Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Washington Wizards Line | +15.5 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -15.5 |
| Total | 236.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) are hosting the Washington Wizards (2-16) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers have a 11-1 home record, while the Wizards are 1-8 on the road. The Cavaliers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are 3-1 to the under. The Wizards have 14 consecutive losses and are 4-1 to the under in their last 5. In their previous meeting earlier this season the Cavaliers won 135-116 on the road. the Cavs are 9-0 in their last 9 meetings against the Wizards, and under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. Both teams have cooled off lately in scoring and the total is too high. Take the under. PICK: Under 236.5
Philadelphia 76ers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | -5.5 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +5.5 |
| Total | 212 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Charlotte Hornets (6-14) are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (4-14) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Hornets have a 5-7 home record, while the 76ers are 2-7 on the road. The Hornets are 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games and are 4-0 to the under. The 76ers are 2-7 in their last 9 games and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4 road games. In their previous meeting earlier this season the Sixers won 107-105 in overtime at home. The Sixers are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Hornets, and under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. Both teams have been playing some low scoring games lately and their previous meeting had 194 total points in regulation. Take the under. PICK: Under 212
Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -4 |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +4 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Detroit Pistons (9-13) are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks (10-9) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons have a 4-6 home record, while the Bucks are 2-6 on the road. The Pistons are 1-6 against the spread in their last 7 games and are 4-2 to the over. The Bucks are 8-1 in their last 9 games and are 3-1 to the over. In their previous meeting earlier this season the Bucks won 127-120 in overtime at home. The Bucks are 10-0 in their last 10 meetings against the Pistons, but the Pistons are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings, and overt is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. Both teams have been involved in high scoring games lately and the previous meeting this season had 247 total points. Take the over. PICK: Over 224.5
Indiana Pacers vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -2 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +2 |
| Total | 237.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Toronto Raptors (6-15) are hosting the Indiana Pacers (9-12) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Raptors have a 5-4 home record, while the Pacers are 2-9 on the road. The Raptors are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games and are 4-2 to the under. The Pacers are 0-7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games and are 3-0 to the over. In their previous meeting earlier this season the Raptors won 130-119 at home. The Raptors are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings against the Pacers, and over is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings. The Pacers are on a free fall and the Raptors have been covering and dominating the Pacers lately. Take Raptors. PICK: Toronto Raptors +2
Orlando Magic vs New York Knicks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Orlando Magic Line | +6 |
| New York Knicks Line | -6 |
| Total | 219.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Knicks are coming off an easy 118-85 win over the Pelicans. New York has a 6-2 home record, but are 4-3-1 against the spread, with a +14.1-point differential. The Knicks are 7-2 in their last nine games and have four consecutive home wins. The Magic are coming off a 100-92 win in Brooklyn. Orlando has a 6-7 road record, and 6-7 against the spread, with a -0.9-point differential. The Magic are 12-1 in their last 13 games, and are 4-2 to the under in their last 6. The Magic were 3-1 against the Knicks last season, but were 1-1 in their two meetings in New York. Orlando is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings against the Knicks. Under is 8-1 in their last 9 meetings. I expect this to be a very close game with a playoff-type atmosphere, so I’m going to lay the +6 points with the Orlando Magic. Pick: Orlando Magic +6
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +14.5 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -14.5 |
| Total | 228.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Oklahoma City Thunder (15-5) are hosting the Utah Jazz (4-16) in this Western Conference matchup. The Thunder have an 8-2 home record, while the Jazz are 2-7 on the road. The Thunder are 2-4-1 against the spread in their last 7 games and are 6-3 to the under. The Jazz are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games and are 3-0 to the under. The Thunder are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings against the Jazz, and over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. This is a massive line and I don’t want to be a part of it. Both teams are 9-3 to the under combined in their last 12 games, so I expect another low scoring game. Take the under PICK: Under 228.5
Memphis Grizzlies vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +3 |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -3 |
| Total | 235.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Mavericks are coming off a 137-131 win in Portland. Dallas has a 7-3 home record, and are 6-4 against the spread, with a +12.1-point differential. The Mavs are 8-1 in their last 9 games. Over is 6-1-1 in their last 8 games. The Grizzlies are coming off a 121-136 win in Indiana. The Grizzlies have a 4-4 road record and 5-3 against the spread, with a +5.4-point differential. Memphis has six consecutive wins and are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 games. Both teams were tied 2-2 wins last season, with the Grizzlies winning both games in Dallas. The Mavericks are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. I expect a lot of points tonight, so take the over the total in this one. Pick: Over 235.5
San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +7.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -7.5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Suns are coming off a 113-105 win over Golden State. Phoenix has a 7-4 home record, but just 3-8 against the spread with a +1.5-point differential. The Suns are 2-6 in their last 8 games and 3-5 against the spread. The Spurs are coming off a 127-125 win in Sacramento. San Antonio has 3-5 road record, but 4-4 against the spread with a -5.4-point differential. The Spurs are 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Spurs led the Suns 3-1 wins last season, winning both meetings in Phoenix by 132-121 and 115-114. The Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Spurs, but the Spurs are 4-0 against the Spread in their last 4 meetings in Phoenix. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. I fully expect the Spurs to keep it somewhat close, so take the San Antonio Spurs by +7.5 points. Pick: San Antonio Spurs +7
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +2.5 |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -2.5 |
| Total | 234.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Denver is coming off a 122-126 loss by the Clippers in LA. The Nuggets have a 5-4 home record and are 3-5-1 against the spread with a -0.6-point differential. They have back-to-back home losses and are 3-5-1 against the spread in their last 9 games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games. The Warriors are coming off a 105-113 loss in Phoenix. Golden State has a 7-4 road record, but 6-5 against the spread, with a +7-point differential. The Warriors have four consecutive losses and are 1-6-1 against the spread in their last 8 games. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 games. The Nuggets won all four meetings against the Warriors last season, winning both games in Denver by 120-114 and 108-105. Denver is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings against Golden State, but the Warriors are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. I expect a sloppy game from both sides, so I’m taking the over the total. Pick: Over 234.5
Houston Rockets vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Houston Rockets Line | +1 |
| Sacramento Kings Line | -1 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Sacramento Kings (9-12) are hosting the Houston Rockets (15-6) in this Western Conference matchup. The Kings have a 4-7 home record, while the Rockets are 6-3 on the road. The Kings are 1-8 against the spread in their last 9 games and are 3-1 to the over. The Rockets are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games and are 3-0 to the over. The Rockets are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 meetings against the Kings, and over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings. The Rockets as an underdog against this Kings team is absurd. If this is a trap, I’m falling for it. Take the Houston Rockets to win outright. PICK: Houston Rockets +1
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +9 |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | -9 |
| Total | 217.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Clippers are coming off a 126-122 win over Denver. The Clips have an 8-4 home record and are 8-4 against the spread, with a +3.8-point differential. The Clippers are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 8-1 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games. The Blazers are coming off a 131-137 loss by the Mavericks. Portland has a 3-8 road record, but 6-4-1 against the spread, with a -9.3-point differential. The Blazers are 1-3 in their last 4 games but 7-3 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Blazers won 106-105 in LA. The Clippers are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Blazers, but the Blazers are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. Taking a look at the total, both teams are 13-5 to the under in their last 18 games combined, as the clippers are fourth-best defensively in the league, and the Blazers third-worst offensively. Their previous meeting this season had only 211 total points, which is well below today’s 217.5. Expect another low scoring game and take the under 217.5 points. Pick: Under 217.5