NBA Previews

Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview Houston heads to Brooklyn playing efficient basketball and trending up offensively. The Rockets are pushing for a fourth straight win and have rediscovered their early-season shooting form. Even without Alperen Sengun on Monday, Houston shot 59 percent and built a comfortable lead against Indiana. Sengun is probable to return, which restores their interior

Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Betting Preview Detroit returns home after a productive West Coast trip and now opens a favorable stretch with nine of its next 11 games at home. The Pistons continue to look like the most connected team in the East, backing up their record with defensive intensity and depth. Their 128-106 win over the Lakers featured

Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview Los Angeles enters the new year playing its best basketball of the season. The Clippers have won five straight and look nothing like the slow, early-season version that struggled to generate clean offense. Kawhi Leonard is driving the turnaround, averaging nearly 38 points during the streak and coming off a career-high 55-point

Boston Celtics vs Sacramento Kings Betting Preview Boston opens the new year on the road with momentum, while Sacramento continues to search for answers. The Celtics have won five of their last six and enter after a complete performance in Utah that highlighted both defensive versatility and depth. Derrick White capped a strong month with a rare seven-block outing, reinforcing

Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview Dallas opens the new year at home looking for stability after a rough finish to December. The Mavericks lost five of their final six games of 2025 and dropped a 121-114 decision in Philadelphia on Dec. 20. Late-game execution and perimeter defense continue to be issues, especially during a three-game road trip where

Suns vs Cavaliers Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025 Phoenix heads to Rocket Arena on Wednesday, December 31, for a 3:30 PM tip on FDSO. The Suns are 19-13 and rolling on a four-game win streak, and the interesting part is how they’re doing it. This run has had real defensive edge and enough perimeter shot-making to survive

Pelicans vs Bulls Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025 New Orleans heads to the United Center to face Chicago on Wednesday, December 31, with tip set for 7:00 PM on CHSN. The Pelicans are 8-26, but they’ve flashed real offensive punch when Zion Williamson is rolling and the pace stays high. Even in losses, they can put pressure

Magic vs Pacers Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025 Orlando opens a two-game afternoon window at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday, December 31, with tip set for 3:00 PM on FDSI. The Magic enter at 18-15 and they’ve looked like a team that can win different styles, even when the shot making is uneven. The identity is defense, pressure

Timberwolves vs Hawks Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025 Minnesota heads to State Farm Arena to face Atlanta on Wednesday, December 31, with tip set for 3:00 PM on FDSS. The Timberwolves are 21-12 and playing like a team that can travel, defend, and still score enough to cover numbers. They’ve won 11 of their last 15, and