Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Prediction
Game Time | 3:30 pm EST |
Minnesota Timberwolves Line | +8 |
Boston Celtics Line | -8 |
Total | 223 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Boston is coming off a 108-96 win in Washington. The Celtics have a 5-2 home record but 2-5 against the spread, with a +5.3-point differential. Boston is 9-2 in their last 11 games, but 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games. The Timberwolves are coming off a 110-105 loss in Toronto. Minnesota has a 3-5 road record, and 3-5 against the spread, with a -2.8-point differential. The Wolves are 5-4 in their last 9 games and over is 7-4 in their last 11. The Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Wolves, and are a perfect 5-0 in their last 5 meetings in Boston. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. The value here lies with the home favorite, so pick the Boston Celtics and lay the points at home. PICK: Boston Celtics -8
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
Washington Wizards Line | +11.5 |
Indiana Pacers Line | -11.5 |
Total | 243 |
TV: | NBA TV |
The Indiana Pacers (6-10) are hosting the Washington Wizards (2-12) in this Eastern conference matchup. The Pacers have a 4-2 home record, while the Wizards are 1-6 on the road. The Pacers are coming 129-117 loss in Milwaukee. The Pacers coming off three consecutive losses. The Wizards are coming off 108-96 loss in Boston and have 10 consecutive losses. Wizards are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Both teams’ defenses are on a free fall, as the Pacers have allowed 129+ points in three straight games, and the Wizards prior to the Boston game, have allowed 124+ points in four straight. I expect a lot of points and taking the over. PICK: Over 243
Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
Los Angeles Clippers Line | -1.5 |
Philadelphia 76ers Line | +1.5 |
Total | 209 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Philly is coming off a 113-98 win over Brooklyn. The Sixers have a 2-5 home record, and 2-5 against the spread, with a -6.4-point differential. The Sixers are 1-5 in their last 6 games and are 7-2 to the under in their last 9 games. The Clippers are coming off a 104-88 win over the Kings. The Clips have a 3-3 road record and are 4-2 against the spread, with a -2.2-point differential. LA is coming off four consecutive wins and are 8-3 to the under in their last 11 games. Sixers are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Clippers and over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. Both teams are 15-5 to the under in their last 20 games combined, so I’m expecting more of the same and taking the under the total. PICK: Under 209
Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat Prediction
Game Time | 08:00 pm EST |
Dallas Mavericks Line | +3 |
Miami Heat Line | -3 |
Total | 222 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Miami is coming off a 106-89 win over Philadelphia. The Heat have a 2-3 home record, but 1-4 against the spread, with a -0.8-point differential. The Heat are 3-5 in their last 8 games and 4-2 to the under in their last 6. The Mavericks are coming off a 123-120 road win in Denver. The Mavs are 8-7-1 against the spread and 7-8-1 in over/under. Dallas is 3-4 on the road, and 3-3-1 against the spread, with a -1.1-point differential. The Mavs have four consecutive wins. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Mavericks are 4-1 in their last 5 overall meetings against the Heat, and they are 3-1 in their last 4 in Miami. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Both teams are top-7 in the NBA defensively, allowing 220 points per game combined and the Heat are just 25th in pace in the NBA. Take the under. PICK: Under 222
Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Game Time | 07:30 pm EST |
Toronto Raptors Line | +12 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -12 |
Total | 237 |
TV: | NBA TV |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (16-1), are hosting the Toronto Raptors (4-12), in this Eastern Conference matchup. Cleveland is a perfect 9-0 at home, while Toronto is winless on the road with a 0-8 record. The Cavaliers bounced back after their first loss of the season with a 128-100 blowout win over New Orleans. The Cavaliers are 13-4 against the spread this season and 12-5 in over/under. The Raptors are 11-5 against the spread and 9-7 in over/under. Toronto is coming off a 110-105 home win over Minnesota. Cavaliers are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Raptors and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Cleveland. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Cleveland. The best home team is hosting the worst road team, and the Cavaliers have no trouble blowing out weak teams this season. Take the Cavs and lay the points. PICK: Cleveland Cavaliers -12
Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
Game Time | 09:00 pm EST |
Brooklyn Nets Line | +8.5 |
Sacramento Kings Line | -8.5 |
Total | 221.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
The Sacramento Kings (8-8), are hosting the Brooklyn Nets (6-10), in this late Sunday matchup. Sacramento is 4-4 at home, while Brooklyn is 2-7 on the road. the Kings are coming off a 104-88 loss by the Clippers in LA, and are now 1-3 in their last 4 games. They are 6-9-1 against the spread and 8-8 in over/under this season. The Nets are coming off a 113-98 loss in Philadelphia, and are now 1-4 in their last 5 games. They are 10-5-1 against the spread and 8-8 in over/under this season. Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against the Nets and 3-0 in their last 3 meetings in Sacramento. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings. Both teams scored 88 and 98 points in their last games and seem to be struggling offensively. Take the under. PICK: Under 221.5