Free NBA Picks For Today 12/19/2024
Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Hornets at Wizards Injuries
Mann is out for Charlotte with Miller questionable. Bey is out with Kuzma doubtful for Washington. Brogdon, George and Kispert are questionable.
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Hornets at Wizards—Charlotte fell to 7-19 following their 121-108 home defeat to Philadelphia. The Hornets shot 51% with 32% from three and 20 turnovers. Miles Bridges scored 24 points with six rebounds. LaMelo Ball returned with 15 points and 12 assists. Charlotte allowed 51% shooting to the 76ers with 42% from three. Washington drops to 3-21 after their 112-98 home defeat to Boston. The Wizards connected on 40% with 32% from three. Jordan Poole put up 21 points with seven assists. Bilal Coulibaly had 19 points with six assists. Washington allowed 43% shooting to the Celtics with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte on the road is 27th in offensive efficiency as they average 106.4 points per 100 possessions with a -8.7 net rating. The Wizards at home are 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.2 points per 100 possessions with a -14.4 net rating. The Wizards have gotten healthier. In their past five games the Hornets are shooting 45% while surrendering 49% overall and getting outscored by 12 points per game. They have failed to cover four of five. The Wizards are 3-1 to the spread at home facing a team that allows 46% shooting or greater. Play Washington +4.
Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Jazz at Pistons Injuries
Mykhailiuk is questionable for Utah. Stewart is doubtful for Detroit with Harris and Ivey are questionable.
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Jazz at Pistons—Utah fell to 5-20 after their 144-107 road defeat to LA Clippers. The Jazz hit 45% with 33% from three and 22 turnovers. Jordan Clarkson off the bench had 20 points and two assists. Lauri Markkanen put up 17 points with five rebounds. Utah allowed 60% shooting to the Clippers with 54% from three. Detroit improved to 11-16 following their 125-124 home win to Miami. The Pistons hit 49% with 50% from three but 21 turnovers. Mallik Beasley had 28 points with four assists. Cade Cunningham chipped in with 20 points and a Triple Double. Detroit held Miami to 45% shooting with 28% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Detroit at home is 24th in defensive efficiency by allowing 115.8 points per 100 possessions with a -6.1 net rating. Utah on the road is 30th in defensive efficiency by allowing 122 points per 100 possessions with a -10.9 net rating. In their past five games the Jazz are allowing 52% shooting and hitting 50%. The Pistons in this period are allowing 51% shooting. Jazz is 5-0 to the over in this period and the Pistons 4-1 to the over. Play Utah and Detroit over 228.5.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Thunder at Magic Injuries
Holmgren and Flagler are out for OKC. Dieng, Ducas and Williams are questionable. Banchero and Wagner are out for Orlando with Harris questionable.
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Thunder at Magic—OKC drops to 20-6 with their 97-81 home defeat to Milwaukee. The Thunder shot 34% with 16% from three. SGA had 21 points with four rebounds. Jalin Williams chipped in with 18 points and four boards. OKC allowed 42% shooting to the Bucks with 42% from three. Orlando fell to 17-11 following their 100-91 home defeat to NY Knicks. The Magic shot 42% with 30% from three. Moritz Wagner put up 32 points with six rebounds off the bench. Tristan da Silva got 20 points with three rebounds. Orlando allowed 46% shooting to the Knicks with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
OKC is tops in defensive efficiency on the road by allowing 101.8 points per 100 possessions with a +11.7 net rating. Orlando at home is tops in defensive efficiency by allowing 102.1 points per 100 possessions with a +12.9 net rating. OKC in their past five games are shooting 45% with 34% from three. The Magic is 39-15 to the spread at home. Play Orlando +7.
Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Bulls at Celtics Injuries
Giddey is doubtful for Chicago with LaVine, Liddell and Terry questionable. Hauser, Porzingis and Tillman are questionable for Boston.
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Bulls at Celtics—Chicago improved to 12-15 after their 122-121 road win at Toronto. The Bulls converted on 46% with 35% from three. Nikola Vucevic scored 24 points with five rebounds. Coby White chipped in with 19 points and five assists. Chicago allowed 49% shooting to the Raptors with 35% from three. Boston is 21-5 with their 112-98 road win at Washington. The Celtics connected on 43% with 39% from three. Jayson Tatum had 28 points with 12 rebounds. Derrick White contributed 15 points with five assists. Boston held Washington to 40% shooting with 32% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston at home is tops in offensive efficiency by averaging 121 points per 100 possessions with a +9.2 net rating. On the road the Bulls are 23rd in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a -1.4 net rating. The Bulls on the road is shooting 49% with 40% from three and getting outscored by one point per game. The Celtics in their home games are allowing 46% shooting. Boston is 0-4 to the spread when favored at home by 12.5 to 18 points. Play Chicago +15.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Nets at Raptors Injuries
Cam Thomas, Bogdanovic, Watford and Williams are out for Brooklyn. Brown, Poeltl and Quickley are out for Toronto. Barnes and Battle are questionable.
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Nets at Raptors—Brooklyn fell to 10-16 following their 130-101 home defeat to Cleveland. The Nets shot 42% with 41% from three but 20 turnovers. Cameron Johnson scored 22 points with five assists. Day’Ron Sharpe had 15 points off the bench with seven rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 53% shooting to the Cavs with 40% from three. Toronto is 7-20 with their 122-121 home defeat to Chicago. The Raptors made 49% of their shots with 35% from three. RJ Barrett put up 32 points with nine assists. Gradey Dick had 27 points with six rebounds. Toronto allowed 46% shooting to the Bulls with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Brooklyn on the road is 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.3 points per 100 possessions with a -4 net rating. Toronto at home is surrendering 114 points per 100 possessions with a -3.5 net rating. In their past five games the Nets are allowing 52% shooting. Toronto in this period is allowing 48% shooting. Toronto is 9-5 to the over at home. Play Brooklyn and Toronto over 219.5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Hawks at Spurs Injuries
Zeller and Okongwu are out for Atlanta with Young probable. Collins is questionable with Jones and Johnson probable for San Antonio.
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Hawks at Spurs—Atlanta is 14-13 following their 110-102 defeat to Milwaukee. The Hawks connected on 43% with 42% from three. Trae Young scored 35 points with 10 assists. Jalen Johnson put up 15 points with ten rebounds. Atlanta allowed 45% shooting to the Bucks with 31% from three. San Antonio fell to 13-13 with their 106-92 home defeat to Minnesota. The Spurs connected on 41% with 24% from three. Victor Wembanyama had 20 points with 12 rebounds. Harrison Barnes contributed 17 points with two assists. San Antonio allowed 40% shooting to the Timberwolves with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
San Antonio at home is averaging 113.9 points per 100 possessions with a -0.4 net rating. The Hawks on the road are allowing 113.4 points per 100 possessions with a -1.8 net rating. Atlanta in their past five games are shooting 43.7% while allowing 49% overall. They are shooting 32% from three in this period. The Spurs have shot 47% at home and have gotten healthy. Play San Antonio -1.
Golden St Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Warriors at Grizzlies Injuries
Moody is doubtful with Schroder probable for GSW. Huff, GG Jackson and Williams are out for Memphis. Morant and Smart are probable.
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Warriors at Grizzlies—Golden St fell to 14-11 following their 143-133 home defeat to Dallas. The Warriors shot 48% with 50% from three. Steph Curry got 26 points with 10assists. Andrew Wiggins had 29 points with four assists. Golden St allowed 60% shooting to the Mavericks with 51% from three. Memphis is 18-9 with their 116-110 road defeat to LA Lakers. The Grizzlies shot 39% with 32% from three and 20 turnovers. Jaren Jackson put up 25 points with five rebounds. Ja Morant chipped in with 20 points and seven rebounds. Memphis allowed 48% shooting to LA with 29% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Golden St on the road is fourth in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.3 points per 100 possessions with a +5.2 net rating. Memphis at home is sixth in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.6 points per 100 possessions with a +9.9 net rating. GSW shooting form poor in their past five games as they are hitting 44%. Memphis in this span is hitting 48% with 40% from three and playing great defense. The Grizzlies have covered 11 of 15 at home. Play Memphis -3
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Pelicans at Rockets Injuries
Ingram and Williamson are out for New Orleans with Alvarado doubtful. Hawkins, Matkovic and Robinson-Earl are questionable. Adams is questionable for Houston with VanVleet probable.
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Pelicans at Rockets—New Orleans drops to 5-22 following their 119-104 road defeat at Indiana. The Pelicans shot 39% with 30% from three. Dejounte Murray scored 19 points with seven assists. Herbert Jones chipped in with 19 points and five rebounds. New Orleans allowed 515 shooting to the Pacers with 42% from three. Houston fell to 17-9 after their 111-96 defeat to Oklahoma City. The Rockets hit 36% with 24% from three. Amen Thompson off the bench had 19 points with seven assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 14 points and five rebounds. Houston allowed 45% shooting to the Thunder with 37% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston at home is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 102.4 points per 100 possessions with a +10.1 net rating. New Orleans on the road is 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.6 points per 100 possessions with a -17.4 net rating. The Pelicans in their past five games are allowing 48% shooting along with 119 points per game. The Rockets at home surrender 42% shooting with 35% from three. The Pelicans have failed to cover 11 of 14 on the road. The Rockets have covered 9 of 13 at home. Play Houston -10.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Clippers at Mavericks Injuries
Mann, Leonard, Tucker and Brown are out for LA with Jones probable. Exum is out with Luka, Hardy, Kleber and Williams questionable. Irving is probable.
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Clippers at Mavericks—LA improved to 15-12 following their 144-107 home win to Utah Jazz. The Clippers shot 60% with 54% from three. James Harden scored 41 points with six assists. Norman Powell contributed 29 points with four rebounds. LA held Utah to 45% shooting with 33% from three. Dallas is 17-9 with their 143-133 road win at Golden St. The Mavs shot 60% with 51% from three. Luka Doncic scored 45 points with a Triple Double. Klay Thompson chipped in with 29 points and five rebounds. Dallas allowed 48% shooting to the Warriors with 50% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA on the road is allowing 109.3 points per 100 possessions with a -0.6 net rating. Dallas at home is eighth in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.1 points per 100 possessions with a +11.1 net rating. In their past five games the Mavs are shooting 51% with 45% from three and allowing 45% overall. LA in this period is allowing 50% shooting. Play Dallas -6.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Pacers at Suns Injuries
Nesmith and Sheppard are out for Indiana. Gillespie is out for Phoenix with Beal probable.
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Pacers at Suns 9PM ET—Indiana improved to 12-15 following their 119-104 home win to New Orleans. The Pacers shot 51% with 42% from three. Pascal Siakam scored 22 points with five rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton put up 21 points with 10 assists. Indiana allowed 395 shooting to the Pelicans with 30% from three. Phoenix sits at 14-11 after their 116-109 home win to Portland. The Suns connected on 48% with 38% from three. Devin Booker scored 28 points with five assists. Kevin Durant had 20 points and seven rebounds. Phoenix allowed 45% shooting to the Trailblazers with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix at home averages 113.4 points per 100 possessions with a +2.7 net rating. Indiana on the road is 22nd in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.2 points per 100 possessions with a -6.8 net rating. Indiana has shown signs of improvement as in their past five games are shooting 51% with 39% from three while allowing 44.7% overall. The Suns in their past five games are allowing 50% shooting with 40% from three. The Suns have failed to cover 9 of 13 at home. Play Indiana +6.5.
NY Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Knicks at Timberwolves Injuries
Robinson and McCullar are out for NY. Ingles is out for Minnesota.
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Knicks at Timberwolves—NY improved to 16-10 following their 100-91 road win at Orlando. The Knicks shot 46% with 42% from three. Jalen Brunson scored 31 points with five assists. Karl Anthony Towns had 22 points with 22 rebounds. NY allowed 42% shooting to the Magic with 30% from three. Minnesota is 14-11 with their 106-92 road win at San Antonio. The Timberwolves hit 40% with 34% from three. Anthony Edwards had 26 points with five rebounds. Nickeil Alexander Walker off the bench put up 17 points with three assists. Minnesota allowed 41% shooting to the Spurs with 24% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY on the road is 21st in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.2 points per 100 possessions with a +2.7 net rating. The Timberwolves at home is third in defensive efficiency by allowing 103.7 points per 100 possessions with a +6.5 net rating. The Timberwolves have covered four of five by allowing 40% shooting with 29.5% from three. Play Minnesota -2.5.
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Nuggets at Trailblazers Injuries
Cancar is out for Denver with Braun and Saric questionable. Thybulle is out for Portland with Ayton questionable. Banton is probable.
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Nuggets at Trailblazers—Denver improved to 14-10 with their 130-129 road win at Sacramento. The Nuggets shot 50% with 36% from three. Jamal Murray scored 28 points with six assists. Nikola Jokic chipped in with 20 points and a Triple Double. Denver allowed 48% shooting to the Kings with 34% from three. Portland sits at 8-18 with their 116-109 road defeat at Phoenix. The Trailblazers connected on 45% with 31% from three. Anfernee Simons put up 20 points with five assists. Jerami Grant chipped in with 17 points and six rebounds. Portland allowed 48% shooting to the Suns with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Portland at home is 27th in offensive efficiency as they average 109.4 points per 100 possessions with a -7.8 net rating. The Nuggets on the road are putting up 115.8 points per 100 possessions with a +3.3 net rating. The Trailblazers have covered 8 of 12 at home. The Nuggets on the road surrender 46% shooting with 36% from three. Denver is 1-5 to the spread as a road favorite. Portland is 7-1 to the spread as a home underdog of 3.5 to 9.5. Play Portland +9.
LA Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2024
Lakers at Kings Injuries
Wood, Vanderbilt, Hood Schifino and Hayes are out for LA. James is questionable and Davis probable. Carter is out for Sacramento with Murray, Lyles and Huerter questionable. Sabonis is probable.
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Lakers at Kings—LA improved to 14-12 following their 116-110 home win to Memphis. The Lakers shot 48% with 29% from three but 21 turnovers. Anthony Davis scored 40 points with 16 rebounds. Austin Reaves contributed 19 points with eight assists. LA held Memphis to 39% shooting with 32% from three. Sacramento drops to 13-14 after their 130-129 home defeat to Denver. The Kings made 48% of their shots with 34% from three. Domantas Sabonis put up 28 points with 14 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox got 29 points with seven assists. Sacramento allowed 50% shooting to the Nuggets with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA on the road is 26th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.3 points per 100 possessions with a -9.2 net rating. Sacramento at home is fourth in offensive efficiency by averaging 119.8 points per 100 possessions with a +4.7 net rating. LA on the road is allowing 49% shooting with 38% from three where they get outscored by 9 points per game. The Lakers are 4-10 to the spread on the road. The Kings in their past five games are hitting 485 with 38% from three and putting up 126 points per game. Play Sacramento -5.