Summary and High confidence Picks for Jan 27, 2026
Summary and High Confidence Projections for Jan 28, 2026
Today features an exciting slate of NBA games, with multiple playoff contenders facing off. Here are our projections for the key players in each matchup:
1. Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers - 7:00 PM ET
Summary: The Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-20) in an intriguing matchup between two playoff hopefuls. LeBron James has a history of strong performances against the Cavaliers, averaging 31.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists as an opponent in Cleveland.
Notable injuries: Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers): out , Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers): out, Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers): out, Max Strus (Cleveland Cavaliers): out, Luke Travers (Cleveland Cavaliers): day-to-day
Key Players:
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers): - Expect 1 steal, 1+ 3PM, 32 PTS+REB or 39 Pts+Reb+Ast
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): - Expect 20 PTS+REB, 20 PTS+AST, 10 REB+AST
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): - Expect 1 steal, 1+ 3PM, 32 PTS+REB or 39 Pts+Reb+Ast (He's been playing at an incredibly high level lately)
De'Andre Hunter (Cleveland Cavaliers): - Expect 13+ PTS, 4+ REB, 3+ 3PM, 2+ STL
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): - Expect 4+ REB (target 7+ rebounds due to recent performance) - 20 PTS+REB, 14 PTS+AST
Evan Mobley (Cavaliers): - Expect 6+ REB, 2+ BLK (Target 7+ rebounds due to recent performance) - 10 PTS+REB, 2+ BLK
2. Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers - 7:00 PM ET
Summary: The Chicago Bulls (23-23) travel to take on the Indiana Pacers (11-36) in a game that could help the Bulls gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Notable injuries: Tre Jones (Chicago Bulls): out, Emanuel Miller (Chicago Bulls): day-to-day, Yuki Kawamura (Chicago Bulls): day-to-day, Zach Collins (Chicago Bulls): out, Noa Essengue (Chicago Bulls): out
Key Players:
Tre Jones (Chicago Bulls): - Expect 8+ PTS, 4+ AST, 2+ STL
Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls): - Expect 4+ REB, 3+ 3PM, 16+ PTS
Zach Collins (Chicago Bulls): - Expect 8+ PTS, 2+ BLK (Target 3+ blocks due to recent performance)
Josh Giddey (Indiana Pacers): - Expect 22+ PTS, 6+ REB, 3+ AST
Jay Huff (Indiana Pacers): - Expect 2+ BLK
3. Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics - 7:30 PM ET
Summary: The Atlanta Hawks (23-25) travel to face the Boston Celtics (29-17) in a matchup between two teams on opposite trajectories. The Celtics have won five of their last six games, while the Hawks have lost four of their last five.
Notable injuries: Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks): out, Kristaps Porzingis (Atlanta Hawks): out, N'Faly Dante (Atlanta Hawks): out , Neemias Queta (Boston Celtics): doubtful, Luka Garza (Boston Celtics): questionable, Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics): out - The Celtics have not ruled Tatum (Achilles) out for the 2025-26 season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday.
Key Players:
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics): - Expect 30+ PTS, 6+ REB, 5+ AST, 2+ STL, 2+ BLK (Target 35+ points due to his recent hot streak)
Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics): - Expect 15+ PTS, 4+ REB, 5+ AST, 1+ STL
Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks): - Expect 15+ PTS, 7+ REB, 4+ AST
Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks): - Expect 12+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST, 1+ STL
Hugo Gonzalez (Boston Celtics): - Expect 4+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL
Sam Hauser (Boston Celtics): - Expect 13+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Atlanta Hawks): - Expect 14+ PTS, 2+ 3PM, 2+ STL
4. Orlando Magic at Miami Heat - 7:30 PM ET Summary: The Orlando Magic (23-22) travel to face the Miami Heat (25-22) in a battle of two teams battling for playoff positioning. Both teams have been hot lately, with the Magic winning four of their last five games, and the Heat winning three of their last five.
Notable injuries: None
Key Players:
Anthony Black (Orlando Magic): - Expect 14+ PTS, 2+ 3PM, 5+ AST
Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic): - Expect 30+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ AST
Goga Bitadze (Orlando Magic): - Expect 10+ PTS, 6+ REB
Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat): - Expect 15+ PTS, 10+ REB, 5+ AST, 1+ BLK
Simone Fontecchio (Miami Heat): - Expect 15+ PTS, 4+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL
Tyler Herro (Miami Heat): - Expect 25+ PTS, 4+ REB, 5+ AST, 1+ STL
Desmond Bane (Orlando Magic): - Expect 12+ PTS, 3+ 3PM, 2+ STL
Wendell Carter Jr. (Orlando Magic): - Expect 11+ PTS, 5+ REB, 1+ BLK
Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Miami Heat): - Expect 21+ PTS, 10+ REB, 3+ AST
5. New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors - 7:30 PM ET
Summary: The New York Knicks (28-18) travel to face the Toronto Raptors (29-19) in a game that could have significant playoff implications. Both teams have been strong lately, with the Knicks winning three of their last five games, and the Raptors winning four of their last five.
Notable injuries: None
Key Players:
Mikal Bridges (New York Knicks): - Expect 12+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ STL, 1+ BLK
OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): - Expect 14+ PTS, 4+ REB, 3+ 3PM, 1+ STL
Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors): - Expect 24+ PTS, 6+ REB, 4+ AST, 1+ STL
RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors): - Expect 18+ PTS, 7+ REB, 3+ AST
Jalen Brunson (TBD): - Expect 14+ PTS, 3+ 3PM
Josh Hart (TBD): - Expect 4+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL
Scottie Barnes (TBD): - Expect 25+ PTS, 7+ REB, 6+ AST, 1+ STL, 1+ BLK
6. Charlotte Hornets at Memphis Grizzlies - 8:00 PM ET
Summary: The Charlotte Hornets (19-28) travel to face the Memphis Grizzlies (18-26) in a game that could be a low-scoring affair, as both teams have struggled offensively this season.
Notable injuries: None
Key Players:
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies): - Expect 24+ PTS, 8+ REB, 2+ BLK
Santi Aldama (Memphis Grizzlies): - Expect 14+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST
LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): - Expect 16+ PTS, 6+ AST, 2+ 3PM
Miles Bridges (Charlotte Hornets): - Expect 16+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST, 1+ STL
Zach Edey (Memphis Grizzlies): - Expect 14+ PTS, 6+ REB, 2+ BLK
7. Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks - 8:30 PM ET
Summary: The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) travel to face the Dallas Mavericks (19-27) in a game that could have significant playoff implications. Both teams have been strong lately, with the Timberwolves winning three of their last five games, and the Mavericks winning four of their last five.
Notable injuries: Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks): questionable, Moussa Cisse (illness) is doubtful, Anthony Davis (finger) - out
Key Players:
Donte DiVincenzo (Minnesota Timberwolves): - Expect 18+ PTS, 4+ REB, 5+ AST, 1+ STL, 1+ BLK
Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves): - Expect 10+ REB, 8+ PTS, 2+ BLK
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves): - Expect 22+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ 3PM
Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks): - Expect 14+ PTS, 3+ 3PM, 2+ AST
Max Christie (Dallas Mavericks): - Expect 10+ PTS, 2+ 3PM, 2+ AST
8. Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz - 9:00 PM ET
Summary: The Golden State Warriors (26-22) travel to face the Utah Jazz (15-32) in a game that could be a high-scoring affair, as both teams have strong offensive capabilities.
Notable injuries: None
Key Players:
Jimmy Butler III (Golden State Warriors): - Expect 16+ PTS, 5+ REB, 4+ AST, 1+ STL
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): - Expect 25+ PTS, 3+ 3PM, 7+ AST
Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors): - Expect 8+ PTS, 7+ REB, 5+ AST, 2+ STL
Kyle Filipowski (Utah Jazz): - Expect 12+ PTS, 6+ REB
Keyonte George (Utah Jazz): - Expect 18+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST, 1+ STL
Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz): - Expect 16+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST
Al Horford (TBD): - Expect 10+ PTS, 4+ REB, 3+ AST, 1+ STL
Buddy Hield (TBD): - Expect 2+ 3PM
9. San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets - 9:30 PM ET
Summary: The San Antonio Spurs (31-15) travel to face the Houston Rockets (28-16) in a game that could have significant playoff implications. Both teams have been strong lately, with the Spurs winning four of their last five games, and the Rockets winning three of their last five.
Notable injuries: None
Key Players:
De'Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs): - Expect 25+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, 1+ STL
Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs): - Expect 13+ PTS, 3+ 3PM, 4+ AST
Steven Adams (Houston Rockets): - Expect 10+ REB, 8+ PTS
Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs): - Expect 12+ PTS, 2+ 3PM
Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs): - Expect 14+ PTS, 3+ 3PM, 2+ AST
Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): - Expect 14+ PTS, 4+ REB, 2+ AST, 1+ STL
Kevin Durant (Houston Rockets): - Expect 28+ PTS, 8+ REB, 4+ AST
Clint Capela (Houston Rockets): - Expect 6+ REB, 2+ BLK
Julian Champagnie (TBD): - Expect 2+ 3PM
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