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NBA Recap and Preview: Friday, January 17th, 2025

Recap of Last Night’s NBA Games

  1. Indiana Pacers 111, Detroit Pistons 100
    • Closing Odds: Pacers (-2), Total: 229.5
    • Indiana’s balanced scoring and strong second-half defense secured a road win against the Pistons.
  2. Phoenix Suns 130, Washington Wizards 123
    • Closing Odds: Suns (-11.5), Total: 231.5
    • Phoenix covered the spread, led by a 37-point outburst from Devin Booker.
  3. Oklahoma City Thunder 134, Cleveland Cavaliers 114
    • Closing Odds: Thunder (-2.5), Total: 233.5
    • Oklahoma City extended their winning streak to four, dominating behind stellar team offense.
  4. Sacramento Kings 132, Houston Rockets 127
    • Closing Odds: Kings (-4.5), Total: 219.5
    • Sacramento outlasted Houston in a high-scoring affair, thanks to clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter and 42 points in the 4th quarter.
  5. Los Angeles Clippers 118, Portland Trail Blazers 89
    • Closing Odds: Clippers (-7), Total: 220.5
    • The Clippers’ defense stifled Portland, holding them under 90 points.

NBA Preview: Tonight’s Games

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics

  • Odds: Celtics (-13.5), Total: 211.5
  • Insight: Boston looks to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Toronto, while Orlando aims to recover from a blowout against Milwaukee.
  • Forecast: Orlando 100.05, Boston 110.98, Total: 211.03

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks

  • Odds: Knicks (-4.5), Total: 218.5
  • Insight: New York’s offense is heating up, while Minnesota has struggled defensively in recent games.
  • Forecast: Minnesota 109.58, New York 114.93, Total: 224.51

Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans

  • Odds: Pelicans (-11.5), Total: 230.5
  • Insight: The Pelicans’ recent offensive surge contrasts with Utah’s continued struggles this season.
  • Forecast: Utah 111.33, New Orleans 120.61, Total: 231.94

Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat

  • Odds: Heat (-1.5), Total: 221.5
  • Insight: Denver’s consistency faces a test against a Miami team desperate to halt their two-game skid.
  • Forecast: Denver 110.49, Miami 111.21, Total: 221.7

Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls

  • Odds: Bulls (-4.5), Total: 230.5
  • Insight: Charlotte snapped a losing streak last game, but Chicago’s offense is expected to dominate at home.
  • Forecast: Charlotte 113.9, Chicago 119.32, Total: 233.22

Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks

  • Odds: Bucks (-16.5), Total: 225.5
  • Insight: Milwaukee’s six-game over streak continues to trend upwards against an inconsistent Toronto squad.
  • Forecast: Toronto 107.58, Milwaukee 119.11, Total: 226.69

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks

  • Odds: Thunder (-3.5), Total: 226.5
  • Insight: Oklahoma City’s offense has been electric, while Dallas is reeling from three straight losses.
  • Forecast: Oklahoma City 118.07, Dallas 108.57, Total: 226.64

Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs

  • Odds: Grizzlies (-2), Total: 232.5
  • Insight: Memphis is riding a three-game ATS win streak, while San Antonio’s recent games have leaned heavily toward overs.
  • Forecast: Memphis 117.57, San Antonio 114.62, Total: 232.19

Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers

  • Odds: Lakers (-15.5), Total: 216.5
  • Insight: The Lakers face a struggling Nets team fresh off a blowout loss to the Clippers.
  • Forecast: Brooklyn 103.9, Los Angeles 116.54, Total: 220.44

SBI Report

Short-Term Trends

  • SU Favorites: 100% (1-day), 76.7% (3-day), 73.6% (7-day)
  • O/U Overs: 60% (1-day), 68% (3-day), 65.6% (7-day)
  • ATS Favorites: 80% (1-day), 64% (3-day), 49.4% (7-day)

Season Trends (YTD)

  • SU Favorites: 68.1% (Bullish)
  • O/U Overs: 50.5% (Neutral)
  • ATS Favorites: 46% (Neutral)

Tonight’s action promises exciting matchups and valuable opportunities for bettors. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Raymond Report.

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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.