| Date | Matchup | Result | Winner | Model Projection | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 1979 | 99–96 | Lakers +3 | Hawks +1.6 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 116–123 | Thunder +7 | Thunder +6.4 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 122–127 | Rockets +5 | Rockets +5.9 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 98–111 | 76ers +13 | 76ers +9.6 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 108–101 | Kings +7 | Nuggets +2.9 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 81–96 | Warriors +15 | Warriors +8.7 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 108–102 | Pacers +6 | Bucks +8.1 | Regular Season | |
| Jan 3, 1979 | 97–123 | Spurs +26 | Spurs +11.1 | Regular Season |