Six games take place on the Friday night slate in the NBA. Below, we'll analyze the top NBA predictions for three matchups.
Our Friday NBA picks are headlined by an Eastern Conference battle between the Cavaliers and 76ers. We’ll also focus on the Raptors hosting the Clippers and the Timberwolves visiting the Rockets in Houston.
From spread picks to over/unders, here is everything NBA fans need for Friday’s NBA card.
Below, we’ll dive into the top NBA predictions and picks for today. You can predict NBA winners, spreads, and over/unders on PrizePicks Team Picks, now available in 30 states.
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Top NBA Predictions, Picks Today
Here are the top NBA predictions and picks for the Friday, January 16, six-game slate on PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can predict NBA winners, spreads, and over/unders.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Pick
Here's our top Cavaliers vs. 76ers prediction for Friday, January 16.
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Spread, Over/Under, Time
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: 76ers -1.5 (1.72x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks)
- Over/Under: 234.5 (1.92x payout on Over)
(Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change)
Cavaliers vs. 76ers Prediction on Spread
- Cleveland owns a league-worst 13-29 against the spread mark, but downed Philadelphia, 133-107 on Tuesday.
- The Cavaliers knocked down 20 shots from downtown, their most since hitting 20 treys against New Orleans on December 23.
- The 76ers allowed 132 and 133 points in two losses to the Cavaliers. The only time Philadelphia yielded more points in regulation came in a 144-103 loss to Orlando on November 25.
- The Sixers are 7-2 off a home loss, winning by an average of 13.8 points per game.
- Philadelphia ranks third in opposing 3-point percentage (33.9%). The Cavs shot 38-of-90 (42.2%) from long range in two wins over the 76ers.
- Since December 31, the Cavaliers hit 50% of their field goal attempts in six of eight games. Cleveland owns a 5-1 record in those six victories, covering three times.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction, Pick
Here's our top Clippers vs. Raptors prediction for Friday, January 16.
Clippers vs. Raptors Spread, Over/Under, Time
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Clippers -1.5 (1.78x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks)
- Over/Under: 215.5 (1.81x payout on Over)
(Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change)
Clippers vs. Raptors Prediction on Spread
- The Clippers began the season at 6-21, but have won 11 of their last 13. L.A. covered the spread in all 11 victories.
- Los Angeles topped Washington, 119-105 on Wednesday, passing the 115-point mark for the eighth time in the last 12 games.
- Toronto took care of Indiana on Wednesday, 115-101. The Raptors have alternated wins and losses in five consecutive games.
- Since dropping five straight home outings in December, Toronto is 5-2 the last seven at Scotiabank Arena.
- The home team captured each matchup last season. The Raptors defeated the Clippers, 115-108 as 5-point underdogs last February.
- Toronto’s 3-point shooting suffered the last three games, knocking down 21-of-97 attempts (21.6%). The Clippers rank 20th in opponents shooting from downtown at 36.3%.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Prediction, Pick
Here's our top Timberwolves vs. Rockets prediction for Friday, January 16.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Spread, Over/Under, Time
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Spread: Rockets -3.5 (1.78x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks)
- Over/Under: 223.5 (1.96x payout on Over)
(Team Picks data is live at the time of writing and is subject to change)
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Prediction on Spread
- Minnesota mauled Milwaukee, 139-106 on Tuesday, marking the sixth time the Wolves have topped 135 points.
- Since the start of December, the Wolves are 7-3 away from Target Center. All seven victories were by 7+.
- Minnesota covered four of the last five as an underdog, including victories at Oklahoma City and Golden State.
- Wolves G Anthony Edwards (28.9 PPG) will miss his second straight game with a foot injury.
- Houston turns around fast following a 111-91 home defeat to Oklahoma City on Thursday. The Rockets slip to 0-7 against the spread in their last seven.
- Kevin Durant and the Rockets seek their first win with no rest. Houston is 0-3 in this spot, with losses at Utah, Dallas, and Sacramento.
- The Wolves look to stay on fire from long range, drilling at least 16 shots from deep in three of the last four outings. Minnesota hits a scorching 46.3% in this span on its 3-point tries.
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