2023-24 Week 15 NBA Regular Season Predictions

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By: Evan Troxel

My NBA predictions for Monday, January 29th, 2024 (Predicted on Monday, January 29th, 2024)

New York Knicks (29-17, 13-12 Away) at Charlotte Hornets (10-34, 5-16 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: New York 81.3 percent chance to win, CHA 18.7%, Latest Line: -9.5, Over/Under 218.5

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: New York Knicks

Los Angeles Clippers (30-14, 11-10 Away) at Cleveland Cavaliers (27-16, 15-8 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: LAC 57.4 percent chance to win, CLE 42.6%, Latest Line: LAC -1.5, Over/Under 226.5

Prediction to win: Los Angeles Clippers, Prediction to lose: Cleveland Cavaliers

New Orleans Pelicans (26-20, 12-10 Away) at Boston Celtics (35-11, 20-2 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: New Orleans 30.8 percent to win, BOS 69.2%, Latest Line: BOS -8.5, Over/Under: 234.5

Prediction to win: Boston Celtics, Prediction to lose: New Orleans Pelicans

Utah Jazz (24-23, 9-17 Away) at Brooklyn Nets (18-27, 11-12 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Utah 54.8 percent chance to win, BKN 45.2 %, Latest Line: UTAH -1.5, Over/Under: 236.5

Prediction to win: Brooklyn Nets, Prediction to lose: Utah Jazz

Phoenix Suns (26-20, 12-9 Away) at Miami Heat (24-22, 12-10 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Phoenix 43.4 percent chance to win, MIA 56.6%, Latest Line: MIA -3.5, Over/Under 229.5

Prediction to win: Miami Heat, Prediction to lose: Phoenix Suns

Los Angeles Lakers (24-23, 7-15 Away) at Houston Rockets (21-24, 16-8 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles 44.0 percent chance to win, HOU 56.0%, Latest Line: LAL -1.5, Over/Under 233.5

Prediction to win; Houston Rockets, Prediction to lose: Los Angeles Lakers

Sacramento Kings (26-18, 12-10 Away) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-28, 5-15 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Sacramento 71.1 percent chance to win, MEM 28.9%, SAC -10.5, Over/Under: 223.5

Prediction to win: Memphis Grizzlies, Prediction to lose: Sacramento Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves (32-14, 15-10 Away) at Oklahoma City Thunder (32-14, 17-5)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Minnesota 38.4 percent chance to win, OKC 61.6% Latest Line: OKC -2.5, Over/Under: 225.5

Prediction to win: Minnesota Timberwolves, Prediction to lose: Oklahoma City Thunder

Washington Wizards (8-37, 5-19 Away) at San Antonio Spurs (10-36, 5-17 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Washington 36.7 percent chance to win, SA 63.3%, Latest Line: SA -3.5, Over/Under: 242.5

Prediction to win: San Antonio Spurs, Prediction to lose: Washington Wizards

Orlando Magic (24-22, 9-15 Away) at Dallas Mavericks (25-21, 13-12 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Orlando 40.1 percent chance to win, DAL 59.9%, Latest Line: DAL -4.5, Over/Under: 227.5

Prediction to win: Dallas Mavericks, Prediction to lose: Orlando Magic

Milwaukee Bucks (32-14, 11-9 Away) at Denver Nuggets (32-15, 18-4 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Milwaukee 36.9 percent chance to win, DEN 63.1%, Latest Line: DEN -3.5, Over/Under: 238.5

Prediction to win: Denver Nuggets, Prediction to lose: Milwaukee Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers (29-15, 12-9 Away) at Portland Trail Blazers (13-33, 7-13 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Philadelphia 76.9 percent chance to win, POR 23.1%, Latest Line: PHI -9.5, Over/Under 221.5

Prediction to win: Philadelphia 76ers, Prediction to lose: Portland Trail Blazers

My NBA predictions for Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 (Predicted on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024)

Los Angeles Lakers (24-24, 7-16 Away) at Atlanta Hawks (19-27, 9-13 Home)

Today is the 29th of January and the Hawks can pick up their 10th home win as 29 is the 10th prime number.

Los Angeles is 606-417 all-time on Tuesdays in the regular season (They have played 1,023 games, they are 189 games above .500 currently, 188 and 190 are “IN” the 42nd prime number)

If Los Angeles wins: 607 is the 111th prime number, 417 is “IN” the 80th prime number

April 20th, 2024, is the 111th day of the year, that is the 82nd day after today. After today, here are 81 full days between now and before April 20th officially starts.

111 is “IN” the 29th prime number.

If Atlanta wins: 606 is “IN” the 110th prime number, 418 is “IN” the 80th prime number

Los Angeles is 684-471 all-time on Tuesdays in the regular season and postseason (They have played 1,155 games, they are 213 games above. 500 currently, 212 and 214 are “IN” the 47th prime number and this is Atlanta’s 47th regular season game)

Atlanta is 497-479 all-time on Tuesdays in the regular season (They have played 976 games and they are 18 games above .500 currently.) 977 is the 165th prime number. 497 is “IN” the 94th prime number. 479 is the 92nd prime number. 17 is the 7th prime number and 19 is the 8th prime number. 

Atlanta is 519-521 all-time on Tuesdays in the regular season and postseason (They have played 1,040 games, they are two (2) games below .500 currently, two is the first prime number and three is the 2nd prime number, there is one full day remaining in January after today)

If Los Angeles wins: 519 is “IN” the 97th prime number, 522 is “IN” the 98th prime number

If Atlanta wins: 520 is “IN” the 97th prime number, 521 is the 98th prime number 

The Lakers are 25-16 all-time on January 30th. The Lakers can stay on 16 away losses this regular season as well with a win.

The Hawks are 15-19 all-time on January 30th. The Hawks are 2-2 all-time in franchise history on January 30th against the Lakers. The home teams in the series are undefeated so far on January 30th. This is the second ever game in Atlanta against the Lakers on January 30th. The Hawks won 129-121 on January 30th, 2022, in Atlanta against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers next game on Tuesday, is February 13th, versus the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks next game on Tuesday, is February 28th, in four weeks, versus the Utah Jazz.

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles Lakers 44.6 percent chance to win, ATL 55.4%, Latest Line: ATL -6.5, Over/Under: 247.5

All-time won-lost record in the regular season: Los Angeles Lakers 3527-2443 (5,970 games played), Atlanta 2,910-2991 (5,902 games played)

Prediction to win: Los Angeles Lakers, Prediction to lose: Atlanta Hawks

Indiana Pacers (27-20, 11-11 Away) at Boston Celtics (36-11, 21-2 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: IND 24.7 percent chance to win, BOS 75.3%, Latest Line: BOS -7.5, Over/Under: 246.5

All-time won-lost record in the regular season: Indiana 1910-1923 (3,833 games played), Boston 3,606-2473 (6,079 games played, 3607 is the 504th prime number)

Prediction to win: Boston Celtics, Prediction to lose: Indiana Pacers

Utah Jazz (24-24, 9-18 Away) at New York Knicks (30-17, 16-5 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Utah 41.8 percent chance to win, NY 58.2%, Latest Line: NY -3.5, Over/Under: 230.5

All-time won-lost record in the regular season: Utah 2170-1828 (3998 games played, +342 more wins), New York Knicks 2954-3116 (6,070 games played, -162 wins)

Prediction to win: New York Knicks, Prediction to lose: Utah Jazz

Toronto Raptors (16-30, 6-17 Away) at Chicago Bulls (22-25, 14-10 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Toronto 42.3 percent chance to win, CHI 57.7%, Latest Line: CHI -6.5, Over/Under: 226.5

All-time won-lost record in the regular season: Toronto 1087-1187 (2,274 games played, -100 wins), Chicago 2366-2279 (4645 games played, +88 wins, Correction: +87 wins)

Prediction to win: Chicago Bulls, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers (29-16, 12-10 Away) at Golden State Warriors (19-24, 12-13 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Philadelphia 35.4 percent chance to win, GS 64.6%, Latest Line: GS -3.5, Over/Under: 234.5

All-time won-lost record in the regular season: Philadelphia 3083-2821 (5,904 games played, +262 wins), Golden State 2942-3122 (6,065 games played, -180 wins)

Prediction to win: Golden State Warriors, Prediction to lose: Philadelphia 76ers

My NBA Predictions for Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 (Predicted on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, I think, posted on January 31st)

Chicago Bulls (22-26, 8-15 Away) at Charlotte Hornets (10-35, 5-17 Home)

The Bulls have won every game in this series this regular season (3-0). They last played 23 days ago on January 8th.

The Hornets scored exactly 100 points in the last game between these two teams on a Wednesday. “Wednesday” is 100 in the most simple cipher of Gematria.

“Charlotte NC” is 119 in the most simple cipher of Gematria. Chicago won and scored 119 points in the very last game the two teams played against each other, which also just happened to be in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This is Chicago’s 49th regular season game. “Chicago Bulls” and “Chicago IL” both equal 49 in the reduction cipher of Gematria.

This is Charlotte’s 46th regular season game. “Chicago” equals 46 in the most simple cipher of Gematria.

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Chicago 66.6 percent chance to win, CHA 33.4%, Latest Line: CHI -2.5, Over/Under: 218.5

“Bulls” equals 66 in the most simple cipher of Gematria and 33 in the reverse reduction cipher of Gematria.

Won-lost record in the regular season all-time: Charlotte is 1163-1513 (2676 games played, -350 more wins), Chicago 2366-2279 (4,646 games played, +86 more wins)

349 is the 70th prime number.

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Chicago Bulls

1 upset

My NBA Predictions for Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 (Predicted on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, posted on January 31st)

Detroit Pistons (6-40, 2-19 Away) at Cleveland Cavaliers (28-16, 16-8 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Detroit 9.3 percent chance to win, Cleveland 90.7 percent chance to win, Latest Line: CLE -13.5, Over/Under: 231.5

No upset

Prediction to win: Cleveland Cavaliers

Los Angeles Clippers (30-15, 11-11 Away) at Washington Wizards (9-37, 3-18 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles Clippers 81.6 percent chance to win, WSH 18.4%, LAC -9.5, Over/Under 235.5

No upset, maybe upset

Prediction to win: Washington Wizards

Sacramento Kings (27-18, 13-10 Away) at Miami Heat (24-23, 12-11 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Sacramento 46.8 percent chance to win, Miami 53.2 percent chance to win, Latest Line: MIA -2.5, Over/Under: 228.5

Likely upset

Prediction to win: Miami Heat

New Orleans Pelicans (26-21, 12-11 Away) at Houston Rockets (22-24, 17-8 Home)

The occultic numbers: 3, 6, 9, 13, 22, 23, 26, 30, 33, 55, 63, and 66.

Houston Rockets 2,350-2220 (4,570 games played, +130 more wins), New Orleans Pelicans 808-925 (1,733 games played, -117 more wins)

New Orleans 330-536 away all-time regular season (866 games played, -206 more wins), Houston Rockets 1415-847 home all-time regular season (2,262 games played, +568 more wins)

New Orleans will pick up an occultic number if they win today on their away won-lost record. If the Pelicans lose, they will pick up an occultic number on their overall regular season won-lost record for this season.

If Houston wins, they will pick up an occultic number on their overall regular season won-lossts record for this season. If the Rockets lose, they will pick up an occultic number on their home won-lost record.

EPN's Matchup Predictor: New Orleans 55.8, HOU 44.2%, Latest Line: HOU -1.5, Over/Under: 230.5

No upset

Prediction to win: New Orleans Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks (26-21, 12-9 Away) at Minnesota Timberwolves (33-14, 17-4 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Dallas 15.7 percent chance to win, MIN 84.3%, Latest Line: MIN -12.5, Over/Under 220.5

Likely upset

Prediction to win: Dallas Mavericks

Orlando Magic (24-23, 9-16 Away) at San Antonio Spurs (10-37, 5-18 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Orlando 65.0 percent chance to win, SA 35.0%, Latest Line: Orlando -6.5, Over/Under: 226.5

No upset

Prediction to win: Orlando Magic

Denver Nuggets (33-15, 14-11 Away) at Oklahoma City Thunder (32-15, 17-6 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Denver 27.7 percent chance to win, OKC 72.3%, Latest Line: OKC -5.5, Over/Under 223.5

Likely upset, Nuggets win

Prediction to win: Denver Nuggets

Phoenix Suns (27-20, 13-9 Away) at Brooklyn Nets (19-27, 12-12 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Phoenix 55.8 percent chance to win, Brooklyn 44.2%, Latest Line: PHX -3.5, Over/Under: 232.5

No upset Suns win

Prediction to win: Phoenix Suns

Milwaukee Bucks (32-15, 11-10 Away) at Portland Trail Blazers (14-33, 8-13 Home)

ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Milwaukee 76.5 percent chance to win, POR 23.5%, Latest Line: MIL -10.5, Over/Under: 237.5

Likely upset

Prediction to win: Portland Trail Blazers

Upset totals 5, no upset 5

My NBA predictions for Thursday, February 1st, 2024 (Predicted on Thursday, February 1st, 2024)

Los Angeles Lakers (24-25, 7-17 Away) at Boston Celtics (37-11, 22-2 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles Lakers 11.5 percent chance to win, BOS 88.5%, Latest Line: BOS -14.5, Over/Under: 238.5

Prediction to win: Los Angeles Lakers, Prediction to lose: Boston Celtics

Indiana Pacers (27-21, 11-12 Away) at New York Knicks (31-17, 17-5 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Indiana 42.3 percent chance to win, NY 57.7%, NY -2.5, Over/Under: 235.5

Prediction to win: Indiana Pacers, Prediction to lose: New York Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16, 12-8 Away) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-29, 5-16 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Cleveland 80.9 percent chance to win, Memphis 19.1%, Latest Line: Cleveland -8.5, Over/Under: 215.5

Prediction to win: Memphis Grizzlies, Prediction to lose: Cleveland Cavaliers

Philadelphia 76ers (29-17, 12-11 Away) at Utah Jazz (24-25, 15-6 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Philadelphia 33.5 percent chance to win, UTAH 66.5%, Latest Line: UTAH -4.5, Over/Under: 239.5

Prediction to win: Utah Jazz, Prediction to lose: Philadelphia 76ers

My NBA predictions for Friday, February 2nd, 2024 (Predicted on Friday, February 2nd, 2024)

Los Angeles Clippers (31-15, 12-11 Away) at Detroit Pistons (6-41, 4-21 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles 83.1 percent chance to win, DET 16.9%, Latest Line: LAC -12.5, Over/Under: 238.5

Prediction to win: Detroit Pistons, Prediction to lose: Los Angeles Clippers

Miami Heat (25-23, 12-12 Away) at Washington Wizards (9-38, 3-19 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Miami 65.0 percent chance to win, WSH 35.0%, Latest Line: MIA -7.5, Over/Under: 228.5

Prediction to win: Miami Heat, Prediction to lose: Washington Wizards

Phoenix Suns (28-20, 14-9 Away) at Atlanta Hawks (20-27, 10-13 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Phoenix 58.2 percent chance to win, ATL 41.8%, Latest Line: PHX -3.5, Over/Under: 249.5

Prediction to win: Phoenix Suns, Prediction to lose: Atlanta Hawks

Sacramento Kings (27-19, 13-11 Away) at Indiana Pacers (27-22, 16-9 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Sacramento 48.4 percent chance to win, Indiana 51.6, Latest Line: SAC -3.5, Over/Under: 247.5

Prediction to win: Indiana Pacers, Prediction to lose: Sacramento Kings

Toronto Raptors (17-30, 7-17 Away) at Houston Rockets (22-25, 17-9 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Toronto 40.8 percent chance to win, HOU 59.2%, Latest Line: HOU -4.5, Over/Under: 232.5

Prediction to win: Houston Rockets, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

Golden State Warriors (20-24, 7-11 Away) at Memphis Grizzlies (18-30, 5-17 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Golden State 73.3 percent chance to win, MEM 26.7%, Latest Line: Golden State: -8.5, Over/Under: 224.5

Prediction to win: Golden State Warriors, Prediction to lose: Memphis Grizzlies

Orlando Magic (25-23, 10-16 Away) at Minnesota Timberwolves (34-14, 18-4 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Orlando 31.7 percent chance to win, MIN 68.3%, Latest Line: MIN -6.5, Over/Under: 213.5

Prediction to win: Minnesota Timberwolves, Prediction to lose: Orlando Magic

Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Oklahoma City Thunder

New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs

Prediction to win: New Orleans Pelicans, Prediction to lose: San Antonio Spurs

Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets

Prediction to win: Denver Nuggets, Prediction to lose: Portland Trail Blazers

My NBA Predictions for Sunday, February 4th, 2024 (Predicted on Sunday, February 4th, 2024)

Orlando Magic (26-23, 11-16 Away) at Detroit Pistons (6-42, 4-22 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Orlando 64.0 percent chance to win, Detroit 36.0%, Latest Line: Orlando -6.5, Over/Under: 228.5

Prediction to win: Detroit Pistons, Prediction to lose: Orlando Magic

Phoenix Suns (28-21, 14-10 Away) at Washington Wizards (9-39, 3-20 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Phoenix 81.0 percent chance to win, WSH 19.0%, Latest Line: PHX -11.5, Over/Under: 237.5

Prediction to win: Phoenix Suns, Prediction to lose: Washington Wizards

Memphis Grizzlies (18-31, 13-13 Away) at Boston Celtics (37-12, 22-3 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Memphis 4.0 percent chance to win, Boston 96.0%, Latest Line: BOS -18.5, Over/Under: 219.5

Prediction to win: Boston Celtics, Prediction to lose: Memphis Grizzlies

Indiana Pacers (27-23, 11-13 Away) at Charlotte Hornets (10-37, 5-18 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Indiana 80.5 percent chance to win, CHA 19.5%, Latest Line: IND -9.5, Over/Under: 237.5

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Indiana Pacers

Los Angeles Clippers (32-15, 13-11 Away) at Miami Heat (26-23, 13-11 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles 71.2 percent chance to win, MIA 28.8%, Latest Line: LAC -4.5, Over/Under: 224.5

Prediction to win: Los Angeles Clippers, Prediction to lose: Miami Heat

Houston Rockets (23-25, 5-16 Away) at Minnesota Timberwolves (34-15, 18-5 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Houston 31.7 percent chance to win, MIN 68.3%, Latest Line: MIN -7.5, Over/Under: 221.5

Prediction to win: Houston Rockets, Prediction to lose: Minnesota Timberwolves

Toronto Raptors (17-31, 7-18 Away) at Oklahoma City Thunder (34-15, 19-6 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Toronto 24.5 percent chance to win, OKC 75.5%, Latest Line: OKC -8.5, Over/Under: 238.5

Prediction to win: Oklahoma City Thunder, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks (33-16, 12-11 Away) at Utah Jazz (24-26, 15-7 Home)  

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Milwaukee 39.2 percent chance to win, Utah 60.8%, Latest Line: Utah -1.5, Over/Under: 246.5

Prediction to win: Utah Jazz, Prediction to lose: Milwaukee Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers (15-34, 6-21 Away) at Denver Nuggets (34-16, 20-4 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Portland 13.4 percent chance to win, DEN 86.6%, Latest Line: DEN -14.5, Over/Under: 219.5

Prediction to win: Portland Trail Blazers, Prediction to lose: Denver Nuggets

Those are all of my predictions for right now! Be sure to come back to this page for my remaining NBA predictions for this week in the NBA and be sure to come back to this website for my predictions to win and lose for next week!

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