New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
| New Orleans Pelicans Line | +5.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | -5.5 |
| Total | 223 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Indiana Pacers (11-15) are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans (5-21) in this matchup. The Pacers have 7-4 home record, while the Pelicans are 1-12 on the road. The Pacers are 2-7 against the spread in their last 9 games and 3-1-1 to the under in their last 5. The Pelicans are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 games and 4-1 to the over in their last 5. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season, with each one winning at home. The Pacers won by 114-110 and the Pelicans by 125-118. Pelicans are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings against the Pacers. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Pelicans are the worst road team in the NBA, so take the Indiana Pacers to cover at home. PICK: Indiana Pacers -5.5
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Prediction
| Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -4.5 |
| Orlando Magic Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 217 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Magic are coming off a 109-114 loss in Milwaukee. Orlando has a 10-0 home record, and are 9-1 against the spread, with a +14.4-point differential. The Magic are 7-3 in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 home games. The Knicks are coming off a 100-108 loss by Atlanta. New York has a 7-6 road record, but are 5-8 against the spread, with a +1.5-point differential. The Knicks are 5-2 in their last 7 games but are 0-3 against the spread in their last 3. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Knicks won 121-106 at home. Orlando is 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings against New York, and are 3-0 against the spread in their last 3 meetings at home. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. The Magic are perfectly capable of keeping a close game at home, so I’m going to pick them to cover the spread in this one. Take the Orlando Magic and the plus points at home. Pick: Orlando Magic +4.5
Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Prediction
| Game Time | 6:00 pm EST |
| Boston Celtics Line | -14 |
| Washington Wizards Line | +14 |
| Total | 227 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Washington is coming off a 112-140 loss by Memphis. The Wizards have a 2-9 home record, and are 2-9 against the spread, with a -15.8-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. Boston is coming off a 123-99 win over Detroit. The Celtics have a 9-2 road record but are just 5-9 against the spread, with a +8.9-point differential. Boston is 9-2 in their last 11 games, but 3-8 against the spread. The Celtics have won both previous meetings against the Wizards this season, both on the road by 108-96 and 122-102, going for 1-1 against the spread. Boston is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Washington, but just 6-3-1 against the spread. The Celtics are 3-1-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings in Boston against the Wizards. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings. I expect a blowout win by the Celtics in this one, so take the Boston Celtics and lay the points on the road. Pick: Boston Celtics -14
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +9 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -9 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Phoenix Suns (13-11) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (8-17) in this Western Conference matchup. The Suns have an 8-4 home record, while the Blazers are 3-10 on the road. The Suns are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games and 4-0 to the over. The Blazers are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games and 4-1 to the over. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Suns won 103-97 at home. The Blazers are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings. Both teams are 8-1 to the over in their last 9 games combined. I expect another high scoring affair, so take the over. PICK: Over 226
Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Line | -4.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 214 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The San Antonio Spurs (13-11) are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-17) in this Western Conference matchup. The Spurs have a 9-6 home record, while the Timberwolves are 5-7 on the road. The Spurs are 0-5 against the spread in their last 5 games and 4-0 to the over in their last 4. The Timberwolves are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games and 5-1 to the under in their last 6. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Spurs won 113-103 at home. The Spurs are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 meetings against the Wolves. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. The Spurs have been very good at home and I expect them to keep this one close. Take the San Antonio Spurs by +4.5 points. PICK: San Antonio Spurs +4.5
Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Dallas Mavericks Line | -1.5 |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +1.5 |
| Total | 233 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Warriors are coming off a 90-91 loss in Houston. Golden State has a 7-4 home record, and 7-4 against the spread, with a +3.7-point differential. The Warriors are 2-7 in their last 9 games, but 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games. The Mavericks are coming off a 104-118 loss in Oklahoma City. Dallas has an 8-6 road record, and are 7-6-1 against the spread, with a +3.1-point differential. The Mavs are 7-1 in their last 8 games and 6-2 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 road games. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Warriors won 120-117 at home. The Warriors are 4-1 in their last 5 home meetings against the Mavs, while the Mavs are 6-3 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 7-2-1 in their last 10 meetings. Dallas is superior offensively, scoring more points and having far better shooting percentages, while Golden State is only better defensively, but their offense has fallen off a cliff lately, so there is value with the road team as slight favorites. Take the Dallas Mavericks by -1.5 points on the road. Pick: Dallas Mavericks -1.5
Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 9:30 pm EST |
| Memphis Grizzlies Line | -3.5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | +3.5 |
| Total | 228 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
The Lakers are coming off an 87-97 loss in Minnesota. The Lakers have an 8-3 home record, but 6-5 against the spread, with a +3.1-point differential. The Lakers are 3-8 in their last 11 games, and 3-8 against the spread. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies are coming off a 135-119 win over Brooklyn. The Grizzlies have a 6-5 road record and are 7-4 against the spread, with a +6.5-point differential. Memphis is 10-1 in their last 11 games and are 9-2 against the spread. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games. Both teams are tied 1-1 wins so far this season, with each one having won at home. Lakers won by 128-123 and the Grizzlies by 131-114, with the Grizzlies covering the spread in both, as both games went over the point total. LA is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against Memphis, but Memphis is 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings. The Grizzlies train will get past LA in this game, so take the Memphis Grizzlies by -3.5 points in this one. Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3.5