Rob Paul

Nothing is at stake in Week 18 for both the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers, but they both look for a way to end their season on a high note in their final game.

Our Lakers vs. Rockets predictions expect Houston to be a tough matchup for the Lake Show.

Our Pistons vs. Knicks predictions expect a high-scoring game with lots of help from Karl-Anthony Towns.

Orlando has managed to weather the injury storm thanks to a strong defense. The Magic should be able to bottle up Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks as they deliver another Under, per our NBA betting picks.

While neither program is lighting the world on fire, Ohio State's offense will allow it to pull away from the short-handed Hoosiers. OSU

With Ja Morant banged up, Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes the center of attention in Memphis. His defensive prowess will frustrate an uneven Timberwolves squad, helping the Grizzlies cover with or without Ja.

Ohio State's basketball program is in a different state from its championship football program. Facing a top-shelf Purdue squad, don't bank on the underdog to come away looking any stronger.

While Evan Mobley's status is up in the air, our expert NBA predictions expect Cleveland to have enough firepower to make it a high-scoring game with Houston.

LaMelo Ball is an incredible talent but his Hornets are compromised due to injury and will struggle to contain a Lakers squad starting to find its identity amid a playoff push.

Neither the Kings nor 76ers play much defense, and with Joel Embiid still out, Domantas Sabonis & Co. should clean up down low.