I was incorrect in my last NBA pick as the Grizzlies (-5) were taken down at Houston 105-96 last Wednesday night. This evening I like 2 games.
Washington Wizards (14-6) @ Orlando Magic (9-14)
The Washington Wizards have won 5 of their last 6 games. On Monday they were victorious at home 133-132 in double overtime versus Boston. They have scored 110 or more points in their last 3 wins. The team is averaging 101.4 points per game, 13th in the league. They are giving up 97.7 points per game, 8th in the league. They are 4-4 on the road this season. They are 3-2 versus Southeast division opponents. After tonight they play 3 in a row at home. The Orlando Magic are on a 2 game winning streak. On Saturday they were victorious at Sacramento 105-96. They have scored less than 100 points in 17 of their 23 games. The team is averaging 94.9 points per game, 24th in the league. They are giving up 100.1 points per game, 17th in the league. They are 2-5 at home this season. They are 1-3 versus Southeast division opponents. Including tonight they play 6 of their next 9 games at home.
Washington is 2-0 versus Orlando this season. On October 30th at Orlando, the Wizards grabbed a 105-98 victory. On November 15th at Washington, the Wizards notched a 98-93 win. After tonight the teams play 1 more time this season, February 9th at Washington.
Wizards vs Magic Prediction
The Wizards have taken care of business in their first 2 meetings with the Magic and I think they’ll do the same again this evening.
Take the Wizards -4.5
New Orleans Pelicans (10-10) @ Dallas Mavericks (16-7)
The New Orleans Pelicans have won 2 in a row and 3 of their last 5 games. Last night they were victorious at home 104-93 versus the Knicks. 8 of their 10 wins have been a margin of 7 or more points. The team is averaging 100.6 points per game, 17th in the league. They are giving up 99.9 points per game, 15th in the league. They are 4-8 on the road this season. They are 1-2 versus Southwest division opponents. After tonight they play their next 3 games at home. Tonight is the 2nd game of a back to back. They are 4-1 in the 2nd game. The Dallas Mavericks have dropped 2 of their last 3 games. Last night they were defeated 114-105 at Memphis. They have allowed their opponents to score 100 or more points in their last 9 games and 18 of 23 games played this season. The team is averaging 110.4 points per game, 1st in the league. They are giving up 103 points per game, 24th in the league. They are 8-3 at home this season. They are 1-3 versus Southwest division opponents. Including tonight they play 2 in a row and 7 of their next 10 games at home. Tonight is the 2nd game of a back to back. They are 3-1 in the 2nd game.
Dallas was victorious in their first meeting with New Orleans this season. On November 1st at New Orleans the Mavericks won 109-104. After tonight the teams play 2 more times this season.
Pelicans vs Mavericks Prediction
The Mavericks are the top-scoring team in the league and the Pelicans will be hard pressed to stop them tonight.
Take the Mavericks -7
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