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San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Spurs at Knicks Injuries
San Antonio has a clean injury report. Robinson and McCullar are out for NY.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Spurs at Knicks 12PM ET—San Antonio fell to 15-14 following their 111-106 road defeat to Philadelphia. The Spurs shot 46% with 33% from three and 18 turnovers. Victor Wembanyama scored 26 points with nine rebounds. Devin Vassell had 15 points with five rebounds. San Antonio allowed 42% shooting to the 76ers with 36% from three. NY is 19-10 after their 139-125 home win to Toronto. The Knicks hit 59% with 46% from three. Karl Anthony Towns scored 31 points with seven rebounds. OG Anunoby put up 31 points with seven rebounds. NY allowed 55% shooting to the Raptors with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY is tops in home offensive efficiency by averaging 121.6 points per 100 possessions with a +11.5 net rating. The Spurs on the road are averaging 107.2 points per 100 possessions with a -5.6 net rating. The Spurs are in good defensive form as in their past five games allowing 43.8% shooting with 35.8% from three. The Knicks in this period are allowing 44.6% with 35.2% from three. The Knicks are 3-1 to the under at home against winning teams. Play San Antonio and NY under 223.5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Timberwolves at Mavericks Injuries
Garza, Ingles and Nix are out for Minnesota. Exum and Williams are out for Dallas. Hardy is out with Luka probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Timberwolves at Mavericks 2:30PM ET—Minnesota drops to 14-14 following their 117-104 home road defeat to Atlanta. The Timberwolves shot 43% with 33% from three and 21 turnovers. Naz Reid got 23 points with three assists. Julious Randle put up 19 points with 13 rebounds. Minnesota allowed 53% shooting to the Hawks with 50% from three. Dallas improved to 19-10 after their 132-108 home win to Portland. The Mavs shot 53% with 33% from three. Luka Doncic scored 27 points with seven assists. Daniel Gafford off the bench poured in 23 points with five rebounds. Dallas allowed 46% shooting to the Trailblazers with 28% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Minnesota on the road averages 111 points per 100 possessions with a +0.9 net rating. The Mavericks at home average 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a +10 net rating. The Mavs have covered 9 of 14 at home. In their past five games they are shooting 49% with 39% from three. Minnesota shooting form is poor in this period by hitting 42.2% with 34.7% from three. Play Dallas -5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
76ers at Celtics Injuries
McCain and Martin are out for Philadelphia. Drummond is questionable with Gordon probable. Holiday, Tatum and White are questionable for Boston.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
76ers at Celtics 5PM ET—Philadelphia improved to 10-17 following their 111-106 home win to San Antonio. The 76ers shot 42% with 36% from three. Tyrese Maxey had 32 points with ten rebounds. Paul George contributed 19 points with nine rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 46% shooting to the Spurs with 33% from three. Boston dropped to 22-7 with their 108-104 road defeat to Orlando. The Celtics shot 44% with 24% from three and 18 turnovers. Jaylen Brown posted 35 points with nine rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 17 points and four rebounds. Boston allowed 45% shooting to the Magic with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston at home is third in offensive efficiency by averaging 120.3 points per 100 possessions with a +8 net rating. The 76ers on the road surrender 111.2 points per 100 possessions with a -4.1 net rating. The Celtics have failed to cover 10 of 15 at home as they allow 46% shooting. Embiid, Maxey and George look like there in the lineup together here. Play Philadelphia +9.5.
LA Lakers vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Lakers at Warriors Injuries
Vanderbilt is out for LA with Hayes, Hood-Schifino and Wood doubtful. Russell is questionable. Payton is questionable for GSW.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Lakers at Warriors 12PM ET—LA fell to 16-13 after their 117-114 home defeat to Detroit. The Lakers shot 54% with 47% from three and 18 turnovers. LeBron James scored 28 points with a Triple Double. Anthony Davis had 19 points with 10 rebounds. LA allowed 51% shooting to the Pistons with 37% from three. Golden St drops to 15-13 following their 111-105 home defeat to Indiana. The Warriors shot 43% with 32% from three. Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points with eight rebounds. Andrew Wiggins contributed 16 points and four rebounds. GSW allowed 49% shooting to the Pacers with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA is 20th in road defensive efficiency by allowing 114.9 points per 100 possessions with a -7 net rating. GSW at home is ninth in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.1 points per 100 possessions with a +2.2 net rating. LA in their past five games is shooting 45% with 33% from three. The Warriors at home hold opponents to 45% and 33.8% from three while shooting 37.3% from beyond the arc. LA is 6-10 to the spread and straight up on the road. GSW is 3-0 to the spread at home following a home loss. Play Golden St -3.5.
Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 12/25/2024
Nuggets at Suns Injuries
Cancar is out for Denver with Murray questionable. Gillespie is doubtful for Phoenix with Allen, Bol and Booker questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Nuggets at Suns 10:30PM ET—Denver improved to 16-11 following their 117-90 home victory to Phoenix. The Nuggets shot 51% with 39% from three. Nikola Jokic scored 32 points with seven assists. Michael Porter Jr. put up 24 points with six rebounds. Phoenix shot 40% with 39% from three. Kevin Durant had 23 points with nine rebounds. Bradley Beal chipped in with 23 points with two assists.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix at home is averaging 113.7 points per 100 possessions with a +1.3 net rating. Denver on the road is averaging 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a +3 net rating. Both Booker and Allen missed the team practice on Tuesday. The Suns in their past five games are allowing 50% shooting with 42% from three. The Nuggets in this span are shooting 52% with 37% from three while holding foes to 45%. Phoenix failed to cover 7 of 8. Play Denver -2.5.
Free NBA Picks For Today 12/25/2024