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NBA Picks for Today 12/01/24: NBA Predictions

 

Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Game Time 3:30 pm EST
Orlando Magic Line -8
Brooklyn Nets Line +8
Total 210.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Brooklyn Nets (9-11) are hosting the Orlando Magic (14-7) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Nets have a 4-4 home record, while the Magic are 5-7 on the road. The Nets are 3-1 in their last 4 games and are 3-0 to the over in their last 3. The Magic are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 4-1 to the over in their last 5. The Magic have won both meetings against the Nets this season, by 123-100 on the road and by 116-101 at home, covering the spread in both and both games went over the total. Both teams trend to the over and this is a very low total. Take the over. PICK: Over 210.5

 

Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

Game Time 2:30 pm EST
Indiana Pacers Line +8
Memphis Grizzlies Line -8
Total 242.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Memphis Grizzlies (13-7) are hosting the Indiana Pacers (9-11) in this matchup. The Grizzlies have a 9-3 home record, while the Pacers are 2-8 on the road. The Grizzlies are 5-0 in their last 5 games and are 4-2 to the over in their last 6. The Pacers are 3-1 in their last 4 games but 0-6-1 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 7-2 in their last 9. The Grizzlies are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Pacers, and under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Pacers cannot cover lately and the Grizzlies have been red-hot. Take the Memphis Grizzlies. PICK: Memphis Grizzlies -8.5

 

New Orleans Pelicans vs New York Knicks Prediction

Game Time 6:00 pm EST
New Orleans Pelicans Line +12
New York Knicks Line -12
Total 226
TV: NBA TV

 

The Knicks are coming off a 99-98 win in Charlotte. New York has a 5-2 home record, but are 3-3-1 against the spread, with a +11.4-point differential. The Knicks have three consecutive home wins but are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.  The Pelicans are coming off a 109-120 loss in Memphis. The Pelicans are 1-9 on the road and 2-8 against the spread, with a -18.2-point differential. Pels are 1-13 in their last 14 games, but 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 7-1-1 in their last 9 games. The Pelicans won both meetings against the Knicks last season, winning their only meeting in New York by 115-92. New Orleans is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against New York, and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Knicks have a solid home record and have been winning by an average of 11.4 points at home, so there is value with New York as double-digit home favorites. Take the New York Knicks and lay the points at home in this one. Pick: New York Knicks -12

 

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Game Time 6:00 pm EST
Boston Celtics Line -1.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Line +1.5
Total 236.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Cavaliers are coming off a 101-117 loss in Atlanta. Cleveland has a 10-1 home record, but 8-3 against the spread with a +12.4-point differential. The Cavaliers are coming off back-to-back losses but are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games.  Boston is coming off a 138-129 win in Chicago. Boston is coming off a 138-129 win in Chicago In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Celtics won 120-117 at home, but they did not cover the spread and the game went over the 234 points. The Celtics are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against the Cavs, but the Cavaliers are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. Their previous meeting this season went over the total with 237 total points, and both teams are 12-4 to the over combined in their last 16 games. I expect another high scoring game, so take the over. Pick: Over 236.5

 

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors Prediction

Game Time 6:00 pm EST
Miami Heat Line -4.5
Toronto Raptors Line +4.5
Total 222
TV: NBA TV

 

The Toronto Raptors (5-15) are hosting the Miami Heat (9-8) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Raptors have a 4-4 home record, while the Heat are 4-4 on the road. The Raptors are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games and are 4-1 to the under in their last 5. The Heat are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4 road games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Heat won 121-111 at home. Miami is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against Toronto. The Raptors have been one of the best covering teams in the NBA, so pick them at plus the points at home. PICK: Toronto Raptors +4.5

 

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Game Time 7:00 pm EST
Oklahoma City Thunder Line -1.5
Houston Rockets Line +1.5
Total 221
TV: NBA TV

 

The Houston Rockets (14-6) are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-4) in this Western Conference matchup. The Rockets have an 8-3 home record, while the Thunder are 7-2 on the road. The Rockets are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games. The Thunder are 4-0 in their last 4 games and 4-1 to the under in their last 5 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Thunder won 126-107 at home. The Thunder are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings against the Rockets. The Rockets have been red-hot and extremely strong at home. Take them to win this one. PICK: Houston Rockets +1.5

 

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction

Game Time 8:00 pm EST
Los Angeles Lakers Line -7.5
Utah JaLine +7.5
Total 230.5
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 Lakers are coming off a 93-101 loss by the Thunder. The Lakers have a 4-5 road record, but 3-6 against the spread, with a -5.6-point differential. The Lakers are 1-4 in their last 5 games, and 1-6 against the spread in their last 7. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Lakers won 124-118 at home, not covering the spread. The Lakers are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Jazz, but the Jazz are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings. But both teams have been involved in low scoring games recently, going for 7-1 to the under in their last 8 games combined. With the Jazz probably missing some of their best scorers, I don’t expect a lot of points, so take the under in this one. Pick: Under 230.5

 

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Game Time 9:00 pm EST
Dallas Mavericks Line -7
Portland Trail Blazers Line +7
Total 228.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Blazers have an 8-12 record this season and are 5-4 at home. They are coming off a 115-106 win over the Kings and are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 games. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 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. The Mavericks are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Blazers. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Mavs are on the second leg of a back-to-back and without Luka Doncic. I expect the Blazers to keep this one close at home. PICK: Portland Trail Blazers +7

 

San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

Game Time 9:00 pm EST
San Antonio Spurs Line +5.5
Sacramento Kings Line -5.5
Total 224.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Sacramento Kings (9-11) are hosting the San Antonio Spurs (10-9) in this Western Conference matchup. The Kings have a 4-6 home record, while the Spurs are 2-5 on the road. The Kings are 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 games. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games. The Spurs are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games and 4-2 to the under in their last 6 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Spurs won 116-96 at home. The Spurs are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings against the Kings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Both teams are 8-4 to the under in their last 12 games combined and their previous meeting this season went under the total. Take the under PICK: Under 224.5

 

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction

Game Time 10:00 pm EST
Denver Nuggets Line -2.5
Los Angeles Clippers Line +2.5
Total 223.5
TV: NBA TV

 

The Clippers are coming off a 92-93 loss in Minnesota. The Clips have a 7-4 home record and are 7-4 against the spread, with a +3.7-point differential. LA is 6-2 in their last 8 games and 7-1 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games.  Denver is coming off a 122-103 win in Utah. The Nuggets have a 5-3 road record but are 4-4 against the spread with a +4.8-point differential. The Nuggets have three consecutive road wins. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 road games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Clippers won on the road, 109-104. The Clippers are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings against the Nuggets. Under is 7-1-1 in their last 9 meetings. The Clippers have been all about the under this season with 14-7, and the Nuggets are playing great defense on the road lately. Take the under. Pick: Under 223.5