Free NBA Picks For Today 1/17/2025

Free NBA Picks For Today 1/17/2025

Free NBA Picks For Today 1/17/2025

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Free NBA Picks For Today 1/17/2025

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction

Magic at Celtics Injuries

Bitadze, Harris, Howard, Suggs and Wagner are out for Orlando. Boston has a clean injury report.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Magic at Celtics 7PM ET—Orlando fell to 23-19 following their 122-93 road defeat to Milwaukee. The Magic shot 35% with 26% from three. Paolo Banchero scored 22 points with five rebounds. Wendell Carter chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Orlando allowed 62% shooting to the Bucks with 58% from three. Boston dropped to 28-12 with their 110-97 road defeat to Toronto. The Celtics shot 40% with 35% from three. Payton Pritchard off the bench had 20 points with four assists. Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 18 points and eight rebounds. Boston allowed 51% shooting to the Raptors with 32% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Boston is second in home offensive efficiency by averaging 120.5 points per 100 possessions with a +8.8 net rating. Orlando on the road is 28th in offensive efficiency by averaging 106.2 points per 100 possessions with a -2.6 net rating. The Magic in their past five games is shooting 42.5% with 29% from three. The Celtics in this period is shooting 42% with 29% from three while surrendering 40% from three. Boston has failed to cover 7 of 21 at home. They are 1-5 to the spread at home against winning teams. Play Orlando +12.5.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction

Timberwolves at Knicks Injuries

DiVincenzo, Miller and Shannon are out in Minnesota. Robinson and McCullar are out for NY with Towns questionable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Timberwolves at Knicks 7PM ET—Minnesota fell to 21-19 following their 116-115 home defeat to Golden St. The Timberwolves shot 44% with 46% from three. Anthony Edwards scored 28 points with eight rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo got 28 points with nine assists. Minnesota allowed 49% shooting to the Warriors with 50% from three. NY improved to 27-15 after their 125-119 road overtime win to Philadelphia. The Knicks made 53% overall with 43% from three. Jalen Brunson had 38 points with five rebounds. Mikal Bridges chipped in with 23 points with two assists. NY allowed 50% shooting to the 76ers with 37% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Minnesota on the road is averaging 111.1 points per 100 possessions with a +1.4 net rating. The Knicks at home sit third in offensive efficiency by averaging 120 points per 100 possessions with a +8.8 net rating. The Knicks in their past five games are shooting 49.3%. Minnesota hits 45% with 34% from three on the road. They are 0-4 to the spread on the road following a home loss. Play NY -4.5.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Pick Prediction

Hornets at Bulls Injuries

Mann is out for Charlotte with Okogie questionable. Diabate, Miller and Williams are probable. Craig and Sanogo are out for Chicago. Giddey and Horton-Tucker are questionable. White and Dosunmu are probable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Hornets at Bulls 8PM ET—Charlotte improved to 9-28 after their 117-112 road win at Utah. The Hornets shot 53% with 31% from three. Mark Williams put up 31 points with 13 rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 27 points with nine assists. Charlotte allowed 45% shooting to the Jazz with 37% from three. Chicago drops to 18-23 with their 110-94 home defeat to Atlanta. The Bulls connected on 44% with 22% from three and 20 turnovers. Zach LaVine scored 15 points with seven assists. Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Chicago allowed 41% shooting to the Hawks with 30% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Chicago at home is 23rd in offensive efficiency by averaging 110.7 points per 100 possessions with a -3.7 net rating. Charlotte on the road is 26th in offensive efficiency by averaging 107.1 points per 100 possessions with a -7.2 net rating. The Bulls in their past five games are allowing 45% shooting with 33% from three. The Hornets in this period are hitting 43.7% with 32% from three. The Bulls went under in 11 of 14. Play Charlotte and Chicago under 235.

Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction

Nuggets at Heat Injuries

Cancar is out with Jokic and Gordon questionable for Denver. Murray is probable. Richardson is out for Miami.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Nuggets at Heat 8PM ET—Denver fell to 24-16 following their 128-108 home defeat to Houston. The Nuggets shot 53% with 48% from three. Christian Braun scored 22 points with four rebounds. Jamal Murray chipped in with 22 points and five assists. Denver allowed 52% shooting to the Rockets with 45% from three. Miami drops to 20-19 with their 117-108 road defeat to LA Lakers. The Heat hit 53% with 44% from three. Tyler Herro had 34 points with four rebounds. Haywood Highsmith put up 12 points with three boards. Miami allowed 52% shooting to the Lakers with 38% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Denver on the road is averaging 116.3 points per 100 possessions with a +4.4 net rating. Miami is putting up 115 points per 100 possessions with a +2.6 net rating. The Nuggets on the road is shooting 34.8% from three. Miami in their past five games are allowing 43.8% shooting with 31.8% from three. The Nuggets are 1-4 to the spread on the road against the East. The Heat is 4-1 to the spread at home against winning teams. Play Miami -1.

Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction

Jazz at Pelicans Injuries

Clarkson, Collins, Juzang, Kessler, Markkanen and Potter are out. Ingram and Jones are out for New Orleans with Murray probable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Jazz at Pelicans 8PM ET—Utah fell to 10-29 after their 117-112 home defeat to Charlotte. The Jazz shot 46% with 37% from three. Keyonte George scored 26 points with six assists. Brice Sensabaugh contributed 19 points with four assists. Utah allowed 53% shooting to the Hornets with 31% from three. New Orleans improved to 10-32 with their 119-116 home win to Dallas. The Pelicans shot 44% with 33% from three. Dejounte Murray got 30 points with seven assists. Trey Murphy chipped in with 24 points with ten rebounds. New Orleans allowed 48% shooting to the Mavs with 34% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Utah on the road is 26th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.5 points per 100 possessions with a -5.5 net rating. New Orleans at home is averaging 111.3 points per 100 possessions with a -5.3 net rating. The Jazz in their past five games is allowing 46.7% shooting with 31.8% from three. The Pelicans in this period are allowing 47% shooting. The Jazz are 13-8 to the spread on the road and has covered six of seven. Play Utah +11.5.

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction

Raptors at Bucks Injuries

Quickley is out for Toronto with Agbaji questionable. Jackson is questionable for Milwaukee with Trent, Middleton and Giannis probable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks 7PM ET—Toronto improved to 10-31 following their 110-97 home win to Boston. The Raptors shot 51% with 32% from three. RJ Barrett scored 22 points with ten rebounds. Scottie Barnes had 22 points with ten rebounds. Toronto allowed 40% shooting to the Celtics with 35% from three. Milwaukee sits at 23-17 with their 122-83 home win to Orlando. The Bucks hit 62% with 58% from three. Damian Lillard had 30 points with five rebounds. Giannis contributed 26 points and 11 boards. Milwaukee allowed 35% shooting to the Magic with 26% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Milwaukee at home is averaging 114.4 points per 100 possessions with a +5.7 net rating. Toronto on the road is 30th in defensive efficiency by allowing 120.9 points per 100 possessions with a -10.7 net rating. The Raptors in their past five games are shooting 50% with 40% from three while allowing 46.4% overall. The Bucks form is good as well on both ends in this period. The Raptors have covered three of four and have been healthier. Play Toronto +11.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction

Thunder at Mavericks Injuries

Holmgren, Hartenstein and Mitchell are out for OKC. Luka, Exum and Lively are out for Dallas with Irving questionable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Thunder at Mavericks 8:30PM ET—Oklahoma City improved to 34-7 after their 134-114 home win to Cleveland. The Thunder shot 50% with 34% from three. SGA put up 40 points with eight assists. Jalin Williams had 19 points with six rebounds. OKC allowed 47% shooting to the Cavs with 31% from three. Dallas fell to 22-19 following their 119-116 road defeat to New Orleans. The Mavs shot 48% with 34% from three. Daniel Gafford scored 27 points with 12 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 20 points and four assists. Dallas allowed 44% shooting to the Pelicans with 33% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

OKC is tops in road defensive efficiency by allowing 102.7 points per 100 possessions with a +12.3 net rating. The Mavs at home are putting up 115 points per 100 possessions with a +6.2 net rating. OKC in their past five games are shooting 52% while surrendering 43% with 27% from three. Dallas over this period is shooting 45.8%. OKC has covered 10 of 11. Dallas has failed to cover nine of ten. Play Oklahoma City -8.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction

Grizzlies at Spurs Injuries

Smart, Spencer and Williams are out for Memphis with Morant questionable. Sochan is out for San Antonio.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Grizzlies at Spurs 7PM ET—Memphis improved to 26-15 following their 129-115 road win at San Antonio. The Grizzlies shot 50% with 42% from three. Desmond Bane scored 21 points with two assists. Ja Morant chipped in with 21 points and 12 assists. Memphis allowed 45% shooting to the Spurs with 37% from three. San Antonio fell to 19-20 in defeat. Stephon Castle had 26 points with four assists. Devin Vassell chipped in with 21 points and five boards.

The Pick with the Explanation

San Antonio at home is putting up 113.6 points per 100 possessions with a +1.3 net rating. Memphis on the road is putting up 116.1 points per 100 possessions with a +2.7 net rating. The Grizzlies in their past five games are shooting 38% with 38% from three. The Spurs over this period is hitting 44% with 33.5% from three. The Grizzlies are 6-0 to the spread on the road facing teams that allow 13 or fewer turnovers per game. Play Memphis -2.

Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction

Nets at Lakers Injuries

Bogdanovic, Lewis, Thomas and Watford are out for Brooklyn. Hood Schifino, Vanderbilt and Wood are out for LA with Finney Smith doubtful. Davis and James are probable.

Recent Box Score Key Stats

Nets at Lakers 10:30PM ET—Brooklyn fell to 14-27 following their 126-67 road defeat to LA Clippers. The Nets shot 30% with 18% from three. Jalen Wilson had 16 points with three rebounds. Day’Ron Sharpe put up 12 points with 14 rebounds off the bench. Brooklyn allowed 54% shooting to the Clippers with 38% from three. LA improved to 21-17 following their 117-108 home win to Miami. The Lakers shot 52% with 38% from three. Rui Hachimura put up 23 points with eight rebounds. LeBron contributed 22 points with nine assists. LA allowed 53% shooting to the Heat with 44% from three.

The Pick with the Explanation

Brooklyn on the road is 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.7 points per 100 possessions with a -5.5 net rating. LA at home is putting up 116.7 points per 100 possessions with a +1.8 net rating. The Nets in their past five games are shooting 41.7% with 31.6% from three while surrendering 50% shooting and 40% from beyond the arc. LA in this span is hitting 48% with 37% from three. Play LA -10.5.

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