New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 12:00 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -8.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +8.5 |
| Total | 227.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Hornets are coming off a 94-98 loss by the Miami Heat. Charlotte has a 5-5 home record, but 6-4 against the spread, with a -1.9-point differential. The Hornets are 2-7 in their last 9 games, but are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games. The Knicks are coming off a 114-129 loss in Dallas. New York has a 5-6 road record, and are 5-6 against the spread, with a +1.2-point differential. The Knicks are 5-2 in their last 7 games, and 4-2 to the over in their last 6. The Knicks won all four meetings against the Hornets last season, covering the spread in all four. They won their two meetings in New York by 24 and 22 points. The Knicks are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings. Taking a look at the trends, both teams are 9-4 to the over in their last 13 games combined, as the Knicks are top-3 both in field goal and in 3-point percentage, and both teams are sitting on the bottom half of the league defensively. I expect a lot of points, so take the over. PICK: Over 227.5
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
| Game Time | 2:30 pm EST |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -4.5 |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 247 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Hawks are coming off a 135-124 road win in Cleveland. Atlanta has a 4-5 home record, but 2-7 against the spread, with a -4-point differential. The Hawks are 1-3 in their last 4 games, and 3-0 to the over in their last 3. The Cavaliers are coming off a 124-135 home loss by the Hawks. Cleveland has a 7-1 road record, and 6-2 against the spread with a +9.5-point differential. The Cavaliers are 2-2 in their last four games and 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 games. The Hawks are 4-1 in their last 5 home meetings against the Cavs. The Cavaliers are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings. The Hawks, even though they have the third-worse defense, they have 237.9 average total points this season, mainly because of their below average shooting percentages. I also expect the Cavs to perform better defensively, so I will take the under 247 points with confidence. PICK: Under 247
New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +10 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -10 |
| Total | 225 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Memphis Grizzlies (12-7) are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (4-15) in this Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies have an 8-3 home record, while the Pelicans are 1-8 on the road. The Grizzlies are 4-0 in their last 4 games and are 4-1 to the over in their last 5. The Pelicans are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 5-1-1 to the under in their last 7. The Grizzlies are 4-22 in their last 6 meetings against the Pelicans in Memphis, and Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Pelicans have been terrible this season, especially on the road. Take the Grizzlies to win easily at home. PICK: Memphis Grizzlies -10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +5 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -5 |
| Total | 217.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Timberwolves are coming off a 115-104 loss in Sacramento. Minnesota has a 5-4 home record, but just 2-7 against the spread, with a +4.3-point differential. The Wolves are 2-7 in their last 9 games and 4-2 to the over in their last 6. The Clippers are coming off a 121-96 win in Washington. Clips have a 5-4 road record and are 6-3 against the spread, with a +0.7-point differential. LA is 6-1 in their last 7 games and are 5-2 to the under in their last 7. The Wolves led the Clippers 3-1 wins last season, but were 1-1 in their two meetings in Minnesota. The Wolves won by 109-105 and the Clippers by 89-88, with both games going under the total. The Wolves are 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 meetings against the Clippers. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. I fully expect the Clippers to be competitive in this game, and I will lay the +5 points with confidence, in a game that I think they can win outright. Take the Los Angeles Clippers and lay the points on the road. PICK: Los Angeles Clippers +5
Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | -4.5 |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 214.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Brooklyn Nets (9-10) are hosting the Orlando Magic (13-7) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets have a 4-3 home record, while the Magic are 4-7 on the road. The Nets are 3-0 in their last 3 games and are 6-3 to the over in their last 9. The Magic are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Magic won 116-101 at home. The Magic are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings in Orlando. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Brooklyn have been hot lately and I cannot fade them. Both teams are 9-4 to the over combined, so take the over in such a low total. PICK: Over 214.5
Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Boston Celtics Line | -9.5 |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +9.5 |
| Total | 238.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Bulls are coming off a 119-133 loss in Orlando. Chicago has a 2-6 home record, and 3-5 against the spread with a -10-point differential. The Bulls are 1-3 in their last 4 home games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games. Boston is coming off a 126-94 win over the Clippers. The Celtics have an 8-1 road record but just 5-4 against the spread, with a +13.4-point differential. Boston is 8-1 in their last 9 games, but 3-7 against the spread in their last 10. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games. The Celtics won all three meetings against the Bulls last season, covering the spread in all three. They won both games in Chicago by 11 and 17 points. The Celtics are 7-2 in their last 9 overall meetings and over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Bulls are all about the over this season, with 241.5 average total points, and the Celtics boast the second-best offense in the league. Expect a high scoring game and take the over. PICK: Over 238.5
Detroit Pistons vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +6.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -6.5 |
| Total | 229 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Indiana Pacers (9-10) are hosting the Detroit Pistons (8-12) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers have a 7-2 home record, while the Pistons are 4-7 on the road. The Pacers are 3-0 in their last 3 games but 1-7-1 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games. The Pistons are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and 3-1 to the over in their last 4. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Pacers won 115-109 at home. The Pacers are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. Both teams trend to the over, as they are 9-3 to the over in their last 12 games combined. Expect a high scoring one and take the over. PICK: Over 229
Toronto Raptors vs Miami Heat Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +7 |
| Miami Heat Line | -7 |
| Total | 225.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Miami Heat (8-8) are hosting the Toronto Raptors (5-14) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Heat have a 3-4 home record, while the Raptors are 1-10 on the road. The Heat are 3-1 in their last 4 games and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4. The Raptors are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games, and 4-0 to the under in their last 4. The Heat are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Raptors, but the Raptors are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 4-2-1 in their last 7 meetings. The Raptors have been the best covering team in the NBA and the Heat are below average at home. Take the Raptors. PICK: Toronto Raptors +7
Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Sacramento Kings Line | -4.5 |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 223.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Portland Trail Blazers (7-12) are hosting the Sacramento Kings (9-10) in this Western Conference matchup. The Blazers have a 4-4 home record, while the Kings are 5-4 on the road. The Blazers are 1-4 in their last 5 games but 6-2 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games. The Kings are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and 5-3 to the over. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Kings won at home, 111-98. The Kings are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. The Blazers had three straight home wins before going on a road trip. Take the Blazers to cover as the Kings are mediocre on the road. PICK: Portland Trail Blazers +4.5
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | +1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -1 |
| Total | 228.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Lakers are coming off a 119-101 win in San Antonio. The Lakers have a 7-2 home record, but 5-4 against the spread, with a +3.7-point differential. The Lakers are 7-3 in their last 10 games, but just 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games. The Thunder are coming off a 105-101 win in Golden State. The Thunder are 10-6-2 against the spread and 8-10 in over/under. OKC has a 6-2 road record and 5-3 against the spread, with a +10.9-point differential. Oklahoma City is 6-2 in their last 8 games, and 5-2 to the under in their last 7. The Lakers led the Thunder 3-1 wins last season, winning both games in LA by 8 and 7 points. The Lakers are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 games. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in Los Angeles. The Thunder have the second-best defense in the NBA and the Lakers have scored 102 points or less in two of their last three games. Five of their last six meetings in LA have gone under the total as well, so I expect a low scoring game tonight. Take the under. PICK: Under 228.5