NBA Previews

Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Betting Preview Phoenix returns home after a productive road trip and has a chance to clinch the season series against Sacramento. The Suns went 3-1 away from home and have won five of seven overall, continuing a strong rebound after a slow start. Jordan Ott’s group has built an identity around effort, ball movement, and

Brooklyn Nets vs Washington Wizards Betting Preview Washington opens 2026 at home carrying rare momentum. After a brutal start, the Wizards have won three of four and are showing improved defensive engagement and late-game composure. CJ McCollum delivered the game-winner in Milwaukee, while Alex Sarr continues to grow into a primary scoring and rebounding role. Brooklyn arrives trending the opposite

Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview Los Angeles returns home trying to stop a slide during a rare back-to-back set against Memphis. The Lakers have dropped four of five and struggled to score efficiently, averaging fewer than 100 points in their last four losses. Turnovers and lineup instability have defined the stretch, especially with Austin Reaves and Rui

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Betting Preview Golden State returns to Chase Center riding its best stretch of home basketball this season. The Warriors have won three straight at home and five of six overall, and the schedule finally flips in their favor with 10 of the next 11 in San Francisco. Steve Kerr’s group has topped 120

Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview Charlotte heads to Milwaukee with Kon Knueppel back in the lineup and trending up. The rookie shined earlier this season in his hometown, and his return adds another scoring creator alongside LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. Knueppel followed his ankle return with 20 points and eight assists against Golden State, showing no hesitation

Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Betting Preview Orlando closes a three-game road trip in Chicago after a gritty comeback win at Indiana. Paolo Banchero delivered late and continues to shoulder the offense with Franz Wagner sidelined. The Magic have shown better composure late after a recent collapse in Toronto, and Jalen Suggs’ return adds defensive pressure and tempo control. Chicago

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview New York returns home looking for a response after a rare fourth-quarter breakdown in San Antonio. The Knicks led by 19 and still held a nine-point edge entering the final period before surrendering 38 points. It was only their first loss of the season when leading after three, but it highlighted growing

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview Denver heads to Cleveland severely short-handed as injuries continue to reshape its rotation. Nikola Jokic is sidelined with a knee injury, and Jonas Valanciunas joined him on the injury list after straining his calf. With no true center available, the Nuggets are forced into smaller lineups and heavy minutes across the board. Cleveland,

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview New Orleans opens 2026 at home trying to stop a five-game skid as Portland visits for the second time in three weeks. The Pelicans routed the Blazers 143-120 during a December win streak, but the defense has slipped since. Zion Williamson has responded to a return to the starting lineup with