The NBA honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a slate of seven games on January 20, 2025, featuring a noon ET kickoff between the Charlotte Hornets and the Dallas Mavericks. Highlighted matchups include the Houston Rockets facing the Detroit Pistons, and the Golden State Warriors battling the Boston Celtics, with Boston favored by 10 points. The SportsLine Projection Model has identified five confident picks, including the Pistons covering as 8-point underdogs, thanks to Cade Cunningham's standout performance expected to yield 27 points and 10 assists.

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