NBA Daily Picks For January 24, 2024: Luka And Kyrie Against Suns Superteam, Warriors Are Favorites Against Hawks

After a phenomenal night of predictions, Fadeaway World celebrated a fantastic 4-1 record. Tonight’s excitement continues with an eight-game slate, as our season record stands impressively at 139-72, showcasing a remarkable hit accuracy of 65.8%. The team is thrilled and determined to carry this positive momentum forward, analyzing, predicting, and navigating through the upcoming matchups with enthusiasm. 

First up, the Charlotte Hornets face off against the Detroit Pistons, setting the stage for an exciting clash. Simultaneously, the Minnesota Timberwolves go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards, promising a thrilling showdown. Following that, the Memphis Grizzlies bring the heat against the Miami Heat, and the Portland Trail Blazers bring their A-game against the Houston Rockets.

The spotlight then shifts to the Cleveland Cavaliers, facing the Milwaukee Bucks, who recently parted ways with Adrian Griffin. The intrigue continues as the Phoenix Suns take on the Dallas Mavericks, while the Oklahoma City Thunder go up against the San Antonio Spurs. Rounding off the night, the Atlanta Hawks bring their prowess to the court against the formidable Golden State Warriors, promising a showdown that fans won’t want to miss. 

Charlotte Hornets At Detroit Pistons – 7 PM EST

Hornets Last 10 Games: 3-7

Pistons Last 10 Games: 1-9

Hornets Injuries: N/A

Pistons Injuries: Monte Morris – Out (Quad), Cade Cunningham – Out (Knee), Malcolm Cazalon – Out (Knee)

Last 5 Meetings: Pistons Lead 3-2

In a matchup between two struggling teams, the Charlotte Hornets (10-31) face the Detroit Pistons (4-39). The Hornets, despite the recent trade of Terry Rozier, look to capitalize on their improved health and momentum from a big win. 

Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, coming off outstanding performances, are expected to lead the charge against a Pistons team that may be without leading scorer Cade Cunningham due to injury. The prediction favors the Charlotte Hornets to secure the road victory as the Pistons have been struggling all season long. 

Prediction: Hornets def. Pistons 117-109

Minnesota Timberwolves At Washington Wizards – 7 PM EST

Wolves Last 10 Games: 6-4

Wizards Last 10 Games: 1-9

Wolves Injuries: Jaylen Clark – Out (Achilles)

Wizards Injuries: N/A

Last 5 Meetings: Wizards Lead 5-0

In a Wednesday night showdown, the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-13) are set to face the Washington Wizards (7-35), and anticipation is building for this NBA clash. The Timberwolves aim to bounce back after two consecutive losses, with Karl-Anthony Towns delivering an impressive 62-point performance in their recent defeat against the Charlotte Hornets. 

On the other side, the struggling Washington Wizards have faced challenges but recently acquired Marvin Bagley III, who has shown promise with averages of 18.3 points and 10.0 rebounds in his three games. As the Timberwolves look to regain momentum, the Wizards seek a turnaround, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup, as the Wolves are favored to snap their losing streak.

Prediction: Wovles def. Wizards: 112-100

Memphis Grizzlies At Miami Heat – 7:30 PM EST

Grizzlies Last 10 Games: 5-5

Heat Last 10 Games: 5-5

Grizzlies Injuries: Xavier Tillman – Day To Day (Knee), Jake LaRavia – Out (Ankle), Desmond Bane – Out (Ankle), Marcus Smart – Out (Finger), Ja Morant – Out (Shoulder), Derrick Rose – Out (Thigh), Brandon Clarke – Out (Achilles), Steven Adams – Out (Knee)

Heat Injuries: Haywood Highsmith – Day To Day (Foot), Terry Rozier – Day To Day (Trade), Jaime Jaquez Jr. – Out (Groin), Dru Smith – Out (Knee)

Last 5 Meetings: Heat Lead 3-2

In an anticipated matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies (16-27) are gearing up to face the Miami Heat (24-19) in South Beach on Wednesday night, and the NBA odds series provides insights into this clash. The Grizzlies seek redemption after a recent win over the Toronto Raptors. Having faced the Heat earlier in November and suffered a six-point loss, Jaren Jackson Jr. looks to lead the charge, though Santi Aldama’s availability remains uncertain, and key players Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are sidelined. 

On the flip side, the Heat aim to break a three-game losing streak. Despite the absence of Kyle Lowry, the recent acquisition of Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets adds intrigue to Miami’s lineup. With expectations of a closely contested game, the Heat are favored to secure the victory.

Prediction: Heat def. Grizzlies 117-110

Portland Trail Blazers At Houston Rockets – 8 PM EST

Blazers Last 10 Games: 3-7

Rockets Last 10 Games: 3-7

Blazers Injuries: Shaedon Sharpe – Out (Thigh), Moses Brown – Out (Shoulder), Robert Williams III – Out (Knee)

Rockets Injuries: Jalen Green – Day To Day (Illness), Reggie Bullock Jr. – Out (Back), Tari Eason – Out (Leg), Victor Oladipo – Out (Knee)

Last 5 Meetings: Blazers Lead 3-2

In a Western Conference showdown, the Houston Rockets (20-22) are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers (12-21) at the Toyota Center on Wednesday evening. The Rockets, coming off a recent loss to the Boston Celtics, find themselves with a rest advantage, having been off since Sunday. Despite missing key players like Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., Jeff Green, Reggie Bullock, and Tari Eason in the previous game, the Rockets are expected to have the majority of their starters back for this matchup. 

On the flip side, the Trail Blazers, currently on a back-to-back, suffered a crushing defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder and will aim to bounce back against the Rockets. With both teams facing challenges, the game promises to be an exciting clash between Houston’s renewed energy and Portland’s resilience. But with the Blazers on a back-to-back, the Rockets should be able to secure victory on their home-court. 

Prediction: Rockets def. Blazers 118-110

Cleveland Cavaliers At Milwaukee Bucks – 8 PM EST

Cavaliers Last 10 Games: 8-2

Bucks Last 10 Games: 6-4

Cavaliers Injuries: Caris LeVert – Day To Day (Wrist), Ty Jerome – Out (Ankle), Darius Garland – Out (Jaw), Evan Mobley – Out (Knee)

Bucks Injuries: Giannis Antetokounmpo – Day To Day (Shoulder)

Last 5 Meetings: Cavaliers Lead 3-2

In a highly anticipated matchup, the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers, riding an impressive eight-game win streak, are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. Despite the Cavaliers missing key players like Darius Garland and Caris LeVert due to injuries, their recent dominance, especially against the Bucks, makes this clash intriguing. 

On the other side, the Bucks are coming off a coaching change, firing Adrian Griffin and appointing Joe Prunty as the interim coach. The Cavaliers, currently occupying the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, will look to extend their streak, while the Bucks aim to avenge their recent loss to Cleveland. The Bucks will have to be at their best to secure victory against the Cavaliers, who are playing some great basketball. 

Prediction: Cavaliers def. Bucks 129-124

Phoenix Suns At Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM EST

Suns Last 10 Games: 7-3

Mavericks Last 10 Games: 5-5

Suns Injuries: Eric Gordon – Day To Day (Wrist), Bol Bol – Out (Foot), Damion Lee – Out (Knee)

Mavericks Injuries: Luka Doncic – Day To Day (Back), Seth Curry – Day To Day (Ankle), Kyrie Irving – Day To Day (Thumb), Dante Exum – Out (Heel)

Prediction: Suns Lead 3-2

In a marquee matchup, the Phoenix Suns (25-18), currently on a scorching six-game winning streak, are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks (24-19) in what promises to be a high-stakes Wednesday night showdown. The Suns, led by a stellar performance from Kevin Durant in their recent victory against the Chicago Bulls, are steadily climbing the Western Conference standings. 

Meanwhile, the Mavericks, despite a recent dip in form with three losses in their last four games, boast the formidable duo of Luka Doncic and a passionate home crowd. Doncic’s triple-double in their previous game showcased his individual brilliance, but the Mavericks will need a more robust defensive effort to thwart the surging Suns. With both teams eyeing a pivotal win, this matchup is poised to deliver intense competition and could have significant implications for the championship race in the Western Conference.

Prediction: Suns def. Mavericks 125-115

Oklahoma City Thunder At San Antonio Spurs – 9:30 PM EST

Thunder Last 10 Games: 7-3

Spurs Last 10 Games: 3-7

Thunder Injuries: Oliver Sarr – Day To Day (Hip)

Spurs Injuries: Tre Jones – Day To Day (Ankle), Sidy Cissoko – Out (Ankle), Charles Bassey – Out (ACL)

Last 5 Meetings: Thunder Lead 4-1

In a Western Conference showdown, the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder (30-13), currently enjoying a three-game winning streak and perched atop the conference standings, hit the road to face the struggling San Antonio Spurs (8-35). Led by the sensational play of MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging an impressive 31.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, the Thunder showcase a potent mix of talent with contributors like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Luguentz Dort. 

On the other side, the Spurs find themselves at the bottom of the Western Conference with only eight wins this season. Despite the young and promising Victor Wembanyama’s efforts, the Spurs face a formidable challenge against the Thunder. While the Spurs may pose resistance, the Thunder, driven by their MVP-caliber star, aim to extend their dominance and solidify their standing in the conference.

Prediction: Thunder def. Spurs 119-103

Atlanta Hawks At Golden State Warriors – 10 PM EST

Hawks Last 10 Games: 4-6

Warriors Last 10 Games: 3-7

Hawks Injuries: Bruno Fernando – Day To Day (Back), Wesley Matthews – Out (Calf), Vit Krejci – Out (Shoulder), De’Andre Hunter – Out (Knee), Trae Young – Out (Concussion), Mouhamed Gueye – Out (Back)

Warriors Injuries: Brandin Podziemski – Day To Day (Illness), Gary Payton II – Out (Hamstring), Moses Moody – Out (Calf), Chris Paul – Out (Hand)

Last 5 Meetings: Hawks Lead 3-2

In a matchup at the Chase Center, the Atlanta Hawks (18-25), dealing with the absence of star Trae Young, face a daunting task against the Golden State Warriors (18-22). After suffering two consecutive losses, the Hawks look to bounce back, and the potential return of Young could provide a much-needed boost. However, the Warriors, who are emotionally charged after the tragic loss of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, aim to regroup and return to winning ways. 

Despite the challenges, the Warriors, led by the dynamic duo of the Splash Brothers, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, are poised to harness the emotional energy and secure a victory on their home court. The Chase Center is set to witness an emotional and intense Wednesday night showdown, with the Warriors seeking solace and triumph against the visiting Hawks.

Prediction: Warriors def. Hawks 126-114