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Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Jazz at Celtics—Utah has a clean injury report. Horford is questionable for Boston. Utah improved to 16-19 after their 154-148 home win to Detroit in overtime. The Jazz shot 51% with 50% from three. Jordan Clarkson off the bench had 36 points with six rebounds. Lauri Markkanen had 31 points with seven rebounds. Utah allowed 53% shooting to the Pistons with 46% from three. Boston fell to 26-7 with their 127-123 road defeat to Oklahoma City. The Celtics hit 46% with 38% from three. Kristaps Porzingis scored 34 points with ten rebounds. Jayson Tatum chipped in with 30 points with 13 rebounds. Boston allowed 53% shooting to the Thunder with 45% from three.
The Pick:
Past five games the Jazz sit sixth in offensive efficiency by averaging 122.2 points per 100 possessions and giving up 111.6 per 100. The Celtics in this span are averaging 124.2 points per 100 possessions while allowing 114.5 per 100. In this period, they are shooting 49.5%. Jazz is in good health. Play Utah and Boston over 239.5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Hawks at Pacers—Gueye, Hunter and Krejci are out for Atlanta. Nembhard is questionable with Brown probable for Indiana. Atlanta improved to 14-19 following their 141-128 home win to Oklahoma City. The Hawks converted 51% with 36% from three. Jalen Johnson put up 28 points with seven rebounds. Trae Young chipped in with 24 points and 11 assists. Atlanta allowed 55% shooting to the Thunder with 50% from three. Indiana is 19-15 after their 142-130 home win to Milwaukee. The Pacers made 56% of their shots with 40% from three. Tyrese Haliburton had 31 points with 12 assists. Bennedict Mathurin off the bench produced 16 points with three assists. Indiana allowed 50% shooting to the Bucks with 38% from three.
The Pick:
The Pacers are 13-4 to the over at home. At home they sit first in offensive efficiency by averaging 124.5 points per 100 possessions and giving up 117.5 per 100. They play at the third fastest pace at home. Atlanta the past five games are giving up 121.2 points per 100 possessions while scoring 119.5 per 100. They are playing at the fastest pace in this time period. Play Atlanta and Indiana over 264.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Thunder at Nets—Oklahoma City has a clean injury report. Simmons is out for Brooklyn with Walker and Smith probable. Oklahoma City drops to 23-10 following their 141-138 road defeat to Atlanta. The Thunder shot 55% with 50% from three. Shai Gilgeous Alexander had 33 points with thirteen rebounds. Jalen Williams posted 21 points with three rebounds. Oklahoma City allowed 51% shooting to the Hawks with 36% from three. Brooklyn fell to 15-20 with their 112-101 road defeat to Houston. The Nets hit 39% with 30% from three. Camerson Johnson scored 15 points with six rebounds. Mikal Bridges had 15 points with four rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 49% shooting to the Rockets with 49% from three.
The Pick:
Brooklyn at home is averaging 118 points per 100 possessions while giving up 114.6 per 100. They have gone over in 10 of 17 at home. Simmons is likely to return huge for Brooklyn as he scores from the bench. OKC in their past five games sit second in offensive efficiency by averaging 125.1 points per 100 possessions while allowing 114.9 per 100. They are playing at a fast pace in this period. Over this span the Nets are giving up 51.8% shooting. Play Oklahoma City and Brooklyn over 234.5.
Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Wizards at Cavaliers—Shamet is questionable for Washington. Garland, Jerome and Mobley are out for Cleveland. Washington fell to 6-27 with their 140-101 road defeat to Cleveland. The Wizards connected on 42% with 34% from three. Kyle Kuzma had 16 points with three assists. Daniel Gafford put up 12 points with five rebounds. Washington allowed 53% shooting to the Cavs with 48% from three. Max Strus had 24 points for the Cavs in the win with four rebounds. Donovan Mitchell got 22 points and four assists.
The Pick:
Cleveland in their past five games sit fifth in defensive efficiency by allowing 111.4 points per 100 possessions and playing at a slow pace. They are allowing 45.6% shooting in this period. In this period the Wizards sit 25th in offensive efficiency by averaging 109.6 points per 100 possessions. They are not a good three point and free throw shooting team. Play Washington and Cleveland under 240.5.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Knicks at 76ers—Flynn is questionable for New York. Melton is out with Covington and Korkmaz questionable for Philadelphia. New York improved to 19-15 following their 116-100 home win to Chicago. The Knicks made 52% with 39% from three. Julious Randle scored 35 points with six rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 31 points and 13 assists. New York held Chicago to 42% shooting with 41% from three. Philadelphia is 23-10 with their 110-97 home win to Chicago. The 76ers connected on 48% with 40% from three but 17 turnovers. Joel Embiid had 31 points and a Triple Double. Tyrese Maxey contributed 21 points with five assists. Philadelphia held Chicago to 39% shooting along with 19% from three.
The Pick:
Past five games the Knicks are sitting 22nd in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.6 points per 100 possessions while scoring 116.9 per 100. Philadelphia at home are sixth in offensive efficiency by averaging 120.7 points per 100 possessions and shooting 48.4%. Play New York and Philadelphia over 226.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Hornets at Bulls—Ball, Hayward, Ntilikina and Williams are out for Charlotte. Craig is out with LaVine and Vucevic questionable for Chicago. Williams is probable. Charlotte improved to 8-24 after their 111-104 road defeat to Sacramento. The Hornets shot 51% with 35% from three. Terry Rozier put up 34 points with six assists. Miles Bridges put up 27 points with five rebounds. Charlotte allowed 43% shooting to the Kings with 39% from three and forced 20 turnovers. Chicago drops to 15-21 following their 116-100 road defeat to New York. The Bulls hit 42% with 41% from three. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points with four assists. Coby White chipped in with 26 points and eight assists. Chicago allowed 52% shooting to the Knicks with 39% from three.
The Pick:
Charlotte past five games sit 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 120 points per 100 possessions. The are surrendering 50.8% shooting in this period. Bulls in this span is allowing 113.1 points per 100 possessions and giving up 46.9% shooting. Play Charlotte and Chicago over 224.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Timberwolves at Rockets—Clark is out for Minnesota with Garza questionable. Brooks and Oladipo are out for Houston with Eason questionable. Minnesota fell to 24-9 with their 117-106 home defeat to New Orleans. The Timberwolves converted 45% with 32% from three. Anthony Edwards had 35 points with five assists. Karl Anthony Towns put up 22 points with six rebounds. Minnesota allowed 56% shooting to the Pelicans with 46% from three. Houston improved to 17-15 following their 112-101 home win to Brooklyn. The Rockets made 49% of their shots with 49% from three. Alperen Sengun scored 30 points with eight rebounds. Fred VanVleet contributed 21 points with ten assists. Houston allowed 39% shooting to Brooklyn with 30% from three.
The Pick:
The Rockets have won and covered 14 of 19 at home by sitting third in defensive efficiency by allowing 106.2 points per 100 possessions with a +9.3 net rating. Minnesota in their past five games sit 21st in offensive efficiency by averaging 111.2 points per 100 possessions and a -5.2 net rating. They are allowing 49% shooting in this period. Play Houston +3.5.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Clippers at Pelicans—Diabete is out for Los Angeles. Ryan is out with Robinson-Earl and Murphy questionable for New Orleans. Los Angeles improved to 21-12 with their 131-122 road win at Phoenix. The Clippers shot 55% with 53% from three. Paul George scored 33 points with seven rebounds. Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 30 points with eight rebounds. Los Angeles allowed 53% shooting to the Suns with 43% from three. New Orleans improved to 21-14 following their 117-106 road win at Minnesota. The Pelicans shot 56% with 46% from three. Zion scored 27 points with six assists. CJ McCollum contributed 24 points with five assists. New Orleans allowed 45% shooting to the Timberwolves with 32% from three.
The Pick:
Los Angeles during their four-game win streak is averaging 123.6 points per 100 possessions with a +12.1 net rating. The Pelicans at home sit 17th in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a +6.3 net rating. LA is healthy. Play Los Angeles at a pick.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Trailblazers at Mavericks—Ayton and Brown are out for Portland with Walker doubtful. Kleber is out for Dallas with Exum and Holmes doubtful. Williams and Lively are questionable. Portland fell to 9-24 following their 126-97 road defeat to Dallas. The Trailblazers shot 39% with 32% from three but 22 turnovers. Anfernee Simons had 15 points with five rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe off the bench had 16 points with four rebounds. Portland allowed 50% shooting to the Mavericks with 43% from three. Luke Doncic scored 41 points with six rebounds. Kyrie Irvin had 29 points along with nine boards.
The Pick:
Dallas at home sits seventh in offensive efficiency by averaging 120.7 points per 100 possessions while allowing 116.1 per 100. Portland has seen their offense tick up the past five games. They have their scorers healthy. The Trailblazers in their past five games are allowing 117.6 points per 100 possessions. Both teams are playing at a fast pace in this period. Play Portland and Dallas over 237.5.
Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Magic at Nuggets—Fultz, Harris, Ingles, Isaac and Wagner are out for Orlando. Cancar is out with Jackson probable for Denver. Orlando fell to 19-15 with their 138-135 road overtime defeat to Sacramento. The Magic made 49% of their shots with 57% from three but 20 turnovers. Paolo Banchero scored 43 points with five assists. Jalen Suggs chipped in with 24 points with four assists. Orlando allowed 49% shooting to the Kings with 38% from three. Denver improved to 24-11 following their 130-127 road win at Golden St. The Nuggets converted 56% with 35% from three. Nikola Jokic had 34 points with ten assists. Aaron Gordon chipped in with 30 points and nine rebounds. Denver allowed 54% shooting to the Warriors with 42% from three.
The Pick:
Orlando in their past five games is allowing 114.8 points per 100 possessions while scoring 110.3 per 100. Denver at home sits third in offensive efficiency by averaging 122.5 points per 100 possessions as they shoot 50.6%. Play Orlando and Denver over 224.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Heat at Suns—Highsmith and Butler are out for Miami with Martin doubtful. Lee is out with Durant, Gordon and Little questionable for Phoenix. Miami improved to 20-14 following their 110-96 road win at Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat converted 44% with 38% from three. Tyler Herro had 21 points with six assists. Jaime Jaquez produced 16 points and eight assists. Miami allowed 42% shooting to Los Angeles with 13% from three and 21 turnovers. Phoenix fell to 17-16 with their 131-122 home win to Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns hit 53% with 43% from three. Devin Booker scored 35 points with six assists. Bradley Beal had 21 points with five rebounds. Phoenix allowed 55% shooting to the Clippers with 53% from three.
The Pick:
The Suns at home sit 26th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.9 points per 100 possessions with a +1.6 net rating. They have failed to cover 14 of 19 at home. Past five games Miami is third in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.8 points per 100 possessions and a +1.6 net rating. Phoenix is allowing 48% shooting at home. Play Miami +4.
Detroit Pistons vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Pistons at Warriors—Morris and Stewart are out for Detroit. Green and Payton are out for Golden St. Detroit drops to 3-31 following their 154-148 road overtime defeat to Utah. The Pistons converted 53% with 46% from three but 17 turnovers. Cade Cunningham scored 31 points with 13 assists. Bojan Bogdanovic had 36 points with seven rebounds. Detroit allowed 51% shooting to the Jazz with 50% from three. Golden St fell to 16-17 with their 130-127 home defeat to Denver. The Warriors shot 54% with 42% from three. Steph Curry scored 30 points with six assists. Klay Thompson contributed 24 points with three assists. Golden St allowed 56% shooting to the Nuggets with 35% from three.
The Pick:
Detroit in their past five games sit last in defensive efficiency by allowing 125.1 points per 100 possessions while scoring 117.3 per 100. The Warriors in this span are 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 124.4 points per 100 possessions. Pistons over this period is giving up 51.3% shooting and the Warriors 48.5%. Golden St has struggled defensively without Green. Play Detroit and Golden St over 241.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Grizzlies at Lakers—Clarke and Rose are out for Memphis with Williams questionable. Vincent is out for Los Angeles with Hachimura and Russell questionable. Memphis fell to 11-23 with their 116-111 home win to Toronto. The Grizzlies hit 43% with 36% from three. Ja Morant scored 28 points with nine assists. Jaren Jackson contributed 24 points with four rebounds. Memphis allowed 48% shooting to the Raptors with 46% from three. Los Angeles drops to 18-18 with their 110-96 home defeat to Miami. The Lakers hit 42% with 13% from three. Anthony Davis had 29 points with 17 rebounds. Austin Reeves chipped in with 24 points and eight assists. Los Angeles allowed 44% shooting to the Heat with 38% from three. The Lakers committed 21 turnovers.
The Pick:
Memphis has failed to cover five straight as they sit 30th in offensive efficiency by averaging 103 points per 100 possessions with a -15.8 net rating. Los Angeles at home is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 105.8 points per 100 possessions with a +6.6 net rating Lakers off a bad home loss presents a circle the wagons game here. Play Los Angeles -4.5.
Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Betting Pick Prediction 1/5/2024
Raptors at Kings—Koloko is out for Toronto with Porter doubtful. Sacramento has a clean injury report. Toronto improved to 14-20 with their 116-111 road win at Memphis. The Raptors converted 48% with 46% from three. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points with seven rebounds. Immanuel Quickly had 26 points and five assists. Toronto held Memphis to 43% shooting along with 36% from three. Sacramento is 20-13 after their 138-135 home victory to Orlando. The Kings shot 49% with 38% from three but 17 turnovers. Malik Monk off the bench scored 37 points with nine assists. Keegan Murray got 28 points with 12 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 49% shooting to the Magic with 57% from three.
The Pick:
Toronto in their past five games sit seventh in offensive efficiency by averaging 121.2 points per 100 possessions while giving up 114.1 per 100. Sacramento at home sits 21st in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.8 points per 100 possessions while scoring 118.1 per 100. The Kings are giving up 49.2% shooting at home and the Raptors give up 49.1% on the road. Play Toronto and Sacramento over 238.