NBA Previews

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview New York returns home looking for a response after a rare fourth-quarter breakdown in San Antonio. The Knicks led by 19 and still held a nine-point edge entering the final period before surrendering 38 points. It was only their first loss of the season when leading after three, but it highlighted growing

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview Denver heads to Cleveland severely short-handed as injuries continue to reshape its rotation. Nikola Jokic is sidelined with a knee injury, and Jonas Valanciunas joined him on the injury list after straining his calf. With no true center available, the Nuggets are forced into smaller lineups and heavy minutes across the board. Cleveland,

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview New Orleans opens 2026 at home trying to stop a five-game skid as Portland visits for the second time in three weeks. The Pelicans routed the Blazers 143-120 during a December win streak, but the defense has slipped since. Zion Williamson has responded to a return to the starting lineup with

San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers Betting Preview San Antonio heads to Indiana riding momentum after a dramatic comeback win over New York. The Spurs erased a 19-point first-half deficit and closed with a dominant fourth quarter, even after Victor Wembanyama exited with knee soreness. Julian Champagnie carried the offense, setting a franchise record with 11 made threes and lifting

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