*Original betting lines and research are done a game day morning, adjust you plays accordingly should spreads and lineups change.
Tonight’s NBA Parlay
- New Orleans @ Oklahoma City – Oklahoma City WIN –WIN
- Cleveland @ Orlando – Orlando WIN –WIN
- Boston @ Denver – Over 205.5 –WIN
TONIGHT’S NBA TIPS
MIAMI @ DETROIT
H2H Trends –
Heat are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Detroit.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Miami | 3 | 5 | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Detroit | 4 | 4 | 3-1 | 1-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Miami | 112.5 | 112.3 | +0.2 |
| Detroit | 109.5 | 112.1 | -2.6 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Detroit | Over | Miami |
| -6.0 | 220.0 | 120-115 1OT |
-Goran Dragic (toe) did not play on Saturday and is listed as day-to-day. SF Justice Winslow has taken over PG duties.
-Heat are having trouble defensively in a 3-game losing streak, during which they are allowing an average of 123.7 points.
-Pistons are having their own slide with 4 straight losses.
These two teams rank in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency and have the potential to be dangerous offensively. Overs nice.
-Over is 4-0 in Heat last 4 overall.
Best Bet = Over 220.0
HOUSTON @ INDIANA
H2H Trends –
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Indiana.
Rockets are 3-9 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Indiana.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Houston | 3 | 5 | 0-4 | 3-1 |
| Indiana | 7 | 3 | 3-1 | 4-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Houston | 106.3 | 112.1 | -5.8 |
| Indiana | 107.9 | 102.7 | +5.2 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Houston | Under | Houston |
| +1.0 | 213.5 | 98-94 |
-Oladipo played the hero last time out in a tough 102-101 win over the Celtics.
-Harden committed eight of the team’s 19 turnovers in his return against the Bulls, winning 96-88 in unimpressive fashion.
-Pacers are playing better on both ends of the floor and have an advantage on the boards.
-Houston took the two meetings last season by an average of 22 points.
-Rockets are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Best Bet = Under 213.5
CLEVELAND @ ORLANDO
H2H Trends
Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Cavaliers are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Orlando.
Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Orlando.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Cleveland | 1 | 8 | 1-4 | 0-4 |
| Orlando | 3 | 6 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Cleveland | 106.1 | 117.9 | -11.8 |
| Orlando | 101.8 | 111.7 | -9.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Orlando | Under | Orlando |
| -4.5 | 213.5 | 102-100 |
-The Cavs are amid testy contract negotiations with acting coach Larry Drew, trade requests, foot surgery for Kevin Love and a bunch of lineup changes that have yet to pay dividends.
-Magic are less of a hot mess than the Cavs.
Best Bet = Orlando WIN
CHICAGO @ NEW YORK
H2H Trends –
Bulls are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings in New York.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Chicago | 2 | 8 | 1-5 | 1-3 |
| New York | 3 | 7 | 2-3 | 1-4 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Chicago | 107.2 | 115.0 | -7.8 |
| New York | 106.1 | 109.6 | -3.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Chicago | Under | Chicago |
| +2.5 | 215.5 | 116-115 1OT |
-Wizards have the worst scoring defense (123.9 points allowed per game)
-Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
-Knicks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
-Take Bulls with the extra night of rest, if you must.
-Perhaps stay away.
Best Bet = NO BET
NEW ORLEANS @ OKLAHOMA CITY
H2H Trends –
Pelicans are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| New Orleans | 4 | 5 | 3-1 | 1-4 |
| Oklahoma City | 4 | 4 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| New Orleans | 118.9 | 120.6 | -1.7 |
| Oklahoma City | 112.1 | 110.8 | +1.3 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Oklahoma City | Under | Oklahoma City |
| -4.0 | 238.0 | 122-116 |
-OKC are finding their groove just as the Pelicans are coming to a grinding halt after winning their first 4.
-Oklahoma City is forcing an NBA-best 18 turnovers per game.
-Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Best Bet = Oklahoma City -4.0
BOSTON @ DENVER
H2H Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Boston | 6 | 3 | 3-1 | 3-2 |
| Denver | 8 | 1 | 5-0 | 3-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Boston | 103.9 | 99.8 | +4.1 |
| Denver | 111.4 | 101.9 | +9.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Denver | Over | Denver |
| -1.0 | 205.5 | 115-107 |
-Nuggets are cruising along nicely and showed what they can do when they hit 4th gear in the 4th quarter in a 103-88 win over Utah on Saturday.
-Boston has more talent, but the Denver road trip is just about the toughest in the NBA.
-Under is 5-0 in Celtics last 5 games following a straight up loss.
-Overs best.
Best Bet = Over 205.5
TORONTO @ UTAH
H2H Trends –
Raptors are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Utah.
Raptors are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Utah.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Toronto | 9 | 1 | 6-0 | 3-1 |
| Utah | 4 | 5 | 0-3 | 4-2 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Toronto | 116.7 | 107.7 | +9.0 |
| Utah | 109.8 | 108.7 | +1.1 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Utah | Under | Toronto |
| -1.0 | 216.5 | 124-111 |
-Utah still looking for a win in front of their home court fans.
-Serge Ibaka hit his first 14 shots en route to a career-high 34 points to lift Toronto to a comfortable 121-107 win over the Lakers without Kawhi (foot).
-Take Utah to grab their first at home, with the Raptors on a B2B and perhaps without Kawhi.
-Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Best Bet = UTAH WIN
MEMPHIS @ GOLDEN STATE
H2H Trends
Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.
Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Memphis | 5 | 3 | 3-0 | 2-3 |
| Golden St. | 9 | 1 | 5-0 | 4-1 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Memphis | 104.0 | 100.3 | +3.7 |
| Golden St. | 124.1 | 110.6 | +13.5 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| Golden State | Under | Golden State |
| -13.5 | 220.0 | 117-101 |
-Klay Thompson has found his shot, and the Splash Brothers are officially open for business.
-Stephen Curry is on fire averaging 32.5 points, with Kevin Durant contributing 28.3.
-The old vets at the Grizzlies will be playing for the 2nd straight night and 3rd game in the last 4 days.
-Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
-Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Best Bet = Golden State -13.5
MINNESOTA @ LA CLIPPERS
H2H Trends –
Timberwolves are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in LA.
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in LA.
Win/Loss
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| Minnesota | 4 | 6 | 4-1 | 0-5 |
| L.A. Clippers | 5 | 4 | 3-1 | 2-3 |
Season Points +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF |
| Minnesota | 110.8 | 117.5 | -6.7 |
| L.A. Clippers | 115.8 | 109.9 | +5.9 |
Picks against the spread
| Spread | Points | Result |
| LA Clippers | Under | LA Clippers |
| -4.0 | 229.0 | 120-109 |
-Clippers lead every statistical category aside from turnovers.
-Timberwolves locker room situation still awkward with Jimmy Butler. Wait until closer to game-time for final lineups.
-Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 overall.
-Probably stay away from this one.
Best Bet = LA Clippers WIN
