| Date | Matchup | Result | Winner | Model Projection | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 1979 | 99–96 | Lakers +3 | Hawks +1.7 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 116–123 | Thunder +7 | Thunder +6.5 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 122–127 | Rockets +5 | Rockets +6.0 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 98–111 | 76ers +13 | 76ers +9.9 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 108–101 | Kings +7 | Nuggets +3.0 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 81–96 | Warriors +15 | Warriors +8.9 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 108–102 | Pacers +6 | Bucks +8.3 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 97–123 | Spurs +26 | Spurs +11.4 | Regular Season |