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The Washington Wizards host the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on Sunday evening, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET. Both teams are struggling through down seasons — Washington sits at 12‑35 and Sacramento at 12‑38 — tied near the bottom of their respective conference standings. Neither squad has found consistency, and this matchup presents a chance for both to claim a rare win against a similarly flawed opponent. Oddsmakers have installed the Kings as slight favorites in this one, with a spread near ‑2.5 and the total around 230–230.5 points, suggesting a modest expectation of scoring efficiency from two offensive units that have had difficulty sustaining production. For bettors, the key question is whether pace and shot distribution favor more possessions

The New York Knicks travel west to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Tipoff is set for 10:30 PM ET. This East vs West clash features two veteran-led squads looking to strengthen playoff positioning. The Knicks enter at 31–20, currently top four in the East. The Lakers sit at 28–23, trying to climb out of the West’s play-in tier. These teams haven’t played since early in the season, and both have evolved. New York’s defense continues to be a calling card, especially with their halfcourt control and late-game execution. The Lakers are still figuring out who they are—dangerous when healthy, but inconsistent from game to game. The line opened with the Lakers as modest favorites,

The San Antonio Spurs (32‑16) host the Orlando Magic (25‑22) at Frost Bank Center on Sunday afternoon, tipping off at 4:00 PM ET. San Antonio sits near the top of the Western Conference standings, while Orlando is solidly in the playoff mix out East. This game shapes up as a true test of depth and execution on both ends of the floor, with implications for seeding and momentum heading into February. Oddsmakers currently view the Spurs as respectable favorites at home, with a spread near ‑5.5 and a typical total around 225.5. That reflects San Antonio’s strong defensive profile and Orlando’s scoring potential. For bettors, this one is about identifying where the edge lies—whether it’s San Antonio’s balanced attack and home court

The Phoenix Suns (30–19) host the Los Angeles Clippers (22–25) at Footprint Center on Sunday night, with an 8:00 PM ET tip. Phoenix comes in riding a short home winning streak and aiming to stay above .600 in the standings. L.A. is a middling Wilcard team in the West, searching for consistency after a stretch of mixed results. This game matters for playoff positioning and trend validation, especially with both squads looking to right the ship before the All‑Star break. Oddsmakers are pricing this as a near‑pick’em, showcasing the razor‑thin edge either squad could have on the night. The total is sitting lower than many marquee games—reflecting defensive schemes and perhaps a slower tempo. For bettors, identifying where the Suns or Clippers