Upcoming Games for January 5, 2025
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | More Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings (16-19) Golden State Warriors (18-16) | 48.5% 51.5% | +135 -150 +145 -145 | +3½-112 -3-108 +3½-110 -3-105 | 111.7 112.4 | 224.1 | o224½-112 u225½-110 o225-110 u225½-110 | Volatility Bet Value Active |
Games In Progress
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets Cleveland Cavaliers | 33.8% 66.2% | +150 -160 +150 -165 | +4-107 -3½-110 +4-109 -3½-110 | 114 126 | -0.50078-0.49617 | -0.41290 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Washington Wizards | 89.0% 11.0% | -900 +680 -900 +725 | -13-108 +13+100 -13-110 +14-110 | 137 101 | -0.13318-0.12635 | -0.11630 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Los Angeles Clippers | 65.9% 34.1% | -175 +165 -175 +165 | -4½-102 +4½-108 -4-109 +4½-110 | 108 80 | -0.46561-0.46561 | -0.41764 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks | 38.4% 61.6% | +165 -170 +160 -170 | +4½-105 -4½-105 +4½-105 -4½-109 | 119 104 | -0.98152-0.96964 | -0.95620 | |
| Indiana Pacers Brooklyn Nets | 50.2% 49.8% | -160 +142 -150 +145 | -3½-108 +3½-108 -3-110 +3½-105 | 90 99 | -0.91198-0.90421 | -0.69681 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Miami Heat | 42.3% 57.7% | +150 -160 +145 -150 | +3½-108 -3½-108 +3½-109 -3-110 | 93 134 | -0.50078-0.51896 | -0.55064 | |
| Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics | 16.6% 83.4% | +600 -705 +600 -675 | +12½-110 -12-108 +12½-110 -12-109 | 120 130 | -0.15111-0.15188 | -0.18102 | |
| Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers | 71.5% 28.5% | -240 +220 -240 +220 | -6-108 +6-108 -6-109 +6-105 | 106 102 | -0.36652-0.36652 | -0.33487 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Clippers | 25.7% 74.3% | +310 -360 +305 -360 | +8½-108 -8-115 +8½-109 -8½-109 | 105 127 | -0.27128-0.27421 | -0.29768 | |
| Houston Rockets Sacramento Kings | 54.2% 45.8% | +105 -120 +115 -120 | +2-108 -1½-105 +2-109 -1½-105 | 111 120 | -0.63885-0.61667 | -0.78038 | |
| Golden State Warriors Denver Nuggets | 41.4% 58.6% | +175 -185 +170 -190 | +5-105 -5-105 +5-105 -5-109 | 115 119 | -0.44482-0.44809 | -0.53394 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Phoenix Suns | 36.1% 63.9% | +230 -265 +240 -280 | +7-110 -6½-108 +7½-110 -7-109 | 93 104 | -0.34881-0.33588 | -0.44777 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks | 36.5% 63.5% | +170 -175 +165 -170 | +4½-105 -4½-105 +4½-105 -4½-109 | 116 121 | -0.45869-0.46959 | -0.45355 | |
| Utah Jazz Oklahoma City Thunder | 11.0% 89.0% | +710 -900 +650 -850 | +14-108 -13½-110 +13½-109 -13½-109 | 106 133 | -0.12855-0.13891 | -0.11647 | |
| Indiana Pacers Toronto Raptors | 58.9% 41.1% | -150 +140 -145 +145 | -3-105 +3½-110 -3-109 +3-109 | 111 122 | -0.89199-0.89610 | -0.89018 | |
| Orlando Magic New York Knicks | 37.3% 62.7% | +175 -195 +170 -190 | +5½-115 -5-108 +5-109 -4½-110 | 106 121 | -0.43833-0.44809 | -0.46652 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 7 | 3-3 (0.500) | 1 | -0.93383 | |
| Sportsbooks | 7 | 4-3 (0.571) | 0 | -0.92962 | |
| DRatings | 7 | 4-3 (0.571) | 0 | -0.93730 | -0.00346 -0.00768 |
Predictions Methodology
The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.
Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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