NBA Picks Tonight, 4th Jan 2022
Three NBA Pacific Division sides in action on Tuesday, January 4th 2022.
The Phoenix Suns travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans, while the Sacramento Kings battle with the in-form Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Suns are coming off a big win against the Hornets, whilst the Pelicans are on a back to back after their loss to the Jazz last night.
Here are some Free NBA Picks Tonight, 4th Jan 2022.
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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
Phoenix Suns @ New Orleans Pelicans
Venue – Smoothie King Center
Tip Off – 8pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 28-8 | 16-4 | 12-4 | 7-3 |
| New Orleans | 13-24 | 7-10 | 6-14 | 6-4 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 112.3 | 104.8 | 217.1 |
| New Orleans | 105.2 | 110.3 | 215.5 |
Prediction
The Phoenix Suns were splendid in their win against the Hornets a couple of nights back. They shot the ball at 41.5% from beyond the arc and won the rebound count 52-35. Chris Paul was also impressive with 16 assists in the win.
The Pelicans have lost 3 out of their last four matches and despite being at home in this clash, they will find it tough against the talented Phonix side.
The Suns should get this one done in New Orleans.
Prediction – Phoenix Suns (Win) ⭐⭐ ✔
Game Total Over 217.5 ✔
Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers
Venue – crypto.com Arena
Tip Off – 10.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 16-22 | 10-12 | 6-10 | 5-5 |
| LA Lakers | 19-19 | 12-10 | 7-9 | 4-6 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 109.5 | 113.7 | 223.2 |
| LA Lakers | 111.0 | 111.9 | 222.9 |
Prediction
The Lakers have won 3 out of their last 4 matches and come up against a Kings side that has done the same.
Lebron James is in red hot form at the moment and scoring at will. He will again prove a handful for the Kings defenders if he does suit up, but the Kings have been ok lately.
The Kings guards will give them every chance to stay in this clash, and they may even be good enough to get the win if Buddy Hield can display some hot shooting.
The Lakers will be tough to beat at home, though.