NBA – Tonight’s Best Predictions For NBA – Tues, 31st Dec

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TORONTO @ BOSTON

TD Garden, Boston, MA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Celtics have covered in 10 of their last 12 games after a loss.
  • The Raptors have lost their last 13 road games vs. Atlantic teams.
  • The Celtics’ last 3 games have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
TOR 7 25 6-11 1-14
BOS 23 9 12-6 11-3

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
TOR 112.3 119.1 -6.8 231.4
BOS 119.5 110.1 +9.4 229.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
TOR OVER BOS
+16.5 232.5 125-71

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Jayson Tatum has recorded a double-double in 8 of his last 9 games.
  • Scottie Barnes has scored 20+ points in 5 of his last 6 road games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Jaylen Brown has scored 25+ points in 5 of his last 6 games vs. the Raptors.
  • Jayson Tatum has scored 32+ points in 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 games vs. Atlantic teams.
  • Jaylen Brown has recorded 6+ rebounds in his last 4 games vs. Atlantic teams.
  • Jayson Tatum has recorded 13+ rebounds in 3 of his last 4 games.

PREVIEW

At opposite ends of the East, the Raptors and Celtics will meet at TD Garden on New Year’s Eve.

Last time out, Boston fell 123-114 to Indiana at this venue despite Jaylen Brown’s 31-point, six-assist outing, as Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday (both questionable) remained sidelined.

Toronto was blown out 136-107 by Atlanta at Scotiabank Arena and will look to snap a 13-game divisional road losing streak. RJ Barrett is out.

This is their second meeting this season, with Boston winning the first 126-123 on November 16, extending their streak against the Raptors to nine games.

PICK – OVER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MILWAUKEE @ INDIANA

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Pacers’ last 8 home games vs. the Bucks have gone over.
  • The home team has won 7 of the last 8 games between the Bucks and Pacers.
  • The Pacers have covered in 7 of their last 8 home games vs. Eastern teams with a winning record.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIL 16 14 10-5 5-9
IND 16 17 8-5 8-12

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIL 112.4 111.3 +1.1 223.7
IND 114.7 116.8 -2.1 231.5

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
IND OVER MIL
+1.5 229.5 120-112

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Pascal Siakam has recorded a double-double in the Pacers’ last 3 home games vs. teams with a winning record.
  • Pascal Siakam has 4+ assists in his last 7 home games vs. the Bucks.
  • Tyrese Haliburton has recorded 10+ assists in 5 of his last 6 home games vs. the Bucks.
  • Brook Lopez has scored 20+ points in the Bucks’ last 3 games.
  • Andrew Nembhard has scored 15+ points in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Khris Middleton has scored 21 points in the Bucks’ last 3 games.
  • Myles Turner has scored 15+ points in 5 of his last 6 home games vs. the Bucks.
  • Myles Turner has recorded 8+ rebounds in 6 of the Pacers’ last 8 home games.

PREVIEW

Both with 16 wins, the Bucks and Pacers will face off at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Last time on the court, Indiana shocked Boston 123-114 at TD Garden, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 31-point, seven-assist outing, improving their record to 9-1 in their last 10 when Haliburton scores 20+.

Milwaukee fell 116-111 to Chicago despite Damian Lillard’s 29-point, 12-assist display. Giannis Antetokounmpo (questionable) remains out, as the Bucks have lost nine of their last 11 road games without him.

This is their second meeting this season, with Milwaukee winning the first 129-117 on November 22. The Bucks aim to snap their five-game road losing streak against the Pacers.

PICK – INDIANA +1.5

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LA CLIPPERS @ SAN ANTONIO

AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Spurs have covered in their last 6 games.
  • The Spurs have won their last 8 games with a rest advantage.
  • 6 of the Clippers’ last 7 road games have gone under.
  • The Clippers have won the 1st quarter in their last 10 road games vs. the Spurs.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAC 19 13 11-6 8-7
SAS 16 16 11-7 5-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAC 109.6 107.3 +2.3 216.9
SAS 111.1 112.0 -0.9 223.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
SAS UNDER SAS
-3.5 217.5 122-86

PICK – SAN ANTONIO -3.5

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MINNESOTA @ OKLAHOMA CITY

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

TEAM TRENDS

  • The underdogs have covered in the Timberwolves’ last 6 games.
  • The Thunder have won their last 6 games.
  • 5 of the last 6 games between the Timberwolves and Thunder have gone under.
  • The Timberwolves have won the 1st half in their last 7 road games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 17 14 9-6 8-8
OKC 26 5 13-2 13-3

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIN 109.3 107.2 +2.1 216.5
OKC 115.4 103.3 +12.1 218.7

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN UNDER OKC
+7.5 217.5 113-105

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored the first basket in 3 of the last 4 games between the Timberwolves and Thunder.
  • Julius Randle has recorded 9+ rebounds in his last 6 games vs. the Thunder.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein has recorded a double-double in 6 of the Thunder’s last 7 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6+ assists in the Thunder’s last 3 games.
  • Jalen Williams has 4+ assists in the Thunder’s last 6 games.
  • Julius Randle has 6+ assists in 4 of the Timberwolves’ last 5 games.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 35+ points in the Thunder’s last 3 games at Paycom Center.
  • Anthony Edwards has scored 26+ points in 7 of the Timberwolves’ last 8 games as underdogs.
  • Donte DiVincenzo has made 3+ threes in 5 of the Timberwolves’ last 6 games.
  • Rudy Gobert has recorded 18 rebounds in the Timberwolves’ last 2 games vs. the Thunder.

PREVIEW

More recently, Oklahoma City routed Memphis 130-106 at this venue, led by Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35-point, seven-assist, four-block display on 14-19 shooting, extending the Thunder’s streak to eight wins when he scores 35+.

Minnesota edged San Antonio 112-110 on Sunday behind Donte DiVincenzo’s 26-point, five-triple effort. The Timberwolves have won five of their last six conference games.

This is their first meeting in 2024-25 after last season’s series ended 2-2, with both teams defending home court once. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout, averaging 34.0 points in that series.

PICK – UNDER 217.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MEMPHIS @ PHOENIX

Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Grizzlies have won their last 13 games vs. teams with a losing record.
  • The Suns’ last 6 home games vs. Western teams have gone under.
  • The Suns have won the 1st quarter in 5 of their last 6 games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • The Grizzlies have covered in their last 8 games following a loss.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MEM 22 11 14-4 8-7
PHX 15 16 10-7 5-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MEM 123.4 114.2 +9.2 237.6
PHX 112.2 113.9 -1.7 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
PHX UNDER CLE
-5.0 236.5 122-110

PLAYER TRENDS

NBA PLAYER PROP BETS - HERE
  • Devin Booker has scored the first basket in his last 3 home games.
  • Desmond Bane has recorded 7+ rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games with Ja Morant out.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has recorded 3+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 4 games.
  • Desmond Bane has recorded 7+ assists in 6 of the Grizzlies’ last 8 games.
  • Scotty Pippen Jr. has recorded 6+ assists in the Grizzlies’ last 3 games with Ja Morant out.
  • Desmond Bane has scored 23+ points in 4 of the Grizzlies’ last 5 games vs. the Suns.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 28+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 2 games vs. the Suns.

PREVIEW

Set to meet for the first time, the Grizzlies and Suns will face off at Footprint Center.

Last time out, Phoenix fell 109-105 to Golden State at Chase Center despite Bradley Beal’s 28-point outing in the continued absence of Booker (questionable). The Suns have lost five of their last six games.

Memphis was blown out 130-106 by Oklahoma City on Sunday despite Desmond Bane’s 22-point, nine-rebound display. The Grizzlies have also dropped five of their last six conference road games.

The Suns won last season’s series 2-1, with Devin Booker averaging 32.7 points across those games.

PICK – UNDER 236.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND @ LOS ANGELES

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Lakers have lost their last 4 games vs. Eastern teams.
  • The Lakers’ last 3 games have gone over.
  • The road team has covered in 4 of the Lakers’ last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
CLE 28 4 17-1 11-3
LAL 18 13 10-4 8-9

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
CLE 122.4 110.5 +11.9 232.9
LAL 112.0 114.1 -2.1 226.1

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
CLE OVER MEM
-3.5 227.5 117-112

PLAYER TRENDS

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PREVIEW

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Cavaliers visit the Lakers at Crypto.com for the alst of the NYE matchups.

Last time out, the Lakers upset Sacramento 132-122 at this venue, led by Anthony Davis’ 36-point, 15-rebound, eight-assist performance and Austin Reaves’ 26-point, 16-assist (career-high) outing in the absence of LeBron James (day-to-day).

Cleveland defeated Golden State 113-95 at Chase Center yesterday behind Darius Garland’s 25-point, eight-assist display. The Cavaliers have now won nine straight against Western Conference opponents.

This is their second meeting this season, with the Cavaliers winning the first 134-110 on October 30.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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