TONIGHT’S FREE NBA TIPS
*Original NBA tips and research are done a game day morning, adjust your NBA picks accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
FOR THE AUSTRALIANS, PLAYUP OFFER BEST ODDS ON NBA HEAD TO HEAD & LINES.
SEE BELOW FOR AN NBA ODDS COMPARISON –
PORTLAND (2.85) @ SAN ANTONIO (1.48)
| PLAYUP | BETEASY | SPORTSBET |
| 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.40 |
| 2.85 | 2.78 | 2.88 |
INDIANA @ DETROIT
Trends
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Favorite is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Indiana | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Detroit | 1 | 2 | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Indiana | 104.5 | 114.5 | -10.0 |
| Detroit | 110.0 | 114.7 | -4.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Indiana | Over | Detroit |
| -2.0 | 213.0 | 96-94 |
THE RUB
The Pacers are still looking for their first win, while the Pistons earned a 119-110 victory at Indiana in the season opener but dropped the next two games at home.
Detroit is waiting for Griffin (knee) to suit up and are working around an injury to Reggie Jackson (back), and didn’t have enough firepower down the stretch on Saturday to outlast the 76ers in a 117-111 loss.
Indiana are struggling inside, beaten up by Detroit center Andre Drummond (32 points, 23 rebounds) in the opener, while the Cleveland frontcourt of Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson also handed them a beating.
Love seeing D-Rose back doing his thing, but the Pacers should notch their first W tonight.
OUR PICK – Indiana WIN
CHICAGO @ NEW YORK
Trends
- Bulls are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in New York.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 1 | 2 | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| New York | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 106.3 | 112.0 | -5.7 |
| New York | 105.0 | 117.0 | -12.0 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Chicago | Under | New York |
| -1.0 | 224.0 | 105-98 |
THE RUB
After finishing with the worst record in the NBA in 2018-19, the Knicks have found themselves in the cellar again early on, outscored by 28 points in their most recent loss to the Celtics in an effort described as “embarrassing” by coach Fizdale.
The Bulls followed up a 1-1 road trip to begin the season with a 108-84 loss in their home opener against Toronto.
Chicago a much improved unit this season, and still zero faith in the Knicks.
Also like the Unders.
OUR PICK – Chicago WIN
PHILADELPHIA @ ATLANTA
Trends
- Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- 76ers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- 76ers are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Philadelphia | 112.0 | 102.0 | +10.0 |
| Atlanta | 110.0 | 99.5 | +10.5 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Philadelphia | Under | Philadelphia |
| -4.0 | 227.5 | 105-103 |
THE RUB
Trae Young is on fire, scoring 38 points in an opening-night win in Detroit and backing it up with 39 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds in Saturday’s 103-99 home win over the Magic.
Joel Embiid (ankle) did not play on Saturday and is listed as questionable tonight.
This is a tough one, with both impressive in their 2-0 starts.
76ers for a small stake.
OUR PICK – Philadelphia ML
ORLANDO @ TORONTO
Trends
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Orlando | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Toronto | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Orlando | 96.5 | 94.0 | +2.5 |
| Toronto | 114.7 | 106.0 | +8.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Toronto | Over | Toronto |
| -4.5 | 212.0 | 104-95 |
THE RUB
Siakam is averaging 28.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, and has made 8-of-17 from 3-point range to help the Raptors win two of their first three to start the post-Kawhi Leonard era.
The Magic were ousted in 5 games by the Raptors in the playoffs last season and will be looking for revenge. Take the Overs tonight. Not confident in the straight up Toronto win.
OUR PICK – Over 212.0
OKLAHOMA CITY @ HOUSTON
Trends
- Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
- Underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| OKC | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Houston | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| OKC | 100.0 | 96.3 | +3.7 |
| Houston | 118.5 | 120.0 | -1.5 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| OKC | Under | Houston |
| +10.5 | 226.5 | 116-112 |
THE RUB
Westbrook catches up with his old buddies tonight after 11 seasons, two scoring titles, one MVP award and eight All-Star appearances.
OKC come to Houston fresh off their first win, a 120-92 win over the Warriors. Dennis Schroder scored 22 points in 25 minutes and CP3, who spent two seasons in Houston prior to the trade, was one of four others to finish in double figures.
Harden is ice-cold, going 2-for-13 from the floor in a season-opening loss to the Bucks, the two-time defending scoring champ was 8-for-29 on Saturday. Also chalk up 3-for-26 from beyond the arc so far.
Like the Unders tonight, with OKC to stick within the +10.5.
OUR PICK – OKC +10.5
CLEVELAND @ MILWAUKEE
Trends
- Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings in Milwaukee.
- Over is 25-10 in the last 35 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Milwaukee | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 1-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 97.5 | 96.5 | +1.0 |
| Milwaukee | 121.5 | 121.0 | +0.5 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Milwaukee | Under | Milwaukee |
| -14.5 | 222.0 | 129-112 |
THE RUB
Bucks should have little trouble getting past the Cavs tonight. Next.
OUR PICK – Milwaukee -14.5
GOLDEN STATE @ NEW ORLEANS
Trends
- Warriors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in New Orleans.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Golden St. | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| New Orleans | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Golden St. | 107.0 | 130.5 | -23.5 |
| New Orleans | 120.3 | 126.3 | -6.0 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| New Orleans | Over | Golden State |
| -2.0 | 235.0 | 134-122 |
THE RUB
The Warriors have fallen back to earth in a big way.
Following an ugly 141-122 loss to the Clippers in their opener, Golden State were embarrassed 120-92 at OKC on Sunday, shooting just 32.6% from the floor in a second straight wire-to-wire loss.
The Pelicans have lost three single-digit games to begin the season despite averaging 120.3 points. They scored 76 points in the middle two quarters at Houston on Saturday before fading in a 126-123 loss to the Rockets
Golden State has won 22 of the last 24 meetings, including all three last season, but tonight may well be some revenge for the Pelicans.
OUR PICK – New Orleans WIN
PORTLAND @ SAN ANTONIO
Trends
- Home team is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio.
- Favorite is 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Over is 23-9 in the last 32 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in San Antonio.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Portland | 2 | 1 | 0-1 | 2-0 |
| San Antonio | 2 | 0 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Portland | 114.3 | 113.0 | +1.3 |
| San Antonio | 122.0 | 116.5 | +5.5 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Over | San Antonio |
| -5.0 | 221.0 | 113-110 |
THE RUB
The Spurs rallied to win unconvincingly against New York in their opener before a much sharper effort to knock off Washington 124-122 three days later.
Portland outlasted the Mavs 121-119 on Sunday with Lillard making the go-ahead basket with 26.8 seconds remaining.
Lillard has totaled 95 points in his first three games as Portland dropped their opener at home 108-100 against Denver before beginning its four-game road trip by averaging 121.5 points in wins at Sacramento and Dallas.
Like the Overs tonight, with the Spurs catching the Blazers on a B2B.
OUR PICK – San Antonio WIN & Over 221.0
UTAH @ PHOENIX
Trends
- Clippers are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in Phoenix.
- Home team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Utah | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Phoenix | 2 | 1 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Utah | 99.7 | 90.3 | +9.4 |
| Phoenix | 120.3 | 108.3 | +12.0 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Utah | Over | Utah |
| -4.5 | 217.5 | 96-95 |
THE RUB
The Suns have impressed early with a couple of big scalps, with six players averaging double-figures in scoring. Phoenix smashed the Kings 124-95 in their opener and almost beat the Nuggets on the road in OT before rallying on the second night of the back-to-back, beating the West-favorite Clippers 130-122 on Saturday.
Big man DeAndre Ayton will continue to sit for another 24 games after testing positive for a diuretic.
Love the Suns, but think that the Jazz just may be a little too steady over the full 48 minutes.
OUR PICK – Utah -4.5
DENVER @ SACRAMENTO
Trends
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Nuggets are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Sacramento.
- Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Sacramento.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Sacramento | 0 | 3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 108.0 | 103.5 | +4.5 |
| Sacramento | 96.0 | 119.7 | -23.7 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Under | Denver |
| -5.0 | 218.0 | 101-94 |
THE RUB
The 0-3 Kings look lost on both ends of the floor after a lot of hope coming into 2019/20, hoping to break a lengthy post-season drought.
The Kings offense had major problems, scoring just 16 points during the second quarter and 85 for the game in their loss to Utah.
The Nuggets have struggled a little offensively, while the Kings are also out of touch in that area.
Denver won all three meetings last season and have taken 8 of the last 9 in the series.
Like the Unders tonight, with Denver to find some rhythm courtesy of the Kings.
OUR PICK – Denver -5.0
CHARLOTTE @ LA CLIPPERS
Trends
- Hornets are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Hornets are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in L.A..
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Charlotte | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| L.A. Clippers | 2 | 1 | 1-0 | 1-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Charlotte | 108.7 | 122.0 | -13.3 |
| L.A. Clippers | 125.0 | 118.0 | +7.0 |
Picks ATS
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Charlotte | Over | LA Clippers |
| +15.5 | 225.0 | 111-96 |
THE RUB
The Clippers rolled to double-digit wins to open the season before allowing 50% shooting and 75 points in the second half of a 130-122 loss at Phoenix on Saturday.
Charlotte opened the season with a one-point win over the Bulls at home but have dropped two double-digit losses after falling 120-101 to the Lakers on Sunday to open a four-game road trip, and suit up tonight not 24 hours later in the same locker-room.
The Clippers should roll home tonight, however that -15.5 is just a couple points too high for us. Like Overs.
OUR PICK – Over 225.0
