NBA Daily Picks 12/15

Here are the expert picks for the NBA games scheduled for Sunday, December 15, 2024:

1. New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers

• Moneyline: Pacers (-120), Pelicans (+100)

• Point Spread: Pacers -1.5

• Over/Under: 230.5 points

• Pick: Pacers to win and cover the spread; under 230.5 points

• Analysis: Indiana’s strong home performance and superior defense give them the edge against New Orleans, who may struggle to keep up defensively.

2. Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards

• Moneyline: Celtics (-300), Wizards (+250)

• Point Spread: Celtics -7.5

• Over/Under: 225.0 points

• Pick: Celtics to win and cover the spread; over 225.0 points

• Analysis: Boston’s elite roster and ability to dominate both ends of the floor should overwhelm the struggling Wizards in a high-scoring game.

3. New York Knicks at Orlando Magic

• Moneyline: Magic (-150), Knicks (+130)

• Point Spread: Magic -4.5

• Over/Under: 218.5 points

• Pick: Magic to win and cover the spread; under 218.5 points

• Analysis: Orlando’s home advantage and defensive efficiency should stifle the Knicks, resulting in a relatively low-scoring contest.

4. Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs

• Moneyline: Timberwolves (-250), Spurs (+200)

• Point Spread: Timberwolves -6.5

• Over/Under: 224.0 points

• Pick: Timberwolves to win and cover the spread; over 224.0 points

• Analysis: Minnesota’s offense, led by Anthony Edwards, is expected to exploit San Antonio’s porous defense, leading to a comfortable win in a high-scoring game.

5. Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns

• Moneyline: Suns (-200), Trail Blazers (+170)

• Point Spread: Suns -5.5

• Over/Under: 221.5 points

• Pick: Suns to win and cover the spread; over 221.5 points

• Analysis: Phoenix’s balanced offense and home-court advantage make them the clear favorites against Portland in a high-scoring affair.

6. Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

• Moneyline: Warriors (-140), Mavericks (+120)

• Point Spread: Warriors -3.5

• Over/Under: 227.0 points

• Pick: Warriors to win and cover the spread; under 227.0 points

• Analysis: Golden State’s strong defense and home record should neutralize Dallas’ offensive firepower in a moderately high-scoring game.

7. Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers

• Moneyline: Lakers (-160), Grizzlies (+140)

• Point Spread: Lakers -4.5

• Over/Under: 229.5 points

• Pick: Lakers to win; Grizzlies to cover the spread; over 229.5 points

• Analysis: While the Lakers are favorites at home, Memphis’ offensive depth should keep the game close in a high-scoring contest.

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