It's a jam-packed basketball slate, and our analysts have NBA parlays and NBA picks for all 13 games on Monday, Nov. 2.
From the Houston Rockets moneyline to the Cleveland Cavaliers running up the score once again, and everything in between, here are our favorite combos for tonight's action.
NBA parlays at a glance (Monday, Nov. 2)
| Matchup & time | Combo & analyst |
|---|---|
| Thunder vs. Cavaliers 7 p.m. ET |
Cavaliers -4.5 Cavaliers TT o116.5 Mara o5.5 rebounds Combo: 5.40x Zak Hanshew |
| Pistons vs. Hornets 7:30 p.m. ET |
Pistons -4.5 u210.5 Cunningham o7.5 assists Combo: 5.00x Quinn Allen |
| Wizards vs. Magic 7:30 p.m. ET |
Wizards +2.5 u224.5 Davis o11.5 rebounds Combo: 5.50x Quinn Allen |
| Hawks vs. Pacers 7:30 p.m. ET |
Hawks -5.5 u231.5 1H u117.5 Combo: 4.50x Shawn Krest |
| Nets vs. Knicks 7:30 p.m. ET |
Nets +14.5 u219.5 Porter o2.5 threes Combo: 6.06x Ed Scimia |
| Bulls vs. 76ers 7:30 p.m. ET |
76ers -10.5 76ers 1H -5.5 1H o116.5 Combo: 4.43x Juan Carlos Blanco |
| Bucks vs. Timberwolves 8 p.m. ET |
Timberwolves -11.5 o233.5 McDaniels o17.5 points Combo: 5.25x Tom Oldfield |
| Jazz vs. Spurs 8:30 p.m. ET |
Jazz +15.5 u231.5 Wembanyama o11.5 rebounds Combo: 5.50x Quinn Allen |
| Celtics vs. Rockets 8:30 p.m. ET |
Rockets ML Sengun o7.5 rebounds Tatum o6.5 rebounds Combo: 3.40x Tom Oldfield |
| Raptors vs. Clippers 10 p.m. ET |
Raptors ML u220.5 Barnes u6.5 assists Combo: 6.00x Chris Walder |
| Heat vs. Lakers 10 p.m. ET |
Heat +1.5 o235.5 Reaves o9.5 R+A Combo: 8.52x Chris Walder |
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Thunder vs. Cavaliers
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCSN, Peacock
- Analyst: Zak Hanshew
Combo: 5.40x
- Cavaliers -4.5
- Cavaliers team total Over 116.5
- Aday Mara Over 5.5 rebounds
Cleveland's top-shelf offense guides Zak Hanshew's Thunder vs. Cavaliers predictions.
"Cleveland’s 121 ppg are second only to the Grizzlies’ 121.2 for most in the Association. The Cavs have posted 120 points in four of their last five games.
"Without Caruso and Wallace to defend the perimeter, Cleveland will get open looks from three, and Holmgren's absence exposes a weakness on the interior as OKC tries to limit the Cavs’ double-big lineup of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
"OKC could start Aday Mara alongside Isaiah Hartenstein. Even off the bench, the rookie should see 25-30 minutes. Mara has grabbed 6+ boards in two of his last three games, and Cleveland has allowed the 12th-most rebounds to opponents."
Pistons vs. Hornets
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: WMYD, WSOC-ABC
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 5.00x
- Pistons -4.5
- Under 210.5
- Cade Cunningham Over 7.5 assists
Despite a low 210.5 total, Quinn Allen likes the Under tonight with my Pistons vs. Hornets predictions.
"Detroit has cashed the Under in four straight, limiting three of its last four opponents to fewer than 100 points. Neither team plays at a particularly fast pace, and Charlotte has also hit the Under in two of its last three games."
"I'll round out my combo with Cade Cunningham. The guard has cashed the Over in dimes in four of his six appearances this season, and the Hornets have struggled to limit playmakers, allowing 7.9 assists per night to opposing point guards."
Wizards vs. Magic
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-ORL, Monumental+
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 5.50x
- Wizards +2.5
- Under 224.5
- Anthony Davis Over 11.5 rebounds
Quinn Allen is eyeing the underdogs in his Wizards vs. Magic predictions.
"I'm leaning toward Under 224.5, with neither offense showing much consistency. Orlando has scored fewer than 100 points in three of its last five games, while Washington is shooting just 29.3% from deep. Both teams are averaging fewer than 111 points per game, making a high-scoring affair difficult to envision tonight.
"Anthony Davis should be able to feast on the boards as well. The big man is coming off a 13-rebound performance against the Hornets, and the Magic struggle to compete on the glass. They rank 22nd in rebounds allowed, and Orlando is considered an easier matchup for opposing power forwards, giving up 12.7 rebounds per night to the position."
Hawks vs. Pacers
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: WANF, DAZN
- Analyst: Shawn Krest
Combo: 4.50x
- Hawks -5.5
- Under 231.5
- 1st half Under 117.5
Injuries tell the tale in Shawn Krest's Hawks vs. Pacers predictions.
"While the Hawks have been led by their guard play, the offense will likely take a hit from backup point guard Kingston Flemings' one-game suspension. If Jalen Johnson is also sidelined, Atlanta will be without its two assist leaders.
"Of course, they’re also the team's two leaders in turnovers committed, so it’s not all bad news for the Hawks. Atlanta has gone Under in its last two, while the Pacers have gone Under in three of the four games during the current losing streak.
"Both teams have struggled with sluggish starts. In their last game, the Hawks fell behind New Orleans 35-18 after the first quarter. They also trailed Miami by 13 at the half two games ago. The Pacers average three fewer points in the first half than they do in the second."
Nets vs. Knicks
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: YES, MSG
- Analyst: Ed Scimia
Combo: 6.06x
- Nets +14.5
- Under 218.5
- Michael Porter Jr. Over 2.5 threes
Our analyst doesn't like the defending champs at this big of a spread in his Nets vs. Knicks predictions. Nor does he expect major fireworks.
"Both the Nets and the Knicks are coming off games in which neither team nor its opponent reached 100 points. The same thing happened when these teams last faced off during the previous season. I'm backing the Under tonight.
"I'll also trade on Michael Porter Jr. to hit at least three shots from deep. Porter has made at least three 3-pointers in four of his six games to start the season, and he averaged 3.4 made threes per game last year. He's attempting nearly nine shots per game from beyond the arc, making me confident he can keep up that production."
Bulls vs. 76ers
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: CHSN, NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Analyst: Juan Carlos Blanco
Combo: 4.43x
- 76ers -10.5
- 76ers first half -5.5
- First half Over 116.5
First-half fireworks headline Juan Carlos Blanco's Bulls vs. 76ers predictions.
"Philly recorded an 11-point win over the lowly Bucks in its one game against an opponent of a similar caliber to the Bulls.
"The Bulls have surrendered the third-most first-half points per game (64.7). They also average an NBA-high 111.0 possessions per game and 55.3 points over the first two quarters, factors that should help generate significantly more first-half offense than the Sixers are accustomed to allowing."
Bucks vs. Timberwolves
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-MIN, My24 Milwaukee
- Analyst: Tom Oldfield
Combo: 5.25x
- Timberwolves -11.5
- Over 233.5
- Jaden McDaniels Over 17.5 points
Tom Oldfield's Bucks vs. Timberwolves predictions expect a blowout favoring Minnesota.
"Look for the Timberwolves to do most of the heavy lifting for this Over. They're off to a 6-1 against-the-spread start, while the Bucks arrive on the heels of back-to-back losses by 25+ points.
"Minnesota is well-suited to racking up transition points, ranking in the top 10 in points off turnovers, with Ball leading the break. I expect the hosts' defensive principles to kick in by the fourth quarter, helping them cover this large spread.
"With Jaden McDaniels leveling up, the Timberwolves have an obvious place to divert some of Anthony Edwards' shots. McDaniels has hit this Over in his past three games, and you can pencil him in for 15+ FGA tonight, especially if he gets Tyler Herro in his sights."
Jazz vs. Spurs
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: Jazz+, DAZN-SAS
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 5.50x
- Jazz +15.5
- Under 231.5
- Victor Wembanyama Over 11.5 rebounds
Despite a strong night on the boards for Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio doesn't cover in Quinn Allen's Jazz vs. Spurs predictions.
"Utah is averaging just 108.7 points per game, while San Antonio is allowing 110.2, and neither team plays particularly fast.
"Their meeting last week finished with just 228 points despite going to OT. The Jazz's shorthanded frontcourt should also make efficient scoring difficult against Wembanyama.
"Speaking of Wemby, I expect him to dominate on the boards. He had 14 rebounds in last week's clash with the Jazz, and the absences of JJJ and Nurkic make this a more favorable matchup for the big man. Utah is also allowing 13.8 boards per night to opposing centers."
Celtics vs. Rockets
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC Sports Boston, SCHN
- Analyst: Tom Oldfield
Combo: 3.40x
- Rockets moneyline
- Alperen Sengun Over 7.5 rebounds
- Jayson Tatum Over 6.5 rebounds
In addition to a Houston victory in his Celtics vs. Rockets predictions, Tom Oldfield is snagging a couple of expert glass cleaners.
"The Rockets have raced to three double-digit wins at Toyota Center this year, while the Celtics struggled to hold off the Brooklyn Nets on the second night of their previous back-to-back set. I like Houston to stay perfect at home.
"Though both teams rank in the top 10 in PPG, look for their defensive strengths to be the bigger story here, bringing rebounding props to the forefront. Alperen Sengun is averaging 9.0 RPG, and he's nailed this Over in four of his five outings this season. With Steven Adams and Clint Capela on the injury report, his minutes could spike, too.
"Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum has averaged 8+ boards in each of the past five seasons, and his length will be key against a Rockets team that isn't shy about crashing the glass. He's hauled in 7+ rebounds in three of his last five contests."
Raptors vs. Clippers
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: ClipperVision, TSN
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Combo: 6.00x
- Raptors moneyline
- Under 220.5
- Scottie Barnes Under 6.5 assists
Chris Walder likes what Toronto showed late in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, and expects it to carry over in his Raptors vs. Clippers predictions.
"That (loss) may have lit a fire under the Raptors for a more inspired all-around performance tonight.
"An Over has been registered just a single time in the last nine occasions these teams have competed against each other in Los Angeles (1-7-1).
"Five assists seem to be the magic number for Scottie Barnes in 2026-27, as he has yet to exceed that mark through six appearances. Sunday was the fourth time the All-Star forward finished with exactly five dimes."
Heat vs. Lakers
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: Spectrum Sports Network
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Combo: 8.52x
- Heat +1.5
- Over 235.5
- Austin Reaves Over 9.5 rebounds + assists
Walder also expects the quick turnaround to be L.A.'s undoing in his Heat vs. Lakers predictions.
"The Lakers are no longer getting the Heat at their lowest point, and that should play into the result here.
"These teams have played each other four times since December 2024, and all four meetings have gone Over the total. It doesn't hurt that both sides rank in the top 13 in offense over their last five games, either.
"Austin Reaves has averaged 5.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists in his last five meetings with the Heat, with the last four resulting in an Over for this combination prop."
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