NBA February 7, 2026

This is a tale of two franchises going in completely opposite directions. San Antonio (35-16) has been one of the league's biggest stories this season, sitting second in the Western Conference and looking like a legitimate contender. Dallas (19-32) is in full rebuild mode, and the roster is in flux with several recently traded players (Tyus Jones, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, Khris Middleton) all listed as day-to-day as they acclimate. Brandon Williams (lower leg) is also out. The 10.5-point spread tells you everything about the gulf between these two Texas rivals right now.

The Spurs do have some injury concerns of their own. De'Aaron Fox (back), Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps), and Luke Kornet (ankle/adductor) are all listed as questionable. Fox has been a transformative addition since being traded to San Antonio, and his availability will be key. Even if all three sit, the Spurs have the depth and home-court advantage to handle a depleted Dallas team. Victor Wembanyama and this young San Antonio core have the look of a team building toward something special, and games like this are where they're expected to handle business.

The 230.5 total is the highest you'll find on many of today's games, suggesting both teams will push pace. Dallas has nothing to lose and will likely let their young guys play freely, while the Spurs' offense has been humming all season. This is a game that San Antonio should control from start to finish, and the only real question is whether the margin lands above or below that double-digit spread.

Denver (33-19) travels to the United Center to face Chicago (24-28), and the big storyline here is Nikola Jokic's status. The three-time MVP is listed as day-to-day with an ankle issue, and if he doesn't play, this line could move dramatically. The Nuggets are also without Cameron Johnson (knee) and Spencer Jones (concussion protocol), while Christian Braun is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain. That's a potentially depleted rotation for a road game against a desperate Chicago team.

The Bulls are hurting too. Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (left hamstring strain) are both out, while Jalen Smith (right calf strain) is day-to-day. Chicago sits at .500-adjacent at 24-28 and is fighting to stay in the playoff picture in a tightly bunched Eastern Conference. They need home wins like this one, especially if Jokic ends up sitting. The United Center crowd should bring energy for a Saturday night game against one of the West's heavyweights.

If Jokic plays, Denver should be able to cover the 5.5-point spread with their superior talent. If he doesn't, this game becomes a true coin flip. The 228.5 total suggests both teams will get up and down the floor. Denver's third-place standing in the West means they can't afford to mail in road games, but the injury report adds a layer of uncertainty that makes this one worth monitoring right up until tip-off. Check Jokic's pregame status before making any assessments here.

Two teams separated by just two games in the standings collide in Phoenix. The Suns (31-21) are seventh in the West, while the 76ers (29-22) sit sixth in the East, making this a potential playoff-caliber matchup. The 1.5-point spread is razor thin, reflecting how evenly matched these teams are. But the injury reports on both sides could swing this one significantly.

Phoenix has major question marks. Devin Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable, Jalen Green (hamstring/hip) is also questionable, and Grayson Allen (knee) and Isaiah Livers (shoulder) are out. If Booker can't go, the Suns lose their primary offensive engine and this line should move toward Philly. On the other side, Joel Embiid (knee) is day-to-day for the 76ers, and his status is the single biggest factor in this game. When Embiid plays, Philly is a completely different team.

The 221.5 total reflects the uncertainty around both team's star availability. If both Embiid and Booker play, you're looking at an elite matchup with potential fireworks. If either sits, the game likely trends under as the respective offenses lose their centerpiece. This is a game that lives and dies on the pregame injury reports, so keep an eye on those right up until tip.

Charlotte (24-28) heads to Atlanta (26-27) riding an eight-game winning streak, per search results, and the road team is actually favored here at -1.5. That tells you the market respects what the Hornets have been doing lately. Charlotte's only notable absence is Coby White (left calf, out) and Tidjane Salaun (illness, day-to-day), so they're relatively healthy for this stretch run.

The Hawks are in a transitional phase with several recently traded players on the roster. Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is out, while Gabe Vincent and Buddy Hield are both listed as day-to-day after being recently acquired. Onyeka Okongwu is also out with a mouth injury. Atlanta sits at 26-27, right on the playoff bubble in the East, and they need to find chemistry quickly with their new pieces. Playing at home should help, but State Farm Arena hasn't been the fortress it needs to be this season.

The 231.5 total is one of the higher numbers on tonight's board, suggesting an up-tempo game with both teams willing to run. With Charlotte's momentum and Atlanta trying to integrate new players on the fly, the Hornets' continuity could be the deciding factor. These are two teams in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race where every game matters, and Charlotte's recent surge has given them genuine confidence heading into February.

Orlando (26-24) hosts Utah (16-36) in a matchup the Magic need to take care of business in. The 9.5-point spread is hefty, but the talent gap between these two rosters is significant. The Magic's biggest loss continues to be Franz Wagner (ankle, out), which has hampered their ceiling, but they still have enough pieces to handle one of the league's worst teams at home.

Utah has Kevin Love (illness) and Keyonte George (ankle) both listed as questionable. The Jazz are in full tank mode at 16-36 and have the third-worst record in the Western Conference. Orlando is fighting for playoff positioning in the East, sitting seventh, and games like this are where they need to pile up wins. The 235.5 total is among the highest on tonight's slate, indicating both teams should put up points in what projects as a fast-paced affair. The Magic should handle this one comfortably at home, barring a complete off night.

The battle of the league's bottom feeders, as Washington (14-36) visits Brooklyn (13-37) at Barclays Center. The Nets are 3.5-point home favorites despite having one of the league's worst records, which tells you just how bad the Wizards have been on the road. Washington has several key players questionable: Bilal Coulibaly (lower back soreness), Kyshawn George (bruised right knee), and Alex Sarr (ankle). If those guys sit, the Wizards' already thin roster gets even thinner.

Brooklyn has no current injuries listed, which gives them a health advantage in a game between two teams jockeying for lottery positioning. The Nets have been in a brutal stretch, but home games against similarly struggling opponents are where they can pick up wins. The 220 total is one of the lowest numbers on the board today, reflecting the offensive limitations on both sides. Neither team projects to light up the scoreboard, but Brooklyn's home-court edge and Washington's potential absences make the Nets the lean here. Don't expect aesthetically pleasing basketball, but someone has to win.

Portland (23-28) hosts Memphis (20-30) in a late-night West Coast affair, and the Trail Blazers are nearly double-digit favorites at -9.5. Memphis has a laundry list of players in murky status: Ty Jerome (calf), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest), Kyle Anderson (illness), and Santi Aldama (right knee injury management) are all day-to-day. If the Grizzlies sit their veterans on the second night of a back-to-back or for rest purposes, this becomes a blowout risk.

Portland has injury concerns of its own with Deni Avdija (back) and Kris Murray (back) both out, and Shaedon Sharpe (left calf) day-to-day. Despite those absences, the Blazers at 23-28 are a much more complete team than a 20-30 Memphis squad that's been sliding. The 232.5 total is on the higher end of today's board, suggesting a run-and-gun game. Portland's home crowd at Moda Center should provide a nice boost for a team trying to claw its way toward the play-in picture in a loaded Western Conference.

Cleveland (31-21) is the biggest road favorite of the day at -11.5, and it's justified when you look at who they're playing. Sacramento (12-41) has the worst record in the NBA and has been one of the league's most disappointing teams this season. The Kings are dealing with Domantas Sabonis (lower-back soreness, out) and De'Andre Hunter (left eye injury, recently traded to SAC) day-to-day. With Sabonis sidelined, Sacramento loses one of the few reliable pieces they have left.

Cleveland has some intrigue of its own. James Harden, recently acquired by the Cavaliers in a trade, is listed as questionable. His integration into this roster is one of the most interesting storylines in the East. Dean Wade (left ankle sprain) is also day-to-day. The Cavs sit fourth in the Eastern Conference and are trying to build cohesion with their revamped roster heading into the All-Star break. Road games against bottom-feeders are where they should stack wins, and an 11.5-point spread against a team with 41 losses feels about right. The 234.5 total is elevated, suggesting Cleveland's offense should have its way with Sacramento's porous defense.