Washington Wizards vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Washington Wizards Line | +17.5 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -17.5 |
| Total | 231.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Cavaliers are coming off a 113-122 loss in Miami. Cleveland has a 13-1 home record, and are 11-3 against the spread with a +13.1-point differential. The Cavaliers are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 4-1 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games. Washington is coming off a 112-140 loss by Memphis. The Wizards have a 1-9 road record, but are 3-6-1 against the spread, with a -16.6-point differential. The Wizards are 1-17 in their last 18 games and are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 4 games. The Cavs have won both previous meetings against the Wizards this season, at home by 118-87 and on the road by 135-116, covering the spread in both. I expect this to be a huge blowout, so take the Cleveland Cavaliers and lay the points at home. Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -17.5
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Indiana Pacers Line | +5.5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 225 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Philadelphia 76ers (7-15) are hosting the Indiana Pacers (10-15) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The 76ers have 3-8 home record, while the Pacers are 3-11 on the road. The 76ers are 5-0 against the spread in their last 5 games and 3-0 to the under in their last 3. The Pacers are 1-8-1 against the spread in their last 10 games and 3-1 to the under in their last 4 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Sixers won 118-114 in overtime on the road. The Sixers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings and over is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings. Whenever those two teams meet, there are always a ton of points scored. Take the over. PICK: Over 225
Brooklyn Nets vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | +10.5 |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -10.5 |
| Total | 227.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Grizzlies are coming off a 140-112 win in Washington. The Grizzlies have a 11-3 home record and are 10-4 against the spread, with a +10.4-point differential. Memphis is 9-1 in their last 10 games and are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games. The Nets are coming off a 113-118 loss by Milwaukee. The Nets have a 5-8 road record but are 9-3-1 against the spread, with a -3.3-point differential. The Nets are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Nets have won both previous meetings against the Grizzlies this season, at home by 106-104 and on the road by 119-106, as both games went under the total. The Nets are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings against the Grizzlies. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. I totally I expect the Nets to lose, but keep it down to single digits. Take the Brooklyn Nets and lay the +10.5 points on the road. Pick: Brooklyn Nets +10.5
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | +7 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -7 |
| Total | 217 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Timberwolves are coming off a 106-114 loss in Golden State. Minnesota has a home 7-4 record, but are just 3-8 against the spread, with a +6.3-point differential. The Wolves are 4-1 in their last 5 games and 3-1 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games, as they have been playing excellent defense, having held their opponents into 92 points or less in that span. The Lakers are coming off a 107-98 win over Portland. The Lakers have a 5-8 road record, but 4-9 against the spread, with a -9.3-point differential. The Lakers are 3-7 in their last 10 games, and 3-7 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 games. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins so far this season, with each one having won at home. The Lakers won in LA by 110-103 and the Wolves in Minnesota by 109-80. Each team covered at home and both games went under the total. The Wolves are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Lakers, while the Lakers are 4-2 against the spread. I expect another low scoring affair and taking the under the total. Pick: Under 217
Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Charlotte Hornets Line | +5 |
| Chicago Bulls Line | -5 |
| Total | 232 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Chicago Bulls (10-15) are hosting the Charlotte Hornets (7-17) in this Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls have 3-9 home record, while the Hornets are 2-8 on the road. The Bulls are 2-4 in their last 6 games and 4-2 to the over in their last 6. The Hornets are 1-8 in their last 9 games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4 games. The Bulls are 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 meetings and under is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. Both teams play zero defense and the Bulls are one of the fastest teams in the NBA. Expect a ton of points and take the over. PICK: Over 232
Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | +6.5 |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -6.5 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Denver is coming off a 141-111 blowout win in Atlanta. The Nuggets have a 6-4 home record but are 3-6-1 against the spread with a -0.1-point differential. Denver is 6-1 in their last 7 home games, but 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 games. The Clippers are coming off a 106-117 loss by Houston. The Clips have a 5-5 road record but are 7-3 against the spread, with a +0.5-point differential. The Clippers are coming off back-to-back losses and are 2-4 in their last 6 road games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Clippers have won both previous meetings against the Nuggets this season, at home by 126-122 and on the road by 109-104. Clippers’ defense will have trouble containing this red-hot Nuggets offense, and they will also have no trouble scoring against their 7th-worst defense. I expect a lot of points in this game, so take the over the total. Pick: Over 226
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction
| Game Time | 9:30 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -5 |
| Utah Jazz Line | +5 |
| Total | 229 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Utah Jazz (5-18) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (12-11) in this Western Conference matchup. The Jazz have 2-9 home record, while the Suns are 4-7 on the road. The Jazz are 1-6 in their last 7 games and 3-0 to the over in their last 3. The Suns are 0-3 in their last 3 games and 3-0 to the over in their last 3 games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Suns won 120-112 at home. Phoenix is 7-0 in their last 7 meetings against Utah and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 5-0 in their last 5 meetings. Both teams are 6-0 to the over in their last 6 games combined and all of their five previous meetings had gone over. Take the over once again. PICK: Over 229
San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | -3.5 |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +3.5 |
| Total | 223 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Portland Trail Blazers (8-16) are hosting the San Antonio Spurs (12-12) in this Western Conference matchup. The Blazers have 5-6 home record, while the Spurs are 3-6 on the road. The Blazers are 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 games and 3-1 to the over. The Spurs are 0-4 against the spread in their last 4 games and 3-0 to the over in their last 3. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Spurs won 118-105 at home. The Spurs are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. Both teams are 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined and most of their recent meetings have been high-scoring ones. Take the over. PICK: Over 223