Free NBA Picks For Today 1/6/2025
Phoenix Suns vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Suns at 76ers Injuries
O’Neale is out for Phoenix. Martin and McCain are out for Philadelphia. Oubre, Lowry and Embiid are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Suns at 76ers 7PM ET—Phoenix fell to 15-18 following their 126-108 road defeat to Indiana. The Suns shot 49% with 40% from three. Kevin Durant scored 25 points with seven assists. Devin Booker chipped in with 20 points and nine assists. Phoenix allowed 48% shooting to the Pacers with 38% from three. Philadelphia is 14-19 after their 123-94 road win at Brooklyn. The 76ers hit 51% with 38% from three. Joel Embiid put up 28 points with 12 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey had 18 points with seven assists. Philadelphia held Brooklyn to 41% shooting with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix on the road is 30th in defensive efficiency by allowing 120.1 points per 100 possessions with a -6.1 net rating. Philadelphia at home is putting up 108 points per 100 possessions with a -5.2 net rating. The Suns are 0-10 to the spread against the Eastern Conference. In their past five games they are shooting only 44% with 32.5% from three. In this period the 76ers are hitting 48% with 37% from three. Play Philadelphia -3.5.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Trailblazers vs. Pistons Injuries
Grant and Thybulle are out for Portland with Ayton probable. Ivey is out for Detroit.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Trailblazers at Pistons 7PM ET—Portland improved to 12-22 following their 105-102 road win at Milwaukee. The Trailblazers shot 48% with 36% from three. Anfernee Simons had 28 points with eight assists. Deni Avdija contributed 19 points with 14 rebounds. Portland allowed 43% shooting to the Bucks with 32% from three. Detroit is 17-18 with their 119-105 home win to Minnesota. The Pistons hit 48% with 34% from three. Cade Cunningham scored 40 points with nine assists. Malik Beasley off the bench had 23 points with two rebounds. Detroit held Minnesota to 42% shooting with 40% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Detroit at home is putting up 109.5 points per 100 possessions with a -3.2 net rating. Portland on the road is putting up 105 points per 100 possessions with a -10.5 net rating. Portland in their past five games are allowing 48% with 40% from three. The Pistons in this period allowing 45.5% shooting. The Trailblazers are 2-5 to the spread as a road underdog of 3.5 to 9.5. Play Detroit -6.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Pacers at Nets Injuries
Nesmith is out for Indianapolis. Thomas, Johnson, Bogdanovic, Lewis and Watford are out for Brooklyn. Russell and Simmons are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pacers at Nets 7PM ET—Indiana improved to 18-18 following their 126-108 home win to Phoenix. The Pacers shot 48% with 38% from three. Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points with eight assists. Myles Turner had 20 points and six rebounds. Indiana held Phoenix to 49% shooting with 40% from three. Brooklyn drops to 13-22 with their 123-94 home defeat to Philadelphia. The Nets shot 41% with 34% from three and 22 turnovers. Zaire Williams put up 19 points with three rebounds. Tyrese Martin off the bench chipped in with 16 points and five rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 51% shooting to the 76ers with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Indiana on the road is putting up 112.2 points per 100 possessions with a -3.8 net rating. The Nets at home is surrendering 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a -8 net rating. Indiana defense in their past five games is allowing 50% shooting with 37% from three. The Pacers are 3-7 to the spread against losing teams on the road. The Nets are 3-1 to the spread at home facing bad defensive teams that allow 116 points per game or greater. Play Brooklyn +9.5.
Orlando Magic vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Magic at Knicks Injuries
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Magic at Knicks 7PM ET—Orlando fell to 21-16 after their 105-92 home defeat to Utah. The Magic shot 36% with 30% from three. Jett Howard off the bench had 21 points with four assists. Cole Anthony put up 12 points and four rebounds. Orlando held Utah to 48% shooting with 34% from three. NY fell to 24-12 following their 139-126 road defeat to Chicago. The Knicks shot 49% with 27% from three. Karl Anthony Towns scored 44 points with 16 rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 33 points and eight assists. NY allowed 54% shooting to the Bulls with 54% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY at home is second in offensive efficiency by averaging 121.3 points per 100 possessions with a +11.2 net rating. Orlando on the road is 26th in offensive efficiency by averaging 106.8 points per 100 possessions with a -1.8 net rating. The Magic in their past five games is shooting 40% with 32% from three and averaging 96 points per game. The Knicks in this period are shooting 50% overall and putting up 123 points per game. The Magic just put up 92 points at home to the Jazz and are on a back-to-back here with the Knicks with rest advantage. Orlando failed to cover 5 of 6. Play NY -11.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Bucks at Raptors Injuries
Giannis and Middleton are probable with Jackson questionable for Milwaukee. Barrett is questionable for Toronto.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bucks at Raptors 7:30PM ET—Milwaukee fell to 18-16 after their 105-102 home defeat to Portland. The Bucks shot 43% with 32% from three. Giannis scored 31 points with 11 rebounds. AJ Green put up 21 points with three assists. Milwaukee allowed 48% shooting to the Trailblazers with 36% from three. Toronto drops to 8-27 after their 106-97 home defeat to Orlando. The Raptors shot 48% with 34% from three. Jacob Poeltl put up 25 points with six rebounds. Scottie Barnes chipped in with 20 points and nine rebounds. Toronto allowed 47% shooting to the Magic with 43% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Milwaukee on the road is averaging 110.9 points per 100 possessions with a -2.4 net rating. Toronto at home is putting up 110 points per 100 possessions with a -4.4 net rating. The Bucks in their past five games are shooting 44.5% with 34% from three. The Raptors at home shooting 47% and hold teams to 35% from three. The Bucks have failed to cover four of five. The Raptors are 11-4 to the spread as a home underdog. Milwaukee is 3-6 to the spread on the road against losing teams. Play Toronto +7.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Spurs vs. Bulls Injuries
Duke is out for San Antonio. Craig and Dosunmu are out for Chicago.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Spurs at Bulls 8PM ET—San Antonio fell to 18-17 after their 122-111 home overtime defeat to Denver. The Spurs shot 39% with 27% from three. Harris Barnes put up 22 points with three assists. Victory Wembanyama had 20 points with 23 rebounds. San Antonio allowed 44% shooting to the Nuggets with 30% from three. Chicago improved to 16-19 with their 129-126 home win to NY Knicks. The Bulls hit 54% with 54% from three. Zach LaVine got 33 points with seven assists. Coby White contributed 33 points with three assists. Chicago allowed 49% shooting to the Knicks with 27% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Chicago at home is 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 115.4 points per 100 possessions with a -5 net rating. San Antonio on the road is putting up 108.3 points per 100 possessions with a -3.7 net rating. The Spurs in their past five games are shooting 44% with 30% from three. The Bulls in this period are hitting 47% with 40% from three while holding opponents to 33.7% from beyond the arc. Play Chicago +3.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Injuries
Luka, Irving and Exum are out for Dallas. Aldama, Morant, GG Jackson, Kennard, Smart and Williams are out for Memphis. Bane is doubtful with Kamamura probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Mavericks at Grizzlies 8PM ET—Dallas fell to 20-15 following their 134-122 home defeat to Cleveland. The Mavs shot 43% with 27% from three. Quentin Grimes had 26 points with six assists. Klay Thompson chipped in with 16 points and three rebounds. Dallas allowed 53% shooting to the Cavs with 38% from three. Memphis is 23-13 with their 121-113 road defeat to Golden St to wrap up a five game road trip. The Grizzlies connected on 52% with 33% from three and 22 turnovers. Jaren Jackson put up 23 points with nine rebounds. Desmond Bane had 22 points with 10 assists. Memphis allowed 52% shooting to the Warriors with 53% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Dallas on the road is putting up 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a +1.6 net rating. Memphis at home is averaging 118.2 points per 100 possessions with a +12.2 net rating. Dallas in their past five games are shooting 46% with 35% from three. The Grizzlies in this period are hitting 45.5%. Too many scorers with injuries here. Play Dallas and Memphis under 232.
LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Clippers at Timberwolves Injuries
Tucker is out for LA. Dillingham is out for Minnesota. Garza and Minott are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Clippers at Timberwolves 8PM ET—LA sits at 20-15 following their 131-115 home victory to Atlanta. The Clippers shot 55% with 36% from three. Norman Powell scored 20 points with four rebounds. Amir Coffey off the bench had 17 points with four boards. LA held the Hawks to 43% shooting with 35% from three. Minnesota drops to 17-17 after their 119-105 road defeat at Detroit. The Timberwolves hit 42% with 40% from three. Anthony Edwards put up 53 points with six rebounds. Julious Randle chipped in with 17 points and seven rebounds. Minnesota held the Pistons to 48% shooting with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
At home Minnesota is putting up 111.2 points per 100 possessions with a +2.7 net rating. LA on the road averages 107.6 points per 100 possessions with a -2.8 net rating. One game sample size with Kawhi back with LA. The Clippers in their past five games are allowing 46% shooting with 32% from three. Minnesota in this period is allowing 48% shooting overall. The Timberwolves are 5-11 to the spread at home. Play LA +2.5.
Miami Heat vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 1/6/2025
Heat at Kings Injuries
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Heat at Kings 10PM ET—Miami fell to 17-16 following their 136-100 home defeat to Utah. The Heat connected on 44% with 26% from three. Nikola Jovic had 17 points with three assists. Tyler Herro scored 15 points with six assists. Miami allowed 52% shooting to the Jazz with 41% from three. Sacramento improved to 17-19 with their 129-99 road win at Golden St. The Kings hit 52% with 44% from three. Malik Monk put up 26 points with 12 assists. Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points with 13 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 46% shooting to the Warriors with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Miami on the road is averaging 109.6 points per 100 possessions with a -2.7 net rating. Sacramento at home is averaging 116 points per 100 possessions with a +2.2 net rating. Miami in their past five games are allowing 49% shooting with 37% from three and hitting only 33.7% from beyond the arc. Sacramento is in the better shooting form and putting up 122.4 points per game over this period. Miami is 1-4 to the spread on the road against losing teams. The Kings have covered three of four. Play Sacramento -3.5.
Free NBA Picks For Today 1/6/2025