NBA Previews

Milwaukee Bucks vs Atlanta Hawks Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Two teams sliding hard meet in an MLK Day matinee in Atlanta, and the market is basically saying this is a coin flip with a small home lean. That tracks with where these clubs are right now: both are on three-game losing streaks, both have been getting

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Oklahoma City rolls into Cleveland looking to shake off a rare loss, and the spot is interesting because the Thunder are still in the middle of a road trip while the Cavaliers have quietly steadied themselves with back-to-back wins. On paper, OKC has the best player

Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 The Clippers hit Washington in the middle of their best stretch of the season, and the market is still catching up. They’ve won five straight and 12 of 14 because the pace is up, the defense is locked in, and they’re getting real minutes from younger

Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 The Knicks get their annual MLK Day home showcase at Madison Square Garden, but they’re bringing frustration into it. New York’s slide has been ugly, and the offense has looked especially shaky late in games without a steady closer. Stay Ahead of the Book This Season

Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Philadelphia hits this game at the midpoint of the season still trying to stabilize its half-court offense, but the talent edge is obvious when Joel Embiid is on the floor and the Sixers are organized. Indiana, meanwhile, is coming off a throwaway “bench game” in Detroit, and

Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Phoenix closes in on the midpoint of a long road trip and could finally get a major lineup boost in Brooklyn. Jalen Green is listed as questionable as he works back from a right hamstring issue, and his potential return matters because it gives the Suns another

Boston Celtics vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Two teams nobody penciled in as East frontrunners are sitting at the top anyway, and now they get a spotlight game in Detroit. The Celtics come in playing fast, confident, and connected, while the Pistons are winning with pace control, physicality, and a shot profile that travels.

Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions – Monday January 19, 2026 Miami opens a West Coast swing with a tricky one at Chase Center, taking on a Golden State team that has been stacking wins during this homestand. Tip is set for 7:00 PM local in San Francisco, with the Warriors trying to keep momentum rolling before

Toronto Raptors vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions – January 18, 2026 The Toronto Raptors visit the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, January 18, with tipoff set for 10:30 PM ET. The Lakers are slight 1.5-point favorites at home in what’s shaping up as one of the more evenly matched contests of the night. The total