Free NBA Picks Wednesday 2/5/2020 and Opening Line Report

by Jason Radowitz - 2/4/2020

In the NBA on Wednesday, there are nine intriguing matchups. But there are none more intriguing than the Nuggets taking on the Jazz. With the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Donovan Mitchell was selected by the Nuggets only to be traded by the Nuggets to the Jazz three minutes later. Nuggets fans will always wonder what this team could've been adding Mitchell to the team. Also, the Raptors will look for their 12th straight win at home against the Pacers, while D'Angelo Russell will potentially make his return to Brooklyn with the Warriors, if he's not traded and healthy. Here are the early leans for Wednesday's action.

Suns vs. Pistons 2/5/20 (-1.5, 224)

The Suns have dropped four of their last five games while losing their last two road games by large margins. The Pistons lost to Memphis on the road but will return home after also losing four of their last five games. This should be a close game. There are plenty of injury statuses to look at before betting on this game. Derrick Rose is day-to-day with a hip injury and could miss more time. Take the Suns in a close game. The Pistons aren't great at home this season.

Key trends: Suns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Early lean: Suns, Over

Pacers vs. Raptors 2/5/20 (-5.5, 217)

The Raptors were supposed to hit rock bottom once Kawhi Leonard chose to leave Toronto for Los Angeles. Not so fast. The Raptors have won 11 straight games and are now 36-14 on the year. The Pacers have lost back-to-back games against the Knicks and Mavericks at home and figure to struggle on the road after some pretty bad losses. The Raptors are blowing out teams right now by scoring an excessive amount of points. I like the Raptors chances.

Key trends: Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Early lean: Raptors, Over

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Magic vs. Celtics 2/5/20 (-5.5, 228)

Orlando has really struggled against good teams this season. The Magic's lone win in their last five came against the Hornets on the road. They took two losses to Miami and lost badly to the Clippers and the Celtics. Good news for the Celtics, they get to face the Magic again after winning the first game on the road, 109-98. Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart will be questionable, but the outcome won't be questionable. The Celtics will still win behind first-time All-Star, Jayson Tatum.

Key trends: Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Early lean: Celtics, Under

Warriors vs. Nets 2/5/20 (-6.5, 228)

The major question here… Will D'Angelo Russell play in this game or not? He's been dealing with a quad injury and has also been involved in many trade conversations. But Russell could be coming back to Brooklyn to a bunch of cheers. Don't pick this game before hearing Russell news. If D'Angelo is in fact playing, you have to take the Warriors. He'll put on a show, especially with Kyrie out for the Nets.

Key trends: Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

Early lean: Warriors, Over

Cavaliers vs. Thunder 2/5/20 (-11, 219)

Both teams were thought to be in rebuilding mode coming into the season. The Cavs were going to build around Kevin Love, while the Thunder were going to build around Chris Paul. The Thunder have exceeded expectations and are now 30-20 on the season. The Cavs? They're 13-38 this season after losing to low tier teams like the Knicks and Warriors in their last two. Take the Thunder at home.

Key trends: Thunder are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

Early lean: Thunder, Under

Hawks vs. Timberwolves 2/5/20 (-5.5, 235.5)

Karl Anthony Towns hasn't won a single game since November. He was injured for December and January and upon his return, the Wolves have now lost their last 12 games. I couldn't even imagine taking the Wolves, even at home against a 13-win Atlanta team. Trae Young has been fun, and this game calls for a Trae Young show.

Key trends: Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.

Early lean: Hawks, Over

Grizzlies vs. Mavericks 2/5/20 (-5, 229)

Dillon Brooks came out bashing Andre Iguodala for not playing with the Grizzlies and demanding a trade. Some would say the comments were out of line, but some happen to agree with him. Ja Morant chimed in supporting Brooks' comments, and that started a war between Steph Curry, Iguodala and the Grizzlies. Either way, Brooks and Morant seem to have the locker room for the Grizzlies and are now 25-25 on the season. Iguodala doesn't want to play with a rebuilding team. But the Grizzlies are now one win away from being over .500 in the West with a rebuilding team. They're not a bad team and have lots of young talent. Kristaps Porzingis has led the way for the Mavericks due to Doncic's absence and has played extremely well in his last two games. The Grizzlies will change that, though. Take Memphis on the road.

Key trends: Grizzlies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win.

Early lean: Grizzlies, Over

Nuggets vs. Jazz 2/5/20 (-1, 224)

Donovan Mitchell was selected by the Nuggets and traded to the Jazz in the 2017 NBA Draft within three minutes. Nuggets fans have had some really good teams as of late, so Denver fans aren't going to complain but do Nuggets fans ever think about the potential the Nuggets would have with Mitchell on the team? The Jazz have lost four straight and the last three were on the road. They're now coming home against the Nuggets team without Paul Millsap and Jamal Murray. I like the Jazz to turn things around now that they're back home.

Key trends: Jazz are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Early lean: Jazz, Under

Heat vs. Clippers 2/5/20 (-7, 223)

Jimmy Butler just destroyed his former team in the 76ers on Monday night, winning 137-106. Miami at home is sensational. But this game is on the road against one of the top teams in the West. The Clippers are 8-2 in their last 10 games and have won their last two at home. The Heat are without Justise Winslow and potentially Tyler Herro. Take the Clippers at full health against the Heat.

Key trends: Clippers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.

Early lean: Clippers, Over

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