The first Sunday of the NBA season features a seven-game slate, with plenty of competitive matchups for traders to dig into.
In my NBA against the spread picks, I'm taking the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers to cover today. Keep reading to see all my free NBA picks for Sunday, Oct. 25.
NBA against the spread picks: Oct. 25
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| Matchup | Pick |
|---|---|
 Lakers Jazz |
-6.5 50% |
 Pacers Nets |
+7.5 51% |
 Raptors Timberwolves |
-1.5 48% |
 Magic Knicks |
-7.5 51% |
 Clippers Thunder |
+15.5 49% |
 Pistons 76ers |
+1.5 53% |
 Grizzlies Kings |
-3.5 51% |
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Expert NBA ATS picks: Oct. 25
Lakers (-6.5) vs. Jazz: Lakers -6.5
The Los Angeles Lakers have posted two emphatic wins with their new lineup, while the Utah Jazz haven't covered yet. I'm taking Walker Kessler and the Lakers to cover against his former team.
Pacers (-7.5) vs. Nets: Nets +7.5
The Brooklyn Nets have covered as underdogs in their first two games this season, while the Indiana Pacers haven't yet managed a blowout win. I'm backing the Nets to keep this one close at home.
Raptors vs Timberwolves (-1.5): Timberwolves -1.5
With a spread this small, this is virtually a moneyline pick, and I think the Minnesota Timberwolves are the stronger team. Throw in the fact that they're home, and I'm happy to pick the Wolves to cover this tight number tonight.
Magic vs. Knicks (-7.5): Knicks -7.5
Both the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks are looking for their first win, but the defending champs look closer to last year's form. I'm backing the Knicks at home.
Clippers vs. Thunder (-15.5): Clippers +15.5
There's a huge talent gulf here, with the Oklahoma City Thunder outclassing the Los Angeles Clippers across the board. But the Clippers are 1-1 and have covered in both of their games this season, so I'm taking them to stay within the number.
Pistons (-1.5) vs. 76ers: 76ers +1.5
Joel Embiid may sit out on Sunday, but the Philadelphia 76ers still have enough talent to be on even footing with the Detroit Pistons. At home, I'm taking the 76ers to cover.
Grizzlies (-3.5) vs Kings: Grizzlies -3.5
The Memphis Grizzlies are 2-0 and have easily covered both games. I'm backing them to cover again tonight against a Sacramento Kings team that has yet to be close to winning this season.
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