Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +1 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | -1 |
| Total | 219 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Charlotte Hornets (5-9), are hosting the Detroit Pistons (7-9), in this Eastern matchup, as both teams are looking to bounce back after their latest defeats. Charlotte is 4-3 at home and 4-3 against the spread, while Detroit is 4-4 on the road and 5-2-1 against the spread. The Hornets are 1-4 in their last 5 games and 3-0 to the over in their last 3. They are coming off a 115-116 loss in Brooklyn. Offensively, the Hornets average 109.1 points per game, while allowing 114.1 points per game defensively. The Pistons are 3-1 in their last 4 road games, they are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6 games and are 3-0 to the under in their last 3. They are coming off a 112-122 loss by Chicago. In their previous meeting earlier this season, Charlotte won 108-107 at home. Pistons are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and under is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings. Offensively, the Pistons average 109.8 points per game, while allowing 110.9 points per game defensively. With both teams being bottom-8 in the league offensively, I’m taking a look at the under, which also dominates this matchup. In their only meeting this season was also a low scoring one with just 115 total points, so I’m expecting more of the same. Take the under. PICK: Under 219
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -6.5 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +6.5 |
| Total | 225.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Toronto Raptors (3-12) are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-6), as both teams are coming off wins in their previous games. The Raptors have a 3-4 home record but 5-2 against the spread. The Raptors are 1-7 in their last 8 games. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 games. They are coming off a 130-119 win over Indiana. Offensively, the Raptors average 113.4 points per game, while allowing 119.5 points per game defensively. The Wolves have a 3-4 road record and are 5-3 in their last 8 games. Over is 7-3 in their last 10. The Timberwolves are coming off a 120-117 win over Phoenix. Offensively, the Wolves average 113.9 points per game, while allowing 111.1 points per game defensively. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Wolves won at home, 112-101. The Raptors are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings, and 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings. Toronto is one of the best covering teams in the NBA, so pick the Toronto Raptors and the plus points. at home. PICK: Toronto Raptors +6.5
Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +4.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 222.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The San Antonio Spurs (7-8), are hosting the Utah Jazz (3-11), in this Western Conference matchup, in the third meeting between those two teams this season. San Antonio is 6-3 at home, while Utah is 2-6 on the road. The Spurs are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games and 4-2 to the under. They are coming off a 110-104 win over Oklahoma City. Offensively, the Spurs average 109.1 points per game, while allowing 109.6 points per game defensively. The Jazz are 0-3 in their last 3 games, but 3-1 against the spread. They are coming off a 118-124 loss by the Lakers in LA. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins so far this season, with each one having won on the road, as both games went under the total. Offensively, the Jazz average 108 points per game, while allowing 118.9 points per game defensively. Both teams are scoring just 117.1 points per game combined, and the Spurs have the 6th-best defense in the NBA. In their two meetings this season they combined for just 221 and 194 total points. Expect another low scoring game and take the under. PICK: Under 222.5
Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | +5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -5 |
| Total | 218.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) are hosting the Orlando Magic (9-6) in this matchup between two red-hot teams currently running 6-game winning streaks. The Lakers have a perfect 7-0 home record and are 6-0 in their last 6 games, but just 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Lakers are coming off a 124-118 win over Utah. Offensively, the Lakers average 117.3 point per game, while allowing 116 points per game defensively. The Magic have a 2-6 road record but are 6-0 in their last 6 games, and 8-1 to the under. The Magic are coming off a 109-99 win in Phoenix. Offensively, the Magic average 106.9 points per game, while having the best defense in the NBA, allowing 102.2 points per game. The Lakers are undefeated at home, while the Magic are ineffective on the road and are playing their third game in five nights. They are also on the second leg of a back-to-back, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Los Angeles Lakers and lay the points at home. PICK: Los Angeles Lakers -5