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2026-02-07

The stored Gary board for Sat, Feb 7. Results are presented separately because older records do not all carry a durable source-pick ID.

Game picks

NBA3:30 PM

Houston Rockets @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City hosts Houston in a high-stakes clash between the West's elite, with the Thunder looking to extend their dominance at Paycom Center while the Rockets aim to prove their fourth-seed standing is no fluke. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently playing at an MVP level that simply breaks standard defensive schemes. His 67.0% True Shooting on 32.2% usage is the engine of an OKC offense that ranks first in the West, and his ability to draw fouls (5.07 FT Rate) will be a massive problem for a Houston frontcourt that can be prone to over-aggression. The Thunder aren't just a star-heavy team, though; their bench is the most productive in the league, posting a +12.8 Net Rating that actually mirrors their starters. This depth allows OKC to expand leads during the 'bridge' minutes in the second and fourth quarters where Houston’s bench (Unit 2 NetRtg of +3.9) typically falters. While Houston has found a new rhythm with Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, they are still adjusting to life without Fred VanVleet's steady hand at the point. The Rockets' turnover rate has seen a slight uptick in the last five games, which is a recipe for disaster against an OKC defense that leads the league in points off turnovers. In their two meetings this season, the Thunder have successfully limited Houston’s transition game, forcing them into a half-court grind that favors Chet Holmgren’s rim protection and Lu Dort’s perimeter hounding. Statistically, the gap is wider than the 2.5-point spread implies. OKC’s +12.7 season-long Net Rating is 7.1 points higher than Houston’s, and their home eFG% of 55.9% dwarfs Houston’s road mark of 52.7%. The Thunder have already shown they can blow this Rockets team out, having won by 20 on this same floor just three weeks ago. With Shai operating at peak efficiency and a bench that provides no let-up, Oklahoma City is positioned to cover this small number and move to 3-0 in the season series. Take the Thunder -2.5.

Oklahoma City Thunder ML-142

CONF

65%

NBA3:00 PM

Washington Wizards @ Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn welcomes Washington to the Barclays Center in a matchup that has become a battle of attrition, though only one side is truly losing the war. While both teams have struggled in the standings this season, the Wizards are currently teetering on the edge of a roster collapse that should allow the Nets to control this game from start to finish. The health disparity here is the decisive factor. Washington is already playing without Trae Young and Anthony Davis, but the situation has worsened with Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Kyshawn George all listed as questionable. Even if they play, they are dealing with back, ankle, and knee issues on the front end of a back-to-back set. Reports suggest Coulibaly may sit for maintenance, which would leave an already thin Wizards rotation completely exposed. When you look at the bench production, it’s a mismatch: Brooklyn’s second unit contributes over 33% of their scoring, while Washington’s bench barely cracks 13%. This means that when the starters sit, the Nets should expand any lead they've built. Brooklyn's efficiency data also points to a clear edge. Their -7.6 Net Rating, while not elite, is significantly better than Washington's -9.6. Defensively, the Nets (116.9 DRtg) are poor, but the Wizards are catastrophic (119.4 DRtg). Against a Wizards defense that effectively acts as a revolving door, Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin should find plenty of clean looks. Porter Jr. is coming off a mixed bag of recent performances, but he’s already shown he can torch this tier of opponent, having averaged 22.6 points over his last five. Ultimately, this comes down to the math of availability. Washington is asking too much of players like Bub Carrington and Justin Champagnie to carry the load against a healthy Brooklyn core. The Nets previously dismantled Washington by 23 points in November, and while Washington stole a win in January, that was a version of the Wizards that had Trae Young and a healthy Alex Sarr. Tonight, the Nets have the size with Claxton and the depth to wear down a hobbled Wizards squad. Take Brooklyn -6 to cover at home.

Brooklyn Nets -6-110

CONF

65%

NBA9:00 PM

Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns

This matchup is a collision between a top-heavy juggernaut and a complete 48-minute team, and in a game priced as a coin flip, the team with structural stability is the smarter bet. The Phoenix Suns host the Philadelphia 76ers with a distinct advantage that the spread overlooks: a massive disparity in depth and possession quality. The defining mismatch is the battle of the second units. Phoenix boasts one of the league's most effective benches, carrying a +8.2 Net Rating and contributing 31% of the team's scoring. In stark contrast, Philadelphia's reserves have been a liability, posting a -6.4 Net Rating. This means when Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey rest, the floor falls out for the Sixers, whereas the Suns can extend leads or claw back deficits with their second unit. In a game with a 1.5-point spread, those 12-14 non-star minutes are often where the game is won or lost. Furthermore, Phoenix holds a decisive edge in the 'possession battle.' Their 27.4% offensive rebounding rate (compared to Philly's 23.2%) guarantees them extra scoring chances, while their superior home effective field goal percentage (55.7%) ensures they capitalize on them. While Embiid is undeniable, reliance on whistle-dependent scoring on the road is volatile. Phoenix's ability to generate high-quality looks and second chances gives them a higher floor. Lay the short price with the deeper home team.

Phoenix Suns ML-124

CONF

62%

Player props

NBA · Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns

Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks has undergone a total role transformation following the Kevin Durant trade, and the market hasn't fully adjusted to his status as the primary engine for the Suns. He is averaging 24.8 PPG over his last five contests, significantly north of this 19.5 line, while commanding nearly 30% of the team's total field goal attempts.

OVER 19.5 Points+100

· L5 PPG: 24, 11, 22, 27, 40 (Avg 24.8)
· Season FGA share: 29.9%
· Unassisted scoring rate: 56.3%

NBA · Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan

The books have set this line high because Clingan has been a monster on the glass, but they haven't fully priced in the lack of resistance he faces tonight. Memphis traded their defensive anchor Jaren Jackson Jr. and is missing rookie Zach Edey, leaving them essentially center-less.

OVER 13.5 Points-102

· L5 rebounds: 17, 15, 12, 6, 20 (avg 14.0)
· Season pct_of_team_rebounds: 40.9%
· Opponent (MEM) missing Jaren Jackson Jr. (trade) and Zach Edey (injury)

NBA · Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns

Kelly Oubre Jr.

The 14.5 line for Kelly Oubre Jr. fails to account for the sheer minutes floor he has established during Paul George's 25-game suspension.

OVER 14.5 Points+100

· L5 Minutes: 40, 35, 35, 30, 37 (Avg 35.4 MPG)
· Usage Driver: Paul George (Suspended - 25 games)
· Matchup: Phoenix ranks bottom 1/3 in corner 3pt defense

NBA · Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls

Anfernee Simons

The market hasn't fully adjusted to Simons' role as the undisputed #1 option in Chicago following their trade deadline firesale. In his first two games with the new roster, he has poured in 22 and 27 points while launching a massive volume of threes.

OVER 18.5 Points-118

· L2 PPG: 24.5 (22, 27)
· Last 2 games: 6.0 3PM per game on high volume
· Season 3PT%: 39.8%

NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings

Donovan Mitchell

Mitchell's line is essentially at his season average, which fails to account for the massive usage vacuum left by the trade of Darius Garland and the injury to Evan Mobley. While James Harden makes his debut, he is historically a 'whisperer' for big men, likely prioritizing Jarrett Allen in the P&R while Mitchell remains the primary scoring threat.

OVER 27.5 Points-105

· Season average: 28.8 PPG
· L5 Minutes/PTS: 35/45, 29/25, 28/16, 31/14, 30/29
· Sacramento defense: 27th in points allowed (120.5 PPG)

NBA · Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls

Matas Buzelis

Matas Buzelis has seen a significant role expansion following Chicago's roster reset, consistently playing 33-36 minutes as a focal point of their youth movement. Over his last five games, he has averaged 24.2 PRA alone, and when you factor in his elite defensive activity (2.2 blocks per game), he regularly threatens the 30+ mark in combined categories.

OVER 28.5 Points Rebounds Assists-106

· L5 PRA: 24.2
· Minutes in 4 of L5: 33, 36, 33, 34
· L5 Blocks: 2.2 per game

NBA · Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings

Jarrett Allen

The line of 9.5 is an 'average' respect for Allen, but it ignores the specific personnel vacuum tonight. With Evan Mobley out, Allen loses his primary rebounding 'thief' and becomes the sole focus of the Cavaliers' defensive glass.

OVER 9.5 Rebounds+105

· Season average: 8.1 RPG
· Usage: Allen accounts for 32.1% of team rebounds
· Teammate Status: Evan Mobley (Out - calf)

NBA · Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers

Santi Aldama

The Grizzlies are in a state of offensive flux after trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and losing Ja Morant to injury, leaving Aldama as one of the few proven scorers left. He already averages 14.0 PPG on the season, and his L5 average of 14.2 came while JJJ was still on the roster taking 26% of the team's shots.

OVER 13.5 Points-108

· Season avg: 14.0 PPG
· L5 pts: 12, 17, 9, 18, 15 (avg 14.2)
· Usage vacuum: Memphis traded Jaren Jackson Jr. (26.9% pts share)

NFL · Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots

Drake Maye

The market is heavily anchored to Drake Maye's early-season yardage production, ignoring the structural shift in the Patriots' offensive identity and the daunting reality of facing Seattle's 'Suffocation' defense. Maye has struggled significantly in the postseason, averaging just 133 passing yards over his last two games, including a dismal 86-yard performance against Denver.

UNDER 221.5 Passing Yards-110

· Drake Maye averaged 133 passing yards over his last two playoff games.
· Seattle's defense has allowed just 4.5 points per game in the postseason.
· Seattle generates a 35.8% pressure rate using only four rushers (3rd in NFL).

NFL · Seattle Seahawks @ New England Patriots

Kenneth Walker III

This line represents a 'derivative laziness' edge where the books have adjusted the receiving total downward based on New England's tough scoring defense, but have failed to account for Kenneth Walker III's stable role as a pressure release valve for Sam Darnold. Walker has been highly involved in the passing game throughout the Seahawks' win streak, averaging 37 receiving yards over his last five games and clearing this 20.5-yard threshold in 80% of those contests (49, 29, 36, 64 yards).

OVER 20.5 Receiving Yards-130

· Kenneth Walker III averages 37 receiving yards over his last five games.
· Walker has hit over 20.5 receiving yards in 4 of his last 5 games.
· Walker's usage is trending up, averaging 26.0 touches per game in the postseason.

Graded results

Games

L
Oklahoma City Thunder ML -142
NBA · 112-106
W
Brooklyn Nets -6 -110
NBA · 113-127
L
Phoenix Suns ML -124
NBA · 109-103

Props

L
Anfernee Simons · over
Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls · Actual 15
W
Dillon Brooks · over
Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns · Actual 28
W
Donovan Clingan · over
Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers · Actual 20
W
Donovan Mitchell · over
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings · Actual 35
W
Jarrett Allen · over
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Sacramento Kings · Actual 10
W
Kelly Oubre Jr. · over
Philadelphia 76ers @ Phoenix Suns · Actual 18
L
Matas Buzelis · over
Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls · Actual 21
L
Santi Aldama · over
Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers · Actual 0