There are three Pacific Division NBA sides in action on Sunday, the 2nd of January and here are some NBA Picks Today.
The Sacramento Kings host the Miami Heat, the Phoenix Suns head to Charlotte for a match against the Hornets and the Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lebron James is red hot at the moment and will make it challenging for the Timberwolves in the final match of the evening.
Here are some NBA Picks Today, Free NBA Picks and NBA Predictions for Sunday, January 2nd.
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A Star Rating is used to show the confidence level of each Head to Head NBA Match Prediction.
⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
⭐⭐⭐ = Should Get the Win
Miami Heat @ Sacramento Kings
Venue – Golden 1 Center
Tip Off – 6pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 23-13 | 12-4 | 11-9 | 8-2 |
| Sacramento | 15-22 | 9-12 | 6-10 | 4-6 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 107.7 | 103.6 | 211.3 |
| Sacramento | 109.4 | 113.7 | 223.1 |
Prediction
Miami has been playing good basketball and have won five in a row, but have not faced the most formidable opponents in that stretch.
This is the 6th consecutive home match for the Kings, and although they have only won 2 so far, they will fancy themselves against an injury-depleted Heat side.
The Kings should get this one at home and have a full squad of players to choose from.
Prediction – Sacramento Kings (Win) ⭐
Game Total Under 220.5
Phoenix Suns @ Charlotte Hornets
Venue – Spectrum Center
Tip Off – 7pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 27-8 | 16-4 | 11-4 | 6-4 |
| Charlotte | 19-17 | 9-4 | 10-13 | 5-5 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 111.7 | 105.0 | 216.7 |
| Charlotte | 115.2 | 116.1 | 231.3 |
Prediction
The Phoenix Suns have lost 3 of their last four and come up against a Hornets side on a three-game winning streak.
Good sides generally bounce back when in a slump, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Devin Booker and Chris Paul have big games in this one.
Suns to get back on the winners table.
Prediction – Phoenix Suns (Win) ⭐
Game Total Under 231.5
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
Venue – crypto.com Arena
Tip Off – 9.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16-19 | 10-10 | 6-9 | 5-5 |
| LA Lakers | 18-19 | 11-10 | 7-9 | 4-6 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 108.1 | 109.1 | 217.2 |
| LA Lakers | 111.1 | 112.2 | 223.4 |
Prediction
The Timberwolves have lost four out of their last five and come up against Lebron James and the Lakers.
James has scored 31+ Points in 7 consecutive matches and is taking the game on at the moment. The Lakers will be tough to beat if James is aggressive again, and they should get the win.