Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Houston Rockets Line | -4.5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 213 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Philadelphia 76ers (3-13) are hosting the Houston Rockets (12-6) in this matchup. The 76ers have a 2-6 home record, while the Rockets are 4-3 on the road. The 76ers are 1-6 in their last 8 games and are 7-3 to the under in their last 10. The Rockets are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 3-1 to the under in their last 4. The Sixers 8-1 in their last 9 meetings and over is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. Both teams trend to the under as the Rockets have elite defense and the Sixers terrible offense. Take the under. PICK: Under 213
Portland Trail Blazers vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +10.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -10.5 |
| Total | 232.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Indiana Pacers (8-10) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (7-11) in this matchup. The Pacers have a 6-2 home record, while the Blazers are 3-7 on the road. The Pacers are 1-6-1 against the spread in their last 8 games and are 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Blazers are 1-3 in their last 4 games, but 5-2 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 6-0 in their last 6 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 118-115 at home. The Blazers are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings. Under is 8-1 in their last 9 games. Blazers are all about the under because they cannot score, and the Pacers’ offense has cooled off lately. Take the under. PICK: Under 232.5
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +10.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | -10.5 |
| Total | 223.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Orlando Magic (12-7) are hosting the Chicago Bulls (7-11) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic have an 8-0 home record, while the Bulls are 5-5 on the road. The Magic are 9-1 in their last 10 games and are 8-2 to the under. The Bulls are 2-4 in their last 6 games, and 6-2 to the over in their last 8 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bulls won 102-99 at home. The Magic are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Bulls are on the second leg of a back-to-back and the Magic have been red-hot and perfect at home. Take the Magic to cover. PICK: Orlando Magic -10.5
Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Miami Heat Line | -3.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +3.5 |
| Total | 217 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Charlotte Hornets (6-11) are hosting the Miami Heat (7-7) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets have a 5-4 home record, while the Heat are 3-4 on the road. The Hornets are 1-4 in their last 5 games and are 5-1 to the over. The Heat are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and 4-1 to the over. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Heat won 114-106 at home. The Heat are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games. Heat are on the second leg of a back-to-back so I don’t trust them in this spot. Both teams are trending towards high scoring games, so take the over. PICK: Over 217
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | -10.5 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +10.5 |
| Total | 223 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Washington Wizards (2-13) are hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (11-8) in this matchup. The Wizards have a 1-5 home record, while the Clippers are 4-4 on the road. The Wizards have 10 consecutive losses and are 3-1 to the under. The Clippers are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and 4-2 to the under. The Clippers are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games. Both teams are bottom-6 offensively in the NBA and the Clippers have the fourth-best defense. Expect a low scoring game and take the under. PICK: Under 223
Atlanta Hawks vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | +12 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -12 |
| Total | 240 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-1) are hosting the Atlanta Hawks (7-11) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers have a 10-0 home record, while the Hawks are 3-6 on the road. The Cavaliers have back-to-back wins, following their first loss of the season and are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 5-1 in their last 6. The Hawks have three consecutive losses and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4 road games. The Cavs are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Cavs are no match for an inferior Hawks team, especially in Cleveland. Expect a dominant Cavaliers win. PICK: Cleveland Cavaliers -12
New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -4 |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | +4 |
| Total | 234 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Mavericks are coming off a 129-119 win in Atlanta. Dallas has a 6-3 home record, and 5-4 against the spread, with a +11.8-point differential. The Mavs are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and are also 5-1 against the spread. Over is 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. The Knicks are coming off a 145-118 win in Denver. New York has a 5-5 road record, and 5-5 against the spread, with a +2.8-point differential. The Knicks are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Mavs won both meetings against the Knicks last season, winning in Dallas by 128-124. Dallas is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against New York, and 3-0-1 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Knicks have scored 134+ points in three of their last four games, while the Mavs have scored 121+ points in four of their last five. Expect a lot of points and take the over the total. PICK: Over 234
Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +3.5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | -3.5 |
| Total | 222.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The New Orleans Pelicans (4-14) are hosting the Toronto Raptors (4-14) in this matchup. The Pelicans have a 3-6 home record, while the Raptors are 0-10 on the road. The Pelicans are 1-9 in their last 10 games and are 5-1-1 to the under in their last 7. The Raptors are 2-8 in their last 10 games, but 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Pelicans are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings and 8-0 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Both teams trend to the under as both offenses struggle mightily. Take the under in this one. PICK: Under 222.5
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +8.5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -8.5 |
| Total | 224 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Memphis Grizzlies (11-7) are hosting the Detroit Pistons (8-11) in this matchup. The Grizzlies have a 7-3 home record, while the Pistons are 4-6 on the road. The Grizzlies are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games and are 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Pistons are 1-3 in their last 4 games, and 4-2 to the under in their last 6 games. The Grizzlies are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings and under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. The Grizzlies have Ja Morant back in the lineup and have been very strong at home. Take the Grizzlies to cover. PICK: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5
Sacramento Kings vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Sacramento Kings Line | +4.5 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 222 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8) are hosting the Sacramento Kings (8-10) in this Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves have a 5-2 home record, while the Kings are 4-4 on the road. The Timberwolves are 2-5 in their last 7 games and are 2-0 to the under in their last 2. The Kings are coming off four consecutive losses, and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4 games. The Wolves have won both previous meetings against the Kings this season, both in Sacramento by 130-126 in overtime and by 117-115. The Wolves are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Wolves are on the second leg of a back-to-back and both teams are involved in low scoring games recently. Take the under. PICK: Under 222
Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -2.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +2.5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Spurs are coming off a 104-94 win over Golden State. San Antonio has an 8-3 home record, and 7-4 against the spread with a +6.2-point differential. The Spurs have three consecutive wins and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4 games. The Lakers are coming off a 102-127 loss by the Nuggets. The Lakers have a 3-4 road record, but 2-5 against the spread, with a -5.9-point differential. The Lakers are 6-2 in their last 8 games, but just 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Lakers won in San Antonio, 120-115. The Lakers are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Spurs, but the Spurs are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 3-0-1 in their last 4 meetings. The value here lies totally on the home team, so take as much plus points you can with the Spurs in this one. Take the San Antonio Spurs to cover at home in this one. PICK: San Antonio Spurs +2.5
Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | +8.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -8.5 |
| Total | 221.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Phoenix Suns (9-7) are hosting the Brooklyn Nets (8-10) in this matchup. The Suns have a 5-3 home record, while the Nets are 4-7 on the road. The Suns are coming off five consecutive losses and are 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Nets are coming off back-to-back wins, and are 5-3 to the over in their last 8 games. The Suns are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Nets. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. The Suns are on the second leg of a back-to-back and the Nets have been one of the best covering teams in the NBA this season, so expect to keep this one close. PICK: Brooklyn Nets +8.5
Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -8.5 |
| Utah Jazz Line | +8.5 |
| Total | 233 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Utah Jazz (4-12) are hosting the Denver Nuggets (9-7) in this Western Conference matchup. The Jazz have a 2-5 home record, while the Nuggets are 4-3 on the road. The Jazz are 1-4 in their last 5 games. The Nuggets are coming off back-to-back road wins, and are 3-1 to the over in their last 3 games. The Nuggets are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Jazz. Under is 5-3 in their last 8 meetings. The Jazz are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and the Nuggets are looking to bounce back off an embarrassing 27-point blowout loss by the Knicks. Take the Nuggets. PICK: Denver Nuggets -8.5
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -2.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +2.5 |
| Total | 231 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Warriors are coming off a 120-128 home defeat by the Nets. Golden State has a 5-2 home record, but 4-3 against the spread, with a +6.9-point differential. The Warriors are coming off back-to-back losses but are 5-3 in their last 8 games. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games. The Thunder are coming off a 130-109 win in Sacramento. OKC has a 5-2 road record and 5-2 against the spread, with a +11.9-point differential. Oklahoma City is 5-2 in their last 7 games, and 4-2 to the under in their last 6. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won in OKC, 127-116. The Thunder are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Warriors, and have won two straight meetings in Golden State. Over is 9-0 in their last 9 meetings. They have been two of the top-5 defensive teams in the NBA this season, holding opponents into just 213.8 points per game combined. This will be like a playoff-type game so expect the elite defenses to step up. Take the under. PICK: Under 231