The Magic have won three of four and in my eyes they’re playing the best basketball of their season. They are finally making some perimeter shots, which they weren’t doing earlier in the year, and their stars have stepped up in a big way. The Nets are a dumpster fire; they have gotten smacked around as of late. I expect the same tonight.

Nikola Jokic is averaging more than 30 points a game, averaging a triple-double while shooting a high percentage from the field. With the Warriors at less than full strength, this likely gets ugly. Lay the points.

The Rockets could easily be undefeated. They have had two close losses and their wins have been for the most part complete blowouts. Don’t sleep on Houston -- give me the Rockets on the money line.

How much is Giannis Antetokounmpo going to have in the tank a day after hitting the game-winning shot against Indiana? The Bucks are on the second half of a back-to-back, and the Raptors have shown big-time signs of life at home. I'm scared to lay the points, so give me Toronto on the money line.

The Blazers have had their issues this year off the floor, but it has not affected the start of their season. They have-a 4-2 record and a 14-point win on the road versus the Lakers already this year. Now, they catch the Lakers on the second half of a back-to-back, they’re at home and their slight favorites. Lay the points!

Orlando is the worst jump-shooting team according to all the metrics in the NBA. Its guard play right now is a huge question mark. There is a buzz right now with the Hornets. LaMelo Ball is healthy and the rookies have brought a level of excitement that we have not seen from the Hornets in a long time. Give me Charlotte on the money line.

I’m high on this Bulls team because they share the ball and they are unselfish. Josh Giddey is a game-time decision. I’d obviously prefer him out there. Don’t sleep on Chicago. Money-line play.

This is more about the Pacers. They are a mess injuries-wise and now are on the second half of a back-to-back and it appears they will be a ton of guys out. They are not defending or playing with any urgency. This season appears lost without Tyrese Haliburton. Lay the points.

The Suns were impressive erasing a 20-point deficit in a 120-116 win over the Kings on Wednesday, while the Clippers looked OLD AND AWFUL. Last year, the Suns were 4-0 against the Clippers, with every game decided by 6 points or fewer. Take the underdog

Let’s not forget the Nuggets lost in 7 games to the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals last season. I’m excited about the Warriors, but who on this roster is planning on slowing down Nikola Jokic tonight? The answer is no one. Take the Nuggets to win.

I love me some Cooper Flagg. Dallas is my pick to win the NBA championship next season once fully healthy. De'Aaron Fox being out hurts the Spurs too much tonight, so give me Dallas straight up against Victor Wembanyama & Co.

OKC had the best regular-season point differential (+12.9) in NBA history and the most double-digit wins (54) in a season. But that was last year, and the Rockets in my eyes are true contenders to win it all by adding Kevin Durant. Too many emotions for OKC, too many points to give Houston.

I picked OKC in 6 and here we are; Game 6 and OKC is too big a favorite in my eyes. SGA is getting the help he needed from Jalen Williams. If Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton isn’t healthy, they don’t have a chance. If this price is too much for your liking, throw it in a parlay.

The Thunder are now 0-8 on the road ATS. Last game, the Pacers outscored the Thunder 32-18 in 4th quarter after trailing by 5. Also, the Pacers outscored the Thunder 49-18 in bench points. This is NOT happening again! The Thunder step up and answer this challenge.

Indiana stole Game 1 in OKC and now we have a series. OKC has been average on the road in the postseason (4-3 record) and Indiana has been an offensive juggernaut all postseason at home The “magic number” is 110 points. If the Pacers can get there, they are 13-0 in this postseason. They get there tonight and win straight up.