Orlando Magic

The Magic enter this one a disappointing 20-30 after 6 losses in their last 7 games. Center Nikola Vucevic has been their clear best player this season, averaging a solid 20.6 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. Evan ‘Don’t Google Me’ Fournier is also having another stellar season, averaging a respectable 14 points and 3.5 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder

OKC make the trip to Orlando at 31-18 after a huge home win over Milwaukee on Monday. Paul George delivered another epic performance, pouring in 36 points to go along with his 13 rebounds and 3 steals. Russell Westbrook also messed around and got another triple double, putting up 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Prediction: Thunder -5

Whilst a lot of the action has been coming in on OKC, I feel confident supporting the public here. Orlando’s lack of perimeter defence should mean that George and Westbrook run wild. Their lack of offensive creation should also prove difficult against a stout OKC defence.

Detroit Pistons

The Pistons return home at 21-27 after a road loss in Dallas last time out. This was despite another very solid performance from Blake Griffin, who put up 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Andre Drummond continues to provide solid support on the interior, this time putting up 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks find themselves 35-13 after a road loss in OKC last time out. Giannis still put up some very solid numbers in defeat, dropping 27 points and 18 rebounds. The rest of the Bucks starting lineup all scored in double figures, headlined by Khris Middleton’s night of 22 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Prediction: Pistons +6.5

Detroit have a notable rest advantage in this one, whilst OKC also make the trip after a very emotional game last time out. Despite an excellent 2018/19 campaign, Milwaukee hasn’t been the same team on the road, going just 10-10 ATS. Getting 6.5 points, I like Detroit here.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets enter this one a solid 29-20 after a home win over Orlando last time out. James Harden delivered yet another stellar performance, this time going off for 40 points, 11 boards, and 6 assists. Chris Paul played 25 minutes in his return from injury, registering 12 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans enters this one at 22-28 after 5 losses in their last 6 games. Jrue Holiday has continued his solid play, dropping 29 points and 7 rebounds against San Antonio last time out. Jahlil Okafor has also stepped up in Anthony Davis’ absence, dropping 24 points and 15 boards on 10/12 shooting.

Prediction: 1^st Half Under 120

With Paul having just recently come back, I think Houston’s pace will take a slight dip in this one. New Orleans also don’t have the same offensive threats without Davis and may struggle to score here. Especially with 3 points of value given the full-game line, I like under 120 in this 1^st half.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets enter this one at 23-25 after a road loss to the Bucks last time out. Kemba Walker has continued to be the main man this season, averaging a very impressive 24.7 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. Jeremy Lamb has added a solid 15 points and 5.5 boards, whilst Malik Monk and Tony Parker combine for 20 a night off the bench.

New York Knicks

The Knicks enter this one at 10-38 after yet another disappointing home loss yesterday, this time to Miami. Tim Hardaway Junior again led New York in scoring, putting up 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the defeat. None of the other starters scored in double figures, however Trey Burke and Damyean Dotson combined for 30 off the bench.

Prediction: 1^st Half Under 111.5

The Knicks offence has been pretty dismal lately and I don’t see them lighting it up here off a back-to-back. Charlotte has been solid at home defensively this season and will look to control the pace here. At 111.5 for the first half, I strongly lean under.

Boston Celtics

The Celtics enter this one at 30-19 after a home loss to Golden State last time out. Kyrie Irving was again the Celts best player, dropping 32 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds. Al Horford had a very efficient 22 points and 13 boards, whilst Jayson Tatum added 20 points of his own in the defeat.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets make the trip to Boston at 27-23 after 6 consecutive victories. D’Angelo “Let’s keep Lonzo Instead” Russell has been their star man this season, averaging 19.2 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per contest. Center Jarrett Allen is also having a very solid campaign, averaging 11 points and 9 boards per game. The recent injury to Spencer Dinwiddie will provide added strain on the Nets backcourt.

Prediction: Celtics -9.5

Whilst the Nets are in some excellent form, the Celtics have been just as good of late. I think they’ll rebound off the loss to Golden State with a very solid home win here. Brooklyn will need to adjust their rotation after the Dinwiddie injury and may struggle initially.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizz enter this one 20-30 after a rare home win and cover against Indiana last time out. Mike Conley led the way as per usual, pouring in an efficient 22 points and 11 assists. Marc Gasol had a solid 18 points and 7 rebounds, whilst rookie Jaren Jackson Junior added 20 points and 6 boards of his own.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets enter this one at 33-15 after a comfortable home win over Philadelphia last time out. Nikola Jokic messed around and dropped another triple-double, this one highlighted by 32 points and 18 rebounds. Backup Center Mason Plumlee also had an efficient night off the bench, dropping a quick-fire 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Prediction: 1^st Half Under 106 Points

The Grizzlies have played at a very slow pace of late, which I can see continuing here. With Jamal Murray’s status in doubt for this one, Denver’s offence likely won’t be at its best either. Especially at 106 points, the 1^st half under looks like a safe play.

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder enter this one at a solid 30-18 off the back of 4 straight victories. Russell Westbrook has put up great counting stats of late, averaging 23.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 11.6 assists per contest over his last 5. Paul George has arguably been OKC’s best player this season, averaging 29.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists over that same stretch.

Milwaukee Bucks

The East-leading Bucks have won 6 straight games to find themselves an impressive 35-12. Giannis continued his excellent form against Charlotte last time out, pouring in 34 points, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. Point Guard Eric Bledsoe is having a very solid season in a complementary role, averaging 20.4 points and 4.4 boards over his last 5.

Prediction: Thunder -1

Whilst the Bucks have been an ATS darling this season, I don’t think they match up all that well with OKC. Paul George is one of the few defenders who can capably contain Giannis, making it much more difficult for support players to get their points. Expect a close affair here that the Thunder ultimately take home late.

Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks have fallen off somewhat of late and currently find themselves 22-26 on the season. Rookie Luka Doncic has still been very solid, pouring in 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists against Detroit last time out. Dennis Smith Junior has also provided some solid Point Guard minutes since his return, averaging 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over his past 2.

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors make the trip to Dallas at 36-15 off the back of consecutive road losses to Indiana and Houston. This was despite another excellent display from Kawhi Leonard, who had 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Pascal Siakam was also solid in a complementary role, dropping 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Prediction: Raptors -3.5

Off the back of consecutive road losses, I expect the Raptors to get back to winning ways. In Kawhi and Danny Green, they have excellent perimeter defenders that should be able to contain Doncic. Laying 3.5 on the road, I’m confident Toronto gets it done here.

New York Knicks

The Knicks enter this one a disappointing 10-37 after losing 16 of their last 17 games. Tim Hardaway has been one of the few bright spots for the Knicks Tape this season, averaging 19.4 points and 3.3 rebounds on the season. Emmanuel Mudiay is also playing better of late, averaging 14.7 points and 3.9 assists of his own.

Miami Heat

The Heat travel to New York at 23-24 after a road win over Cleveland last time out. Justise Winslow was very impressive in this one, pouring in 27 points and 7 rebounds to lead the way. Dwyane Wade also added 13 off the bench, whilst Hassan Whiteside and Derrick Jones Junior both had impressive double doubles.

Prediction: Knicks +5.5

Despite such a poor run of recent form, I can’t help but feel as though the Knicks are undervalued here. They’ve played very tough in recent home losses to both the Rockets and Sixers. They match up decently with the Heat and should be able to score consistently in this one. Getting 5.5 points, I expect them to at least keep it close.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have really tailed off of late and enter this one after a home game against Sacramento yesterday. Despite putting up solid counting stats, both Conley and Gasol have been less efficient of late, each shooting 43% from the field and 35% from 3. Rookie Jaren Jackson Junior remains a bright spot on the roster, averaging 13.5 points, 4.5 boards, and a block per game.

Indiana Pacers

The Pacers enter this one a strong 32-15 after a home win over the Raptors last time out. Thaddeus Young was the star performer, dropping 23 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Myles Turner had a double-double, whilst Darren Collison also added 17 points and 8 assists. The sour point of this win was the news that star Shooting Guard Victor Oladipo will be out for the season.

Prediction: Pacers -3.5

In the first game after Oladipo’s injury, I expect the Pacers to come out with a point to prove here. I can’t see the value in backing the Grizzlies here when you consider their horiffic form and back-to-back. At only 3.5 points, I expect Indiana to get it done.

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets find themselves 31-15 after a road loss in Utah last time out. Nikola Jokic was again the star man, putting up an impressive 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 6 assists. Will Barton also had a performance to remember off the bench, adding 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists of his own.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Sixers enter this one a solid 32-17 after consecutive wins against Houston and San Antonio. Joel Embiid led the way last time out, pouring in 33 points and 19 rebounds. Aussie Ben Simmons also impressed, adding 21 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds of his own. With Butler and Embiid out, he’ll need to carry the load here.

Prediction: Under 226

Given the expected absences of Butler and Embiid, I can see the Sixers struggling for points in this one. Denver has had a very good home defence this season, with most opponents being unable to cope with the altitude. At 226 points, I can see this even going up before tip-off.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Blazers enter this one at a solid 30-20, helped by their impressive 20-7 home record. Point Guard Damian Lillard is having yet another outstanding campaign, averaging 26 points, 6 assists, and 4.5 rebounds. He has been capably supported by running mate CJ McCollum, who is averaging a shade under 21 points and 4 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta makes the trip to Portland at 15-32 after a very solid 20-point road win in Chicago last time out. John Collins continued his phenomenal performances of late, pouring in 35 points and 8 rebounds on 14/16 shooting. Rookie Trae Young has also been much improved lately, averaging 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 boards over his last 5 games.

Prediction: Blazers -9

Despite Atlanta’s improved recent form, Portland still boast one of the NBA’s best homecourt advantages. I expect solid production from Dame and CJ against one of the league’s poorer perimeter defences. Expect another comfortable home win for the Blazers here.

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavs enter this one a dismal 9-40 after another horiffic loss in Boston last time out. Whilst the bright spots are hard to pick out on this struggling side, Cedi “the Next LeBron” Osman did pour in an impressive 25 points and 8 boards. Center Ante Zizic had 19 points and 8 rebounds, whilst Rookie Guard Collin Sexton added 16 points of his own.

Miami Heat

The Heat enter this one at 22-24 having lost 4 of their last 5 games. Shooting Guard Josh Richardson has still been the standout player this season, averaging a shade under 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Dwyane Wade is also handling the playmaking load in the absence of Goran Dragic, averaging 14 points and 4 assists on the season.

Prediction: Heat Over 109.5

This is more of a play against the dreadful Cavs defence. With playmakers like Dion Waiters and Dwyane Wade playing better of late, I think the Heat can pile on the points here. At 109.5, I still feel there’s some strong value on the over.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks enter this one 34-12 off the back of 5 consecutive wins. Giannis was particularly solid against Dallas last time out, pouring in 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists. Center Brook Lopez had 16 points, 10 boards, and 5 blocks, whilst the backcourt duo of Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon combined for an impressive 40 points.

Charlotte Hornets

The Hornets enter this one atop the Southeast at 23-24 after a solid win over Memphis last time out. Kemba Walker led the way with 22 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals in a rare road win. Guards Jeremy Lamb and Tony Parker both added 17 points of their own in solid complementary performances.

Prediction: Bucks -10.5

The Bucks have been one of the best ATS teams in the league this season and enter this one on 4 days rest. Charlotte have a relatively poor 7-16 road record and should be no match for Milwaukee here. Expect a vintage Giannis display en route to a comfortable win.

Utah Jazz

The Jazz continued their excellent recent form and now find themselves a solid 27-22. Donovan Mitchell was fantastic in a home win over Denver last time out, pouring in 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Rudy Gobert was also solid on the inside, managing 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks, whilst also enjoying a +16.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Timberwolves enter this one off the back of a late match in LA yesterday. Karl Anthony Towns has undoubtedly been the man all season, averaging an impressive 22.5 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. Andrew Wiggins is providing solid counting stats at 17.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, but will definitely need to improve his efficiency.

Prediction: 1^st Half Under 113

Whilst Utah are playing much better of late, offensive creation is still not their forte. With Minnesota coming into the altitude after a late game last night, you have to wonder how energised they’ll be. With 2 points of value given the full-game line, I’m confident in this first half under hitting.