Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
22-15
@
Charlotte Hornets
13-23
Charlotte Hornets
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:00 AM ET | Spectrum Center | FanDuel SN SE

Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets

Here's what stands out: The Association delivers another loaded slate, and Toronto Raptors (22-15) visiting Charlotte Hornets (13-23) stands out.

What stands out is Charlotte Hornets is putting up 113.2 PPG at home. Toronto Raptors scores 119.7 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

look, ATS records matter. Charlotte Hornets at 9-7 against the spread. Toronto Raptors is 6-7. The value is clear. This is a gift from the market.

Home Field
Charlotte Hornets is 4-3 at home this season
Records
Charlotte Hornets: 13-23 | Toronto Raptors: 22-15
Offensive Rating
Charlotte Hornets: 113.1 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Charlotte Hornets , sharp action noted
Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
17-19
@
Detroit Pistons
27-9
Detroit Pistons
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:00 AM ET | Little Caesars Arena | CHSN

Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons

Here's the thing: NBA scheduling is everything, and this Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons matchup has some interesting angles. Chicago Bulls is 17-19 on the year while Detroit Pistons sits at 27-9.

I keep coming back to Pace tells the story - Detroit Pistons plays at 98.5 while Chicago Bulls runs at 102.8. That pace difference will impact the total.

honestly, ATS records matter. Detroit Pistons at 7-7 against the spread. Chicago Bulls is 6-4. The value is clear. The numbers support it.

Home Field
Detroit Pistons is 5-2 at home this season
Records
Detroit Pistons: 27-9 | Chicago Bulls: 17-19
Offensive Rating
Detroit Pistons: 113.0 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Detroit Pistons , sharp action noted
Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
10-25
@
Philadelphia 76ers
19-15
Philadelphia 76ers
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:00 AM ET | Xfinity Mobile Arena | MNMT

Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers

Look, Tonight's Washington Wizards-Philadelphia 76ers game is one I've circled. Records of 10-25 and 19-15 tell part of the story, but not all of it.

Consider this: The offensive numbers: Philadelphia 76ers at 109.6 PPG, Washington Wizards at 119.2. Factor in pace (100.4 vs 100.2) and you see where this is heading.

at the end of the day, ATS records matter. Philadelphia 76ers at 6-4 against the spread. Washington Wizards is 5-7. The value is clear. This line is off.

Home Field
Philadelphia 76ers is 7-3 at home this season
Records
Philadelphia 76ers: 19-15 | Washington Wizards: 10-25
Offensive Rating
Philadelphia 76ers: 113.9 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Philadelphia 76ers , sharp action noted
Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
24-12
@
Boston Celtics
23-12
Boston Celtics
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:00 AM ET | TD Garden | ESPN

Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics

Let's talk about what matters here. Let's break down Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics. At 24-12 versus 23-12, these teams are heading in different directions.

The numbers tell us The offensive numbers: Boston Celtics at 109.6 PPG, Denver Nuggets at 113.4. Factor in pace (100.7 vs 100.7) and you see where this is heading.

simply put, ATS records matter. Boston Celtics at 5-3 against the spread. Denver Nuggets is 7-6. The value is clear. Give me this side all day.

Home Field
Boston Celtics is 6-3 at home this season
Records
Boston Celtics: 23-12 | Denver Nuggets: 24-12
Offensive Rating
Boston Celtics: 117.8 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Boston Celtics , sharp action noted
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
8-30
@
Atlanta Hawks
17-21
Atlanta Hawks
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:30 AM ET | State Farm Arena | GCSEN

New Orleans Pelicans vs Atlanta Hawks

Don't overthink this. Let's break down New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks. At 8-30 versus 17-21, these teams are heading in different directions.

Here's what I'm seeing: The offensive numbers: Atlanta Hawks at 115.9 PPG, New Orleans Pelicans at 108.4. Factor in pace (100.3 vs 97.9) and you see where this is heading.

truth is, ATS records matter. Atlanta Hawks at 8-3 against the spread. New Orleans Pelicans is 5-5. The value is clear. Lock it in.

Home Field
Atlanta Hawks is 7-2 at home this season
Records
Atlanta Hawks: 17-21 | New Orleans Pelicans: 8-30
Offensive Rating
Atlanta Hawks: 115.2 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Atlanta Hawks , sharp action noted
Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
20-17
@
Brooklyn Nets
11-22
Brooklyn Nets
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:30 AM ET | Barclays Center | FanDuel SN FL

Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets

Trust me on this one. Tonight's Orlando Magic-Brooklyn Nets game is one I've circled. Records of 20-17 and 11-22 tell part of the story, but not all of it.

On top of that, Pace tells the story - Brooklyn Nets plays at 102.6 while Orlando Magic runs at 98.7. That pace difference will impact the total.

straight up, Brooklyn Nets is 8-3 ATS this season and 5-2 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. I'm backing this hard.

Home Field
Brooklyn Nets is 5-2 at home this season
Records
Brooklyn Nets: 11-22 | Orlando Magic: 20-17
Offensive Rating
Brooklyn Nets: 113.4 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Brooklyn Nets , sharp action noted
LA Clippers
LA Clippers
13-22
@
New York Knicks
23-13
New York Knicks
Thursday, Jan 08 | 12:30 AM ET | Madison Square Garden | MSG

LA Clippers vs New York Knicks

I've crunched the numbers. The Association delivers another loaded slate, and LA Clippers (13-22) visiting New York Knicks (23-13) stands out.

You have to consider New York Knicks is putting up 117.7 PPG at home. LA Clippers scores 116.7 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

here's the deal: The betting trends are clear: New York Knicks covers consistently (5-7 ATS). When a team covers at this rate, there's a reason. I like this a lot.

Home Field
New York Knicks is 4-3 at home this season
Records
New York Knicks: 23-13 | LA Clippers: 13-22
Offensive Rating
New York Knicks: 113.0 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened New York Knicks , sharp action noted
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
21-15
@
Memphis Grizzlies
16-20
Memphis Grizzlies
Thursday, Jan 08 | 01:00 AM ET | FedExForum | FanDuel SN SE

Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies

Let me break this down. NBA scheduling is everything, and this Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies matchup has some interesting angles. Phoenix Suns is 21-15 on the year while Memphis Grizzlies sits at 16-20.

The big question: Memphis Grizzlies is putting up 111.5 PPG at home. Phoenix Suns scores 111.9 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

truth is, Memphis Grizzlies is 8-5 ATS this season and 5-2 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. I like this a lot.

Home Field
Memphis Grizzlies is 4-2 at home this season
Records
Memphis Grizzlies: 16-20 | Phoenix Suns: 21-15
Offensive Rating
Memphis Grizzlies: 114.8 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Memphis Grizzlies , sharp action noted
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
12-23
@
Oklahoma City Thunder
30-7
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thursday, Jan 08 | 01:00 AM ET | Paycom Center | FanDuel SN OK

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Let me be real - The Association delivers another loaded slate, and Utah Jazz (12-23) visiting Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7) stands out.

The numbers tell us Oklahoma City Thunder is putting up 113.9 PPG at home. Utah Jazz scores 111.1 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

look, Oklahoma City Thunder is 7-4 ATS this season and 4-3 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. Give me this side all day.

Home Field
Oklahoma City Thunder is 6-1 at home this season
Records
Oklahoma City Thunder: 30-7 | Utah Jazz: 12-23
Offensive Rating
Oklahoma City Thunder: 117.5 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Oklahoma City Thunder , sharp action noted
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
23-11
@
San Antonio Spurs
25-11
San Antonio Spurs
Thursday, Jan 08 | 02:30 AM ET | Frost Bank Center | ESPN

Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs

I keep coming back to this game. NBA scheduling is everything, and this Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs matchup has some interesting angles. Los Angeles Lakers is 23-11 on the year while San Antonio Spurs sits at 25-11.

On top of that, Pace tells the story - San Antonio Spurs plays at 100.0 while Los Angeles Lakers runs at 102.7. That pace difference will impact the total.

I mean, San Antonio Spurs is 5-7 ATS this season and 5-1 at home. That's not coincidence - sharp money follows trends like this. This is a gift from the market.

Home Field
San Antonio Spurs is 5-1 at home this season
Records
San Antonio Spurs: 25-11 | Los Angeles Lakers: 23-11
Offensive Rating
San Antonio Spurs: 112.5 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened San Antonio Spurs , sharp action noted
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
16-20
@
Golden State Warriors
19-18
Golden State Warriors
Thursday, Jan 08 | 03:00 AM ET | Chase Center | NBC Sports BA

Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors

Pay attention to this one. Let's break down Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriors. At 16-20 versus 19-18, these teams are heading in different directions.

What really matters is Golden State Warriors is putting up 108.7 PPG at home. Milwaukee Bucks scores 116.5 on the road. Home/road splits are real in the NBA.

let's be honest, ATS records matter. Golden State Warriors at 6-7 against the spread. Milwaukee Bucks is 8-6. The value is clear. I'm backing this hard.

Home Field
Golden State Warriors is 4-2 at home this season
Records
Golden State Warriors: 19-18 | Milwaukee Bucks: 16-20
Offensive Rating
Golden State Warriors: 113.0 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Golden State Warriors , sharp action noted
Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
22-11
@
Portland Trail Blazers
17-20
Portland Trail Blazers
Thursday, Jan 08 | 03:00 AM ET | Moda Center | KUNP 16

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers

The value here is obvious. Tonight's Houston Rockets-Portland Trail Blazers game is one I've circled. Records of 22-11 and 17-20 tell part of the story, but not all of it.

The big question: Pace tells the story - Portland Trail Blazers plays at 100.1 while Houston Rockets runs at 97.9. That pace difference will impact the total.

look, ATS records matter. Portland Trail Blazers at 8-5 against the spread. Houston Rockets is 6-8. The value is clear. This is the play.

Home Field
Portland Trail Blazers is 6-1 at home this season
Records
Portland Trail Blazers: 17-20 | Houston Rockets: 22-11
Offensive Rating
Portland Trail Blazers: 116.3 ORtg at home
Line Movement
Opened Portland Trail Blazers , sharp action noted