Free NBA Picks For Today 12/12/2024
Toronto Raptors vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction 12/12/2024
Raptors at Heat Injuries
Barnes, Brown and Quickley are out for Toronto. Richardson is out with Larsson doubtful for Miami. Butler is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Raptors at Heat—Toronto fell to 7-18 following their 113-108 home defeat to NY Knicks. The Raptors shot 45% with 37% from three. RJ Barrett had 30 points with eight rebounds. Scottie Barnes chipped in with 15 points and five rebounds. Toronto allowed 51% shooting to the Knicks with 42% from three. Miami is 12-10 after their 122-113 home win to Cleveland. The Heat shot 48% with 43% from three. Tyler Herro scored 34 points with seven assists. Duncan Robinson chipped in with 23 points and three rebounds. Miami allowed 48% shooting to the Cavs with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Toronto on the road is 24th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.1 points per 100 possessions with a -5.4 net rating. Miami is averaging 116.9 points per 100 possessions at home with a net rating of +5.9 net rating. The Raptors on the road hold opponents to 46% shooting with 35% from three. The Heat shoot 45.9% overall at home. The Raptors are 4-1 to the spread on the road after a home game. Miami is 2-7 to the spread at home as a favorite of 10 or greater points. Play Toronto +10.5.
Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 12/12/2024
Pistons at Celtics Injuries
Klintman is out for Detroit. Hauser is doubtful with Sprinter, Tatum and Walsh questionable for Boston.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pistons at Celtics—Detroit improved to 10-15 following their 120-111 road win at NY Knicks. The Pistons shot 52% with 50% from three. Cade Cunningham scored 29 points with a Triple Double. Malik Beasley off the bench had 23 points with four rebounds. Detroit allowed 53% shooting to the Knicks with 32% from three. Boston drops to 19-5 after their 127-121 home defeat to Memphis. The Celtics hit 40% with 30% from three. Jrue Holiday scored 23 points with four rebounds. Payton Pritchard off the bench had 22 points with six rebounds. Boston allowed 50% shooting to the Grizzlies with 45% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston at home is averaging 120.8 points per 100 possessions with a +8 net rating. Detroit on the road is ninth in defensive efficiency by allowing 110.9 points per 100 possessions. They are the second-best rebounding team on the road. The Celtics have failed to cover 9 of 13 at home as they give up 46.3% shooting. The Pistons have covered 8 of 13 on the road. Play Detroit +12.5.
Sacramento Kings vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction 12/12/2024
Kings at Pelicans Injuries
Carter and Lyles are out for Sacramento. Alvarado, Hawkins, Ingram, Matkovic and Zion are out for New Orleans.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Kings at Pelicans—Sacramento improved to 12-13 following their 141-97 home win to Utah. The Kings shot 57% with 50% from three. Kevin Huerter off the bench scored 26 points with five rebounds. Domantas Sabonis put up 19 points with 12 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 39% shooting to the Jazz with 36% from three. New Orleans is 5-20 with their 121-116 road defeat at San Antonio. The Pelicans hit 43% with 34% from three. Trey Murphy scored 25 points with six rebounds. CJ McCollum chipped in with 19 points and five assists. New Orleans allowed 45% shooting to the Spurs with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Sacramento is eighth in defensive efficiency on the road by allowing 110.6 points per 100 possessions with a +2 net rating. New Orleans is 27th in home defensive efficiency by allowing 117.2 points per 100 possessions with a -5.4 net rating. The Kings in their past five games are shooting 50% with 41% from three while allowing 44.8% overall. The Pelicans in this period shooting 44% with 30% from three while allowing 49%. Play Sacramento -5.5.