NBA Previews

The Portland Trail Blazers return home to the Moda Center on Friday night in a bit of a tailspin, having lost six consecutive games to fall to 23-28 on the season. The primary headline for the Blazers is the long-awaited season debut of point guard Scoot Henderson. The third-year guard has been sidelined since training camp with a torn left

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to protect their home floor tonight at the Target Center as they host a struggling New Orleans Pelicans squad. Minnesota currently holds a 32-20 record and is firmly in the mix for a top seed in the Western Conference. They have been on a tear lately, winning five of their last six games, including a narrow

The Milwaukee Bucks return to Fiserv Forum this Friday night to host the Indiana Pacers in a matchup that feels a lot different than it did forty-eight hours ago. Following a trade deadline that saw Milwaukee decide to hold onto their core while making minor upgrades on the wing, the Bucks are looking to find some rhythm amidst a difficult

The Boston Celtics return to TD Garden tonight looking to extend their four-game winning streak as they host the Miami Heat. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET on NBCS and FDSSUN. Boston currently sits in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference with a 33-18 record and is fresh off a dominant 114-93 road win over Houston. The spotlight tonight

Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions – Thursday February 5, 2026 Charlotte heads to the Toyota Center on Thursday night for an 8:00 PM tip on SCHN, and this is a fun handicap because the market is still pricing Houston like the sturdier team while the Hornets are playing their best ball of the season. Charlotte is 23-28

San Antonio Spurs vs Dallas Mavericks Picks and Predictions – Thursday February 5, 2026 San Antonio heads to the American Airlines Center on Thursday night for an 8:30 PM tip on KFAA, and the matchup is a classic “contender vs retooling” spot. The Spurs are 33-16 and sitting near the top of the West, playing balanced basketball with a real

Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Picks and Predictions – Thursday February 5, 2026 Chicago heads north for a Thursday night spot at Scotiabank Arena, with tip set for 7:30 PM on Amaz. The Bulls are 24-27 and stuck in a short skid, but their offense is still live because they play fast and generate a lot of clean looks when

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Picks and Predictions – Thursday February 5, 2026 Washington heads to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night for a 7:00 PM tip, and the gap between these teams is obvious in the standings and in how they’ve been playing. Detroit is 37-12, top of the East, and rolling into the break with one of the

Brooklyn heads to the Kia Center on Thursday night for a 7:00 PM tip on YES, and this is a tricky handicap because the records scream mismatch while the game script doesn’t. The Nets are 13-36 and sliding, but they can still manufacture variance with threes and defensive disruption. Orlando is 25-24 and opening a four-game homestand, but they’ve dropped