NBA Predictions

Phoenix Suns – Oklahoma City Thunder: interesting West matchup The Suns and Thunder meet for their 4th and penultimate showdown of the season. OKC have taken two of the three so far, but Phoenix were one of the first teams to rattle Mark Daigneault’s machine — they’ll be chasing another statement win tonight. Phoenix Suns:…

Toronto Raptors – Detroit Pistons: 1st vs 5th in the East First meeting of the season between two teams that have improved the most since last year. Detroit have sat on top of the East for months; the Raptors still harbour hopes of sneaking into second — or at least finishing top four to secure…

Philadelphia 76ers – New York Knicks: final round of this rivalry before the Playoffs? Fourth and final meeting of the season between the 76ers and Knicks. The result matters — especially if these two end up level after 82 games. We’re not there yet, but even without that scenario both clubs will be hunting a…

Houston Rockets – Los Angeles Clippers: KD vs Kawhi – Episode 2 The Rockets and Clippers meet for the second night in a row after Houston’s narrow win last night (102-95). Different targets, same bite. Houston is chasing the title. L.A., after recent moves, probably isn’t expecting much — but they’re not tanking. Expect another…

Los Angeles Lakers – San Antonio Spurs: a possible playoff preview? The Lakers and Spurs, 5th and 2nd in the Western Conference respectively, meet in California for a tasty evening. Both teams have one eye on the playoffs — this could be a rehearsal before the main event hits in mid-April. Los Angeles Lakers: back-to-back…

Phoenix Suns – Dallas Mavericks: desperate for a win The Suns and Mavericks meet for their second showdown this season. Both teams are slipping, but Phoenix needs a win like a team needs oxygen. Dallas look more focused on next year and the draft lottery; Phoenix still cling to a top-six spot and direct playoff…

Houston Rockets – Los Angeles Clippers: KD vs Kawhi A straight-up Western Conference showdown between the Rockets and Clippers — two teams headed in different directions but chasing similar things. Houston’s gunning for the title. L.A., after the recent trades, probably isn’t expecting much, but they’ve got no reason to lie down. Expect a competitive…

New York Knicks – Indiana Pacers: 2025 Playoffs rematch Knicks and Pacers — the two East finalists — meet again, this time at Madison Square Garden. This season isn’t the same story as last: New York stayed in the hunt and now have title ambitions, while Indiana look like they’re hunting a top draft pick.…

Los Angeles Lakers – Oklahoma City Thunder: J-Dub vs LeBron This is a tough test for the Lakers, who welcome the Thunder for the second meeting of the season. Both teams lose their MVP frontrunners — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are out injured — yet the matchup should still be gripping. Expect playoff noise…