Dallas at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over Lakers - Dallas enters this battle having lost their past eight games and their last four meetings against the Lakers . LA has dropped their last two games but are 3-0 ATS in their last three meetings against Dallas. The Mavericks look to end their longest losing streak in nine years. That ends tonight. Take DALLAS!

Oklahoma City at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Suns - OKC started the season like the NBA Chamoions they are winning their first 13 games without a loss and many expected them to threaten the all-time single season win total. Well, the Thunder have incurred a number of injuries and it affected their team chemistry leading to 13 losses already. Phoenix won the last meeting 108-105 at home the first week of January and that broke an eight game losing streak to OKC in which the Suns covered just once in the last nine meetings. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Philadelphia at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over 76ers -Philadelphia is one of the elast respected team in the NBA that the book makers have yet to catch up with as they are 17-6-1 ATS on the road and 29-21-1 ATS overall which is the best in the NBA. Portland has also been unvalued but not to the extent of the 76ers. The Blazers are a respectable 17-11 ATS as hosts and these will meet for the first time this season and they split last year each winning on the other clubs home court. This time the home club will hold serve. Take PORTLAND!

Cleveland at Denver 9:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Nuggets - These two clubs met on January 2 in Cleveland with the Cavaliers failing to cover a huge 14-point spread. Denver was without their big man at that time and managed to cover the number. This time the Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic will be playing and the results will differ slightly. This time around the Cavaliers will not only cover but win the game. Take CLEVELAND!

Golden State at LA Lakers 8:30 ET

Warriors (+) over Lakers - With Los Angeles being who the are and Golden State in the situation of being who they are has me thinking that this line is very shallow. Golden State won the sole meeting between these two in October but little has changed for either of these clubs although LeBron James did not play in that encounter. Some say the Lakers have better chemistry without the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Denver at Chicago 8:00 ET

Bulls (+) over Nuggets - Three seems to be the prevailing number as both clubs enter this battle with 3-game losing streaks and for Chicago it also runs six of seven defeats. The Bulls have a whole new look after the trading deadline sending eight player away as their version of ‘Eight Men Out’. Bulls coach Billy Donovan is playing a more open style with his new editions. Take CHICAGO

Charlotte at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Hornets - Charlotte comes into Atlanta as the hottest team in the NBA having won their last eight games going 6-2 ATS over that span. The Hawks after making their trade deadline moves have won heir last two games and six-of-eight. This is the third meeting of the season with each winning on their home court with the Hornets getting the cash (2-0 ATS) in each meeting. The Hawks had won five in-a-row against the Hornets before their last meeting. Take ATLANTA!

LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Clippers - Trade deadline moves has changed the face of these NBA clubs but how long before the newbies can fit in. Sacramento is looking to break out of a 10-game losing streak while Los Angeles has dropped their last two and 3-of-4. The Kings are ready to get into the win column and the Clippers provide that opportunity. Take SACRAMENTO!

Mavericks (+) over Spurs - A Texas shootout in Dallas where the slumping Mavericks will host intra-state rivals San Antonio. The Spurs are starting to look kike a contender with the development of Victor Wembanyama. The Mavericks have lost their past five games and if there is to be any thing that can arouse their intensity it is playing against this Texas rival. The Spurs have won the last two meetings including a 125-92 blowout win in October. The Mavericks had won the previous seven meetings gong 6-1 ATS. Second of back-to-back games for San Antonio and having won over Houston last night as a Money Game winner, I have no problems coming against them tonight wit the possibility that ‘Wemby’ might not be playing. Take DALLAS!

Cleveland at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Cavaliers - This is the second meeting of the season between these two with Cleveland taking the first encounter 120-106 as a 7.5-point home favorite. The Cavaliers have won six of the last seven games with their lone defeat came at Phoenix last Friday while the Clippers posted a win Monday over the Suns in Arizona. Turn-about is fair play…take LA CLIPPERS!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 9:30 ET

Spurs (+) over Thunder - This will be the fifth meeting of the year between these two with San Antonio posting three wins before the New Year and the Thunder winning their meeting in January. Oklahoma City started the season as if they were to set the single season NBA record of total wins. However. with time and injuries they have come back to reality and have lost four of their past seven games. The Spurs Wembanyama is developing quickly and will be the difference. Take SAN ANTONIO!

New Orleans at Milwaukee 8:00 ET

Pelicans (-) over Bucks - This will be the third straight away game for New Orleans and they are a lowly 5-20 SU on the road but a more respectable 13-12 ATS while visiting. With that kind of record they have no business being favored in this spot. Milwaukee has been a ship without a rudder or direction especially with the status of the ‘Greek Freak’ always a concern and the Bucks have covered just nine of 22 home games. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Phoenix at Portland 11:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Suns - This will be the second meeting of the season with the first one taking place in mid-November at Portland with the Suns posting a 127-110 win as a small underdog. Although Phoenix has won seven of the past 10 meetings but the Blazers collected cash in six straight before their early season meeting, but,they enter this encounter having lost five in-a-row. The end here. Take PORTLAND!

New Orleans at Charlotte 3:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Hornets - New Orleans is an example of the point spread being the equalizer. Straight-up the Pelicans have won only 13 of 51 games played but with the points they are a stellar 29-23 ATS. Charlotte enters this fray on a six-game win streak but always seem to struggle against the Pelicans. New Orleans won their lone meeting thus far this season but they have also captured six of the past seven meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Cleveland at Portland 9:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Cavaliers - Portland returns home after a 3-game road trip with four straight losses while Cleveland had their 5-game win streak stopped at Phoenix on Friday 126-113. These two clubs have split their last four meetings with Portland taking their only meeting this season as a 10-point underdog in Cleveland 122-110. This is the second of five straight road games for the Cavaliers and the first of five straight home games for the Blazers. Take PORTLAND!

Minnesota at Memphis 8:00 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Timberwolves - Streaking Minnesota is looking for their fourth straight win on the heels of a five -game losing streak. Memphis meanwhile have dropped their last five games but have won three of the past four meetings against the Timberwolves. No Ja Morant for the Grizzlies but by now they are used to it. Take MEMPHIS!

Portland at New York 7:00 ET

Trailblazers (+) over Knicks - This is a contest where the clubs are entering from opposite directions. New York after a rough patch when they lost four in-a-row,  have rebounded with four straight wins and covers. The Knicks have won the last six meetings SU while going 4-1-1 ATS. But, the Knicks ave a cloud over their heads as trade talks are on going and the player don’t now if they will be playing here or elsewhere soon. Take PORTLAND!

Charlotte at Dallas 8:30 ET

Hornets (-) over Mavericks - Dallas returned home a week ago and defeated golden State 133-125 but have dropped their last two games against the Lakers and last night to Minnesota. It has been 11 months since their last meeting a win by the Hornets who have taken 3-of-4 meetings. The Hornets won their fourth straight game last night in Memphis and are 6-0 ATS in back-to-back games. Take CHARLOTTE!

Minnesota at Dallas 8:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Mavericks - These two clubs met in mid-November in Minnesota with the home team winning and covering a 14-point spread 120-96. The patterns of these two squads are polar opposites with the T’wolves ending a five game slide with a win on Monday over Golden State. Meanwhile, Dallas just had a four game winning streak end Saturday with a home loss to the Lakers. Mavericks still an injured group. Take MINNESOTA!

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Charlotte at Memphis 8:10 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Hornets - This is the first meeting of the season between these two mid-land squads with Memphis having dominated he series winning seven of the past 10 meetings. Charlotte enters off of three straight wins while the Grizzlies have lost their last three games and six of the past eight games. Learning to play without Ja Morant has made the Grizzlies a tougher team. Take MEMPHIS!

Orlando and Miami 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Heat - This will be the fourth meeting of the season between these two Florida squads and surprisingly enough Orlando has won all three match-ups. All three of these contests were played before the New Year although Miami has covered four of the past five meetings. As of now, the Magic have dropped four straight games including back-to-back losses to Cleveland. Recent travel experiences have the Heat a bit weary and the fall against to the Magic. Take ORLANDO!

Detroit at Denver 9:00 ET

Nuggets (+) over Pistons - Denver returns to the Mile High City with two road wins under their belts defeating Milwaukee and Washington. Detroit has won 5-of-6 and are off of a 139-116 rout of the King at Sacramento Sunday. Believe it or not the Nuggets have won the last five meetings and 9-of-10 covering the last three. Take DENVER!

Milwaukee at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (-) over Bucks - Both of these clubs are coming off of a pair of losses with the 76ers getting routed Monday afternoon in Charlotte getting beat by 37 points 130-97. Philadelphia played that encounter yesterday without Joel Embiid who was resting his sore knees but will be ready today. The Bucks are in disarray with the future and present status of the ‘Greek Freak’ up in the air and the the Bucks have a total lack of chemistry. Take PHILADELPHIA

Sacramento at New York 7:00 ET

Knicks (-) over Kings - New York just snapped out of the doldrums with a pair of wins after four straight losses but Sacramento is still in the doldrums have lost their last five with their only cover as a 13-point underdog losing by 10 to Cleveland. Sacramento took down the Knicks 13 days ago in California and now they will pay the price in New York as they are 3-19 on the road. Take NEW YORK!

Golden State at Minnesota 9:30 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Warriors - Golden State’s win over the Timberwolves the first time in six tries as Minnesota had won the previous five meetings. The Wolves enter this battle having lost their last five games including a 26-point 111-85 defeat yesterday. I expect the Timberwolves to atone for their poor effort and get the best of the Warriors tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

Orlando at Cleveland 7:00 ET

Magic (-) over Cavaliers - Cleveland has won their last three games including a 119-105 win over the Hornets on Saturday while Charlotte has lost their last three. The Cavaliers have been disappoint at home and have won just seven of their last 15 home games. Look for the Hornets to rebound from their Saturday loss to the Cavaliers. Take ORLANDO!

Miami at Phoenix 8:00 ET

Heat (+) over Suns - These two clubs met two weeks ago in Miami and the Heat took care of business winning 127-121 at a 1.5-point favorite. The Heat have alternated wins and losses their last seven games and are off of a huge blowout win over Utah. Phoenix dropped their last game out at Atlanta (Megabucks winner) and return home after a six game road trip. Too many things to get caught up with when returning home after an extended road trip. Take MIAMI!

Toronto at Portland 10:10 ET

Raptors (-) over Trailblazers - This is the second meeting of the season between these two with Toronto (-5) winning a non-cover at home 121-118. Portland has covered 4-of-5 meetings but enter this contest and underdog although they are on a 4-game winning streak. The Blazers have won 11-of-14 and come up an underdog at home…take TORONTO!

Denver at Milwaukee 7:30 ET

Bucks (-) over Nuggets - This is the second meeting of the season between these two with Denver taking a 108-104 non-cover home win. In the past seen meetings the home team has won going back to January 2022 with them going 3-3-1 ATS. With this game I Milwaukee I expect the Bucks to rebound from their home loss to Oklahoma City. The ‘Greek Freak’ called out his teammates after their last defeat…let’s see if it works. Take MILWAUKEE!

Phoenix at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Suns - While the Suns are hot having won their last three games entering this fray in Atlanta the Hawks broke a 4-game losing streak with a 124-122 win at Memphis two days ago. There is an oddity here as Atlanta who has not been all that good in recent years holds a 6-2 game advantage over the Suns in the past eight meetings also going 6-2 ATS. Hawks still looking for the right rotation with Trae Young gone. Take ATLANTA!

Houston at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

76ers (+) over Rockets - This is the first meeting of the season between these two clubs that saw Houston win both games last year but they went 1-1 ATS. The Rockets have won three in-a-row and 4-of-5 but are 2-8 ATS in their past 10 games. Philadelphia has dropped 3-of-4 with Joel Embiid resting last time out. he will be ready today…take PHILADELPHIA!

Oklahoma City at Milwaukee 9:30 ET

Bucks (+) over Thunder - When the Thunder started as hot as they did the Las Vegas win total at sports books got as high as 75 wins for the season that has 82 regular season games. OKC has cooled off since then and their ATS record has flattened out at 22-22. The Thunder won 2-of-3 meetings last season with the Bucks having won seven of the previous eight meetings. Take MILWAUKEE!

Atlanta at Memphis 8:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Grizzlies - Seems strange to me that two clubs that in general proximity to each other will be meeting for the first time this season. Last year they split two meetings winning on each others court. Without Trae Young Atlanta has dropped their last four while Memphis has lost 7-of-9 before defeating Orlando last time out on Sunday. Ja Morant is back in action but I don’t know if that helps the Grizz. Take ATLANTA!

Cleveland at Charlotte 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Cavaliers - These two met twice before the New Year spitting the games which were both in Cleveland. Overall the Cavaliers have won five of the past six meetings but have been a club that has burned their backers cash. The Cavs are are 14-30 ATS the worst in the league, while the Hornets are 25-18 ATS on the season. Take CHARLOTTE!

San Antonio at Houston 8:00 ET

Rockets (-) over Spurs - This is the second meeting of the season of these two with San Antonio winning at home in November as a 5.5-point underdog 121-110. Houston had won six of the previous seven meetings and going 5-2 ATS. This will be the match up between a pair of superstars with Wembanyama and Durant. It seems a bit strange that Houston was a favorite by more points (5.5) in the first meeting on the road and now with the game in NASA-LAND the number at -4 is shorter. Take HOUSTON!

Utah at San Antonio 5:00 ET

Spurs (-) over Jazz- The price is high but there is a vast difference in talent between these two clubs. It is a bad spot of Utah as Victory Wembanyama has heated up. The Jazz posted a 13-point win in San Antonio when they met in December and look for the Spurs to respond. Take SAN ANTONIO!

Charlotte at Denver 8:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Nuggets - I understand that Denver is without their ‘big guy’ but they have been holding their own and have made a decent account for themselves winning their last four and six of seven. The odds maker believes that Charlotte has a good chance of winning this game which is something they haven’t done against the Nuggets since December 2021 a span of eight games. This is the fifth road game on this west coast trip for the Hornets who have alternated wins and losses and are supposed to win today. Take CHARLOTTE!

LA Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET

Trailblazers over Lakers - I had to do a double take when I saw the line of this game with the feeling that Los Angeles should be the favorite, Los Angeles is looking to get to 10 games over .500 while the Blazers are struggling to get to the break-even point. These two have met twice before November 3rd and they split those games each winning on the other sides court. This time the home team take advantage. Take PORTLAND!

Minnesota at San Antonio 8:00 ET

T’wolves (+) over Spurs - One game separates these two clubs with San Antonio having the 28 wins to 27 win advantage. But, it is Minnesota that has won the past five meetings and eight of the past 10 encounters. In a scheduling oddity this is the third meeting of the season and the fifth straight meeting being played in Minnesota. The Wolves Anthony Edwards is a game time decision. Take MINNESOTA!

Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Celtics - Atlanta returns home after four straight road games the last two against the Lakers and Trailblazers and have actually played eight of nine on the road. It has been a year to the day since last these two met a game that the Hawks won along with four of the past five meetings. Although, the Hawks have dropped their last two games and they feel that ‘less is more’ as the team rejoices the Trae Young trade. Take ATLANTA!

Charlotte at LA Lakers 10:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Lakers - Los Angeles ended a 3-game slide with a 25-point win over Atlanta on Tuesday while struggling Charlotte has dropped 3-of-4. The Lakers (-8.5) won the first meeting in Charlotte 121-111 and have won 5-of-6 head-to-head. The Lakers LeBron James is back in action while Austin Rivers remains sidelined. Take CHARLOTTE!

Boston at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Celtics - Miami to me is like the Pittsburgh Steelers on the NFL. They win when not expected and will take you just so far before falling. Boston is not the threat that they have been because of major injuries and defections. Celtics have won seven of eight meetings including a 129-116 win in December. The thing here is that the Heat have better coach and for the most part give a professional effort. Take MIAMI

Utah at Chicago 8:00 ET

Jazz (+) over Bulls - The Utah Jazz are one of those bottom feeders who have taken advantage of the bookmakers numbers. Although winning only 14 of 39 games the Jazz are a more than respectable 22-17 ATS. The Jazz suffered their worst franchise loss (55 points) on Saturday, but rebounded for a win Monday over the Cavaliers. Chicago has won 5-of-6 meetings but right now is hurting with players sidelined. Take UTAH!

Toronto at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Raptors - It is hard to believe that Indiana played for the NBA title last season but, with a pair of true superstars sidelined the Pacers have not been competitive losing 13 of their first 14 games. Toronto took advantage of Indy early winning twice in mid November. But, the Pacers have won their last three games. With the Raptors who finished 54 games under .500 the past two seasons gives the Pacers a decent shot. Take INDIANA!

Cleveland at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Cavaliers +) over 76ers - I can not remember a game in all my years of handicapping such dramatic difference in ATS records. Usually, the ATS record will vary and after all games are added up the individual team records end up moving toward the middle (.500). Although Cleveland is above .500 SU their ATS record is one of the worst I have ever witnessed with their 12-29 ATS record they should ‘cover’ a lot of spreads the second half of the season. Philadelphia. has as many wins as the Cavaliers (22) but they have a ATS record 24-14. The 76ers should also move toward the middle in the second half of the year. Take CLEVELAND!

Portland at Golden State 11:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Trailblazers - When comparing these two clubs the stats say that they are just about the same with Portland (23-17) holding a huge ATS advantage over the Warriors (17-23). These two have met three times this season and the Trailblazers surprisingly enough have won and covered all three. The Warriors has won the previous seven meetings and tonight they return to form. Take GOLDEN STATE!

San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Spurs - Defending Champion Oklahoma City was off to a fast start and many were betting that they would set the NBA single season record for total wins. But, a few injuries and reality set in and now they seem to be back on track winning 7-of-9. San Antonio have met the Thunder three times already this season and posted three wins and covers. OKC is0-5 ATS in the last five games overall. That shit stops tonight as the Thunder run away from the Spurs. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

Denver at New Orleans 7:30 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nuggets - Denver is without their big man Jokic but it has not affected their play very much as the continue their all round good performances winning three-of their last four. What can be said about New Orleans, they are stuck in a extended rut and haven’t shown any signs of coming out of their situation as even getting the overall No. 1 draft pick doesn’t seem to help. The Pelicans have lost 10 of 11 and twice to the Nuggets when Jokic collected 50 points, 23 rebounds and 22 assists in those victories but he will be missing tonight. Tazke NEW ORLEANS!

Philadelphia at Toronto 7:30 ET

76ers (-) over Raptors - Toronto has made huge strides since the NBA season’s onset. The Raptors have won the past two meetings and six of the past seven meetings between the two squads. Philadelphia had won five of six up to yesterday’s 116-115 lost in Toronto and they fell without Embiid. Look for Paul George and Joel to return to action after time management rest. Take PHILADELPHIA!

San Antonio at Boston 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Spurs - This is the first meeting of the season between these two with Boston having won the past six encounters with or without Wembanyama in the lineup. San Antonio  is off of a win over the Lakers but have dropped 4-of-7 overall while the Celtics are off of win over the Raptors and are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.Take BOSTON!

New York at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Knicks (-) over Suns - After dropping four straight New York rebounded with a home 123-111 win over the LA Clippers on Wednesday and begin a west coast swing without Josh Hart. Miles McBride will replace Hart and be assigned to guard James Harden. Phoenix returns home after going 7-2 in their last nine with 7-of-9 games on the road. The Suns are 9-1 ATS in last 10 games and open as an underdog…smells. Take NEW YORK!

LA Clippers at Brooklyn 7:30 ET

Nets (+) over Clippers - I sorta feel like they have posted the wrong side as the favorite. These two have mirror records for the road and away games with Los Angeles being 4-14 SU on the road and Brooklyn is 5-14 SU at home. The is the first meeting of the season between these two and the Clippers have won the past three including a sweep last year. LA has won 7-of-9 and might seem to be slighted here but not by the Nets. Take BROOKLYN!

Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET

Mavericks (-) over Jazz - the first thing that caught my eye about this game is that Dallas is actually favored on the road as this is a team with a 4-12 SU away record. This is the second meeting of the year in Utah with the Jazz (+1) winning the December meeting 140-133 in OT. This time around the Mavericks are favored by a healthy spread and it tells the difference of where the clubs were then and where they are now. Tale DALLAS!

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Timberwolves - These two clubs are similar in a number of ways. Although Minnesota has a better overall record by three games their point spread result fall in line with both teams under .500. Cleveland is 8-8 SU on the road while the Timberwolves are 8-11 ATS at home. This is the first meeting of the season between these two with the Cavaliers taking the two meetings last season covering both games as favorites. Minny has won the last three while the Cavs have won 4-of-5 although 0-3 ATS in last three. Internal issues surround the Wolves…take CLEVELAND!

Milwaukee at Golden State 10:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Bucks - Milwaukee ended a three game slide against the Warriors with a home 120-110 win in late October as a 7.5-point underdog. The Bucks are off of a win at Sacramento and have won four of their last five SU. Golden State was handed a one point 103-102 loss at the LA Clippers last time out. That contest in the only road game for the Warriors out of 11 games. Take GOLDEN STATE!

LA Lakers at New Orleans 8:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Lakers - Six of the Pelicans eight wins have come at home and they are actually 20-16-1 ATS over spite an 8-29 SU record. Los Angeles has been better than most on the road winning 12 of 17 and are a more than respectable 19-14 ATS on the season. The Lakers have won the last eight meetings including twice already this season with New Orleans getting the cover the last time out although they have dropped their last seven games SU overall. Two clubs moving in opposite directions clash…take NEW ORLEANS!

Denver at Brooklyn 3:30 ET

Nets (+) over Nuggets - Denver who has defeated Brooklyn five straight times is playing their fifth consecutive game on the road. The Nuggets lead the NBA in field goal percentage and are shooting over 50% from the floor. They have lost 3-of-4 and they are without Nikola Jokic for about a month and Michael Porter has missed the past two games and the Nuggets are 0-6 without him. Take BROOKLYN!

Atlanta at Toronto 7:30  ET

Hawks (+) over Raptors - Toronto has won and covered the past four meetings including twice already this season. It has been two months since their last encounter and they will meet again in Atlanta in two days. The Hawks have won their last two games after a miserable seven game losing streak when the failed to covered the spread going 0-7. Toronto just lost to Denver as a 7-point home favorite who were without Nikola Jokic. Take ATLANTA!

Memphis at LA Lakers 10:40 ET

Grizzlies (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles has won the past four meetings including one this season 117-112 as a 2-point favorite in Memphis. The Grizzlies have dropped their last two games and have lost four of their past six games overall. The Lakers have lost four of their last five games and are down a pair of starters and fall short here. Take MEMPHIS!

Denver at Cleveland 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (-) over Nuggets - We all love blow out wins and I truly believe that we have a chance for one here. This is the first meeting of the year between these two and Cleveland won both encounters last season. Denver is in a bad spot without superstar Nikola Jokic the next month or so, and their back-up center strained his calf last time out and will not be available. The Cavaliers are picking up steam after a slow start to the season. Take CLEVELAND!

San Antonio at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Spurs - This is the first meeting of the year between these two and split both games last season. San Antonio will be without center Victor Wembanyama will not play tonight because of a hyper-extended knee. The Pacers are also battling injuries and enter this contest on a ten game losing streak. Despite the losing record 6-27 the Pacers are 10-8 ATS at home. Take INDIANA!

Miami at Detroit 7:00 ET

Heat (+) over Pistons - I don’t know if it is just me but, I feel like the Heat are not taken all that seriously by the general public and the league itself. It seems that every season they aren’t given much of a chance to be all that good and yet they are a monster ATS in big games. Miami has won their last three games but have lost the past four meetings against the Pistons including a 138-135 win as a 4-point underdog in Miami back in November. Detroit has played five straight games on the road and seven of last eight. This is and just their second home game in 22 days. Too many things to do after returning home during the holidays. Too many distractions. Take MIAMI!

New Orleans at Chicago 7:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Bulls - In a surprise New Orleans has won four straight in the series between these two with the Pelicans taking two meetings already  this season. The Pels have lost four in-a-row after having won five straight. Chicago has dropped their last two games after a mini five -game win streak of their own. Zion Williamson has returned to the lineup for the Pelicans and he is the difference. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Phoenix at Cleveland 3:30 ET

Suns (+) over Cavaliers - This is the first meeting of the season and Phoenix has had the best of it between these two squads winning seven of the past 10 meetings. The Suns have won their last four games including the last three on the road. Cleveland who had an outrageous start to the season in 2024-25 and this year not so much going 10-24 ATS. Take PHOENIX!

Detroit at LA Lakers 10:30 ET

Piston (+) over Lakers - This will be the first meeting of the season between these two with Detroit having won the past two encounters. The Pistons are playing their fifth straight road game and have had just one home game in their last eight games played since December 12. The Motor City gang has lost their last two and have not and dropped three straight games at anytime this season. After three straight losses the Lakers pounded the Kings as a Megabucks winner Sunday and shot lights out hitting 53% from the floor. The Piston defense is ranked third and will make it difficult for LA to get open shots. Take DETROIT!

Minnesota at Chicago 7:30 ET

Timberwolves over Bulls - This will be the first meeting between these two this season with Minnesota having won the past two meetings and the Bulls winning five of the previous six match-ups. The T’wolves should be raring to going after dropped their last two games at Denver and against Brooklyn. After reeling off five straight wins Chicago was shut down at home against Milwaukee on Saturday. The Wolves were booed off the court at home against the Nets and will look to atone for the weak effort. Take MINNESOTA!

Cleveland at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Spurs - The series surprisingly enough has been one sided as Cleveland has won nine of the past ten meetings including the last six meetings. San Antonio is off of a home loss to Utah but had won five straight and eight of nine prior to the defeat. The Cavaliers are off of a pair of losses and have dropped five of seven while going 1-8 ATS in their past nine games. The Spurs have won 10 of its past 13 games with one of those defeats coming at the hand of the Cavs. Take CLEVELAND!

Denver at Miami 7:30 ET

Heat (+) over Nuggets - Denver has won the past eight meetings and enter this game with four straight covers against the Heat including an early season win 122-112 as a 9-point favorite. But, the Nuggets have dropped three of the last five games and are off of a 127-126 loss at Orlando (Megabucks winner). Miami has won their last two games after losing eight of nine. The last Heat win over Denver was during the COVID bubble era. This time the Heat cook the Nuggets. Take MIAMI!

Sacramento at LA Lakers 9:30 ET

Lakers (-) over Kings - It is very usual for me to be posting a double-digit favorite but in this situation it is called for. To start with the Lakers have won and covered the last five meetings including a 127-102 win at Sacramento in late October. The Kings have the unique distinction of being ranked 27th on both offense and defense and their only top-10 ranking comes in turnovers.The Lakers are ranked Number 2 in both rebounds and field goal percentage while the Kings allow opponents the highest shooting percentage in the league. Lay it with the LOS ANGELES LAKERS!

Cleveland at Houston 8:00 ET

Cavaliers (+) over Rockets - I just think that this line is very short and that would lend the thought that the books believe that the Cavaliers have a shot at winning this game outright. Houston is certainly the better team but this is just one night in a long season.Take CLEVELAND!

Denver at Orlando 7:00 ET

Magic (+) over Nuggets - Denver has won the past three meetings including twice already season with three straight covers. The Magic had covered the previous seven meetings but currently they have dropped four of six including last night loss to Charlotte. Look for the home club to regroup in their second of back-to back nights. Take ORLANDO!

Dallas at Sacramento 5:00 ET

Mavericks over Kings - Dallas has shown huge improvement as Cooper Flagg matures into his role.His role appears to be a leader and focal point of their offense with some of their stars sidelined. Sacramento has regressed this season after showing promise in the second half of last season…last season. Take DALLAS!

Charlotte at Orlando 7:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Magic - Orlando has dominated the series between these two winning the past five meetings and 9-of-10 while going 9-1 ATS. Charlotte is off of a home win against Washington and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games and 6-of-8. The Magic are just 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games and fall short here. Take CHARLOTTE!

Minnesota at Denver 10:30 ET

Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets - This will be the third meeting of the season between these two with Denver having won both outings. In both games the Nuggets were favored on the road by -6.5 in October and -1 in November and they covered both nights. Now, at home, as hosts, they are a meager favorite when it appears that they have a huge advantage. The line is too short…take MINNESOTA!

Dallas at Golden State 5:00 ET

Warriors (-) over Mavericks - Dallas is beginning to receive some attention not only from the betting public but with the odds makers and players alike.  This attention is not because of Anthony Davis or any other Mavericks start but around No..1 draft pick Copper Flagg. Flagg is averaging 25.1 points in the last 11 games seven of which the Mavericks have won. The problem for Dallas and Flagg is that this is his first time going up on Christmas Day and also also his first time up against Draymond Green. Take GOLDEN STATE!

Oklahoma City at San Antonio 8:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Spurs - It was 10 short days ago that San Antonio busted Oklahoma City’s winning streak and they will be looking to even the score. The Spurs have won their three games since falling to the Knicks in the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas  and have won six-of their last seven. This is just the second home game for the Spurs in 21 days. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at Minnesota 8:00 ET

Timberwolves (-) over Knicks - Both of these clubs are 8-2 in their last 10 games and will be headed to the playoffs before it is all said and done. The last 10 games between these two have each team winning five with New York winning the only meetings this year 137-114. The T-wolves have won nine of their last 11 games and will get a measure of revenge against the Knicks. Take MINNESOTA!

Toronto at Brooklyn 6:00 ET

Nets (+) over Raptors - This will be the third meeting between these two this season with Toronto having taken both games to extend their winning streak against the nets to five games. Surprisingly enough. Brooklyn has won just three of 14 games at home and actually have four road wins. After winning by a franchise record 45 points over Milwaukee they scored their fewest points last time out. Take BROOKLYN!

LA Lakers at LA Clippers 10:30 ET

Clippers (+) over Lakers - The Clippers have lost five straight and nine of 10 and have lost the last four meetings with their inter-city rival. The Lakers are 8-2 since the return to action of Lebron James while the struggling Clippers have won just six of 27 game and are an awful 8-19 ATS. But, if there is any game they will get ready for it is against the Lakers. Take the CLIPPERS!

Dallas at Philadelphia 7:00 ET

Mavericks (+) over 76ers - It looks like the teenager that Dallas drafted is starting to pay off. Cooper Flagg is showing why he was selected Number One overall as his play is improving and so are the Mavericks. After a 5-15 start the Mav’s have won six of eight. Take DALLAS!

San Antonio at Atlanta 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Spurs - San Antonio has won four of their last five and have not lost to Atlanta since Wembanyama entered the league going 3-0. But, the Spurs have been on the road for six straight games and eight of nine including the NBA Cup series in Las Vegas. Atlanta was beaten at Charlotte yesterday but were happy with the return of Trae Young for injury. Looking for the return of Young to be the difference. Take ATLANTA!

New York at Indiana 7:00 ET

Pacers (+) over Knicks - New York enters Indiana on a six game winning streak and nine of 10 including the ‘bogus’ NBA Cup title which they won by defeating San Antonio in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Indiana is a shell of what they have been of late as injuries have depleted their roster. The Pacers just dropped a 108-89 loss at home to the lowly Wizards and look to rebound against New York who should over confident after their in season tourney win.

Taker INDIANA!

San Antonio vs. New York 8:30

Spurs (+) over Knicks - These two up and comers have identical records of 18-7 which is 72%. Both will surely walk into the playoffs and will try and remain healthy. New York has been one of the better point spread producers going 17-8 ATS. The series was 1-1 last season with the Knicks winning at home on Christmas day with Victor Wembanyama scoring 42 points in a losing cause. The game the Spurs won ‘Wembe’ was sidelined. New York has won five straight and 9-of-10 while the Spurs have won their last three and five of six including a 111-109 over Oklahoma City. In Las Vegas…take SAN ANTONIO!

Houston at Denver 9:40 ET

Rockets (+) over Nuggets - Great match up out of the NBA West with both of these teams considered a threat to Oklahoma City and their march through  the NBA regular season schedule. Denver returns home after four straight road wins and they have defeated Houston in each of the past three meetings all on the road including a November 112-109 victory. Rockets are a fine 8-4 SU on the road and have won six of their past eight overall. Looking for the visitor to get the money here. Take HOUSTON!

LA Lakers at Phoenix 9:00 ET

Suns (+) over Lakers - Phoenix is pretty inconsistent, but there is one thing that they do and that is get ready when they are to play the LA Lakers. The Suns have made the grade five of the past seven meetings and it should happen again tonight. Since their winning streak ended the Lakers are just 2-3 and with LeBron back in action the teams pace has slowed down a bit. Take PHOENIX!

Milwaukee at Brooklyn 8:00 ET

Nets (+) over Bucks - Milwaukee is just another team (if that) when the ‘Greek Freak’ is out of the lineup. The Bucks are off of a home win against Boston but have lost 7-of-10 but do have a win over Brooklyn this season. The Nets are showing signs of life having won 3-of-5 and with the Bucks still missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Nets cut then down. Take BROOKLYN!

Atlanta at Detroit 7:00 ET

Hawks (+) over Pistons - Detroit has won the last three meetings including a pair of victories this season with the past 10 ended 5-5 both SU and ATS. Although the Pistons have won 4-of-5 they have gone 1-4 ATS and Atlanta although 3-3 in last six overall are 5-1 ATS. The Hawks are am amazing 10-5 SU on the road and can hang out here. Take ATLANTA!

Denver at Sacramento 10:00 ET

Kings (+) over Nuggets - This will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two with Denver winning the first two encounters and Sacramento pulling of a 126-123 upset at Denver in their last meeting before Thanksgiving. The Nuggets picked up the pace and have won three straight on the road and go the Sacramento while Kings will host after a three game road trip of their own. Mile High guys may be looking forward to getting back home where they haven’t played in 15 days and will welcome Houston. Take SACRAMENTO!

LA Clippers at Houston 8:00 ET

Clippers (+) over Rockets - It hasn’t gone well for Los Angeles of late as the Clippers have lost their last two and 16 of their past 19 games. Against the spread for the season the Clips are just 7-17 while Houston who lost their first two games of the year but now have won 15 of the last 19 meetings  going 14-6 ATS  This is the first meeting of the season and LA won the last meeting and are 6-4 SU over the Rockets in the past 10 meetings. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has scolded his quad over their lack of defensive intensity. They show up tonight. Take LA CLIPPERS!

San Antonio at LA Lakers 10:00 ET

Spurs (+) over Lakers - This will be the Spurs eighth road game in their last nine and they have won five of the last seven games overall. The Lakers are looking like a team that will have to contend with this season. LA defeated San Antonio a month ago at home as a 2-point underdog and have now won 8-of-10 meetings but they were just 4-6 ATS in those meetings. The price now has the Lakers favored with a nine-point swing, Not tonight! Take SAN ANTONIO!

New York at Toronto 8:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Knicks - To start with, I hate coming back with a team that failed me last time out, as Toronto fell at home to Boston on Sunday as a Megabucks release. But, there are times that I must play it because it obviously is the play (at least to me). The Raptors have dropped their past three games and five of the last six while New York has won three straight and seven of eight going 7-1 ATS. The Knicks have also won the last nine meetings but are just 3-6 SU on the road and 2-7 ATS. This is one of those silly in season NBA Cup games with the Raptors earning the home court here going 4-0 while the NYK are 3-1in this obscure tournament. Therefore…take TORONTO!

Boston at Toronto 3:30 ET

Raptors (+) over Celtics - Toronto who was on a mini winning streak a a few weeks back has now dropped four of the last five including last time out against Charlotte on Friday. Boston just took car of a pair of rivals at home defeated  both the Knicks and Lakers. Let down here. Take TORONTO!

New Orleans at Brooklyn 5:00 ET

Pelicans (+) over Nets - Tied with Washington having posted just three wins in 23 games New Orleans is on pace to set a new NBA record for fewest wins in a season. Brooklyn has five wins this season with just two games between them and the league’s worst. The Nets and Pelicans have split the past six meetings with Brooklyn having won the past two. The Nets have won 4-of-6 after losing 11 of 12 while the Pels have dropped their last five games overall. With a rare chance for a win the dirty birds prevail. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Portland at Detroit 7:30 ET

Trail Blazers (+) over Pistons - Detroit has won the past three meetings but the Trail Blazers had won the previous eight and are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. The Pistons two year’s ago were a squad that couldn’t put consecutive wins together, this season they won 14 of their first 16 games, but have cooled off a bit going 3-3 in their last six overall. Portland has been decent on the road going 6-6-1 ATS and is off of a 122-110 win at Cleveland on Wednesday. Take PORTLAND!

Denver at Atlanta 7:30 ET

Hawks (+) over Nuggets - Denver has alternated wins and losses in their last seven games and lost to lowly Indiana last time out on Wednesday. The Nuggets have won the past five meetings and 8-of-9 going 8-1 ATS in the past nine. The Hawks have dropped their last two including a blowout 115-92 home loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. I expect a full bore effort tonight. Take ATLANTA!

LA Lakers at Boston 7:00 ET

Celtics (-) over Lakers - I guess the book makers are beginning to see the affect an aging superstar has on a youthful team that likes a fast pace. Los Angeles won despite the LeBron James eight point and 4-17 shooting night which will not happen here. Boston would not allow a night like that to go bye without taking advantage. This line seems a bit high as the Lakers are on the rise and the Celtics, well their better days are behind them. But, they still have bite. Take BOSTON!

LA Lakers at Toronto 7:30 ET

Lakers (+) over Raptors - Not only are the Lakers a stellar 15-5 SU, but they are covering at a 65% clip going 13-7 ATS. Los Angeles has defeated Toronto in each of their past five meetings while the Raptors have won eight straight at home. L.A. just had their seven game winning streak end at the hands of Power Play winner Phoenix 125-108 on Monday while the Raptors had their nine game win streak end at Charlotte on Saturday and New York on Sunday. The rebounded with a non-cover home win Tuesday against Portland. Take the LA LAKERS!

Charlotte at New York 4:30 ET

Hornets (+) over Knicks - The Knicks ran into the Celtics last night and their four game win streak ended as our Rivalry winner prevailed. New York dropped to 3-6 on the road while posting a 10-1 record at MSG. Charlotte is just 6-15 on the season including just 1-9 on the road while going 10-11 ATS. The Knicks defeated the Hornets 129-101 in Charlotte last week and have won 7-of-8 meetings. The Hornets just fell to the Nets and will try and keep from getting swept in New York. Take CHARLOTTE!  

Oklahoma City at Golden State 11:00 ET

Thunder (-) over Warriors - I actually had to think this one through and the conclusion that I arrived at is that Oklahoma City is really good. I had to actually check a second source to make sure the line was accurate. It is and that spells out to me that the Thunder are so dominate that they are a double-digit road favorite. The Warriors remain as one of the true NBA professionals that give you effort every night and the book makers say it won’t be enough. Take OKLAHOMA CITY!

New York at Boston 8:00 ET

Celtics (+) over Knicks - These two rivals are always up for each other and you get a true professional showing. Boston with injuries and trades are just a shell of the club that would challenge for the Conference Championship but that window has closed. Because It’s Knickerbocker time, and New York is firmly putting their hopes behind the play of Jalen Brunson. Truly a superstar in today’s game his all round game has brought New York to the rim, but finishing the job is not an easy task. Celtic Pride kicks in and give the favorites more than they can deal with tonight. Take BOSTON!