We have NBA picks and predictions for Tuesday, December 23rd, which features the Hornets vs. Cavaliers, Magic vs. Warriors, and Pistons vs. Trail Blazers.
Our picks include a best bet and NBA same game multi, and we’re looking forward to the NBA action this week.
Hornets vs. Cavaliers Predictions
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Best Bet
We can’t put our money on the Cavaliers right now. There is trouble in paradise after losing their last three games, including a loss to the Hornets.
Charlotte won 119-111 on the road, and there is no reason why it can’t produce another big performance over the struggling Eastern Conference team. The Cavaliers have Donovan Mitchell, but that’s about it right now.
Getting a +9.5 start is significant in what should be a close game, so back the underdog to potentially pull off an upset.
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Same Game Multi
If the Hornets are going to cover the spread, a big performance from LaMelo Ball is needed. He comes off an eight-point performance, but he looked much better when scoring 28 points against the Hawks.
We don’t think Mitchell will struggle to score, but 30.5 points is a big line. We have him scoring around 27 points, so take Mitchell under 30.5 points and include him in your NBA same game multis.
They scored 230 points last week, so under 238.5 points is worth including.
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Magic vs. Warriors Predictions
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Best Bet
It’s not easy to predict what the Warriors are going to produce, but the Magic haven’t been the same without Franz Wagner, and they could struggle to win on the road.
The Warriors come off a win over the Phoenix Suns where they dug deep to win by three points, and that’s the best form guide for this game on Tuesday.
They are looking to turn around a defeat to the Magic on the road last month, where they allowed 121 points, but their defence should be much better this time around. Pick the Warriors to win and cover the spread.
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Same Game Multi
Paolo Banchero comes off a 23-point performance, and we think he’ll have something similar against the Warriors. He’s a quality player, but he’s not putting up massive numbers since returning from an injury break.
Steph Curry has scored totals of 14, 39, 48, 15, and 28 points from his last five games. It’s not overly consistent form, but the superstar is having games where he’s almost unstoppable. Tuesday could be one of those performances.
234 points were scored in their recent meeting, so over 228.5 is a worthy NBA multi bet inclusion.
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Pistons vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
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Best Bet
We rate the Pistons this season, and after posting four wins from their last five games, they’re running hot.
They suffered a close overtime loss against Dallas, but they bounced back with a win over Charlotte. They won by 26 points, so having that easy win under their belt should prepare them nicely for facing the Blazers.
Portland comes off three consecutive wins, which is good form, but they don’t have the depth to match the Pistons, so back the favourites to prevail.
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Same Game Multi
Cade Cunningham leads by example for the Pistons, having scored at a good clip this season. He has recent totals of 32 and 29 points, and the Blazers don’t play the best defence, so Cunningham should have a big night.
We also expect a big game from Jalen Duren, who only needs to score 18 points. He scored 19 points against Dallas, and he’s due another big game. Over 234.5 points is worth including based on their recent meeting.
