Free NBA Picks For Today 12/13/2024
Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Wizards at Cavaliers Injuries
Bey, Brogdon, George, Kispert and Kuzma are out in Washington. Strus is out with Mobley questionable for Cleveland. Okoro is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Wizards at Cavaliers—Washington fell to 3-19 following their 140-112 home defeat to Memphis. The Wizards shot 43% with 19% from three and 21 turnovers. Jonas Valanciunas scored 20 points with 14 rebounds. Marvin Bagley off the bench had 20 points with seven rebounds. Washington allowed 52% shooting to the Grizzlies with 40% from three. Cleveland drops to 21-4 with their 122-113 road defeat at Miami. The Cavs shot 48% with 42% from three. Darious Garland scored 23 points with five assists. Georges Niang off the bench had 15 points and six rebounds. Cleveland allowed 48% shooting to the Heat with 43% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Cleveland is second in offensive efficiency as they average 120.7 points per 100 possessions with a +12.9-unit return. Washington on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.9 points per 100 possessions with a -15.8 net rating. The Wizards are 4-2 to the under when a road underdog of 10 or greater points. In their past five games the yare shooting 43% with 28% from three. Play Washington and Cleveland under 231.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Pacers at 76ers Injuries
Nesmith and Sheppard are out in Indiana. Bona and Martin are out for Philadelphia.
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Pacers at 76ers—Indiana drops to 10-15 following their 113-109 home defeat to Charlotte. The Pacers shot 51% with 33% from three. T.J. McConnell put up 30 points with six assists off the bench. Myles Turner had 10 points with not much else. Indiana allowed 51% shooting to the Hornets with 48% from three but 24 turnovers. Philadelphia improved to 7-15 after their 108-100 road win at Chicago. The 76ers shot 47% with 25% from three. Joel Embiid had 31 points with 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey got 25 points with a Triple Double. Philadelphia allowed 41% shooting to the Bulls with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Indiana on the road is 23rd in offensive efficiency by averaging 108.5 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 net rating. The Pacers in their past five games are allowing 50% shooting with 39% from three. They hit only 34.7% from three on the road. The 76ers have gotten healthy. In their past five games they are allowing 42.8% with 31.5% from three. The Pacers have failed to cover 10 of 14 on the road. Play Philadelphia -5.5.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Nets at Grizzlies Injuries
Cam Thomas, Williams and Bogdanovic are out in Brooklyn. GG Jackson and Williams are out with Edey doubtful.
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Nets at Grizzlies—Brooklyn fell to 10-14 following their 118-113 home defeat to Milwaukee. The Nets shot 51% with 46% from three. Dennis Schroder scored 34 points with 11 assists. Cameron Johnson had 26 points and three rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 57% shooting to the Bucks with 48% from three. Memphis improved to 17-8 after their 140-112 road win at Washington. The Grizzlies hit 52% with 40% from three. Jaren Jackson had 21 points with four rebounds. Jay Huff off the bench had 17 points and three rebounds. Memphis allowed 43% shooting to the Wizards with 19% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Memphis at home is seventh in defensive efficiency by allowing 106.3 points per 100 possessions with a +9.6 net rating. The Nets on the road are 21st in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a -3 net rating. The Grizzlies have covered 10 of 14 at home. In their past five games the Nets are shooting 44% while surrendering 50% with 37% from three. Thomas injury huge for Brooklyn. Play Memphis -10.5.
LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Lakers at Timberwolves Injuries
LeBron, Hayes, Vanderbilt, Wood and Hood-Schifino are out for LA. Reaves is questionable with Davis probable. Ingles is questionable for Minnesota.
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Lakers at Timberwolves—LA improved to 13-11 following their 107-98 home win to Portland. The Lakers shot 46% with 38% from three. Anthony Davis had 30 points with 11 rebounds. Rui Hachimura chipped in with 23 points and five rebounds. LA allowed 42% shooting to the Trailblazers with 25% from three. Minnesota is 12-11 after their 114-106 road defeat at Golden St. The Timberwolves shot 46% with 45% from three. Anthony Edwards scored 27 points with six assists. Julious Randle put up 14 points with 11 rebounds. Minnesota allowed 47% shooting to the Warriors with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA in their past five games is shooting 45% with 30% from three. Minnesota defensive form outstanding this period by allowing 41% shooting with 30% from three. Both the Lakers and Timberwolves are playing at a slow pace over this period. Play LA and Minnesota under 214.5.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Hornets at Bulls Injuries
Ball and Mann are out for Charlotte. Bridges, Diabate and Salaun are questionable with Williams probable. Terry is questionable with Williams, Giddey, Vucevic and Ball probable for Chicago.
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Hornets at Bulls—Charlotte fell to 7-17 following their 113-109 road win at Indiana. The Hornets shot 51% with 48% from three and 24 turnovers. Branden Miller scored 26 points with five assists. Vasilije Micic had 18 points and nine assists. Charlotte allowed 51% shooting to the Pacers with 33% from three. Chicago is 10-15 after their 108-100 home defeat to Philadelphia. The Bulls shot 41% with 35% from three. Zach LaVine scored 30 points with four rebounds. Coby White put up 13 points with five assists. Chicago allowed 47% shooting to the 76ers with 25% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte on the road is 24th in offensive efficiency by averaging 108.1 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 net rating. Chicago at home is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118 points per 100 possessions with a -6.2 net rating. The Bulls defense at home is allowing 49% shooting overall and get outscored by seven points per game. The Hornets are 4-1 on the road on the road as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. The Bulls are 0-2 to the spread at home facing teams with a .250-to-.400-win percentage. Pay Charlotte +5.5.
LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Clippers at Nuggets Injuries
Leonard, Mann, Tucker, Brown and Jones are out for LA. Cancar and Saric are out for Denver with Murray questionable. Braun and Gordo are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Clippers at Nuggets—LA fell to 14-11 after their 117-106 home defeat to Houston. The Clippers shot 45% with 32% from three. Ivica Zubac scored 21 points with 12 rebounds. Norman Powell had 17 points with four assists. LA allowed 49% shooting to the Rockets with 37% from three. Denver sits at 12-10 after their 141-111 road win at Atlanta. The Nuggets hit 63% with 44% from three. Nikola Jokic had 48 points with 14 rebounds. Michael Porter had 26 points with seven rebounds. Denver allowed 41% shooting to the Hawks with 22% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Denver at home is averaging and allowing 115 points per 100 possessions. The Clippers on the road are sixth in defensive efficiency by allowing 109 points per 100 possessions. Denver has failed to cover four of five. LA on the road holds teams to 44.8% shooting with 34.6% from three. The Nuggets at home are allowing 47% shooting. LA is 4-1 to the spread on the road as an underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. Play LA +6.5.
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Suns at Jazz Injuries
Durant is probable with Gillespie out. Clarkson and Markkanen are questionable for Utah.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Suns at Jazz—Phoenix fell to 12-11 following their 115-110 road defeat at Orlando. The Suns shot 47% with 46% from three but 19 turnovers. Phoenix allowed 48% shooting to the Magic with 33% from three. Utah drops to 5-18 with their 141-97 road defeat at Sacramento. The Jazz shot 39% with 36% from three and 20 turnovers. Keyonte George put up 25 points with six assists. John Collins had 19 points with seven rebounds. Utah allowed 57% shooting to the Kings with 50% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix on the road is 26th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.5 points per 100 possessions with a -4.7 net rating. The Jazz at home is 28th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.2 points per 100 possessions. The Suns are 9-2 to the over on the road. Utah is 4-0 to the over at home facing a team that allows 46% shooting or greater. Play Phoenix and Utah over 229.5.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 12/13/2024
Spurs at Trailblazers Injuries
Castle, Collins, Johnson and Jones are out for San Antonio. Thybulle is out with Reath doubtful for Portland. Ayton, Clingan and Williams are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Spurs at Trailblazers—San Antonio improved to 12-12 following their 121-116 home win to New Orleans. The Spurs shot 45% with 31% from three. Victor Wembanyama put up 25 points with 10 rebounds. Stephon Castle had 22 points with four assists. San Antonio allowed 43% shooting to the Pelicans with 34% from three. Portland drops to 8-16 with their 107-98 road defeat at LA Lakers. The Trailblazers shot 42% with 25% from three. Shaedon Sharpe posted 19 points with six rebounds. DeAndre Ayton got 14 points with 19 rebounds. Portland allowed 46% shooting to the Lakers with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Portland at home is 27th in offensive efficiency by averaging 108.4 points per 100 possessions with a -8.4 net rating. San Antonio on the road is 27th in offensive efficiency by averaging 105.9 points per 100 possessions with a -6.4 net rating. The Spurs shooting form poor in their past five games by hitting 43.8% with 32.8% from three. Portland at home is shooting 45% with 35% from three. Play San Antonio and Portland under 223.5.