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The NBA delivers a packed ten-game schedule featuring several of the league’s strongest early-season performers, important conference matchups and struggling teams desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Boston travels to Toronto riding a four-game winning streak, while New York looks to extend its own winning run against Cleveland. The Celtics have established themselves as the Eastern Conference’s early benchmark, boasting a 9-2 record and an impressive +11.7 scoring differential.
BOSTON @ TORONTO
Odds: BOS -7.5 ($1.95) / TOR +7.5 ($1.85)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 9 | 2 | 5-0 | 4-2 |
| TOR | 5 | 5 | 2-2 | 3-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BOS | 115.7 | 104.0 | +11.7 | 219.7 |
| TOR | 116.6 | 113.3 | +3.3 | 229.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| BOS | OVER | |
| -7.5 | 215.5 |
Boston and Toronto meet for the first time this season at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. The Celtics swept last season’s four-game series 4-0, including two road victories, and will be looking to finish their four-game road trip with another win.
Toronto are coming off a 118-102 defeat to Memphis despite Jamal Shead recording 20 points and 11 assists. The Raptors have now lost 11 of their last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents. Scottie Barnes remains out, while Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles are questionable.
Boston demolished Philadelphia 123-101 yesterday, with Paul George delivering 36 points and 6 threes on 14-of-22 shooting. The Celtics have now won nine straight games against Eastern Conference opponents and will be looking to extend that streak against a Toronto side struggling in division play.
PICK – Boston Celtics -7.5
WASHINGTON @ INDIANA
Odds: WAS +3.5 ($1.90) / IND -3.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| WAS | 4 | 7 | 2-2 | 2-5 |
| IND | 3 | 8 | 0-4 | 3-3 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| WAS | 108.1 | 113.4 | -5.3 | 221.5 |
| IND | 111.4 | 115.2 | -3.8 | 226.6 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| WAS | UNDER | |
| +3.5 | 225.5 |
Washington and Indiana meet for the first time this season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday night, separated by just 1.0 game in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards won last season’s series 3-1, although the Pacers split their two home meetings.
Indiana are coming off a narrow 125-122 defeat to Dallas despite Pascal Siakam recording 29 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 threes. The Pacers have now lost 18 of their last 19 home games and will be desperate to improve that record.
Washington suffered a 122-111 loss to Detroit on Monday despite Anthony Davis delivering 44 points and 13 rebounds on an impressive 16-of-21 shooting. The Wizards have now lost four straight games heading into this matchup. T.J. McConnell is questionable for Indiana.
PICK – Washington Wizards +3.5
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS @ NEW YORK KNICKS
Odds: CLE +4.5 ($1.84) / NY -4.5 ($1.96)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| CLE | 5 | 6 | 4-2 | 1-4 |
| NY | 6 | 4 | 4-2 | 2-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| CLE | 116.5 | 115.0 | +1.5 | 231.5 |
| NY | 110.6 | 102.3 | +8.3 | 212.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NY | UNDER | |
| -4.5 | 221.5 |
Cleveland and New York meet for the second time this season at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. The Knicks won their first meeting 109-97 on Saturday, extending their winning streak against the Cavaliers to five games.
New York are coming off a dominant 117-85 victory over Milwaukee, with Karl-Anthony Towns recording 21 points and 16 rebounds. The 32-point win extended the Knicks’ overall winning streak to four games.
Cleveland had a 124-112 upset loss to Charlotte on Monday, marking their sixth defeat from their last seven road games. The Cavaliers will be looking to snap their five-game losing streak against New York, although Sam Merrill remains out and Jaylon Tyson is questionable.
PICK – New York Knicks -4.5
BROOKLYN @ NEW ORLEANS
Odds: BKN +4.5 ($1.88) / NO -4.5 ($1.92)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BKN | 2 | 8 | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| NO | 4 | 7 | 3-3 | 1-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BKN | 106.7 | 115.7 | -9.0 | 222.4 |
| NO | 117.5 | 122.4 | -4.9 | 239.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| NO | UNDER | |
| -4.5 | 228.5 |
Brooklyn and New Orleans meet for the first time this season at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday night. Last season’s two-game series finished 1-1, with both teams winning at home. Trey Murphy III averaged 28.5 points across those meetings.
New Orleans are coming off a crushing 138-87 defeat to Golden State, losing by 51 points. The Pelicans have now lost 17 of their last 22 games. Zion Williamson is available to return, while Murphy is listed as probable.
Brooklyn had a 130-93 defeat to Dallas on Sunday, losing by 37 points and extending their poor road record to 13 losses from their last 14 away games. Mikel Brown Jr. is available for the Nets, Egor Demin is probable and Nolan Traore remains questionable.
PICK – New Orleans Pelicans -4.5
SAN ANTONIO @ CHICAGO
Odds: SA -14.5 ($1.86) / CHI +14.5 ($1.94)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| SA | 9 | 2 | 4-2 | 5-0 |
| CHI | 1 | 8 | 0-3 | 1-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| SA | 118.7 | 107.0 | +11.7 | 225.7 |
| CHI | 112.7 | 129.3 | -16.6 | 242.0 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| SA | UNDER | |
| -14.5 | 239.5 |
San Antonio and Chicago meet for the first time this season at United Center on Wednesday night. The Spurs swept last season’s series 2-0, including a 121-117 road victory. Victor Wembanyama dominated those meetings, averaging 39.5 points and 14.0 rebounds.
Chicago are coming off a 127-121 defeat to Philadelphia despite Josh Giddey recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 15 assists. The Bulls have now lost seven straight games and will be looking to end that streak on their home court.
San Antonio smashed Phoenix 122-96 on Monday, with Wembanyama delivering 40 points, 11 rebounds and 8 blocks on 15-of-19 shooting. The Spurs have now won nine straight games and will be looking to finish their four-game road trip unbeaten. Devin Vassell is questionable for San Antonio, while Norman Powell is questionable for Chicago.
PICK – Under 239.5 Total Points
DENVER @ MEMPHIS
Odds: DEN -4.5 ($1.96) / MEM +4.5 ($1.84)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DEN | 5 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| MEM | 7 | 3 | 2-3 | 5-0 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| DEN | 113.6 | 112.8 | +0.8 | 226.4 |
| MEM | 117.9 | 110.8 | +7.1 | 228.7 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| MEM | OVER | |
| +4.5 | 228.5 |
Denver and Memphis meet for the first time this season at FedExForum on Wednesday night, separated by just 1.5 games in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets won last season’s series 3-1, although the Grizzlies split their two home meetings.
Memphis are coming off a 118-102 victory over Toronto, with Cameron Boozer recording 22 points and 8 assists on 9-of-16 shooting. Ty Jerome added 27 points and 6 rebounds as the Grizzlies snapped a five-game losing streak against Eastern Conference opponents.
Denver had a 110-100 defeat to Houston on Monday despite Nikola Jokic delivering 25 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists. Jamal Murray added 38 points, but the Nuggets have now lost five of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents. Isaiah Stewart is questionable to return for Memphis.
PICK – Memphis Grizzlies +4.5
LA LAKERS @ MILWAUKEE
Odds: LAL -12.5 ($1.90) / MIL +12.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| LAL | 10 | 2 | 5-1 | 5-1 |
| MIL | 1 | 10 | 1-5 | 0-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| LAL | 122.1 | 114.4 | +7.7 | 236.5 |
| MIL | 106.3 | 121.2 | -14.9 | 227.5 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| LAL | OVER | |
| -12.5 | 231.5 |
Los Angeles and Milwaukee meet for the first time this season at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night. Last season’s two-game series finished 1-1, with both teams winning on the road. The Lakers and Bucks enter this matchup at opposite ends of the league standings.
Milwaukee are coming off a heavy 117-85 defeat to New York without Tyler Herro. The 32-point loss extended the Bucks’ losing streak to seven games, matching their longest winless run since March 2014.
Los Angeles beat Atlanta 124-114 on Monday, with Luka Doncic recording 32 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists and a career-high-tying 5 steals. Walker Kessler added 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 23 points and 8 rebounds. The Lakers have now won nine straight when Doncic records a double-double. Austin Reaves is available to return, while Quentin Grimes is questionable.
PICK – Los Angeles Lakers -12.5
ORLANDO @ UTAH
Odds: ORL -4.5 ($1.90) / UTA +4.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| ORL | 3 | 7 | 0-4 | 3-3 |
| UTA | 1 | 10 | 1-5 | 0-5 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| ORL | 107.0 | 114.6 | -7.6 | 221.6 |
| UTA | 106.5 | 117.6 | -11.1 | 224.1 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| ORL | UNDER | |
| -4.5 | 217.5 |
Orlando and Utah meet for the first time this season at Delta Center on Wednesday night. The Magic swept last season’s series 2-0, including a narrow 128-127 road victory. Desmond Bane averaged 27.0 points across those meetings.
Utah are coming off a 115-109 defeat to Miami despite Darryn Peterson scoring 25 points in the absences of Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George. The Jazz have now lost nine straight games heading into this matchup.
Orlando beat Sacramento 107-100 yesterday, with Franz Wagner recording 33 points and 7 assists. Anthony Black added 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. The Magic have now won 14 of their last 16 games when Wagner and Black combine for at least 45 points and will be looking to finish their four-game road trip with another victory.
PICK – Orlando Magic -4.5
GOLDEN STATE @ HOUSTON
Odds: GSW +6.5 ($1.88) / HOU -6.5 ($1.92)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| GSW | 8 | 3 | 6-1 | 2-2 |
| HOU | 8 | 3 | 5-1 | 3-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| GSW | 120.4 | 111.2 | +9.2 | 231.6 |
| HOU | 115.5 | 106.4 | +9.1 | 221.9 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| GSW | OVER | HOU |
| +6.5 | 222.5 | 116-113 |
Golden State and Houston meet for the first time this season at Toyota Center on Wednesday night, with both teams holding identical records. The road team has won each of their last five meetings, including all three games last season. Kevin Durant averaged 27.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists across two appearances in that series.
Houston are coming off a 110-100 victory over Denver, with Durant recording 23 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Alperen Sengun added 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. The Rockets have now won five of their last six home games.
Golden State beat New Orleans 138-87 on Monday, winning by 51 points. Brandin Podziemski and Stephen Curry scored 25 points each, while Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting. The Warriors have now won eight straight games, matching their longest winning streak since February 2022.
PICK – Over 222.5 Total Points
OKLAHOMA CITY @ PORTLAND
Odds: OKC -1.5 ($1.90) / POR +1.5 ($1.90)
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 8 | 3 | 5-0 | 3-3 |
| POR | 7 | 3 | 2-2 | 5-1 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| OKC | 111.4 | 105.9 | +5.5 | 217.3 |
| POR | 119.7 | 112.7 | +7.0 | 232.4 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| POR | UNDER | |
| +1.5 | 226.5 |
PICK – Portland Trail Blazers +1.5
