Top NBA Picks and Predictions Today (Back Cavs At Home Against Dallas)

Dec 16, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during
Dec 16, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts during / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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We have a jam-packed day in the NBA, which gets an early start. The Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Clippers start the day at 4 p.m. ET.

Following them is a night led by Luka Dončić, Giaannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. There's going to be a lot of great basketball tonight, so let's get you ready for this night.

Here are the best bets for each of tonight's games.

Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers Best Bet

Pick: OVER 221.5

Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs Best Bet

Miami has been untrustworthy this season. The Heat are 9-19-2 ATS this year and 2-4-1 ATS as a road favorite. The Heat lost to the Spurs the last time they played. Maybe San Antonio can't replicate that same game, but it can surely stay close.

Pick: Spurs +7.5

Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Best Bet

Pick: Cavaliers -3.5

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets Best Bet

Although the Rockets have played better recently, especially at home, the Blazers are the better team. If we can get them within two possessions, it's fantastic value. Portland is 7-5 ATS after a loss and 2-0 ATS as a road favorite.

Pick: Blazers -3.5

Utah Jazz vs. Milwaukee Bucks Best Bet

Pick: Bucks -4.5

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Best Bet

Pick: OKC +8.5

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns Best Bet

The Pelicans have won the last two matchups against the Suns, and they are live to do it again. Phoenix doesn't have anyone who is strong and fast enough to keep up with Zion Williamson. The Suns have lost five of their last six games and are 20th in defensive rating over the last 10 games. New Orleans has dropped two in a row, but its shooting should be up to par tonight and lead it to a win.

Pick: Pelicans ML


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