NBA Previews

Game Preview: Charlotte Hornets @ Cleveland Cavaliers The Charlotte Hornets return to Rocket Arena to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, and the matchup carries a little extra edge after Charlotte’s 119-111 overtime win in Cleveland on Dec. 14, a game the Cavs famously failed to score in the extra session. The opening market for the rematch posted Cleveland

Game Preview: Indiana Pacers @ Boston Celtics The Indiana Pacers may have to grind for points when they visit the Boston Celtics on Monday night, with Boston’s half-court defense trending among the league’s most reliable units. The opening line has typically treated Boston as a multi-possession home favorite with a heavy moneyline and a total in the low 220s, which

Game Preview: Utah Jazz @ Denver Nuggets The Utah Jazz head to Ball Arena on Monday night for a steep road test against the Denver Nuggets in the first of four Northwest Division meetings. Denver has controlled this matchup recently, but the spot is interesting because both teams arrive with clear motivation: Utah is trying to stabilize after two tight

Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder return home Monday night to face the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup that carries injury intrigue and recent playoff familiarity. Oklahoma City is looking to respond after a rare stretch of adversity, while Memphis hopes to get reinforcements back in the lineup following a short-handed loss

Game Preview: Orlando Magic @ Golden State Warriors The Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors both snapped mini-skids with tight wins Saturday and now meet Monday night at Chase Center looking to build momentum. The opener showed Golden State favored by 5 with a moneyline around -190 and a total near 229.5, setting up a handicap that comes down to

Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder The Oklahoma City Thunder return home Monday night to face the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup that carries injury intrigue and recent playoff familiarity. Oklahoma City is looking to respond after a rare stretch of adversity, while Memphis hopes to get reinforcements back in the lineup following a short-handed loss

Game Preview: Detroit Pistons @ Portland Trail Blazers The Detroit Pistons head to the Pacific Northwest on Monday night as one of the NBA’s hottest teams, squaring off with the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Detroit arrives with momentum after another dominant defensive showing, while Portland continues to find its footing amid roster fluctuations and improved interior play. Early

Match Facts Toronto and Brooklyn meet for the third time this season on Sunday night at Barclays Center, and the setup is clear: the Nets are trying to jump-start an offense that just posted its lowest output of the year, while the Raptors are trying to clean up the possession details that ruined an otherwise aggressive shot profile the night

Match Facts Item Details Matchup Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks Date Sunday, December 21, 2025 Venue State Farm Arena (Atlanta) Records Bulls 12-15 • Hawks 15-14 Key storyline Chicago is trending up with a fuller rotation; Atlanta is trying to stabilize with Trae Young working back from injury and frontcourt availability thin. Line and Odds Atlanta is priced as the