Detroit already showed it can control this matchup and it came from repeatable strengths like defence and rebounding. The Pistons force half-court possessions, where Minnesota’s offence can stagnate. At home, Detroit’s consistency becomes even more reliable. Detroit won by over 20 points in Minnesota last week, before pushing the Thunder and thumping the Raptors. On the back of those results, the spread should really be higher here.

The Suns’ recent away form has been poor, as their only victory across their last six trips came at a dire Memphis team. The Hornets are aiming to bounce back from defeats to Boston and Philly at home, and they returned to winning ways with a 30-point win over Brooklyn. The Hornets have been winning games at an elite pace in 2026 and that can continue here.

Golden State had a mini-revival against some weak teams, but they fell apart as soon as they returning to playing decent opposition. Double-digit losses to Denver and San Antonio showed their limitations without Steph Curry, and Cleveland can take care of business here after winning six of their last eight.

The scrappy Pelicans have lost their last five games, including a 134-102 loss to the Rockets in their last game. They’ve suffered three straight double-digit defeats, while Portland have won four of their last five and seven of their previous nine. The Trail Blazers have an 11-point average margin of victory as a home favourite, so back them to clear this line.

The Spurs have won the first two meetings by four-points, including one inspired comeback. Victor Wembanyama is in incredible form, and it’s hard to see the Clippers having any answer for that after trading away their starting centre at the deadline. San Antonio have won 13 of their last 14 away games, and they’re on a 10-game winning streak overall.

The scrappy Pelicans have lost their last five games, including a 134-102 loss to the Rockets in their last game. They’ve suffered three straight double-digit defeats, while Portland have won four of their last five and seven of their previous nine. The Trail Blazers have an 11-point average margin of victory as a home favourite, so back them to clear this line.

The scrappy Pelicans have lost their last five games, including a 134-102 loss to the Rockets in their last game. They’ve suffered three straight double-digit defeats, while Portland have won four of their last five and seven of their previous nine. The Trail Blazers have an 11-point average margin of victory as a home favourite, so back them to clear this line.

The Spurs have won the first two meetings by four-points, including one inspired comeback. Victor Wembanyama is in incredible form, and it’s hard to see the Clippers having any answer for that after trading away their starting centre at the deadline. San Antonio have won 13 of their last 14 away games, and they’re on a 10-game winning streak overall.