*Note: NBA betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust your plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
NBA PARLAY
- New Orleans @ Washington – Under 240.0 – WIN
- San Antonio @ Milwaukee – Over 221.0 – WIN
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
HOUSTON @ CLEVELAND
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 9 | 8 | 4-4 | 5-4 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 14 | 2-6 | 1-8 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Houston | 106.9 | 107.4 | -0.5 |
| Cleveland | 104.4 | 111.7 | -7.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Houston | Over | Cleveland |
| -10.0 | 213.0 | 117-108 |
H2H Trends
- Rockets are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland.
Team Trends
- Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. teams below .400.
- Under is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 road games vs. teams with losing home records.
- Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 home games.
- Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Under is 8-1 in Cavaliers last 9 games.
- Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
The Rub
- Cleveland posted a 121-112 upset win at Philly last night for their first win in 9 road games. (many torn up tickets from punters all over the world as a result).
- Rockets have won 10 of the last 12 meetings.
- Both rank in the league’s bottom 5 in tempo, however both have pushed the pace a little more over their last 3 games, and that 213.0 line is tempting for an Overs.
Best Bet = Over 213.0
CHICAGO @ MINNESOTA
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 5 | 14 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 11 | 7-3 | 1-8 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 103.8 | 113.1 | -9.3 |
| Minnesota | 109.3 | 112.8 | -3.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Minnesota | Under | Minnesota |
| -10.0 | 216.5 | 111-96 |
H2H Trends
- Bulls are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Minnesota.
- Bulls are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings
Team Trends
- Under is 5-0 in Bulls last 5 games playing on a B2B.
- Under is 5-0 in Timberwolves last 5 games following an ATS win.
The Rub
- After starting 0-8 on the road, the Timberwolves beat the Nets 112-102 on Friday, behind our man D-Rose with 25 points.
- Minnesota have improved to 4-2 since trading Jimmy Butler.
- The 10.0 line is a bit much, go for the Unders.
Best Bet = Under 216.5
DENVER @ OKLAHOMA CITY
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Denver | 12 | 7 | 8-3 | 4-4 |
| Oklahoma City | 12 | 6 | 7-2 | 5-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Denver | 110.2 | 103.4 | +6.8 |
| Oklahoma City | 111.6 | 105.5 | +6.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Over | Denver |
| +5.0 | 217.0 | 105-98 |
H2H Trends –
- Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in OKC.
Team Trends
- Under is 6-1-1 in Nuggets last 8 road games.
- Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
The Rub
- Thunder go for their 8 straight tonight on a 4-game homestand.
- Nuggets have rebounded from a 1-6 slimp with B2B wins.
- Westbrook is back to his best.
- Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 home games.
Best Bet = Denver +5.0
NEW ORLEANS @ WASHINGTON
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 10 | 9 | 8-1 | 2-8 |
| Washington | 6 | 12 | 4-5 | 2-7 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 119.0 | 116.9 | +2.1 |
| Washington | 111.5 | 117.4 | -5.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Washington | Under | Washington |
| +2.0 | 240.0 | 124-114 |
H2H Trends
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
- Pelicans are 7-20 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
- Under is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.
Team Trends
- Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
- Over is 4-0 in Wizards last 4 games following a loss
- Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on a B2B.
The Rub
- Washington Wizards will attempt to record their 13th victory in 14 meetings against the Pelicans tonight.
- Dwight Howard (glute) was ruled out of last night’s game and is unlikely to play.
- Both rank in the top 10 in tempo and the bottom 3rd defensively so should be points, but 240.0 is a stretch.
Best Bet = Under 240.0
BOSTON @ DALLAS
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 10 | 9 | 5-3 | 5-6 |
| Dallas | 8 | 9 | 7-2 | 1-7 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Boston | 106.4 | 103.7 | +2.7 |
| Dallas | 109.9 | 108.8 | +1.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Dallas | Over | Dallas |
| +2.5 | 211.5 | 113-104 |
H2H Trends
- Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Dallas.
- Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.
- Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Trends
- Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on a B2B.
- Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Mavericks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The Rub
- Boston had a nice confidence boost in a 114-96 win at Atlanta after a 3 game losing streak, with six players into double figures.
- Mavs have won 6 of their last 8, with 5 of those at home, where they are a healthy 7-2.
- Hard to split these 2 at the 2.5 line, however the Mavs record at home is impressive.
- Overs best.
Best Bet = Over 211.5
SACRAMENTO @ GOLDEN STATE
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Sacramento | 10 | 8 | 5-3 | 5-5 |
| Golden St. | 13 | 7 | 9-2 | 4-5 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Sacramento | 114.2 | 115.8 | -1.6 |
| Golden St. | 115.9 | 110.4 | +5.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Sacramento | Over | Golden State |
| +7.5 | 221.0 | 117-116 |
H2H Trends
- Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Team Trends
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 road games vs. teams above .600.
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 road games vs. teams above .500.
- Over is 4-0 in Kings last 4 games.
- Over is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 games following a straight up win of 10+ points.
The Rub
- Warriors scored a 125-97 home win over Portland to halt a 4-game slide that was their longest since a 6-game losing streak in February 2013.
- Kings are coming off B2B victories over OKC and Utah to match their best 18-game start since 2004-05.
- Draymond Green (toe) likely will miss his 5th straight game.
Best Bet = Over 221.0
SAN ANTONIO @ MILWAUKEE
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| San Antonio | 9 | 9 | 6-3 | 3-6 |
| Milwaukee | 13 | 5 | 9-2 | 4-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| San Antonio | 108.6 | 108.8 | -0.2 |
| Milwaukee | 121.0 | 108.9 | +12.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| San Antonio | Over | Milwaukee |
| +10.0 | 222.0 | 135-129 |
H2H Trends
- Spurs are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings in Milwaukee.
Team Trends
- Over is 4-0 in Spurs last 4 games playing on a B2B.
- Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 games.
- Bucks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a loss.
The Rub
- Spurs dropped 7 of 9 before scoring a 111-100 upset win at Indiana as +3.5 dogs.
- Bucks had an awful 116-114 home loss to Phoenix on Friday, handing the Suns their first road win of the season.
- Like the Bucks, but that -10.0 is too much for us.
Best Bet = San Antonio +10.0 & Over 221.0
