NBA Previews

New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers Game Preview Indiana closes a four-game homestand looking for a cleaner performance after Wednesday’s loss snapped a three-game win streak. The Pacers have defended better lately, but the offense has dipped in the last two games, and they need more stable scoring to avoid another flat finish. New Orleans arrives in a rough stretch

Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Game preview Chicago is pushing toward the .500 mark again after a 128-126 win over Utah, powered by Nikola Vucevic’s season-best night and late finish. The Bulls have been scoring with more consistency lately, and they are getting enough bench production to survive uneven starter stretches. Brooklyn is trending the other way. The Nets have

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers game preview Philadelphia gets a fast chance to answer after Cleveland blew the game open on Wednesday in a 133-107 win. The Cavs controlled tempo early, moved the ball, and never let the Sixers settle in. Cleveland’s shot-making also popped. Donovan Mitchell stayed hot from three, and Evan Mobley filled the box score while anchoring

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Game Preview Houston’s rough stretch continues after a 111-91 loss to Oklahoma City ended a seven-game home winning streak. The Rockets entered the fourth quarter down two, then got buried when the offense stalled and the physicality flipped the game. The bigger issue is the shot-making. Houston’s defense can keep it close, but when the

Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Orlando gets a rare “home” feel in Berlin, with Moe Wagner, Franz Wagner, and Tristan da Silva playing in front of a friendly crowd at Uber Arena. It’s a real edge if this turns into a momentum game, because energy swings faster on a neutral floor when

Utah Jazz vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Utah opens a two-game set in Dallas on the second night of a back-to-back, and Brice Sensabaugh is coming in scorching after a career night. The Jazz have played with better edge in January, but the schedule spot is real, especially if Lauri Markkanen’s status stays uncertain.

Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Detroit should look a lot closer to full strength on Thursday, and that matters because the Pistons have built their East-leading resume on consistency and physicality. Cade Cunningham is trending back, and getting the frontcourt rotation healthier raises Detroit’s floor on both ends. Phoenix opens a long

Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Bam Adebayo finally looked like himself again on Tuesday, and Miami needs that version if it’s going to handle Boston’s physicality for four quarters. The Heat’s offense has been streaky, but when Adebayo is aggressive as a scorer, it stabilizes everything around him. Boston comes in trying

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 15, 2026 Houston finally stopped the bleeding with a much-needed win, and the timing matters because this homestand now brings in the Thunder with OKC chasing a fifth straight victory. The Rockets’ offensive efficiency has been volatile, but when the ball security holds, their shot quality improves fast.