NBA Picks

Toronto comes in off a big win in a high-profile battle with the Milwaukee Bucks last night in Milwaukee. The Raptors got up for this 123-116 victory as a 5.5-point underdog. Will they have a let down game after the flight home for a potent Pacers squad? Franks has the NBA prediction!

The Houston Rockets visit Portland to take on the Trail Blazers tonight at the Moda Center, Saturday, January 5th, 2019 at 10:00 pm ET. The last time Harden scored less than 26 points against the Blazers, the following things were true: the Atlanta Hawks were in 1st place in the Eastern Conference, Kevin Durant was on OKC, Andrew Wiggins was the Rookie of the Year favorite, Tim Duncan was still putting up 20 and 10s every night. So how does Portland contain the beard? KC breaks down the matchup!

The Bucks have the momentum here winning 5 straight and 9 of 10. The Raptors have an almost an identical record but have been humbled by Kawhi’s former supporting cast and his stand-in in their last outing. Bookmakers had the home team Bucks open at 6.5 favorites.

Luka and the Mavericks head to Beantown to take on the Celtics. Kyrie Irving has already been declared “out” and bookmakers have updated their line to favor the C’s by 5.5 points. The Mav are surging as Doncic evolves into the team leader and Mavs fans are already thinking playoffs but the West is nearly an 8 game tie at the top. A win vs the Celtics and therefore a big spread cover, would be huge for the standings. Can the Mavs take advantage of Kyrie’s absence?

Two teams separated by 2.5 games in the west will do battle tonight, Friday, January 4th when the Oklahoma City get the Portland Trailblazers at 10:30 PM EST. Online Sportsbooks opened this one as a pick’em but Portland has since inched into home favorite territory. Keith Franks gives his NBA pick and game breakdown!