Tonight’s NBA schedule is packed with ten exciting games, including a compelling matchup between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ET. The Rockets are coming into this game on an impressive eight-game winning streak, while the Heat are struggling through a nine-game losing streak. Miami hasn’t had a longer losing streak since the 2007-08 season when they lost 12 in a row. In tonight’s game, the Rockets are favored by 4.5 points on the road against the Heat.
In another key game, the Los Angeles Clippers will host the Memphis Grizzlies at 10:30 p.m. ET. Sportsbooks currently list Los Angeles as a 7-point favorite with an over/under of 230 points. A proven sports model has simulated each of tonight’s NBA games 10,000 times and has generated score predictions for the top matchups. This model has been highly successful, with bettors who followed its top-rated NBA picks earning over $10,000 in profit over the past six seasons. This season, the model is hitting 67% on its top-rated NBA spread picks.
Heat (+4.5) vs. Rockets
Score prediction: Rockets 112, Heat 109
Although Miami is currently on a nine-game losing streak, their main issue has been finishing games. They are tied for second in the NBA for most blown fourth-quarter leads, with 17. Their most recent loss was against Detroit on Wednesday, where Cade Cunningham hit a game-winning three-pointer with just 0.6 seconds left. The Rockets are among the league’s worst free-throw shooting teams, which could be a critical factor late in tonight’s game. The sports model predicts Miami will cover the spread in over 50% of simulations.
Pistons (-9) vs. Mavericks
Score prediction: Pistons 117, Mavericks 108
Detroit is having a strong season, currently eight games above .500, especially after their thrilling victory over Miami on Wednesday. Now they are hosting a Dallas team struggling with numerous injuries. Since January 1st, the Pistons have a 25-13 record, and Cade Cunningham has recorded nine triple-doubles this season. In their recent win, Cunningham scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists, helping the Pistons move up to sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Dallas, on the other hand, has lost four straight and nine of their last ten games, and they had only eight players available in their Wednesday game. Sportsbooks are currently offering Detroit at -108 to cover the spread.
Trail Blazers (-1.5) vs. Nuggets
Score prediction: Trail Blazers 112, Nuggets 108
Portland is performing well during their seven-game homestand, with a 3-1 record so far, moving closer to Phoenix and Dallas for a play-in tournament spot. The Trail Blazers are playing against a Denver team missing their three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who is out with an ankle injury. Portland is coming off a strong defensive showing in their 115-99 win against Memphis on Wednesday, where the Grizzlies missed 20 of their first 21 shots in the fourth quarter. Denver is currently struggling, while Portland is pushing for a playoff spot. The model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread in nearly 60% of simulations.
Suns (+8.5) vs. Cavaliers
Score prediction: Cavaliers 119, Suns 118
Cleveland still leads the Eastern Conference standings, but they have lost their last three games, including the first two of their current five-game road trip. However, the Cavaliers have a comfortable six-game lead over Boston in the standings as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. Phoenix has been playing better recently, winning three of their last four games and tying Dallas for the final play-in spot in the West. Devin Booker is coming off his fourth 40+ point game of the season for the Suns. The model projects Cleveland to win by a single point, but predicts Phoenix will cover the spread in over 60% of simulations.
Clippers (-6.5) vs. Grizzlies
Score prediction: Clippers 115, Grizzlies 107
Los Angeles is currently at their healthiest point of the season, resulting in seven wins in their last eight games. Kawhi Leonard is in top form, and Norman Powell has returned from a hamstring injury. The Clippers are coming off a 132-119 victory over the Cavaliers, in which Ivica Zubac had a dominant performance with 28 points and 20 rebounds. Leonard matched his season-high with 33 points, and Bogdan Bogdanovic added 20 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting. The sports model favors Powell to score Over 16.5 points, and predicts the Clippers will cover the spread in over 50% of simulations.
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