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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ WASHINGTON

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

  • The Wizards have lost each of their last 25 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • 5 of the Wizards’ last 6 games have gone UNDERS.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover 8 of their last 10 games as favourites without Anthony Davis.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
LAL 26 19 16-6 10-13
WSH 6 40 5-19 1-21

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
LAL 111.4 112.7 -1.3 224.1
WSH 107.2 122.0 -14.8 229.2

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
LAL UNDER
-7.5 223.5

PREVIEW

The Wizards and Lakers meet for the second time this season at Capital One Arena.

The Lakers dominated their first matchup, 111-88 on January 21, extending their winning streak against the Wizards to five games.

Washington continues to struggle, coming off a 106-82 blowout loss to Toronto at home, extending their losing streak to 15 games.

The Lakers were upset 118-104 by Philadelphia on Tuesday, despite LeBron James’ near triple-double with 31 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists. That loss snapped their six-game winning streak against Eastern Conference opponents.

In key lineup news, James is questionable, while Anthony Davis is out for at least a week. The Lakers have lost five of their last seven road games without Davis, making his absence a major challenge in this back-to-back matchup.

PICK – UNDER 223.5 TOTAL POINTS

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ATLANTA @ CLEVELAND

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

TEAM TRENDS

  • Underdogs have covered in 8 of the Hawks’ last 9 games.
  • Hawks have lost their last 6 games.
  • Cavaliers’ last 6 games on a back-to-back have gone over.
  • Cavaliers have won the first half in 23 of their last 25 home games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ATL 22 25 11-11 11-14
CLE 38 9 22-3 16-6

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ATL 115.3 118.1 -2.8 233.4
CLE 121.9 112.0 +9.9 233.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ATL OVER
+9.5 236.5

PREVIEW

The Cavaliers and Hawks meet for the third time this season at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Atlanta has won both previous matchups, with Trae Young averaging 20.5 points and 16.5 assists across those victories.

Cleveland enters this game on a high after a dominant 126-106 win over Miami at Kaseya Center. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 34 points and five triples on 14-23 shooting, while Evan Mobley added 22 points and 15 rebounds. The Cavaliers have been nearly unstoppable when Mitchell is efficient, holding a 14-1 record in their last 15 games when he shoots 55.0% or better.

The Hawks dropped their sixth straight game with a 100-96 loss to Houston on Tuesday. Adding to their struggles, Jalen Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, leaving Atlanta with a major void to fill.

PICK – OVER 236.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MINNESOTA @ UTAH

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TEAM TRENDS

  • Timberwolves have covered in their last 9 road games vs. the Jazz.
  • Jazz have lost their last 11 games vs. Western teams.
  • Jazz’s last 5 games vs. Northwest opponents have gone over.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
MIN 26 21 12-10 14-11
UTA 10 35 3-16 7-19

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
MIN 110.6 107.8 +2.8 218.4
UTA 111.1 118.5 -7.4 229.6

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
MIN OVER
-6.0 223.5

PREVIEW

The Timberwolves and Jazz meet for the first time this season at Delta Center with Minnesota looking to extend its four-game road winning streak against the Jazz.

The Timberwolves swept last season’s four-game series, with Anthony Edwards playing a key role, averaging 31.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in three games.

Utah enters this contest after a 114-103 loss to Golden State at Chase Center, despite Collin Sexton matching his season-high with 30 points. The Jazz continue to struggle in conference play, having lost 20 of their last 21 games. John Collins remains questionable, while Lauri Markkanen is available.

Minnesota comes off a 121-113 win over Phoenix at Footprint Center, marking their fourth straight victory. Riding that momentum, the Timberwolves aim to continue their dominance over Utah in this back-to-back matchup.

PICK – MINNESOTA -6.0

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HOUSTON @ MEMPHIS

FedExForum, Memphis, TN

TEAM TRENDS

  • Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 road games.
  • 7 of the Grizzlies’ last 9 games have gone over.
  • Underdogs have won the first half in the last 5 games between the Rockets and Grizzlies.
  • Underdogs have covered in the Rockets’ last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
HOU 32 14 15-7 17-7
MEM 31 16 19-5 12-11

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
HOU 113.9 108.2 +5.7 222.1
MEM 123.3 115.6 +7.7 238.9

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
HOU UNDER
+5.5 238.5

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Desmond Bane has scored the first basket in 5 of his last 9 home games.
  • Jaylen Wells has made 2+ threes in the Grizzlies’ last 4 home games.
  • Jalen Green has made 4+ threes in the Rockets’ last 6 games vs. Western teams.
  • Desmond Bane has 6+ assists in 8 of his last 11 home games.
  • Fred VanVleet has 6+ assists in the Rockets’ last 3 games.
  • Amen Thompson has 4+ assists in 5 of his last 6 games.
  • Jalen Green has scored 25+ points in 8 of the Rockets’ last 9 road games.
  • Ja Morant has scored 27+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 2 games vs. the Rockets.
  • Fred VanVleet has scored 15+ points in his last 6 road games vs. the Grizzlies.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 21+ points in the Grizzlies’ last 8 home games.
  • Desmond Bane has scored 15+ points in his last 19 games.
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. has 6+ rebounds in 16 of the Grizzlies’ last 20 home games.

PREVIEW

The Rockets and Grizzlies, ranked second and third in the Western Conference, face off at FedExForum.

Houston has dominated the season series so far, winning all three previous matchups.

Memphis enters this contest looking to bounce back after a brutal 143-106 loss to New York at Madison Square Garden. Despite the setback, the Grizzlies have been strong in conference play, winning five straight against Western opponents.

Houston edged Atlanta 100-96 at State Farm Arena on Tuesday, improving to 32-14 on the season. The Rockets have been dominant in division play, riding an eight-game winning streak. However, their depth could be tested, as Alperen Sengun is listed as questionable.

PICK – HOUSTON +5.5

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ORLANDO @ PORTLAND

Moda Center, Portland, OR

TEAM TRENDS

  • Trail Blazers have won 5 of their last 6 games.
  • 6 of the last 7 games between the Magic and Trail Blazers have gone under.
  • Trail Blazers have lost the first quarter in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Trail Blazers have covered in their last 6 games.

WIN/LOSS

TEAM W L HOME ROAD
ORL 24 24 15-9 9-15
POR 18 29 10-13 8-16

SEASON POINTS +/-

TEAM PPG OPPG DIFF TOT.AV.
ORL 104.1 104.9 -0.8 209.0
POR 108.1 115.2 -7.1 223.3

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SPREAD POINTS RESULT
ORL OVER
-5.5 212.5

PLAYER TRENDS

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  • Paolo Banchero has 6+ assists in the Magic’s last 3 games.
  • Deni Avdija has scored 20+ points in the Trail Blazers’ last 3 home games.
  • Franz Wagner has scored 29+ points in his last 4 road games.
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has scored 15+ points in the Magic’s last 3 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Anfernee Simons has scored 25+ points in his last 4 games as a home underdog vs. Eastern teams.
  • Deni Avdija has 8+ rebounds in 11 of his last 12 home games vs. Eastern teams.
  • Toumani Camara has 6+ rebounds in his last 5 games.
  • Wendell Carter Jr. has 8+ rebounds in the Magic’s last 4 road games vs. losing teams.
  • Paolo Banchero has 8+ rebounds in his last 4 games vs. losing teams.
  • Deandre Ayton has 13+ rebounds in his last 3 games.

PREVIEW

The Magic and Trail Blazers meet for the second time this season at Moda Center, with Portland taking the first matchup 101-79 at Kia Center last week.

Portland comes into this game riding momentum after a 125-112 upset win over Milwaukee at home. Deni Avdija delivered a season-high 30 points and nine rebounds, while Deandre Ayton added 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Anfernee Simons chipped in 25 points and seven assists. The Trail Blazers have now won five straight games against Eastern Conference opponents. Jerami Grant is listed as questionable.

Orlando is coming off a grueling 125-119 double-overtime loss to Miami on Monday, playing without Jalen Suggs (questionable). The Magic have struggled in his absence, losing six straight games while posting a -19.2 net rating compared to their +2.1 rating in his 35 appearances this season. They’ll look to snap that skid as they face a Portland team that has found its rhythm.

PICK – OVER 212.5 TOTAL POINTS

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