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Jazz at Mavericks Prediction
The Dallas Mavericks (16-26) are favored by 4.5 points against the Utah Jazz (14-27) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KJZZ, Jazz+, and KFAA. The matchup has a point total of 241.5.
- Mavericks ATS Record: 17-24-1 (3-12-1 as a favorite, 14-12-0 as an underdog)
- Jazz ATS Record: 23-18-0 (3-1-0 as a favorite, 20-17-0 as an underdog)
- Mavericks O-U-P: 20-22-0
- Jazz O-U-P: 26-15-0
Mavericks -3.5 vs. Jazz
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Mavericks (-3.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go under the 241.5-point total.
Suns at Knicks Prediction
The New York Knicks (25-16) are favored by 3.5 points against the Phoenix Suns (24-17) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on MSG, AZFamily, Suns+, and NBA TV. The matchup has an over/under of 223.5.
- Knicks ATS Record: 19-21-1 (17-17-1 as a favorite, 2-4-0 as an underdog)
- Suns ATS Record: 28-11-2 (14-1-1 as a favorite, 14-10-1 as an underdog)
- Knicks O-U-P: 23-18-0
- Suns O-U-P: 17-24-0
Knicks -3.5 vs. Suns
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Suns (+3.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 224.5-point total.
Celtics at Hawks Prediction
The Boston Celtics (25-15) square off against the Atlanta Hawks (20-23) as 3.5-point favorites on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and NBCS-BOS. The matchup has a point total of 226.5.
- Hawks ATS Record: 21-22-0 (7-14-0 as a favorite, 14-8-0 as an underdog)
- Celtics ATS Record: 22-17-1 (14-12-1 as a favorite, 8-5-0 as an underdog)
- Hawks O-U-P: 22-21-0
- Celtics O-U-P: 17-23-0
Celtics -3.5 vs. Hawks
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Hawks (+3.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 229.5-point total.
Pacers at Pistons Prediction
Central Division foes meet when the Detroit Pistons (29-10) host the Indiana Pacers (10-32) at Little Caesars Arena, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Pistons are 12.5-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the teams this season. The matchup has an over/under of 225.5.
- Pistons ATS Record: 21-17-1 (14-16-1 as a favorite, 7-1-0 as an underdog)
- Pacers ATS Record: 22-20-0 (3-4-0 as a favorite, 19-16-0 as an underdog)
- Pistons O-U-P: 18-21-0
- Pacers O-U-P: 16-26-0
Pistons -12.5 vs. Pacers
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Pistons (-12.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 227.5-point total.
Thunder at Heat Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) are favored (-9.5) to continue a five-game winning streak when they visit the Miami Heat (21-20) at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Kaseya Center. The contest airs on FDSSUN, FDSOK, KWTV, and WPLG. The over/under is 234.5 for the matchup.
- Heat ATS Record: 23-17-1 (9-9-0 as a favorite, 14-8-1 as an underdog)
- Thunder ATS Record: 21-21-0 (21-21-0 as a favorite, 0-0-0 as an underdog)
- Heat O-U-P: 20-21-0
- Thunder O-U-P: 21-21-0
Thunder -10.5 vs. Heat
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Heat (+10.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go under the 233.5-point total.
Timberwolves at Spurs Prediction
The San Antonio Spurs will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
- Spurs ATS Record: 21-17-3 (11-13-3 as a favorite, 10-4-0 as an underdog)
- Timberwolves ATS Record: 18-24-0 (14-18-0 as a favorite, 4-6-0 as an underdog)
- Spurs O-U-P: 16-25-0
- Timberwolves O-U-P: 20-22-0
Spurs -6.5 vs. Timberwolves
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Timberwolves (+6.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 229.5-point total.
Hornets at Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors (23-19) take the court against the Charlotte Hornets (15-26) as 6-point favorites on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and NBCS-BA. The over/under in the matchup is 232.5.
- Warriors ATS Record: 19-22-1 (14-16-1 as a favorite, 5-6-0 as an underdog)
- Hornets ATS Record: 24-17-0 (3-3-0 as a favorite, 21-14-0 as an underdog)
- Warriors O-U-P: 23-19-0
- Hornets O-U-P: 17-24-0
Warriors -7 vs. Hornets
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Warriors (-7) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go under the 234.5-point total.
Wizards at Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets will square off against the Washington Wizards at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
- Nuggets ATS Record: 25-16-0 (17-13-0 as a favorite, 8-3-0 as an underdog)
- Wizards ATS Record: 15-25-0 (1-2-0 as a favorite, 14-23-0 as an underdog)
- Nuggets O-U-P: 26-15-0
- Wizards O-U-P: 20-20-0
Nuggets -12.5 vs. Wizards
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Nuggets (-12.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 232.5-point total.
Lakers at Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) are favored by 3.5 points against the Los Angeles Lakers (24-15) on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KUNP, SportsNet LA, and NBA TV. The matchup has an over/under of 223.5.
- Trail Blazers ATS Record: 23-19-0 (5-9-0 as a favorite, 18-10-0 as an underdog)
- Lakers ATS Record: 20-18-1 (12-10-1 as a favorite, 8-8-0 as an underdog)
- Trail Blazers O-U-P: 21-21-0
- Lakers O-U-P: 24-15-0
Trail Blazers -3.5 vs. Lakers
Spread Prediction: The computer is picking the Lakers (+3.5) to cover the spread.
Total Prediction: According to our computer projections, this game will go over the 223.5-point total.
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