Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | -3.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +3.5 |
| 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 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. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Hawks won 125-120 at home. The Hornets are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Hawks and are 6-1 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Hornets have been dominating the Hawks in recent years and are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 home meetings against the Hawks, and I expect this trend to continue, as the Hornets also play their fourth straight home game and the back-to-back situation won’t affect them as much. Take the Charlotte Hornets and lay the points at home. PICK: Charlotte Hornets +3.5
Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +1.5 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | -1.5 |
| Total | 217 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Detroit Pistons (8-12) are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (3-14) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons have a 4-5 home record, while the 76ers are 1-7 on the road. The Pistons are 1-4 in their last 5 games and are 3-1 to the over in their last 4. The 76ers are 1-7 in their last 8 games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4. The Sixers are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Pistons, and over/under is 4-3 in their last 7 meetings. The Sixers have been terrible on the road, while the Pistons are just below average. Take the home team. PICK: Detroit Pistons -1.5
Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Washington Wizards Line | +15.5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -15.5 |
| Total | 232.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Bucks are coming off a 106-103 win in Miami. The Bucks have a 7-3 home record, but are 4-5-1 against the spread, with a +6.1-point differential. The Bucks are 7-1 in their last 8 games, and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Washington is coming off a 121-96 defeat by the Clippers. The Wizards have a 1-7 road record, but 2-5-1 against the spread, with a -15.6-point differential. The Wizards have 13 consecutive losses and are 2-10-1 against the spread. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 games. The Bucks are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Wizards, but the Wizards are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. The Bucks are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Milwaukee. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings. The Bucks are on an absolute roll right now, and even if Giannis does not play, they will surely blow out the Wizards. Take the Milwaukee Bucks and lay the big chalk at home with confidence. Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -15.5
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +3.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -3.5 |
| Total | 232 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Suns are coming off a 117-127 home defeat by Brooklyn. Phoenix has a 6-4 home record, but just 2-8 against the spread with a +0.9-point differential. The Suns are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 6-3 to the over in their last 9 games. The Warriors are coming off a 101-105 loss by the Thunder. Golden State has a 7-3 road record, but 6-4 against the spread, with a +8.5-point differential. The Warriors have three consecutive losses and are 1-5-1 against the spread in their last 7 games. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Suns led the Warriors 3-1 wins last season, winning both games in Phoenix by 119-116 and 123-115. Phoenix is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against Golden State. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings in Phoenix. The Suns also have the Warriors’ number in their recent meetings, as they haven’t lost in Phoenix for the past couple of years. The value here lies with the home team, who has been playing their fourth straight home game, so pick the Phoenix Suns and lay the points at home. Pick: Phoenix Suns -3.5
Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
| Game Time | 9:30 pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -6.5 |
| Utah Jazz Line | +6.5 |
| Total | 233 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Jazz are coming off a 103-122 loss by the Nuggets. Utah has a 2-7 record, but 3-6 against the spread with an -11.2-point differential. The Jazz are 1-6 in their last 7 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 home games. The Mavericks are coming off a 129-114 home victory against the Knicks. Dallas has a 4-5 road record, and are 4-4-1 against the spread, with a -0.3-point differential. The Mavs are 6-1 in their last 7 games. Over is 5-0-1 in their last 6 games. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins so far this season, with each one winning at home. In their previous meeting in Utah, the Jazz won 115-113. The Mavs are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Jazz, but Utah is 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings in Utah. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Dallas is better both offensively, scoring 8.1 points more than Utah, and defensively, allowing 7.9 points less. There is no way I can make a case for this Jazz team, even as home dogs, so pick the Dallas Mavericks and lay the points on the road. PICK: Dallas Mavericks -6.5