PREVIEW: The Denver Nuggets (22-10) travel to face the Toronto Raptors (20-14) after losing three road games in a row. The game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Raptors are a 7.5-point favorite against the Nuggets , setting up an intriguing matchup between a visiting squad seeking to end their skid and a home team looking to capitalize on their recent momentum. Denver's squad is currently the highest-scoring team in the NBA (125.7 PPG), while Toronto's team is fourth in points allowed per game (112.7). Nikola Jokic is scoring 29.6 points per game and averaging 12.2...

PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors (17-16) will visit the Charlotte Hornets (11-21) as the two teams open their season series against each other. The Warriors are eighth in the Western Conference following their most recent win over the Brooklyn Nets, and after posting a three-game losing skid, they've won four of their last five games. Steph Curry continues to have another career season as he ranks ninth in the NBA in scoring at 28.8 points per game. The Charlotte Hornets are 12th in the Eastern Conference and despite a 6-4 record over their last 10 games, they're still 10 games...

PREVIEW: The Atlanta Hawks will attempt to break a five-game home losing skid when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 31 , setting up a fascinating clash between two teams moving in opposite directions. Atlanta has lost their last seven games in a row, dropping them to the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference , while Minnesota is off to an impressive start this season with six wins in their last 10 games . The Timberwolves' offensive firepower remains a constant threat, as Anthony Edwards averages 29.1 points and shoots 49.7 percent from the field with 39.7 percent accuracy from...

PREVIEW: The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Chicago Bulls on December 31, 2025 at United Center, looking to end a four-game losing streak. The Pelicans have dropped four consecutive matchups, including a recent 130-125 setback at home to the New York Knicks. The Bulls, meanwhile, were riding high with six wins in seven games before suffering back-to-back defeats, most recently a lopsided 136-101 loss to Minnesota. New Orleans enters as a slight favorite by one point, with the total set at 246.5. The Pelicans hold a significant edge in this matchup, having won each of their last four meetings against...

PREVIEW: The New York Knicks will attempt to extend their winning streak to four games when they visit the San Antonio Spurs on December 31, 2025 at Frost Bank Center. Both teams enter with identical 23-9 records , setting up a matchup between two of the league's hottest squads. The Spurs are listed as slight 1-point favorites , though the edge at home comes with context: in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, the Knicks have won seven . Despite the lack of shot quality data available for either team, both offenses have been remarkably efficient, with New York averaging 120.8...

PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic (18-15) close out 2025 on the road against the struggling Indiana Pacers (6-27) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Magic are looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking one-point loss to Toronto, while the Pacers are mired in a season-worst nine-game losing streak. This New Year's Eve matchup is heavily impacted by the injury report, as both teams are missing their primary franchise cornerstones. Franz Wagner is out with an ankle injury, forcing Paolo Banchero (19.8 PPG) and Desmond Bane (19.2 PPG) to shoulder the offensive load. The Pacers are currently the worst team in the NBA by record,...

PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (19-13) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when hitting the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) on December 31, 2025 at Rocket Arena. The Suns are heating up after winning five of their last six games overall and will be gunning for a fifth straight victory following their 115-101 road win over the Wizards. The Cavaliers have been searching for form after losing five of their last eight games overall, but they will be looking to build momentum following their 113-101 road victory against the Spurs. The Cavaliers match up with the Suns...

PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers (13-19, 10th in the Western Conference) travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5, first in the Western Conference) in what shapes up as a significant mismatch on Wednesday night. Portland confronts a daunting offensive challenge against Oklahoma City's high-octane attack, while the Thunder's home-court advantage figures to play a pivotal role. The Thunder currently sit 14 games ahead of the Blazers in the Western Conference standings , a gap that reflects the vast difference in how these teams have performed this season. OKC comes in riding momentum after a dominant 140-129 victory over Atlanta,...

PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks (14-19) will face the Washington Wizards (7-24) on December 31 , with the contest taking place Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are starting to turn things around after winning three of their past four games , riding momentum from their 123-113 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on the road. The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 night games following a home loss, while the Bucks have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Washington . Though Milwaukee enters as a sizable favorite, these teams have already...