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HOUSTON @ TORONTO
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
TEAM TRENDS
- The Rockets have covered in their last 5 games vs. Eastern teams.
- The Raptors have lost their last 6 games.
- 14 of the Raptors’ last 20 home games have gone over the total points line.
- The Rockets have won the 1st quarter in their last 9 games.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| HOU | 18 | 9 | 11-3 | 7-6 |
| TOR | 7 | 21 | 6-9 | 1-12 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| HOU | 112.9 | 106.4 | +6.5 | 219.3 |
| TOR | 111.7 | 116.7 | -5.0 | 228.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| HOU | UNDER | HOU |
| -7.5 | 225.0 | 114-110 |
PLAYER TRENDS
Matching up for the first time this season, the Rockets and Raptors will face off at Scotiabank Arena.
The Raptors boast a four-game home winning streak against the Rockets, including a 107-104 victory during last season’s series. More recently, Toronto fell 101-94 to Brooklyn at this venue, extending their losing streak to six despite RJ Barrett being available.
Houston blew out New Orleans 133-113 on Thursday, led by Jalen Green’s 34-point, six-rebound performance and Dillon Brooks’ 26-point outing. The Rockets have won 10 straight when Green scores 30+ points.
PICK – HOUSTON -7.5
BET NOWINDIANA @ SACRAMENTO
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
TEAM TRENDS
- The Pacers have failed to cover in their last 8 road games vs. Western teams with losing records.
- The Pacers have lost their last 7 road games after winning as underdogs.
- 6 of the Pacers’ last 7 road games vs. Western teams have gone overs.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| IND | 13 | 15 | 8-4 | 5-11 |
| SAC | 13 | 16 | 6-10 | 7-6 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| IND | 114.6 | 117.0 | -2.4 | 231.6 |
| SAC | 115.5 | 113.3 | +2.2 | 228.8 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SAC | OVER | IND |
| -2.0 | 235.5 | 122-95 |
With 13 wins apiece in 2024-25, the Pacers and Kings will meet at Golden 1 Center.
Bennedict Mathurin excelled in that series, averaging 28.0 points. More recently, Sacramento fell 103-99 to the Lakers yesterday despite De’Aaron Fox’s 31-point, seven-assist outing, continuing a trend where the Kings have won just two of their last 10 games when he scores 30+.
Indiana upset Phoenix 120-111 on Thursday, led by Pascal Siakam’s 25-point, 18-rebound performance, marking their fourth straight win when he scores 20+.
This is their first matchup this season after splitting last year’s series, with both teams securing road victories.
PICK – SACRMENTO -2.0
BET NOWDENVER @ NEW ORLEANS
Tuesday, December 19th – Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TEAM TRENDS
- The home team has covered in 8 of the last 9 games between the Nuggets and Pelicans.
- The Pelicans have lost their last 6 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- 7 of the Pelicans’ last 8 home games vs. the Nuggets have gone unders.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DEN | 14 | 11 | 7-4 | 7-7 |
| NOP | 5 | 24 | 4-10 | 1-14 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| DEN | 119.4 | 116.9 | +2.5 | 236.3 |
| NOP | 104.9 | 116.7 | -11.8 | 221.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| DEN | UNDER | DEN |
| -9.5 | 232.5 | 132-129 |
Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Pelicans will host the Nuggets at Smoothie King Center.
This is their second meeting this season, with the Pelicans winning 101-94 in the first on November 15 behind Brandon Ingram’s 29-point, nine-rebound, seven-assist effort. More recently, New Orleans fell 104-93 to New York despite Trey Murphy III’s 26-point display, marking their 15th loss in 16 games.
Denver was upset 126-124 by Portland on Thursday despite Nikola Jokic’s 34-point performance and Jamal Murray’s 24-point, 10-assist outing, snapping a seven-game streak against the Trail Blazers.
PICK – UNDER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS
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