The NBA rolls on with a nine-game Tuesday slate, and there's action across the board. Detroit travels to Denver in a clash of contenders, Houston lays double digits against Memphis, and the Knicks host a struggling Sacramento squad at the Garden.

Let's break down the best spots to put your money.

The Quick Hit

• Featured Game: Pistons at Nuggets — Denver -3.5, O/U 226
• Big Favorite: Rockets -10.5 vs Grizzlies
• MSG Action: Knicks vs Kings, 7:30 PM ET
• Total Games: 9

Pistons at Nuggets (9 PM ET)

Detroit (32-12) travels to Ball Arena to face the Nuggets (30-15) in what could be a playoff preview. The Pistons have been rolling—5-1 in their last six games—while Denver sports the best offense in the league.

The numbers:

• Under has hit in 10 of Detroit's last 11 games
• Denver is 5-3 ATS at home this month
• Pistons are 15-8 ATS on the road this season

The total of 226 feels high given Detroit's defensive identity, but Denver can score with anyone. This game screams under, but laying -3.5 with the home team has merit too. The Nuggets have crept up the championship futures board to +550, and this is a statement game for them.

Rockets at Grizzlies (8 PM ET)

Houston (27-16) is a massive 10.5-point favorite over Memphis (18-25). The Grizzlies have been a mess without Ja Morant at full strength, and the Rockets are playing some of their best basketball of the season.

The numbers:

• Houston is 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games
• Memphis is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games
• The total sits at 226.5

Double-digit spreads always make me nervous, but Memphis has given no reason to trust them. Houston covers more often than not in spots like this.

Knicks at Kings (7:30 PM ET)

New York hosts Sacramento at Madison Square Garden in a game the Knicks should win. The Kings are 12-34 and have fully embraced the tank. The Knicks are 4-6 in their last 10 but remain a playoff team in the East.

The numbers:

• Knicks are 21-23-1 ATS this season
• Sacramento is 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games
• Total: 221.5

The Garden faithful deserve better, but they'll take the win. New York should cover, but don't expect style points.

Other Games to Watch

Celtics vs Trail Blazers — Boston -8.5 feels like a lot, but Portland is mediocre and the Celtics are fighting for seeding. Lean Boston.

Suns at Nets — Phoenix -9.5 in Brooklyn. The Nets are bad. The Suns need wins. Take the favorite.

Thunder vs Pelicans — OKC -14.5 is a massive spread, but New Orleans is 0-10 in their last 10 games against the Thunder. Some teams just own other teams.

Clippers at Jazz — LA -8.5. Utah's season ended a while ago. Clippers are fighting for playoff positioning.

The Bottom Line

The Pistons-Nuggets game is the one to watch, but the best betting value might be in the Rockets game. Houston has been covering consistently, and Memphis has given us no reason to believe they'll show up. Whatever you do, good luck out there, degenerates.