Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction
| Game Time | 1:00 pm EST |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -13 |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +13 |
| Total | 218.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Hornets are coming off a 101-125 loss in New York. Charlotte is 5-8 at home but 8-5 against the spread, with a -2.2-point differential. The Hornets are 1-9 in their last 10 games, but 6-3 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games. The Cavaliers are coming off a 126-114 win over Denver. Cleveland has a 7-2 road record, but 6-3 against the spread with a +6.7-point differential. The Cavaliers are 5-2 in their last 7 games and are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Cavs won 128-114 at home. Cleveland is 5-3 in their last 8 meetings against Charlotte. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings. Cleveland won their previous meeting this season by 14 points and six of their last seven wins have been by double digits. I expect a dominant win by the Cavaliers today, so pick the Cleveland Cavaliers and lay the points on the road. Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -13
Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -14 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +14 |
| Total | 232 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Washington Wizards (2-18) are hosting the Denver Nuggets (11-9) in this matchup. The Wizards have 1-8 home record, while the Nuggets are 5-5 on the road. The Wizards have 16 consecutive losses and are 5-2 to the under in their last 7. The Nuggets are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. The Nuggets are 6-0 in their last 6 meetings against the Wizards and 5-1 against the spread. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings. The Wizards cannot win or cover against anyone, so I’m taking the Nuggets against the spread in this one. PICK: Denver Nuggets -14
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -8 |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +8 |
| Total | 225 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The New Orleans Pelicans (5-18) are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder (17-5) in this Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans have 4-7 home record, while the Thunder are 8-3 on the road. The Pelicans are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Thunder are 6-1 in their last 7 games and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 5-3 in their last 8 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Thunder won 106-88 at home. OKC is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings against New Orleans, and are 6-1 against the spread. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. The Thunder are one of the best covering teams in the NBA and have already won the Pelicans by 18 points earlier this season. Take the Thunder to cover on the road. PICK: Oklahoma City Thunder -8
Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Detroit Pistons Line | +10 |
| New York Knicks Line | -10 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Knicks are coming off a 125-101 win over Charlotte. New York has an 8-2 home record, and are 6-3-1 against the spread, with a +15.2-point differential. The Knicks are 9-2 in their last 11 games and five consecutive home wins. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games. The Pistons are coming off a 120-130 loss in Boston. The Pistons have a 5-8 road record, but are 7-5-1 against the spread, with a +0.1-point differential. The Pistons are 2-7 in their last 9 games, and 2-7 against the spread. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knicks won 128-98 on the road. The Knicks have won their last 10 meetings against the Pistons, and are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the New York Knicks and lay the points at home. Pick: New York Knicks -10
Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -9 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +9 |
| Total | 234 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Toronto Raptors (7-16) are hosting the Dallas Mavericks (15-8) in this matchup. The Raptors have 6-5 home record, while the Mavericks are 7-5 on the road. The Raptors are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games and 6-2 to the under in their last 8. The Mavericks are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games and 7-2-1 to the over. The Mavericks are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Raptors. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. The Mavericks are playing their best basketball of the season, and as good as the Raptors are in covering spreads, I expect the Mavs to win this one easily. Take the Mavericks to cover on the road. PICK: Dallas Mavericks -9
Phoenix Suns vs Miami Heat Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | +6 |
| Miami Heat Line | -6 |
| Total | 220 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Miami is coming off a 134-93 win over the Lakers at home. The Heat have a 5-4 home record, but are 4-5 against the spread, with a +5.4-point differential. The Heat are 4-1 in their last 5 home games and are 7-4 to the over in their last 11 games. The Suns are coming off a 124-126 loss in New Orleans. Phoenix has a 4-5 road record, and 4-5 against the spread with a -3.7-point differential. The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 games and over is 3-1 in their last 4 road games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Suns won 115-112 at home. The suns are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Heat and 7-3 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. The Heat have the momentum after a huge blowout victory over the Lakers, and I expect them to lock this game down and dominate. Take the Miami Heat and lay the points at home. Pick: Miami Heat -6
Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | +6 |
| Boston Celtics Line | -6 |
| Total | 238 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Boston is coming off a 130-120 win over Detroit. The Celtics have a 9-2 home record but just 4-7 against the spread, with a +9.1-point differential. Boston is 9-1 in their last 10 games, but 2-7 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 home games. The Grizzlies are coming off a 115-110 win over Sacramento. The Grizzlies have a 4-5 road record and are 5-4 against the spread, with a +4.2-point differential. Memphis is 7-1 in their last 8 games and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Celtics are 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against the Grizzlies, and 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Boston. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. I expect the Celtics to take care of this at home, so take the Boston Celtics and lay the points at home. Pick: Boston Celtics -6