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Rockets at Knicks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

For Houston to beat the odds in New York, they likely need more from Christian Wood, who is shooting 39.2% overall and 22.9% on 3-pointers over his last eight games.

NBA players often speak of their excitement to play at Madison Square Garden, and for Western Conference teams, visits to New York happen only once each season. So, could Saturday bring an inspired performance that finally ends Houston’s losing streak? We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game, which is the third of a four-game road trip for the reeling Rockets (1-14), tips off at 4 p.m. CT and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass. After Wednesday’s setback at Oklahoma City, Houston enters with 13 straight losses.

The good news for the Rockets is they had two days off between that loss to the Thunder and Saturday’s game versus the Knicks. In addition to the mental benefits of time off during a long losing streak, it might allow them to regain the services of starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr., who missed Wednesday’s game due to a nagging left thigh contusion.

To beat Julius Randle and the Knicks, though, Porter’s arrival isn’t likely to be enough on its own. Particularly on the road, the Rockets need a better performance by big man Christian Wood, who is shooting just 39.2% from the field and 22.9% on 3-pointers over his past eight games. He’s also struggling from the free-throw line: 45.0% over his last six outings.

Rockets at Knicks notable injuries:

Porter remains officially questionable to play, but he’s listed as a projected starter in the team’s official game notes. Otherwise, Houston’s injury report is clean. For the Knicks, Taj Gibson is doubtful due to a sore groin, while big man Nerlens Noel is probable with a sprained right knee.

Projected Lineups

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Knicks -11.5
  • Money line: Rockets +520 / Knicks -800
  • Over-under: 211.5

Advice and prediction

The most concerning part of Houston’s ongoing 13-game skid is that the results continue to get worse. Only one game of the last six has finished within single digits, and that was a home loss by eight points to lowly Detroit. As such, staying close at New York and a veteran-laden Knicks roster feels like a tall order for the Rockets in their current form.

Prediction: Knicks 110, Rockets 98

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Lakers vs. Celtics: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The betting information you need to know as the Los Angeles Lakers continue the road trip against the Boston Celtics.

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Boston Celtics on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet and NBC Sports Boston.

Los Angeles (8-8) is on a two-game losing skid and needs to win to remain above .500. Injuries have been detrimental to the team’s success, but star forward LeBron James is now a game-time decision. If he returns, the Lakers should be in better shape on both ends.

The Celtics (7-8) haven’t performed consistently either under new head coach Ime Udoka. Jaylen Brown’s status is questionable, but his presence will aid Jayson Tatum. Dennis Schroder is also playing his former team for the first time.

Lakers at Celtics notable injuries:

Lakers: OUT – Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves; Questionable – LeBron James; Probable – Anthony Davis

Celtics: Questionable – Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams III

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Celtics -2.5
  • Money line: Celtics -135 / Lakers +110
  • Over-under: 214.5

Advice and prediction

The Celtics are favored, but that should be swapped if LeBron is available. His stabilizing force on the offensive end will ensure good shots are taken most of the time, and his defensive presence will clean some of the issues the team has had in pick-and-roll coverage and switches, among other mistakes, as Anthony Davis explained.

Take the Lakers plus-2.5, Lakers plus-110 and the under 214.5.

Prediction: Lakers 108, Celtics 102

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Nets vs. Magic: Prediction, point spread, odds and betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Friday’s Nets-Magic game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook.

The Brooklyn Nets play the Orlando Magic on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on YES Network.

Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets notable injuries:

Kevin Durant (shoulder), Kyrie Irving (ineligible), Joe Harris (left ankle sprain), Nicolas Claxton (illness) and Paul Millsap (personal reasons) – All OUT

Michael Carter-Williams (ankle), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Markelle Fultz (knee) and E’Twaun Moore – All OUT

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Nets -12.5
  • Money line: Nets -1100 / Magic +650
  • Over-under: 213.5

Advice and prediction

The Magic are just too young. They may still be in the game in the first half, but eventually the Nets are going to take over. The last time these two teams faced off, not only did Brooklyn keep them at 90 points, but they also scored 123 points on the other end. Orlando’s defense just isn’t ready and their offense can’t keep up with Brooklyn’s.

Prediction: Nets 117, Magic 99

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Bulls vs. Nuggets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The best bets for the game between the Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

The Chicago Bulls play the Denver Nuggets on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 9:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on NBCS Chicago.

The Bulls are coming off a disappointing 112-107 loss on Wednesday to the Portland Trail Blazers, where Chicago blew a 20-point lead to Portland.

Bulls at Nuggets notable injuries:

Chicago: Alex Caruso (left wrist contusion) is probable. Javonte Green (left ankle sprain) is probable. Nikola Vucevic (health and safety protocol) and Patrick Williams (left wrist ligament tear) are out.

Denver: Michael Porter Jr. (back) and Jamal Murray (knee) are out.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (make your pick here)

  • Point spread: Nuggets -3.5
  • Money line: Nuggets -165 / Bulls +133
  • Over-under: 211.5

Advice and prediction

Both Chicago and Denver are coming off losses so both teams will be hungry to get back in the win column. Look for Chicago to finish off their West Coast trip with a win as they cover the spread and hit the under.

Prediction: Bulls 107, Nuggets 103

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Warriors vs. Pistons: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Friday’s Warriors vs. Pistons game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook.

The Golden State Warriors visit the Detroit Pistons on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 4 p.m. PT and can be seen on NBC Sports Bay Area and Bally Sports Detroit

The Warriors are playing the second night of a back-to-back after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Steph Curry dropped 40 points in the game and hit nine threes, and the Warriors needed a fourth quarter comeback after entering the fourth quarter down 13. The Pistons (4-10) have won three of their last five games, but have yet to beat a team with a winning record.

Warriors at Pistons notable injuries:

Golden State: The Warriors have not yet issued an injury report for Friday but Andre Iguodala (left hip injury management), Klay Thompson (Achilles injury management) and James Wiseman (right knee injury management) missed Thursday’s game. Steph Curry was listed as questionable for Thursday with a hip contusion, but played anyway and scored 40 points vs. Cleveland.

Detroit: Isaiah Livers (conditioning) and Kelly Olynyk (left knee sprain) are out.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Warriors -6.5
  • Money line: Warriors -300 / Pistons +230
  • Over-under: 209.5

Advice and prediction

I wouldn’t be surprised if Steph Curry’s minutes were limited on Friday as he’s dealing with a hip issue and playing a back-to-back, but the Warriors shouldn’t need him to have a huge scoring night in order to come away from Detroit with a cover. The Pistons struggle to score against solid defenses, and the Warriors have the best in the NBA. Take Golden State here.

Prediction: Warriors 113, Pistons 95

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Hornets vs. Pacers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The best bets for the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers for Friday’s game.

The Charlotte Hornets play the Indiana Pacers on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports SE.

The Hornets are coming off a 97-87 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night as Charlotte are winners of four-straight games.

Pacers at Hornets notable injuries:

Charlotte: P.J. Washington (left elbow hyperextension) is out.

Indiana: Chris Duarte (right shoulder soreness) is out.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Hornets -1.5
  • Money line: Hornets -130 / Pacers +105
  • Over-under: 213.5

Advice and prediction

The Hornets are in a groove as they’ve won four games in a row. Look for that hot streak to continue as Charlotte covers the spread and hit the under.

Prediction: Hornets 107, Pacers 101

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Warriors vs. Cavaliers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Thursday’s Warriors vs. Cavs game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook.

The Golden State Warriors visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 4:30 p.m. PT and can be seen on NBC Sports Bay Area and Bally Sports Ohio.

The short-handed Cavaliers are coming off a 10-point loss on Wednesday night to the Brooklyn Nets, while the Warriors most recently beat that same Nets team by 18 points.

Warriors at Cavaliers notable injuries:

Golden State: Steph Curry (hip contusion) is questionable. Andre Iguodala (left hip injury management), Klay Thompson (Achilles injury management) and James Wiseman (right knee injury management) are out.

Cleveland: The Cavs have yet to issue an injury report for Thursday, but Kevin Love (conditioning), Collin Sexton (left knee), Jarrett Allen (illness), Evan Mobley (elbow) and Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocol) all missed Wednesday’s game.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Warriors -8.5
  • Money line: Warriors -450 / Cavaliers +330
  • Over-under: 205.5

Advice and prediction

Steve Kerr says he’s hopeful Curry will play on Thursday after tweaking his hip against the Nets, so you may want to wait for an update after shootaround to get Curry’s latest status. Should he be out, this line should come down. Either way, I think the Warriors are in a great position to cover the spread. The Cavs are missing too many key players, and the Warriors’ defense should hold them under 100 points.

Prediction: Warriors 110, Cavs 97

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Lakers vs. Bucks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The betting information you need to know as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN.

Los Angeles (8-7) is on a one-game losing streak after losing in a blowout to the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers won’t have LeBron James for at least another game, so Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis will need to come up big against Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks (6-8) might not have Middleton available, so his absence could tilt the way the game goes. He’s been in and out because of health and safety protocols, which has affected the team’s success early in the season. Brook Lopez will be out with back soreness, so Milwaukee is also thin in the frontcourt.

Lakers at Bucks notable injuries:

Lakers: OUT – LeBron James, Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn, Austin Reaves; Probable – Anthony Davis

Bucks: OUT – Brook Lopez, Donte DiVincenzo; Probable – Khris Middleton, George Hill

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Bucks -8.5
  • Money line: Bucks -475 / Lakers +340
  • Over-under: 221.5

Advice and prediction

It’s difficult to grasp where the Bucks truly stand in the league because of the various lineups forced on Mike Budenholzer due to injuries and health and safety protocols. Milwaukee is usually in the middle of the pack or below average in many league rankings, but the key focus will be its 3-point percentage. Milwaukee is tied for No. 8 in the league in that category (35.5%), so L.A. can’t afford to allow the Bucks to get hot as other opponents have done.

For the Lakers, it’ll come down to what version of Milwaukee shows up: last year’s title winners or this year’s early disappointment.

The Bucks should win unless L.A. plays as it did against the Miami Heat, but the Lakers should cover. Take the Lakers plus-8.5, Bucks minus-475 and the under 221.5.

Prediction: Bucks 107, Lakers 102

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Rockets at Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Oklahoma City lost to Houston by 33 points in their last meeting, but given how both teams have fared since, the Thunder are favored (-3.5).

Wednesday’s game between the Thunder and Rockets features two young teams on fairly similar rebuilding timelines. We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as all the information you need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game, which is the second of a four-game road trip for the reeling Rockets (1-13), tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass. After Monday’s blowout loss at Memphis, Houston has lost 12 straight games.

When the Thunder (5-8) and Rockets last met in Houston on Friday, Oct. 22, the Rockets won in a 33-point blowout. Since then, however, the fortunes of both franchises have changed in a dramatic way.

The Thunder are 5-6 since that game, with four wins in their last six contests. Meanwhile, the Rockets are 0-12 since, and they’ve become increasingly uncompetitive in recent days. Houston has been outscored by an average of 18.6 points during its last five losses, and by an average of 30 points in two losses this week to Phoenix and Memphis.

Rockets at Thunder notable injuries:

Sarting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. left early in Houston’s Monday loss due to a left thigh contusion, which he first injured about 10 days earlier. As such, since it’s a re-aggravation, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if the Rockets are more conservative in their treatment protocol this time around. On the team’s injury report, he’s officially listed as questionable.

The Thunder have no listed injuries on their status report.

Projected Lineups

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Thunder -3.5
  • Money line: Rockets +133 / Thunder -165
  • Over-under: 213.5

Advice and prediction

Relative to preseason forecasts, the Rockets have clearly underachieved while the Thunder have overachieved. Based on little more than a hunch, our bet is that Wednesday brings them closer to the expected parity.

Prediction: Rockets 109, Thunder 105

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Nets vs. Warriors: Prediction, point spread, odds and betting picks

Our best bets for Tuesday’s must-watch Nets vs. Warriors game, with odds from Tipico Sportsbook.

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The Brooklyn Nets play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on TNT.

Warriors at Nets notable injuries:

Golden State: Klay Thompson (Achilles injury recovery) and James Wiseman (right knee injury recovery) are out. Gary Payton II (left knee contusion) is probable.

Brooklyn: Nic Claxton (illness), Joe Harris (left ankle sprain), Kyrie Irving (ineligible) and Paul Millsap (personal reasons) are all out.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook (place your bets here)

  • Point spread: Nets -2.5
  • Money line: Nets -150 / Warriors +122
  • Over-under: 220.5

Advice and prediction

The Golden State Warriors have been impressive this year, however it’s not going to be enough for the Nets. Brooklyn rank right behind the Warriors in defense and there is no defense that could really contain this high octane Brooklyn offense, especially when it comes to Kevin Durant (29.6 PPG) and James Harden (19.5 PPG, 9.3 APG). They are inevitable. Take the Nets -2.5 and the under 220.5.

Prediction: Nets 113, Warriors 102

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