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.