NBA Picks

In what would have seemed unthinkable a year ago, the resurgent Pistons (+4) host the defending champion Celtics in a battle of the East’s hottest teams. With Boston potentially missing key pieces while playing their second game in 24 hours, Detroit’s perfect 3-0 ATS home mark during their win streak suggests the hosts could make this a statement game.

Fresh off a comeback win over Miami, Milwaukee (+4) brings momentum and newfound depth to face a Houston squad that just stumbled in Utah. With Giannis returning to form, Kuzma and Porter Jr. adding scoring punch, and the Bucks thriving as underdogs (3-2 SU and ATS in last five), Doc Rivers’ squad looks poised to keep their win streak alive.

Fresh off surrendering a double-digit lead to the Bucks, the Heat (-1.5) head to Atlanta to face a Hawks team that just put up 143 points in defeat. With both teams playing their second game in 24 hours, Atlanta’s home-court advantage and Miami’s disappointing 1-2 SU and ATS record as recent favorites make the Hawks an intriguing play as home underdogs.

Fresh off another dominant cover against Utah, Oklahoma City (-9.5) faces a Wolves team that just surrendered 48 first-quarter points to Houston. With Minnesota missing key pieces and the Thunder clicking at 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten as favorites, Shai and company look primed to extend their conference lead in style.”

Los Angeles (+7) rides into Ball Arena with momentum after LeBron’s vintage performance in Portland, facing a Nuggets squad that’s dominant but just 1-2 ATS in their last three home games. With the Lakers finding their groove and covering three straight as underdogs, the points look enticing in this Western Conference showdown.

Fresh off contrasting performances – Warriors (-2) grinding out a defensive win while Sacramento surrendered 140 to New Orleans – this clash for Western Conference positioning features two teams trending in opposite directions ATS. Dig into the numbers inside and get Joe’s free pick ATS.

Los Angeles (-1) brings a three-game win streak to Fiserv Forum where they’ll face a Bucks team that’s been bleeding money for bettors (23-29 ATS). With Giannis and Lillard questionable and Milwaukee’s new pieces settling in post-deadline, sharps are split on this near pick’em spread despite the Clippers’ dominant 32-22 ATS mark. Recommended bet inside.

The Charlotte Hornets (+12.5) head to Crypto.com Arena as massive underdogs against a Lakers team still finding its rhythm with Luka Doncic. Despite their 13-39 record, Charlotte’s 27-22 ATS mark tells a different story for bettors, especially with Los Angeles coming off a pre-break defensive collapse against Utah.