Free NBA Picks For Today 1/1/2025
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Magic at Pistons Injuries
Banchero and Wagner are out for Orlando. Black is questionable and Suggs probable. Detroit has a clean injury report.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Magic at Pistons 7PM ET—Orlando improved to 20-14 following their 102-101 home win to Brooklyn. The Magic shot 45% with 33% from three. Tristan de Silva scored 21 points with seven assists. Goga Bitadze had 19 points with 11 rebounds. Orlando allowed 44% shooting to the Nets with 43% from three. Detroit fell to 14-18 after their 134-121 road defeat to Denver. The Pistons shot 48% with 31% from three. Cade Cunningham had 17 points with eight assists. Jaden Ivey had 17 points with three rebounds. Detroit allowed 56% shooting to the Nuggets with 48% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Orlando on the road is 27th in offensive efficiency by averaging 106.8 points per 100 possessions with a -2 net rating. Detroit at home is putting up 109.7 points per 100 possessions with a -5.9 net rating. Orlando is in poor form as in their past five games are shooting 43.9% with 30% from three. The Pistons in this period are shooting 48% with 36% from three. The Magic are 3-6 to the spread as a road underdog. The Pistons are 4-1 to the spread at home against winning teams. Play Detroit -1.
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Bulls at Wizards Injuries
Dosunmu is out with Craig doubtful for Chicago. LaVine is questionable while Smith and Terry are probable. Bagley and Bey are out for Washington. Carrington and Poole are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bulls at Wizards 7PM ET—Chicago improved to 15-18 following their 115-108 road overtime win at Charlotte. The Bulls shot 38% with 30% from three. Coby White scored 23 points with 10 rebounds. Torrey Craig off the bench had 18 points with five rebounds. Chicago held Charlotte to 42% shooting with 23% from three. Washington drops to 5-25 after their 126-106 home defeat to NY Knicks. The Wizards shot 42% with 28% from three. Jonas Valanciunas off the bench had 22 points with six rebounds. Alex Sarr had 18 points with four rebounds. Washington allowed 46% shooting to the Knicks with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Washington at home is last in offensive efficiency by averaging 106.2 points per 100 possessions with a -11.4 net rating. The Bulls on the road are averaging 115.2 points per 100 possessions with a -0.6 net rating. Chicago is shooting 48% with 39% from three on the road. Washington in their past five games are shooting 44%. Chicago is 4-1 to the spread on the road facing teams that force 13 or fewer turnovers per game. Play Chicago -5.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Pelicans at Heat Injuries
Ingram, Matkovic and Zions are out for New Orleans with Alvarado doubtful. Robinson-Earl is questionable. Richardson and Rozier are out for Miami with Robinson questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pelicans at Heat 7:30PM ET—New Orleans fell to 5-28 following their 116-113 home defeat to LA Clippers. The Pelicans shot 51% with 49% from three. CJ McCollum put up 33 points with four assists. Trey Murphy contributed 18 points and four rebounds. New Orleans allowed 48% shooting to the Clippers with 35% from three. Miami is 16-14 with their 104-100 road win at Houston. The Heat hit 44% with 30% from three. Tyler Herro had 27 points with nine assists. Nikola Jovic off the bench had 18 points with seven rebounds. Miami held Houston to 39% shooting with 32% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
New Orleans on the road is last in offensive efficiency as they average 101.9 points per 100 possessions with a -17.6 net rating. Miami at home is putting up 115.3 points per 100 possessions with a +5.9 net rating. The Heat in their past five games is shooting 45% with 36% from three. The Pelicans in this period are allowing 47% shooting with 37% from three and in poor shooting form. Five of the Pelicans’ six past road games have resulted in losses by double digits on the road. New Orleans is 3-12 to the spread on the road. Play Miami -9.
Utah Jazz vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Jazz at Knicks Injuries
Collins is doubtful for Utah. McCullar and Robinson are out for NY with Brunson questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Jazz at Knicks 7PM ET—Utah fell to 7-24 following their 132-121 home defeat to Denver Nuggets. The Jazz shot 51% with 34% from three. Jordan Clarkson off the bench scored 24 points with five rebounds. Collin Sexton chipped in with 22 points and four assists. Utah allowed 50% shooting to the Nuggets with 30% from three. NY sits at 23-10 with their 126-106 road win at Washington. The Knicks shot 46% with 34% from three. Karl Anthony Towns had 32 points with 13 rebounds. Josh Hart chipped in with 23 points and a Triple Double. NY allowed 42% shooting to the Wizards with 28% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY at home is second in offensive efficiency by averaging 121.6 points per 100 possessions with a +10.8 net rating. Utah on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.8 points per 100 possessions with an -8.1 net rating. NY in their past five games are shooting 51% overall while allowing 47% with 37% from three. The Jazz in this span is shooting 47% with 39% from three. The Jazz are 12-4 to the over on the road. NY is 5-1 to the over at home facing teams that get outscored by three points or greater this season. Play Utah and NY over 230.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Nets at Raptors Injuries
Bogdanovic, Thomas and Watford are out for Brooklyn. Zion is questionable. Barrett and Quickley are out for Toronto with Grady Dick questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Nets at Raptors 7PM ET—Brooklyn fell to 12-20 following their 102-101 road defeat to Orlando. The Nets shot 44% with 43% from three. Cam Thomas off the bench had 25 points with six assists. Jalen Wilson off the bench had 16 points with one rebound. Brooklyn allowed 45% shooting to the Magic with 33% from three. Toronto drops to 7-25 after their 125-71 road defeat to Boston. The Raptors shot 32% with 26% from three and 21 turnovers. Scottie Barnes had 16 points with 13 rebounds. No other Raptor scored in double digits. Toronto allowed 54% shooting to the Celtics with 51% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Brooklyn on the road allows 115.6 points per 100 possessions with a -3 net rating. Toronto at home is surrendering 114.1 points per 100 possessions with a -5.3 net rating. The Nets in their past five games are shooting 42% with 33% from three and allowing 38% from three. The Raptors at home is shooting 46% with 35% from three and putting up 113 points per game. They have covered 11 of 16 at home. Play Toronto +1.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Mavericks at Rockets Injuries
Luka, Exum and Marshall are out for Dallas with Lively is questionable. Thompson is out for Houston with Eason is questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Mavericks at Rockets 8PM ET—Dallas fell to 20-13 after their 110-100 road defeat to Sacramento. The Mavericks shot 42% with 39% from three. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 30 points with six rebounds. PJ Washington chipped in with 28 points and four rebounds. Dallas held the Kings to 42% shooting with 31% from three. Houston drops to 21-11 with their 104-100 home defeat to Miami. The Rockets hit 39% with 32% from three. Dillon Brooks had 22 points with four rebounds. Jalen Green chipped in with 19 points and three rebounds. Houston allowed 44% shooting to the Heat with 30% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston at home is third in defensive efficiency by allowing 104.3 points per 100 possessions with a +9.3 net rating. The Mavs on the road are averaging 116.8 points per 100 possessions with a +2.4 net rating. Houston holds opponents to 43% shooting at home. The Rockets have covered 10 of 16 at home. The Mavs lost and failed to cover three of four. Play Houston -5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
Hawks at Nuggets Injuries
Nance and Zeller are out for Atlanta with Bogdanovic doubtful. Young and Daniels are probable. Cancar and Gordon are out for Denver.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Hawks at Nuggets 9PM ET—Atlanta improved to 18-15 following their 136-107 road win at Toronto. The Hawks shot 48% with 40% from three. Trae Young scored 34 points with 10 assists. De’Andre Hunter had 22 points with three rebounds. Atlanta allowed 45% shooting to the Raptors with 29% from three. Denver is 18-13 after their 132-121 road win at Utah. The Nuggets hit 50% with 30% from three. Nikola Jokic put up 36 points and a Triple Double. Michael Porter chipped in with 21 points with six rebounds. Denver allowed 51% shooting to the Jazz with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Atlanta on the road is averaging and allowing 112 points per 100 possessions and playing at the third fastest pace. Denver at home is putting up 117.8 points per 100 possessions with a +3.2 net rating. The Hawks in their past five games are shooting 51% with 41% from three while surrendering 48% with 39% from beyond the arc. The Nuggets in this period are hitting 52% with 39% from three and allowing 49% overall. Denver is 10-0 to the over against the Eastern Conference. Atlanta is 3-0 to the over on the road facing teams that allow 116 points per game or greater. Play Atlanta and Denver over 246.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 1/1/2025
76ers at Kings Injuries
Embiid, Martin and McCain are out for Philadelphia. Lowry, Gordon and Drummond are questionable. Murray is doubtful for Sacramento with Crowder questionable. Carter is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
76ers at Kings 10PM ET—Philadelphia improved to 13-17 with their 125-103 road win at Portland. The 76ers hit 57% with 46% from three. Tyrese Maxey had 23 points with three assists. Joel Embiid got 37 points with nine rebounds. Philadelphia held Portland to 48% shooting with 22% from three. Sacramento is 14-19 after their 110-100 home win to Dallas. The Kings hit 42% with 31% from three. De’Aaron Fox put up 33 points with six assists. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points with 16 rebounds. Sacramento held Dallas to 42% shooting with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Sacramento at home is putting up 115.3 points per 100 possessions with a +1.7 net rating. The 76ers on the road are allowing 111.4 points per 100 possessions with a -1.4 net rating. The Kings in their past five games are allowing 50% shooting with 39% from three while hitting 44% overall. Philadelphia in this period is hitting 38% from three. The Kings failed to cover 7 of 8. Play Philadelphia +6.5.
Free NBA Picks For Today 1/1/2025