 | 104.2 | +8.0 | 216.4 |
| POR | 119.3 | 113.8 | +5.5 | 233.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | UNDER | |
| -1.5 | 226.5 |
Oklahoma City and Portland meet for the first time this season at Moda Center on Tuesday night. The Thunder won last season’s series 3-1, although the Trail Blazers split their two home games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.0 points across the series.
Portland are coming off a 125-103 defeat to San Antonio, marking their fourth loss from their last five home games. The Trail Blazers will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 22-point defeat.
Oklahoma City smashed Washington 114-75 on Saturday, with Gilgeous-Alexander recording 30 points and 9 assists on 11-of-20 shooting. The Thunder have now won 13 of their last 14 games when Gilgeous-Alexander scores at least 30 points and will be looking to extend their strong record against Portland.
PICK – Under 226.5 Total Points
