NBA Best Picks Today - Tuesday, February 4th 🏀

Averaging just 15.2 PPG over his last 5 games.

Pacers have a solid perimeter defense, limiting 3-point scorers.

Portland’s offense ranks 26th in the NBA and struggles in half-court sets.

Has averaged only 17.8 PPG in his last 5 games.

The Raptors defend the paint decently (21st in Opponent PPG in the paint).

He has struggled with efficiency, shooting under 45% in 4 of his last 5.

Harden has been inconsistent, shooting just 39.7% from the field recently.

Lakers’ perimeter defense has improved, holding top guards under their averages.

Clippers may not need heavy scoring from him with Powell and Zubac stepping up.

Brooklyn’s slow pace reduces possessions and shot attempts.

Russell is averaging just 16.2 PPG over his last 7 games.

Houston’s top-5 defense will force contested shots.

Lakers have covered in 8 of their last 10 games.

Clippers struggle to cover big spreads.

Spread: Celtics +1.0 (-115) | Cavaliers -1.0 (-105)

Moneyline: Celtics -100 | Cavaliers -118

Total: O/U 238.5 (-110)

Won 7 of their last 10 games.

Strong offensive team (117.3 PPG, #6 in NBA).

Elite defense, allowing just 108.5 PPG (#4 in NBA).

Jayson Tatum is on fire, averaging 33 PPG in two matchups vs. Cleveland this season.

Best record in the NBA and best home record (24-3).

Averaging 122.6 PPG in their last three games.

Strong ball movement and rebounding edge (29.9 APG, 46.8 RPG last 10 games).

Donovan Mitchell has dominated Boston, averaging 35 PPG vs. them.

Boston has won 7 of the last 10 matchups.

Cavs won the last meeting 115-111 at home.

Home team has won each of the last three games in this series.

Payton Pritchard (Questionable - Illness)

Craig Porter Jr. (Questionable - Illness)

Cavs have won 17 of their last 20 home games.

Cleveland is 33-16 ATS this season (#1 in NBA).

Celtics have struggled ATS (19-30-1, 3rd worst in NBA).

Cavs' defense is ranked #10 in Opponent PPG.

Boston has allowed just 108.5 PPG this season (#4 in NBA).

Last 3 meetings between these teams have gone UNDER.

Averaging 33 PPG vs. Cleveland this season.

Hit the Over in 8 of his last 10 games.

Mitchell and Tatum both at +160, but Tatum has been more consistent.

Mitchell has had lower scoring totals in some games due to Cavs' ball movement.

Averaging 35/6.5/4.1 vs. Boston since joining Cleveland.

Has hit this Over in 8 straight games vs. Celtics.

Has covered this in 5 straight home games.

Celtics' defense allows 24.7 APG, middle of the pack.

Cavs' strong home record and offensive firepower give them the edge.

The Under looks like a solid play with both teams having strong defenses.

Tatum and Mitchell props offer strong value based on historical trends.

Spread: Mavericks +2.5 (-110) | 76ers -2.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Mavericks +120 | 76ers -140

Total: O/U 227.0 (-105/-115)

Lost last two games, including a brutal 144-101 defeat vs. Cavaliers.

Scoring 115.3 PPG (11th in NBA) but allowing 113.3 PPG (16th).

Kyrie Irving (24.3 PPG) and P.J. Washington (14.4 PPG) are game-time decisions.

Lost two straight, including a 118-110 loss to Boston.

Scoring only 109.1 PPG (25th) and struggling offensively without Embiid.

Tyrese Maxey (27.7 PPG, 6.0 APG) is carrying the offense.

Philadelphia won the last meeting, 120-116.

Series is tied 5-5 in the last 10 matchups.

Kyrie Irving (Shoulder) - Game-Time Decision

P.J. Washington (Knee) - Game-Time Decision

Anthony Davis (Acquired in Trade) - OUT

Joel Embiid (Knee) - OUT

Paul George (Knee) - OUT

Jared McCain (Season-Ending Injury) - OUT

Eric Gordon - Game-Time Decision

Dallas is due for a bounce-back performance after getting embarrassed in Cleveland.

The 76ers are missing their top two scorers (Embiid & George).

Tyrese Maxey has been elite, but he doesn’t have much offensive help.

Mavericks have more offensive firepower, especially if Kyrie plays.

The Over has hit in 7 of the last 10 Mavericks games.

The Over has hit in 6 of the last 10 Sixers games.

Despite injuries, both teams have weak defenses.

Dallas’ fast pace (16th in possessions) should push scoring.

Maxey has scored 30+ in 5 straight games.

No Embiid = Maxey taking over.

Dallas has struggled defensively post-trade.

Has hit this in 9 straight games.

76ers' defense struggles against big men.

If he plays, he has covered this in 3 straight games.

Spread: Rockets -9.5 (-105) | Nets +9.5 (-115)

Moneyline: Rockets -400 | Nets +300

Total: O/U 211.0 (-110)

Lost 3 straight games, including a 124-118 loss to the Knicks.

Rank 4th in overall rating, 10th in offensive rating, and 4th in defensive rating.

Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 PPG but struggling with efficiency.

Won back-to-back games, including a 110-98 win over Houston.

Rank 27th in offensive rating and 24th in defensive rating.

D’Angelo Russell and Nic Claxton leading the offense with multiple key injuries.

Nets have won 7 of the last 10 meetings against Houston.

Brooklyn has lost 11 straight home games.

Fred VanVleet (Ankle) - OUT

Alperen Sengun (Calf) - Questionable

Jabari Smith Jr. (Hand) - OUT

Bojan Bogdanovic (Foot) - OUT

Cam Thomas (Hamstring) - OUT

Cam Johnson (Ankle) - OUT

Ben Simmons (Injury Management) - OUT

Noah Clowney (Ankle) - OUT

Houston has lost three straight and is playing the second night of a back-to-back.

Brooklyn has covered the spread in 8 of its last 12 home games despite losing.

Nets have extra rest while Houston might be fatigued.

Brooklyn ranks 29th in scoring (105.5 PPG).

Houston is on a back-to-back and may slow the pace.

The last meeting between these teams ended with 208 total points.

Averaging 22.1 PPG over the last 10 games.

Brooklyn struggles defensively, ranking 24th.

Coming off a 25-point triple-double.

With VanVleet out, Thompson will get more scoring opportunities.

Averaging 19.2 PPG in the last 5 games.

Nets lack defensive perimeter stoppers.

Spread: Heat -3.0 (-115) | Bulls +3.0 (-105)

Moneyline: Heat -150 | Bulls +130

Total: O/U 227.0 (-110)

Won 3 of last 4 games, including a 105-103 win over San Antonio.

6th in the East, leading Orlando by 1.5 games in the division.

Struggling offensively (22nd in PPG) but elite defensively (7th in Opp PPG).

Lost 3 straight, including a 127-119 loss to Detroit.

Traded LaVine, adding Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, and Tre Jones.

Ranked 6th in PPG but 29th in Opponent PPG.

Miami has won 2 straight against Chicago.

The last 2 meetings were close (118-116 and 112-91 wins for Miami).

Bulls have covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 meetings.

Jimmy Butler (Suspended - Team Conduct) - OUT

Josh Richardson (Heel) - OUT

Dru Smith (Achilles) - OUT for season

Zach LaVine (Traded) - OUT

Talen Horton-Tucker (Leg) - Doubtful

Jalen Smith (Illness) - Questionable

Dalen Terry (Knee) - Questionable

Miami struggles on the road (2-4 ATS in last 6 away games).

Chicago is adjusting without LaVine but has been competitive at home.

Bulls have covered in 6 of their last 10 games vs. Miami.

Chicago ranks 6th in scoring and 29th in opponent PPG.

Miami, while solid defensively, has given up 115+ points in 4 of its last 6 games.

4 of the last 6 meetings between these teams have gone Over.

Averaging 23.6 PPG in his last 5 home games.

Without LaVine, his usage rate will increase.

Scored 30 points last game and has hit this Over in 3 straight.

With Butler out, he’s the primary scoring option.

Leads Miami in scoring (23.8 PPG).

Bulls struggle against perimeter shooters (allowed 37.2% from 3PT).

Spread: Knicks -4.0 (-110) | Raptors +4.0 (-110)

Moneyline: Knicks -175 | Raptors +150

Total: O/U 229.0 (-110)

Won 7 of their last 10 games.

Dominant offensively, averaging 117.9 PPG (#4 in NBA).

Elite efficiency, 2nd in Shooting Efficiency (1.195) and 3rd in eFG% (56.8%).

Strong interior scoring (53.6 PPG in the paint, #4).

Jalen Brunson is leading the team, averaging 28.0 PPG and 7.9 APG in his last 10 games.

Won 8 of their last 10 games.

Below-average offense, ranking 18th in PPG (111.2).

Struggles defensively, allowing 116.3 PPG (#24 in NBA).

Strong playmaking (29.1 APG, #5 in NBA).

Scottie Barnes is the team’s leader, averaging 19.7 PPG and 6.5 APG in his last 10.

Knicks have won 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Knicks have won 7 straight vs. the Raptors.

New York won the last matchup 112-98 at MSG.

Mitchell Robinson (Out - Ankle)

OG Anunoby (Day-to-Day - Foot)

Bruce Brown (Questionable - Face)

Chris Boucher (Questionable - Illness)

Knicks have covered in 7 straight games vs. Toronto.

New York is 7-3 ATS in their last 10.

Raptors struggle against strong defensive teams like the Knicks.

8 of the last 10 Raptors games have gone UNDER.

Toronto plays a slower pace (29th in 3PM, 29th in 3PA).

Knicks defense is ranked #8 in Opponent PPG.

Averaging just 17.8 PPG in his last 5 games.

Raptors defend the paint decently (21st in Opp PPG in the paint).

Has covered in 3 straight road games.

Knicks have strong playmakers, leading to more assists.

Averaging 28.0 PPG in his last 10 games.

Raptors allow a high FG% (46.9% - #18 in NBA).

Knicks are simply the better team and should win/cover comfortably.

The UNDER is the best value play, as recent games have fallen short of 230.

Jalen Brunson’s scoring prop is a strong play given his form.

Spread: Pacers -5.5 (-110) | Blazers +5.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Pacers -210 | Blazers +175

Total: O/U 234.0 (-110)

Indiana Pacers (27-20, 4th in East) → Coming off a game against the Utah Jazz last night, looking to extend their winning streak.

Portland Trail Blazers (20-29, 13th in West) → On a four-game winning streak, recently taking down Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Orlando.

Winners of 8 of their last 10 games.

Scoring at an elite rate (116.1 PPG, 9th in NBA).

Shooting efficiency is top-tier (56.4% EFG, 4th in NBA).

Struggle on the boards (49.4 RPG, 27th in NBA).

On a four-game win streak, including wins over the Suns, Bucks, and Magic.

Only allowing 105.7 PPG over their last 10 games.

Still struggling offensively (109.0 PPG, 26th in NBA).

Strong rebounding team (51.6 RPG, 18th in NBA).

Indiana won the first meeting 121-114 in November.

The road team has covered the spread in 5 of the last 6 meetings.

The last 10 matchups are split 5-5.

Isaiah Jackson (Out - Calf)

James Wiseman (Out - Calf)

Myles Turner (Out - Peroneal Injury)

Matisse Thybulle (Out - Ankle)

Pacers have won 8 of their last 10, covering in 7 of those games.

Portland’s recent success is impressive, but they’ve beaten weaker competition.

Pacers won the last meeting by 7 and should control this one.

The Under has hit in 7 of the last 10 Portland games.

Pacers games on the road have stayed under in 4 of their last 5.

Both teams are on a back-to-back, meaning fatigue could limit scoring.

Averaging 17.3 PPG over his last 5 games.

Pacers allow a lot of mid-range and paint points, which suits Grant’s game.

Averaging 23.3 PPG over the last 10 games.

Portland struggles defensively against skilled forwards.

Averaging just 15.2 PPG over his last 5 games.

Pacers have solid perimeter defense, limiting 3-point scorers.

Pacers should dominate offensively while Portland's defensive improvements may keep the game lower-scoring.

Back Pacers -5.5, but also consider the Under as the stronger bet.

Spread: Clippers -8.5 (-110) | Lakers +8.5 (-110)

Moneyline: Clippers -350 | Lakers +275

Total: O/U 221.0 (-115/-105)

Won 6 of their last 7 games, including a dominant 128-112 win vs. the Knicks.

LeBron James posted a 33-point triple-double vs. New York.

Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are stepping up offensively.

Struggles with rebounding (28th in total rebounds per game).

Lost 115-108 to Toronto in their last game.

Norman Powell (hip) is questionable but has been their best scorer lately (24.1 PPG).

James Harden is inconsistent, shooting just 39.7% from the field.

Top-3 defense in the NBA, allowing only 107.2 PPG.

Clippers have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.

Clippers won the last matchup 116-102.

The favorite has covered in 8 of the last 10 matchups.

Luka Dončić (Out - Calf)

Anthony Davis (Traded - Dallas)

Christian Wood (Out - Knee)

Gabe Vincent (Questionable - Knee)

Cam Christie (Out - Ankle)

Norman Powell (Questionable - Hip, expected to play)

Lakers have covered in 8 of their last 10 games.

Clippers are inconsistent, covering just 3 of their last 4.

Powell is banged up, and the Clippers rely heavily on him for scoring.

Lakers’ last 4 road games as underdogs have hit the Over.

Clippers have allowed 108+ points in 4 of their last 5 games.

Even