Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Denver Nuggets Line | +4 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -4 |
| Total | 237.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Cavaliers are coming off 118-87 win over Washington. Cleveland has a 12-1 home record, but 10-3 against the spread with a +13.2-point differential. The Cavaliers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games. Cleveland has a 12-1 home record, but 10-3 against the spread with a +13.2-point differential. The Cavaliers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games. The Nuggets have a 5-4 road record but are 4-5 against the spread with a +3.8-point differential. Denver is 3-1 in their last 4 road games and 3-6 against the spread in their last 9 games. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 road games. The Nuggets lead the Cavs 3-1 wins in their last 4 meetings, but the Cavs are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Cleveland. Over is 4-0-1 in their last 5 meetings. Both teams are 25-16 to the over this season and both of their meetings last season went over the total. I expect another high scoring game and taking the over the total in this one. Pick: Over 237.5
Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -14 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +14 |
| Total | 235.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Washington Wizards (2-17) are hosting the Dallas Mavericks (2-16) in this matchup. The Wizards have a 1-7 home record, while the Mavericks are 6-5 on the road. The Wizards have 15 consecutive losses and are 5-1 to the under in their last 6. The Mavericks are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Wizards are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 meetings against the Mavs, and over is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. The Wizards are losing by 20 points left and right, so I’m expecting a huge Dallas victory today. Take the Mavs. PICK: Dallas Mavericks -14
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -9.5 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +9.5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Toronto Raptors (7-15) are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder (16-5) in this matchup. The Raptors have a 6-4 home record, while the Thunder are 7-3 on the road. The Raptors are 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games and are 5-2 to the under. The Thunder are 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Thunder are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Raptors, and over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. Raptors have been playing much better lately and are one of the best covering teams In the NBA this season. I expect them to keep this somewhat close, so take the Toronto Raptors ATS. PICK: Toronto Raptors +9.5
Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +15 |
| New York Knicks Line | -15 |
| Total | 217.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Knicks are coming off a 121-106 win over Orlando. New York has a 7-2 home record, but are 5-3-1 against the spread, with a +14.2-point differential. The Knicks are 8-2 in their last 19 games and three four consecutive home wins. Over is 5-3 in their last 8 games. The Hornets are coming off a 104-110 loss by Philadelphia. Charlotte is 1-7 on the road but 5-3 against the spread, with a -8.6-point differential. The Hornets are 1-8 in their last 9 games, but 6-2 against the spread in their last 8. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knicks won 99-98 on the road. The Knicks are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Hornets, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Hornets stand no chance to cover without Ball, so I’m taking the New York Knicks to get the job done in a dominant fashion at home today. Pick: New York Knicks -15
Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Chicago Bulls Line | +2 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | -2 |
| Total | 236 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Spurs are coming off a 93-104 loss in Phoenix. San Antonio an 8-4 home record, but 7-5 against the spread with a +4.2-point differential. The Spurs are 5-2 in their last 7 games, 3-1 in their last 4 home games and 3-1 to the under in their last 4 at home. The Bulls are coming off a 128-102 win over Brooklyn. Chicago has a 6-6 road record, and are 6-6 against the spread with a -2.7-point differential. The Bulls are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games. The Bulls are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against the Spurs and are 3-1 against the spread. Chicago has won three straight home meetings against San Antonio and under is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings in Chicago. San Antonio has also been almost perfect in their last four home games, having lost only once, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the San Antonio Spurs and lay the points at home. Pick: San Antonio Spurs -2
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -1.5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +1.5 |
| Total | 220.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (12-8) in this Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans have a 3-7 home record, while the Suns are 4-4 on the road. The Pelicans have nine consecutive losses and are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games. The Suns are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games and are 3-1 to the under. The Suns are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the Pelicans, but 3-3 against the spread in their last 6 meetings in New Orleans. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. The Pelicans have been absolutely terrible this season and I don’t trust them, especially on the road. Take the Suns to cover. PICK: Phoenix Suns -1.5
Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Sacramento Kings Line | +4 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -4 |
| Total | 244.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Memphis Grizzlies (14-8) are hosting the Sacramento Kings (10-12) in this Western Conference matchup. The Grizzlies have a 10-3 home record, while the Kings are 5-5 on the road. The Grizzlies are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games and are 4-2 to the over in their last 6 home games. The Kings are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games and are 4-1 to the over in their last 5. The Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings against the Grizzlies, but the Grizzlies are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. The Grizzlies are extremely strong at home, while the Kings are mediocre on the road. Grizzlies have been covering against the Kings in recent year, so take the Grizzlies to cover. PICK: Memphis Grizzlies -4
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Houston Rockets Line | -3 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +3 |
| Total | 219.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Warriors are coming off a 115-119 loss in Denver. Golden State has a 5-3 home record, and 5-3 against the spread, with a +5.5-point differential. The Warriors have five consecutive losses and are 2-6-1 against the spread in their last 9 games. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 games. The Rockets are coming off a 120-111 loss in Sacramento. The Rockets have a 6-4 road record, and 6-4 against the spread, with a +3-point differential. The Rockets are 7-3 in their last 10 games, and 8-2 against the spread. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won 127-121 in overtime in Houston. The Warriors are 10-0 in their last 10 meetings against the Rockets, and are 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. Both teams do not shoot the ball very well, as they rank in the bottom-10 of the league in field goal percentage. The Warriors are also the 8th-best defensive team in the NBA, so I do not expect a lot of points in this game. Take the under the total. Pick: Under 219.5