2023-24 Week 16 NBA Regular Season Predictions

By: Evan Troxel

My NBA predictions to win and lose for Monday, February 5th, 2024 (Predicted on Monday, February 5th, 2024)

Los Angeles Lakers (26-25, 9-17 Away) at Charlotte Hornets (10-38, 5-19 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles Lakers 83.7 percent chance to win, CHA 16.3%, Latest Line: LAL -13.5, Over/Under: 227.5

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Los Angeles Lakers

Sacramento Kings (29-19, 15-11 Away) at Cleveland Cavaliers (31-16, 17-8 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Sacramento 26.2 percent chance to win, CLE 73.8%, Latest Line: CLE -4.5, Over/Under: 235.5

Prediction to win: Cleveland Cavaliers, Prediction to lose: Sacramento Kings

Dallas Mavericks (26-23, 12-10 Away) at Philadelphia 76ers (30-18, 17-7 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Dallas 45.0 percent chance to win, PHI 55.0%, Latest Line: DAL -3.5, Over/Under: 242.5

Last minute changes: Latest Line: DAL -2.5, Over/Under: 241.5

Prediction to win: Dallas Mavericks, Prediction to lose: Philadelphia 76ers

Los Angeles Clippers (33-15, 14-11 Away) at Atlanta Hawks (22-27, 12-13 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Los Angeles Clippers 66.2 percent chance to win, ATL 33.2%, Latest Line: LAC -4.5, Over/Under: 244.5

Last minute change in Over/Under: 245.5

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

Golden State Warriors (21-25, 8-12 Away) at Brooklyn Nets (20-28, 12-13 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Golden State 52.8 percent chance to win, BKN 47.2%, Latest Line: GS -1.5, Over/Under: 238.5

Last minute change in ESPN's Matchup Predictor: Golden State 51.7 percent chance to win, BKN 48.3%

Prediction to win: Brooklyn Nets, Prediction to lose: Golden State Warriors

Toronto Raptors (13-32, 7-19 Away) at New Orleans Pelicans (28-21, 14-10 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Toronto 23.5 percent chance to win, NO 76.5%, Latest Line: NO -11.5, Over/Under: 231.5

Prediction to win: New Orleans Pelicans, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

My NBA predictions for Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 (Predicted on Monday, February 5th, 2024)

Oklahoma City Thunder (35-15, 15-9 Away) at Utah Jazz (25-26, 16-7 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Oklahoma City 48.7 percent chance to win, Utah 51.3%, Latest Line: Unavailable right now, Over/Under: Unavailable right now

Update: ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Oklahoma City 45.3 percent chance to win, Utah 54.8%, Latest Line: OKC -3.5, Over/Under: 240.5

48 is “IN” the 15th prime number. 487 is the 93rd prime number.

223 is the 48th prime number. “Oklahoma City Thunder” is 223 in Gematria.

51 is “IN” the 15th prime number. 513 is “IN the 97th prime number.

233 is the 51st prime number.

The ciphers in Gematria (Ordinal/Reduction/Reverse/Reverse Reduction):

Oklahoma City: 133/52/191/65 Thunder: 90/36/99/36 Oklahoma City Thunder: 223/88/290/101 Oklahoma City Oklahoma: 209/83/331/106 Oklahoma City OK: 159/60/219/75 Oklahoma: 76/31/140/41

-“Oklahoma City Thunder” is 101 in Gematria. 101 is the 26th prime number and Utah can pick up their 26th win and also stay on 26 losses as a result.

Oklahoma City Thunder: 2448-2126 all-time in the regular season (4,574 games, +322 more wins), 2612-2293 (4,905 games played, (+319 more wins) all-time in the regular season and postseason

Not really an argument for OKC to win, just an argument for OKC to stay on that specific prime number: 2293 is the 341st prime number

The ciphers in Gematria (Ordinal/Reduction/Reverse/Reverse Reduction):

Utah: 50/14/58/22 Jazz: 63/18/45/18 Utah Jazz: 113/32/103/40 Salt Lake City: 138/39/186/78 Salt Lake City Utah: 188/53/244/100 Salt Lake City UT: 179/44/199/91

“Salt Lake City Utah” is 53 in Gematria. Utah can stay on 16 home wins and 53 is the 16th prime number.

Utah Jazz: 2171-1830 all-time in the regular season (4,001 games, +341 more wins), regular season and postseason 2306-1987 (4,293 games, +319 more wins)

Not really an argument for OKC to win, just an argument for OKC to get to the next specific prime number: 1831 is the 282nd prime number

4,003 games will be the next Utah Jazz game after this game (at Phoenix Suns). 4,003 is the 552nd prime number.

Not really an argument for Utah to win: 1987 is the 300th prime number. Utah can stay on 1987 losses with a win.

Last eight categories

OKC 117-87 all-time in the regular season against the Utah Jazz (204 games, +30 more wins)

-“Oklahoma City Thunder” equals 88 in Gematria, 88th loss?

OKC 45-57 all-time in the regular season at the Utah Jazz (102 games, -12 more wins)

-“Utah” equals 58 in Gematria. The Jazz can pick up another win. “Jazz” equals 45 in Gematria. OKC can stay on 45 wins.

-“Utah Jazz” equals 103 in Gematria and this is the 103rd game.

OKC 129-103 all-time in the regular season and postseason against the Utah Jazz (232 games, +26 more wins)

-“Utah Jazz” equals 103 in Gematria. Utah can stay on 103 wins.

-A stretch: OKC will be more than 26 games above .500 with a win (101 is the 26th prime number).

OKC 47-69 all-time in the regular season and postseason at the Utah Jazz (116 games played, -22 more wins)

-A stretch: “Utah” equals 22 in Gematria. OKC can still be more than 22 games below .500 against Utah with a loss.

OKC 7-12 all-time in the regular season AT the Utah Jazz on Tuesdays (19 games, -5 more wins)

OKC 7-13 all-time in the regular season and postseason AT the Utah Jazz on Tuesdays (20 games, -6 more wins)

-“Utah” equals 14 in Gematria. The Jazz can pick up another win.

OKC 20-15 all-time against the Utah Jazz in the regular season on Tuesdays (35 games, +5 more wins)

-“Thunder” equals 36 in Gematria, 36th game

-Thunder could pick up 36th regular season win or lose in 36th game all-time

-(Thunder could win & stay on 15 regular season losses or lose & stay on 15 regular season away wins)

OKC 20-18 all-time against the Utah Jazz in the regular season and postseason on Tuesdays (38 games, +2 more wins)

-“Jazz” equals 18 in Gematria. OKC can win and keep the Jazz on 18 wins.

-“Salt Lake City equals 39 in Gematria. This is the 39th game.

Last eight categories

Arguments for Oklahoma City Thunder to win: 1, To lose: 2

Arguments for Utah Jazz to lose: 2 (3), To win: 2 (4), 3 (5)

For literally everything noted

Overall arguments for Oklahoma City Thunder to win: 7 or (10)

Overall arguments for Utah Jazz to win: 8 or (11 or 12)

Conclusion: I like the Utah Jazz to win this game. The Jazz clearly have the better narrative to win if you eliminate (or do not count) the three or four narratives with the prime numbers that favor Oklahoma City to win! The three or four major narratives (out of the ten total) are just from the prime numbers that favor Oklahoma City to win. If you like prime numbers, you should probably pick Oklahoma City to win this game. Especially if the Latest Line numbers and Over/Under numbers (when they come out) favor Oklahoma City.

Prediction to win: Utah Jazz, Prediction to lose: Oklahoma City Thunder

My NBA predictions for Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 (Predicted on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024)

Houston Rockets (23-26, 5-17 Away) at Indiana Pacers (28-23, 16-10 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: HOU 30.9 percent chance to win, IND 69.1%, Latest Line: IND -8.5, Over/Under: 244.5

Prediction to win: Houston Rockets, Prediction to lose: Indiana Pacers

Dallas Mavericks (27-23, 13-10 Away) at Brooklyn Nets (20-29, 12-14 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Dallas 52.3 percent chance to win, BKN 47.7%, Latest Line: DAL -4.5, Over/Under: 236.5

Prediction to win: Brooklyn Nets, Prediction to lose: Dallas Mavericks

Orlando Magic (27-23, 12-16 Away) at Miami Heat (26-24, 13-12 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Orlando 48.2 percent chance to win, 51.8%, Latest Line: MIA -3.5, Over/Under: 213.5

Prediction to win: Orlando Magic, Prediction to lose: Miami Heat

Memphis Grizzlies (18-32, 13-14 Away) at New York Knicks (32-18, 18-6 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Memphis 16.5 percent chance to win, New York Knicks 83.5%, Latest Line: NY -14.5, Over/Under: 212.5

Prediction to win: New York Knicks, Prediction to lose: Memphis Grizzlies

Minnesota Timberwolves (35-15, 16-10 Away) at Chicago Bulls (23-27, 14-12 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Minnesota 70.3 percent chance to win, CHI 29.7%, Latest Line: MIN -5.5, Over/Under: 217.5

Prediction to win: Chicago Bulls, Prediction to lose: Minnesota Timberwolves

Milwaukee Bucks (33-17, 12-12 Away) at Phoenix Suns (29-21, 14-11 Home)

ESPNs Matchup Predictor: Milwaukee 28.8 percent chance to win, PHX 71.2%, Latest Line: PHX -3.5, Over/Under: 243.5

Prediction to win: Milwaukee Bucks, Prediction to lose: Phoenix Suns

My NBA predictions for Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 (Predicted on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024)

Toronto Raptors (17-33, 7-20 Away) at Charlotte Hornets (10-39, 5-20 Home)

ESPN’s Matchup Predictor: Toronto 77.6 percent chance to win, CHA 22.4%, Latest Line: TOR -7.5, Over/Under: 226.5

Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

Cleveland Cavaliers (32-16, 14-8 Away) at Washington Wizards (9-40, 3-21 Home)

Prediction to win: Cleveland Cavaliers, Prediction to lose: Washington Wizards

Golden State Warriors (22-25, 9-12 Away) at Philadelphia 76ers (30-19, 17-8 Home)

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

Atlanta Hawks (22-28, 10-14 Away) at Boston Celtics (38-12, 23-3 Home)

Prediction to win: Boston Celtics, Prediction to lose: Atlanta Hawks

San Antonio Spurs (10-40, 5-19 Away) at Miami Heat (27-24, 14-12 Home)

Prediction to win: San Antonio Spurs, Prediction to lose: Miami Heat

New Orleans Pelicans (29-21, 14-11 Away) at Los Angeles Clippers (34-15, 19-4 Home)

Prediction to win: Los Angeles Clippers, Prediction to lose: New Orleans Pelicans

Detroit Pistons (6-43, 2-20 Away) at Sacramento Kings (29-20, 14-8 Home)

Prediction to win: Sacramento Kings, Prediction to lose: Detroit Pistons

My NBA predictions for Friday, February 9th, 2024 (Predicted on Friday, February 9th, 2024)

Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers: Prediction to win: Philadelphia 76ers, Prediction to lose: Atlanta Hawks

Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics: Prediction to win: Boston Celtics, Prediction to lose: Washington Wizards

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

Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks: Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Milwaukee Bucks

Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings: Prediction to win: Denver Nuggets, Prediction to lose: Sacramento Kings

New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction to win: Los Angeles Lakers, Prediction to lose: New Orleans Pelicans

My NBA predictions for Saturday, February 10th, 2024 (Predicted on Saturday, February 10th, 2024)

Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks: Prediction to win: Dallas Mavericks, Prediction to lose: Oklahoma City Thunder

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

San Antonio Spurs at Brooklyn Nets: Prediction to win: San Antonio Spurs, Prediction to lose: Brooklyn Nets

Memphis Grizzlies at Charlotte Hornets: Prediction to win: Charlotte Hornets, Prediction to lose: Memphis Grizzlies

Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic: Prediction to win: Chicago Bulls, Prediction to lose: Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards: Prediction to win: Washington Wizards, Prediction to lose: Philadelphia 76ers

Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks: Prediction to win: Atlanta Hawks, Prediction to lose: Houston Rockets

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

Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors: Prediction to win: Cleveland Cavaliers, Prediction to lose: Toronto Raptors

CHANGE IN PREDICTION: Prediction to win: Toronto Raptors, Prediction to lose: Cleveland Cavaliers

Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors: Prediction to win: Golden State Warriors, Prediction to lose: Phoenix Suns

New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers: Prediction to win: Portland Trail Blazers, Prediction to lose: New Orleans Pelicans

Notes for Sunday, February 11th, 2024

Boston Celtics at Miami Heat

The ciphers in Gematria (Ordinal/Reduction/Reverse/Reverse Reduction):

Boston 85/22/77/32 Celtics 71/26/118/46 Boston Celtics 156/48/195/78 Boston MA 99/27/117/45 Boston Massachusetts 253/55/260/116 Massachusetts 168/33/183/84

Miami 45/27/90/36 Heat 34/16/74/20 Miami Heat 79/43/164/56 Miami FL 63/36/126/45 Miami Florida 110/65/214/79 Florida 65/38/124/43

BOS 39-30 all-time in the regular season at Miami Heat (69 games, +9 more wins)

BOS 47-41 all-time in the regular season and postseason at Miami Heat (88 games, +6 more wins)

BOS 82-53 all-time in the regular season against Miami Heat (135 games, +29 more wins)

BOS 99-73 all-time in the regular season and postseason against Miami Heat (172 games, +26 more wins)

BOS 10-7 all-time in the regular season against Miami Heat on Sundays (17 games, +3 more wins)

BOS 12-11 all-time in the regular season and postseason against Miami Heat on Sundays (23 games, +1 more win)

BOS 3-3 all-time in the regular at Miami Heat on Sundays (6 games, +0 more wins)

BOS 4-7 all-time in the regular season and postseason at Miami Heat on Sundays (11 games, -3 more wins)

Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder

The ciphers in Gematria (Ordinal/Reduction/Reverse/Reverse Reduction):

Sacramento 103/37/161/62 Kings 60/24/75/30 Sacramento Kings 169/61/236/92 Sacramento CA 113/41/211/76 Sacramento California 197/89/343/127 California 88/52/182/65

Oklahoma City: 133/52/191/65 Thunder: 90/36/99/36 Oklahoma City Thunder: 223/88/290/101 Oklahoma City Oklahoma: 209/83/331/106 Oklahoma City OK: 159/60/219/75 Oklahoma: 76/31/140/41

SAC 37-85 all-time in the regular season at Oklahoma City Thunder (122 games, -48 more wins)

SAC 38-89 all-time in the regular season and playoffs at Oklahoma City Thunder (127 games -51 more wins)

SAC 101-149 all-time in the regular season against Oklahoma City Thunder (250 games, -48 more wins)

SAC 103-156 all-time in the regular season and postseason against Oklahoma City Thunder (259 games, -53 more wins)

SAC 8-13 all-time in the regular season at Oklahoma City Thunder on Sundays (21 games, -5 more wins)

SAC 9-13 all-time in the regular season and postseason at Oklahoma City Thunder on Sundays (22 games, -4 more wins)

OKC 22-19 all-time in the regular season against Sacramento Kings on Sundays (41 games, +3 more wins)

OKC 23-20 all-time in the regular season and postseason against Sacramento Kings on Sundays (43 wins, +3 more wins)

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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