Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Game Time | 1:00 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | +1 |
| Chicago Bulls Line | -1 |
| Total | 232.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Bulls are coming off a 123-132 loss by Indiana. Chicago has a 3-8 home record, but are 5-6 against the spread with a -6.5-point differential. The Bulls are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games. Philly is coming off a 102-94 win against Orlando. The Sixers have a 3-7 road record, and are 4-6 against the spread, with a -4.2-point differential. The Sixers are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and 4-0 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Sixers are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Chicago, but the Bulls are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings. Philly has a top-10 defense in the NBA, so I expect them to contain Chicago’s offense a bit, so I’m taking the under the total in this one. Pick: Under 232.5
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
| Game Time | 3:30 pm EST |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -6 |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | +6 |
| Total | 219 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Nets are coming off a 99-90 win over Indiana. The Nets have a 5-5 home record and are 5-5 against the spread, with a -4.2-point differential. The Nets are 1-3 in their last 4 games. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games. The Bucks are coming off a 105-111 loss in Boston. The Bucks have 3-7 road record, but are 5-5 against the spread, with a -3.9-point differential. The Bucks are 7-2 in their last 9 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Nets won 115-102 at home. The Bucks are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Nets, but the Nets are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. The Nets are playing their second consecutive home games, with an extended rest between games, and they are the team I trust I keep it somewhat close and cover the spread in this matchup. Take the Brooklyn Nets and lay the plus points at home in this one. Pick: Brooklyn Nets +6
Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +11.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -11.5 |
| Total | 221.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Indiana Pacers (10-14) are hosting the Charlotte Hornets (6-16) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers have 7-3 home record, while the Hornets are 1-8 on the road. The Pacers are 1-8-1 against the spread in their last 10 games and 4-2 to the over. The Hornets are 0-7 in their last 7 games but 6-3 against the spread in their last 9. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Hornets won 103-83 at home. The Hornets are 6-3-1 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 meetings. The Pacers have been playing their best ball at home, so take them to cover today. PICK: Indiana Pacers -11.5
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat Prediction
| Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -3 |
| Miami Heat Line | +3 |
| Total | 223.5 |
| 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 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. The Heat are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Cavs, and are 4-1 against the spread. The Cavaliers are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in Miami. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. The Heat have been involved in many high scoring games lately, and while the Cavs are trending to the under, still have the best offense and shooting percentages in the league. I expect a lot of points in this game, so take the over the total. Pick: Over
Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
| Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
| Denver Nuggets Line | +4 |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | -4 |
| Total | 240.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Atlanta Hawks (13-11) are hosting the Denver Nuggets (11-9) in this matchup. The Hawks have 7-5 home record, while the Nuggets are 5-5 on the road. The Hawks are 6-0 in their last 6 games and 4-2 against the spread. Over is 5-3 in their last 8. The Nuggets are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games and 5-3 to the over. The Nuggets are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the Hawks and 6-1 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. Both teams are involved in high scoring games lately, as they are 10-6 to the over combined. Neither team plays good defense, while scoring a lot, so take the over. PICK: Over 240.5
Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Prediction
| Game Time | 6:30 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | +1.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | -1.5 |
| Total | 211 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Orlando Magic (16-9) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (12-9) in this matchup. The Magic have 9-0 home record, while the Suns are 4-5 on the road. The Magic are 7-2 in their last 9 games and 3-1 to the under in their last 4. The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4 road games. The Magic are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 meetings against the Suns. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings. The Magic have been the best home team in the NBA this season, and have also been covering against the Suns in recent years. Take the Magic to win and cover today. PICK: Orlando Magic -1.5
Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -11 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +11 |
| Total | 242 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Washington Wizards (2-13) are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies (10-7) in this matchup. The Wizards have 1-5 home record, while the Grizzlies are 4-4 on the road. The Wizards have 17 consecutive losses and are 5-3 to the under in their last 8. The Grizzlies are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games and 3-1 to the under. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Grizzlies won 128-104 at home. Memphis is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Washington. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. The Wizards are by far the worst team in the league, and have already lost by 24 points in their previous meeting against the Grizzlies. Take the Grizzlies to cover. PICK: Memphis Grizzlies -11
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +4.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | -4.5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The San Antonio Spurs (11-12) are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (5-18) in this matchup. The Spurs have an 8-6 home record, while the Pelicans are 1-11 on the road. The Spurs are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games and 3-1 to the under in their last 4. The Pelicans are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Pelicans are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Spurs. The Pelicans are the worst road team in the NBA right now, while the Spurs play their best basketball at home. Take the Spurs to cover. PICK: San Antonio Spurs -4.5
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | +1.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -1.5 |
| Total | 215.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Golden State Warriors (13-9) are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-10) in this Western Conference matchup. The Warriors have 6-4 home record, while the Timberwolves are 5-6 on the road. The Warriors are 1-6 in their last 7 games and 9-1 to the under in their last 10. The Timberwolves are 4-0 in their last 4 games and 4-0 to the under. The Timberwolves are 5-0 in their last 5 meetings against the Warriors. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings. Both teams have been involved in lower scoring games lately, as they are 13-1 to the under in their last 14 games combined. I expect another low scoring affair, so take the under the total. PICK: Under
Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +12 |
| Sacramento Kings Line | -12 |
| Total | 230.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Sacramento Kings (11-13) are hosting the Utah Jazz (5-17) in this Western Conference matchup. The Kings have 5-7 home record, while the Jazz are 3-8 on the road. The Kings are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games and 5-2 to the over in their last 7. The Jazz are 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games and 4-0 to the over in their last 4 road games. The Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Jazz. I don’t trust the Jazz on the road, and the Kings have dominated the Jazz in recent year. Take the Kings to get the job done at home. PICK: Sacramento Kings -12
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Houston Rockets Line | -3 |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +3 |
| Total | 215.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Clippers are coming off an 80-108 loss by Minnesota. The Clips have a 9-5 home record and are 9-5 against the spread, with a +2.8-point differential. The Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 8-2 against the spread. The Rockets are coming off a 93-99 loss in Golden State. The Rockets have a 6-5 road record, and 6-5 against the spread, with a +2.2-point differential. The Rockets are 7-4 in their last 11 games, and 7-3 against the spread, but they are coming off back-to-back losses. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games. The Rockets have won both previous meetings against the Clippers this season, both in Houston by 125-104 and 111-103. The Rockets are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings. Both teams are 27-20 to the under this season combined, and most of their recent meetings had been low scoring ones. I expect another low scoring affair and taking the under the total in this one. Pick: Under 215.5
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 9:30 pm EST |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +8.5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -8.5 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Lakers are coming off a 132-134 loss in Atlanta. The Lakers have a 7-3 home record, but 5-5 against the spread, with a +2.5-point differential. The Lakers are 2-7 in their last 9 games, and 2-9 against the spread in their last 11. Under is 6-2 in their last 8 games. The Blazers are coming off a 99-141 blowout loss in Utah. The Blazers have a 3-9 road record, but 6-5-1 against the spread, with a -10.3-point differential. The Blazers are 1-5 in their last 6 games. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games. The Lakers are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Blazers, and are 5-0 in their last 5 in LA. The Lakers are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. Both teams aren’t exactly lighting it up offensively, as they both rank on the bottom half of the league with 219.1 points per game combined. The Lakers have also struggled mightily before that 132-point outburst against the Hawks, so I’m expecting a lower scoring affair tonight. Take the under. Pick: Under 226