Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
9-20
@
Cleveland Cavaliers
16-14
Cleveland Cavaliers
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 12:00 AM ET | Rocket Arena | Peacock
SpreadCLE -5.5
TotalO/U 234.5
MLCLE -220

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers

Look, Charlotte Hornets (9-20) heads into Rocket Arena to face Cleveland Cavaliers (16-14). The market has Cleveland Cavaliers favored by 5.5 points, making this a competitive line.

The key factor here is NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Cleveland Cavaliers playing at home should have the fresher legs if Charlotte Hornets is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Cleveland Cavaliers playing at Rocket Arena
Records
Cleveland Cavaliers: 16-14 | Charlotte Hornets: 9-20
Line Movement
Current spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5
Total
Game total set at O/U 234.5
Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
6-23
@
Boston Celtics
18-11
Boston Celtics
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 12:30 AM ET | TD Garden | FanDuel SN IN
SpreadBOS +1.0
TotalO/U 219.5
MLBOS -102

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics

Here's the thing: Indiana Pacers (6-23) heads into TD Garden to face Boston Celtics (18-11). The market has Indiana Pacers favored by 1.0 points, making this a competitive line.

You have to consider that NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Boston Celtics playing at home should have the fresher legs if Indiana Pacers is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Boston Celtics playing at TD Garden
Records
Boston Celtics: 18-11 | Indiana Pacers: 6-23
Line Movement
Current spread: Boston Celtics +1.0
Total
Game total set at O/U 219.5
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
11-19
@
New Orleans Pelicans
8-22
New Orleans Pelicans
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 01:00 AM ET | Smoothie King Center | GCSEN
SpreadNO -9.5
TotalO/U 239.5
MLNO -375

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans

Let me be real - Dallas Mavericks (11-19) heads into Smoothie King Center to face New Orleans Pelicans (8-22). The market has New Orleans Pelicans favored by 9.5 points, which feels steep but the numbers support it.

The big question is NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. New Orleans Pelicans playing at home should have the fresher legs if Dallas Mavericks is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
New Orleans Pelicans playing at Smoothie King Center
Records
New Orleans Pelicans: 8-22 | Dallas Mavericks: 11-19
Line Movement
Current spread: New Orleans Pelicans -9.5
Total
Game total set at O/U 239.5
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
10-18
@
Denver Nuggets
21-7
Denver Nuggets
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 02:00 AM ET | Ball Arena | Altitude Sports
SpreadDEN +7.5
TotalO/U 238.5
MLDEN +240

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets

This one's interesting. Utah Jazz (10-18) heads into Ball Arena to face Denver Nuggets (21-7). The market has Utah Jazz favored by 7.5 points, which feels steep but the numbers support it.

Here's what I'm seeing: NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Denver Nuggets playing at home should have the fresher legs if Utah Jazz is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Denver Nuggets playing at Ball Arena
Records
Denver Nuggets: 21-7 | Utah Jazz: 10-18
Line Movement
Current spread: Denver Nuggets +7.5
Total
Game total set at O/U 238.5
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
13-16
@
Oklahoma City Thunder
26-3
Oklahoma City Thunder
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 02:30 AM ET | Paycom Center | Peacock
SpreadOKC +6.5
TotalO/U 234.5
MLOKC +220

Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder

I've been looking at this matchup all week. Memphis Grizzlies (13-16) heads into Paycom Center to face Oklahoma City Thunder (26-3). The market has Memphis Grizzlies favored by 6.5 points, making this a competitive line.

The big question is NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Oklahoma City Thunder playing at home should have the fresher legs if Memphis Grizzlies is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Oklahoma City Thunder playing at Paycom Center
Records
Oklahoma City Thunder: 26-3 | Memphis Grizzlies: 13-16
Line Movement
Current spread: Oklahoma City Thunder +6.5
Total
Game total set at O/U 234.5
Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
16-13
@
Golden State Warriors
15-15
Golden State Warriors
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 03:00 AM ET | Chase Center | NBC Sports BA
SpreadGS +2.0
TotalO/U 232.5
MLGS +114

Orlando Magic vs Golden State Warriors

Don't overthink this one. Orlando Magic (16-13) heads into Chase Center to face Golden State Warriors (15-15). The market has Orlando Magic favored by 2.0 points, making this a competitive line.

The big question is NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Golden State Warriors playing at home should have the fresher legs if Orlando Magic is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Golden State Warriors playing at Chase Center
Records
Golden State Warriors: 15-15 | Orlando Magic: 16-13
Line Movement
Current spread: Golden State Warriors +2.0
Total
Game total set at O/U 232.5
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
23-6
@
Portland Trail Blazers
12-17
Portland Trail Blazers
Tuesday, Dec 23 | 03:00 AM ET | Moda Center | KUNP 16
SpreadPOR +8.0
TotalO/U 228.5
MLPOR +280

Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers

The numbers tell a story here. Detroit Pistons (23-6) heads into Moda Center to face Portland Trail Blazers (12-17). The market has Detroit Pistons favored by 8.0 points, which feels steep but the numbers support it.

The key factor here is NBA scheduling is everything. Check the rest situation - back-to-backs and travel matter. Portland Trail Blazers playing at home should have the fresher legs if Detroit Pistons is on the road trip. Pace of play drives these totals. Fast teams push it over, slow grinders go under.

Home Edge
Portland Trail Blazers playing at Moda Center
Records
Portland Trail Blazers: 12-17 | Detroit Pistons: 23-6
Line Movement
Current spread: Portland Trail Blazers +8.0
Total
Game total set at O/U 228.5