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PREVIEW: The Houston Rockets (22-14) will host the Chicago Bulls (18-20) on January 13, 2026 at Toyota Center , with Houston favored by 12.5 points. The Rockets have cooled off recently, dropping four of their last five games , while the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-107 victory over the Mavericks on Saturday. Houston excels at offensive rebounding (33.5%, ranked 1st) and employs a high-frequency midrange attack, but struggles with turnovers (ranked 29th) and defensive rebounding (ranked 30th). Chicago operates at a quick tempo (ranked 3rd) with strong defensive rebounding (ranked 4th) and good passing efficiency, though...

PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets, ranked second in efficient three-point shooting and third in both low turnovers and passing, bring a methodical approach to their visit against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. The Pelicans counter with the league's top-ranked frequency for attacking the rim and respectable offensive rebounding at 28.4 percent, though they struggle significantly with three-point efficiency and rim finishing. Denver's slow tempo contrasts sharply with New Orleans' aggressive interior style, creating a fascinating chess match between two teams with vastly different offensive philosophies. The Nuggets have won three of their past four games overall and look to...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks (17-22) square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (26-14) as just 2.5-point favorites on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Timberwolves are one of the hottest teams in the league, claiming their sixth win in their last eight after a dramatic 104-103 victory over San Antonio on Sunday night. Milwaukee excels as an efficient 3-point shooting team ranked 1st and boasts excellent rim attack efficiency at 3rd, while Minnesota struggles defensively against perimeter shooting, ranking 24th in defending the three-ball. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 28.9 points per game...

PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Kaseya Center , with both teams heading in dramatically different directions. The Suns have won three consecutive games and have emerged as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having won eight of their last 10 games. Miami has been defeated in their last three games, including a recent road loss against Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns rank second in forcing turnovers while featuring good offensive rebounding at 29.7 percent, yet they rank near the bottom in defensive rebounding and rim attacks, suggesting a team...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors (21-19) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (19-21) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 , setting up an intriguing matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Trail Blazers have completely dominated this season series, already wrapping it up 3-0 against Golden State , giving them confidence despite being significant underdogs at home. The Warriors rank first in three-point frequency at 49.7 percent of their shot attempts, complemented by efficient free throw shooting at 82 percent , providing them multiple scoring avenues. However, Portland enters the contest dealing with several injury concerns, featuring Deni Avdija,...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder enter this matchup as the league's elite defensive unit, ranking first in limiting three-point shooting quality and forcing turnovers while allowing few shots at the rim. The Thunder hold the Western Conference's best record at 33-7, while the Spurs sit in second place at 27-12. Oklahoma City has won seven of their last nine games and will seek a fourth consecutive victory after routing Miami 124-112 on Sunday. The Thunder have lost only seven games this season, and remarkably, three of those defeats have come at the hands of the Spurs. San Antonio has cooled off...