Indiana have an awful record this term, but they’ve tended to keep games competitive. They’ve got a 9-7 record as a home underdog this season, and they’ve covered their spread in half their games, which is impressive considering they are one of the biggest disappointments of the season. Miami is 8-8 as a favourite this season, and they’ve lost six of their last nine on the road.

The Clippers are showing signs of life, but it’s hard to trust them here when they’ve got a 5-17 record against sides who are over .500. The Pistons lead the East with a 28-9 record, while they’ve won 18 of 23 games against sides below .500. This is a low number for a strong Pistons side, with Detroit winning seven of their last eight at home.

Anthony Davis is out once again for the Mavericks, who have a 4-14 record without him in the side. Dallas has a 4-13 record away from home, and they’ve got a losing record against the Eastern Conference this season.

The Spurs are 11-3 against the Eastern Conference, and they’re 11-8 against teams above .500. The Spurs allow the fewest offensive rebounds per game, so they can take away the Celtics’ biggest strength and win in Boston.

The Hornets are favoured for this trip, but they’ve got a 6-13 away record, while the Jazz are 9-11 at home. The Hornets have an 8-10 record against sides who are below .500, while the Jazz are 8-7 in that regard. Utah is 12-6 as a home underdog this season, and they are capable of at least keeping this close.