NBA Previews

Miami Heat vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Preview Portland enters this one at .500, but the locker room tone says they aren’t treating it like a finish line. The Trail Blazers have won 10 of their last 13 and they’ve been closing games with defense, pace, and a next-man-up rotation that keeps producing. Miami brings momentum too after lighting up

Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Preview Houston hits the road after reaching the midpoint at 26-15, and the recent difference has been the secondary scoring. Reed Sheppard has turned into a real fourth-quarter lever, and when the Rockets get shot-making from the guards, their defense has more margin to win games the “ugly” way. The roster note that matters

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards Game Preview Denver opens a three-game road trip with a quick rematch against Washington after the Nuggets held on in the first meeting. The bigger storyline is roster strain. Denver is still navigating life without its elite interior anchors, and the recent rebound margins have started to bite. Washington is in a different fight. The

Cleveland heads to Charlotte to face the Hornets at Spectrum Center on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with tip set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cavaliers are 24-20 and coming off an ugly 136-104 loss to Oklahoma City, the kind of game you want to flush fast. The Hornets are 16-27, but they come home feeling better after a

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions – January 20, 2026 The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Delta Center on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to take on the struggling Utah Jazz in a Western Conference showdown with a big line and a high total. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET, and the market has firmly installed the Timberwolves as

Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions – January 20, 2026 The Toronto Raptors head to Chase Center on Tuesday night to take on the Golden State Warriors in a cross-conference matchup with potential betting value on both sides. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET in San Francisco. Toronto enters at 18–27, still searching for consistency, while

Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions – January 20, 2026 The Miami Heat travel west to face the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night, January 20, 2026. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET as both teams look to firm up their playoff position. Miami sits at 25–19, hanging around the upper-middle tier in the

San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions – January 20, 2026 The San Antonio Spurs travel to Houston for an in-state clash with the Rockets on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Tipoff from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Both teams enter with different mindsets: San Antonio is in developmental mode with Victor Wembanyama taking center stage,

Los Angeles Clippers vs Chicago Bulls Picks and Predictions – January 20, 2026 The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in a cross-conference showdown at the United Center. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET. The Bulls have momentum and home-court edge, sitting at 24–21, while the Clippers arrive at 26–18 but have shown