2021-22 NBA Predictions
Updated after every game and depth chart revision.
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| Regular SeasonReg. Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
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| Current rating | Team | Conference | Full-strength rating | Proj. Record | Proj. Point Diff/G | Chance of Making PlayoffsMake play-offs | Full-strength rating | Chance of Making FinalsMake Finals | Chance of Winning FinalsWin Finals | ||||
| 1660 |  | Bucks | East | 1685 | 56-26 | +6.1 | 99% | 1726 | 36% | 22% | |||
| 1594 |  | Clippers | West | 1664 | 48-34 | +2.6 | 82% | 1716 | 24% | 13% | |||
| 1654 |  | 76ers | East | 1663 | 53-29 | +4.8 | 96% | 1686 | 18% | 9% | |||
| 1651 |  | Suns | West | 1642 | 53-29 | +4.8 | 95% | 1677 | 18% | 9% | |||
| 1640 |  | Jazz | West | 1646 | 54-28 | +5.1 | 96% | 1675 | 17% | 8% | |||
| 1614 |  | Nets | East | 1670 | 50-32 | +3.3 | 90% | 1699 | 14% | 8% | |||
| 1595 |  | Nuggets | West | 1633 | 50-32 | +3.6 | 88% | 1672 | 14% | 7% | |||
| 1610 |  | Celtics | East | 1610 | 49-33 | +2.9 | 87% | 1667 | 13% | 6% | |||
| 1621 |  | Hawks | East | 1616 | 51-31 | +3.7 | 92% | 1641 | 10% | 4% | |||
| 1608 |  | Mavericks | West | 1608 | 49-33 | +3.2 | 84% | 1629 | 8% | 3% | |||
| 1615 |  | Trail Blazers | West | 1605 | 48-34 | +2.8 | 82% | 1622 | 7% | 2% | |||
| 1531 |  | Pelicans | West | 1600 | 47-35 | +2.4 | 77% | 1620 | 6% | 2% | |||
| 1546 |  | Heat | East | 1563 | 44-38 | +1.2 | 69% | 1610 | 4% | 2% | |||
| 1528 |  | Lakers | West | 1542 | 42-40 | +0.4 | 49% | 1616 | 4% | 2% | |||
| 1551 |  | Pacers | East | 1553 | 44-38 | +1.1 | 67% | 1572 | 2% | 0.7% | |||
| 1555 |  | Knicks | East | 1555 | 43-39 | +0.8 | 64% | 1565 | 2% | 0.5% | |||
| 1551 |  | Grizzlies | West | 1559 | 43-39 | +1.0 | 58% | 1564 | 2% | 0.5% | |||
| 1461 |  | Raptors | East | 1536 | 41-41 | -0.1 | 51% | 1565 | 1% | 0.5% | |||
| 1526 |  | Timberwolves | West | 1526 | 40-42 | -0.3 | 40% | 1529 | 0.7% | 0.2% | |||
| 1517 |  | Warriors | West | 1485 | 36-46 | -2.0 | 19% | 1529 | 0.4% | 0.1% | |||
| 1512 |  | Bulls | East | 1503 | 38-44 | -1.0 | 36% | 1510 | 0.4% | <0.1% | |||
| 1526 |  | Wizards | East | 1497 | 38-44 | -1.2 | 33% | 1509 | 0.3% | <0.1% | |||
| 1456 |  | Hornets | East | 1456 | 33-49 | -3.0 | 14% | 1486 | 0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1485 |  | Spurs | West | 1485 | 36-46 | -1.8 | 20% | 1488 | 0.2% | <0.1% | |||
| 1453 |  | Kings | West | 1453 | 33-49 | -3.2 | 9% | 1477 | 0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1371 |  | Cavaliers | East | 1371 | 25-57 | -6.3 | 1% | 1370 | <0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1359 |  | Pistons | East | 1359 | 24-58 | -6.6 | 0.9% | 1377 | <0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1330 |  | Magic | East | 1364 | 24-58 | -6.8 | 0.8% | 1357 | <0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1315 |  | Rockets | West | 1315 | 20-62 | -8.5 | <0.1% | 1309 | <0.1% | <0.1% | |||
| 1297 |  | Thunder | West | 1297 | 19-63 | -9.0 | <0.1% | 1303 | <0.1% | <0.1% | |||
Forecast from
Tuesday, Oct. 19
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 30% | ||||
| Bucks | -5.5 | 70% | |||
Quality 92 How good are these two teams | Importance 10 How much will this game affect playoff odds | Overall 51 An overall rating for this game |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 35% | ||||
| Lakers | -4 | 65% | |||
Quality 60 | Importance 49 | Overall 55 |
Wednesday, Oct. 20
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | -2 | 57% | |||
| Pistons | 43% | ||||
Quality 24 | Importance 18 | Overall 21 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 49% | ||||
| Hornets | PK | 51% | |||
Quality 51 | Importance 42 | Overall 47 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 44% | ||||
| Knicks | -1.5 | 56% | |||
Quality 81 | Importance 38 | Overall 60 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 45% | ||||
| Raptors | -1 | 55% | |||
Quality 47 | Importance 65 | Overall 56 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 17% | ||||
| Grizzlies | -10 | 83% | |||
Quality 32 | Importance 9 | Overall 21 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 14% | ||||
| Timberwolves | -11.5 | 86% | |||
Quality 18 | Importance 6 | Overall 12 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | -1 | 54% | |||
| Pelicans | 46% | ||||
Quality 83 | Importance 19 | Overall 51 |
| 8:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 18% | ||||
| Spurs | -9.5 | 82% | |||
Quality 16 | Importance 5 | Overall 11 |
| 9 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 6% | ||||
| Jazz | -17 | 94% | |||
Quality 30 | Importance 0 | Overall 15 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 28% | ||||
| Suns | -6 | 72% | |||
Quality 90 | Importance 9 | Overall 50 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 18% | ||||
| Trail Blazers | -9 | 82% | |||
Quality 63 | Importance 14 | Overall 39 |
Thursday, Oct. 21
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | 34% | ||||
| Hawks | -4 | 66% | |||
Quality 89 | Importance 16 | Overall 53 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | -0.5 | 53% | |||
| Heat | 47% | ||||
Quality 86 | Importance 27 | Overall 57 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 48% | ||||
| Warriors | -0.5 | 52% | |||
Quality 72 | Importance 39 | Overall 56 |
Friday, Oct. 22
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 48% | ||||
| Cavaliers | -0.5 | 52% | |||
Quality 18 | Importance 11 | Overall 15 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 44% | ||||
| Wizards | -1.5 | 56% | |||
Quality 60 | Importance 65 | Overall 63 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -4.5 | 68% | |||
| Magic | 32% | ||||
Quality 25 | Importance 16 | Overall 21 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nets | 32% | ||||
| 76ers | -4.5 | 68% | |||
Quality 92 | Importance 9 | Overall 51 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | 23% | ||||
| Celtics | -7.5 | 77% | |||
Quality 71 | Importance 31 | Overall 51 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 38% | ||||
| Bulls | -3 | 62% | |||
Quality 59 | Importance 43 | Overall 51 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 35% | ||||
| Rockets | -4 | 65% | |||
Quality 2 | Importance 0 | Overall 1 |
| 9 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurs | 19% | ||||
| Nuggets | -9 | 81% | |||
Quality 67 | Importance 16 | Overall 42 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | -1 | 54% | |||
| Lakers | 46% | ||||
Quality 82 | Importance 33 | Overall 58 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz | -3.5 | 63% | |||
| Kings | 37% | ||||
Quality 68 | Importance 9 | Overall 39 |
Saturday, Oct. 23
| 6 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | -7 | 75% | |||
| Cavaliers | 25% | ||||
Quality 44 | Importance 5 | Overall 25 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 41% | ||||
| Pacers | -2 | 59% | |||
Quality 70 | Importance 60 | Overall 65 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavericks | -2 | 58% | |||
| Raptors | 42% | ||||
Quality 72 | Importance 41 | Overall 57 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 23% | ||||
| Bulls | -7.5 | 77% | |||
Quality 24 | Importance 12 | Overall 18 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 31% | ||||
| Timberwolves | -5 | 70% | |||
Quality 62 | Importance 45 | Overall 54 |
| 8:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | -4.5 | 67% | |||
| Spurs | 33% | ||||
Quality 77 | Importance 17 | Overall 47 |
| 10 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | 36% | ||||
| Trail Blazers | -3.5 | 64% | |||
Quality 91 | Importance 16 | Overall 54 |
| 10:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 31% | ||||
| Clippers | -5 | 69% | |||
Quality 78 | Importance 49 | Overall 64 |
Sunday, Oct. 24
| 4 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 19% | ||||
| Nets | -9 | 81% | |||
Quality 63 | Importance 11 | Overall 37 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -7 | 75% | |||
| Rockets | 25% | ||||
Quality 29 | Importance 6 | Overall 18 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 14% | ||||
| Knicks | -11.5 | 86% | |||
Quality 25 | Importance 7 | Overall 16 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | -9 | 81% | |||
| Thunder | 19% | ||||
Quality 31 | Importance 1 | Overall 16 |
| 9 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 46% | ||||
| Kings | -1 | 54% | |||
Quality 44 | Importance 24 | Overall 34 |
| 9:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 34% | ||||
| Lakers | -4 | 66% | |||
Quality 67 | Importance 60 | Overall 64 |
Monday, Oct. 25
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -2 | 58% | |||
| Hornets | 42% | ||||
Quality 63 | Importance 25 | Overall 44 |
| 7 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | -0.5 | 51% | |||
| Pacers | 49% | ||||
Quality 86 | Importance 34 | Overall 60 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 35% | ||||
| Raptors | -3.5 | 65% | |||
Quality 58 | Importance 65 | Overall 62 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 11% | ||||
| Hawks | -13 | 89% | |||
Quality 42 | Importance 2 | Overall 22 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 11% | ||||
| Heat | -12.5 | 89% | |||
Quality 24 | Importance 5 | Overall 15 |
| 7:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 28% | ||||
| Nets | -6 | 72% | |||
Quality 72 | Importance 29 | Overall 51 |
| 8 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 37% | ||||
| Timberwolves | -3.5 | 63% | |||
Quality 62 | Importance 50 | Overall 56 |
| 9 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 11% | ||||
| Nuggets | -13 | 89% | |||
Quality 40 | Importance 3 | Overall 22 |
| 10:30 p.m. Eastern | RAPTOR spread | Win prob. | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | 38% | ||||
| Clippers | -3 | 62% | |||
Quality 85 | Importance 35 | Overall 60 |
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