NBA New Year’s Eve 2021: Predictions, Odds, Line, Point Spread and Over/Under
The NBA always has a packed action plan on New Year’s Eve, giving fans everywhere something to watch all day.
This year, there are 10 games and 20 teams on display, highlighted by some hit games like the Suns-Celtics, Hawks-Cavaliers and Trail Blazers-Lakers.
Looking to sit back and bet all the action? We’ve provided you with the odds, lines and spreads for each contest below.
All odds are based on Sportsbook FanDuel.
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NBA New Year 2021 Odds, Line, Point Spread
Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics
Game time: 1 p.m. ET | 10:00 am PT
CN ML: -112
Celtics ML: -108
Spread: Suns -4.5
Top / Bottom: 214.5
Guess: The Celtics often play sublime or take down opponents and with the Suns arriving in town for their only visit, the Celtics should be motivated to prove they should still be feared in the East. The point is that this game falls on New Year’s Eve and Boston may be thinking more about getting out of TD Garden in time to celebrate than celebrating victory. Bring the Sun here.
Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers
Game time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 noon PT
Bulls ML: -110
ML tempo: -110
Spread: Bulls -4.5
Top / Bottom: 222.0
Guess: Whenever Chicago plays in Indiana, it’s almost like a home game. They will have plenty of Bulls fans who will be making the trip to Indy for this trip and they will be eager to see their team win the road. That energy will power the Bulls for an easy win here. Take Bulls to cover the spread.
Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings
Game time: 6 p.m. ET | 3:00 pm PT
Mavericks ML: -112
Kings ML: -108
Spread: Mavericks -1.0
Top / Bottom: 217.5
Guess: Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr and many other Mavs are still within the league’s health and safety regulations, so Kristaps Porzingis will have to continue to shoulder the responsibility for Dallas. These two teams played on December 29 with the Kings winning by one point. Bring the Mavs here in the revenge game.
Miami Heat at Houston Rockets
Game time: 7:00 p.m. ET | 4:00 p.m. PT
Heat ML: -115
Missile ML: -105
Spread: Heat -3.5
Top / Bottom: 217.5
Guess: The Heat have won 4 games in a row and are happy to bring Jimmy Butler back into the squad for the last 2 games. He was listed as problematic on the injury report coming into the game against the Rockets with a right ankle injury. Without Butler, the onslaught would fall on Tyler Herro as the majority of Heat’s players follow the league’s health and safety regulations. Regardless of whether Butler plays or not, get the Heat here to win and cover.
Atlanta Hawks at Cleveland Cavaliers
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
ML Hawk: -110
Cavaliers ML: -110
Spread: Cavs -1.0
Over/Under: 215.5
Guess: The Hawks needed a win in the worst way when they were on a three-game losing streak. They will start in 2022 on the road for four straight games on the west coast. The calendar year backend has been a struggle for the Hawks after they surprised under Nate McMillian in the post-season. They want to get a win to end the year with a good record. The only problem is that it won’t happen. Bring the Cavs here.
LA Clippers at Toronto Raptors
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Clippers ML: -110
Raptors ML: -110
Spread: Raptors -7.0
Top / Bottom: 210.5
Guess: Toronto received news on Thursday that it will be playing without fans in the building for the foreseeable future. The Raptors spoke out about how difficult it was last year without a supportive home audience. Playing at the SBA without a crowd on New Year’s Eve would be a tough spot to get. The Clippers are on a business trip and will win.
San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzlies
Game time: 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT
Spurs ML: -110
Grizzlies ML: -110
Spread: Grizzlies -6.0
Top / Bottom: 225.5
Guess: Buy Grizzlies stock. This team is on the rise and they will be struggling most nights. Grizz beat San Antonio big.
New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder
Game time: 8 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT
Knicks ML: -110
Lightning ML: -110
Spread: Knicks -5.0
Top / Bottom: 205.5
Guess: The SGA have a problem with a sore right ankle and if he doesn’t play, the Thunder will struggle to score more than they usually do. Get the Knicks here and below.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz
Game time: 9:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. PT
Timberwolves ML: -110
Jazz ML: -110
Spread: Jazz -11.5
Top / Bottom: 221.5
Guess: Won’t waste time here, Jazz takes this win but won’t cover the spillover.
Portland Trail Blazers at the Los Angeles Lakers
Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
Trail Blazers ML: -110
Lakers ML: -110
Spread: Lakers -5.5
Top / Bottom: 226.5
Guess: Damian Lillard loves playing football in LA. I expect him to have a great night and close 2021 at the right time. Go Blazers.