Portland is on a 5 game win streak and yet they are still underdogs at home against a sloppy Knicks team that’s cashed against the spread just twice in 13 games. Deni Avdija is playing at an All-Star level right now, I’ll take my chances with the more in-form team here.

Portland is on a 5 game win streak and yet they are still underdogs at home against a sloppy Knicks team that’s cashed against the spread just twice in 13 games. Deni Avdija is playing at an All-Star level right now, I’ll take my chances with the more in-form team here.

The Heat have suffered two comprehensive defeats, but they should bounce back offensively after two clunky efforts. They meet an OKC side who are having something of a wobble, surging late to overcome Memphis 117-116 last time out. The Thunder recovered from back-to-back defeats with a 129-125 win over Utah earlier this week, so there are defensive issues. The return of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helps them offensively, with the Heat looking sloppy at that end of the court.

Portland is on a 5 game win streak and yet they are still underdogs at home against a sloppy Knicks team that’s cashed against the spread just twice in 13 games. Deni Avdija is playing at an All-Star level right now, I’ll take my chances with the more in-form team here.

The Raptors could be down 4 starters tonight with Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett ruled out and Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram listed as questionable to play. It could leave the team desperately short of depth against a 76ers team that has the joint fewest road losses in the Eastern Conference this season.

The Heat have suffered two comprehensive defeats, but they should bounce back offensively after two clunky efforts. They meet an OKC side who are having something of a wobble, surging late to overcome Memphis 117-116 last time out. The Thunder recovered from back-to-back defeats with a 129-125 win over Utah earlier this week, so there are defensive issues. The return of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helps them offensively, with the Heat looking sloppy at that end of the court.

The Timberwolves were thumped in Cleveland yesterday, losing 146-134. The San Antonio Spurs continued to roll, winning 100-95 in Boston. The 27-11 visitors are second in the West and they meet a Minnesota side who are 8-10 against sides above .500, while the Timberwolves have covered the spread at the sixth-lowest rate across the NBA this season.

Injury issues continue for the Nuggets, and they meet a Bucks side who are making a desperate last stand around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Denver lost 110-87 to the Hawks on Friday without Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the pair are set to miss out once again. The Bucks have won three of their last four, as they look to get back into the playoff frame.

The Suns are 14-4 against sides below .500 this season, while the Wizards are 2-18 against teams with winning records. While this is a huge spread, the Wizards’ decision to jettison two players in their rotation for an injured Trae Young has boosted their draft prospects, resulting in consecutive 21-point defeats. The Suns have won their last five at home, and they can cruise to another win against a limited Wizards group.