Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 5, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
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111.47 |
+1.5 -110 
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o222.5 -109 
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+105
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111.59 |
-1.5 +100 
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u223.0 -105
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-108 
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Orlando
Phoenix
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
113.92 |
+4.5 -110
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o235.5 -110 
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+150
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121.04 |
-4.5 -104
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u236.5 -110
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-160
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Miami
Golden State
ORL
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PHO
Thu, Nov 5 • 9:00 PM ET
Desmond Bane o3.5 3-Pointers Made (+134)
Play up to 47%. Bane is averaging 3.6 made threes on 9.6 attempts per game and has cleared this line in three straight outings. Phoenix is allowing 5.1 triples per contest to opposing shooting guards, making this an appealing matchup. With Bane's impressive volume and hot hand, I'll back another 4+ makes.
Devin Booker o24.5 Points Scored (-126)
Play up to 60%. Booker has scored 26 and 33 points in his last two outings and leads Phoenix with 24.7 PPG. Orlando ranks near the bottom of the league defensively and is missing Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero. With Booker carrying the Suns' offense, I'll back another 25+ point performance.
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MIA
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GS
Thu, Nov 5 • 10:00 PM ET
Giannis Antetokounmpo u45.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-115)
Antetokounmpo has a solid 5-3 record to the Over on 45.5 PRA this season, but he's on his second night of a back-to-back Thursday on the opposite coast while having played 41 minutes against the Clippers on Wednesday. Additionally, Miami is a fairly sizable road underdog and has an implied team total that suggests a more subdued night than usual for its front-line players.
Lendeborg, like the rest of his teammates, will enjoy a nice rest advantage on any defender he faces and checks into Thursday averaging 34.6 points + rebounds + assists since the second game of the season. The Heat is also ranked No. 27 in offensive efficiency rating surrendered to small forwards (25.9) while having allowed the second-most rebounds (9.5) and most assists (6.3) per game to the position.
WAS
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ATL
Fri, Nov 6 • 7:00 PM ET
WAS (+190)
I like the Wizards at 31%, as I price them closer to 34% to upset Atlanta. Washington has the size and lob threats to exploit the Hawks' undersized frontcourt and attack the rim. We saw that advantage Wednesday when Anthony Davis shot 12-for-19. If the Wizards can avoid another 23% performance from beyond the arc, I like their chances to bounce back.
OKC
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MEM
Fri, Nov 6 • 8:00 PM ET
MEM (+159)
This is arguably my favorite trade on the board, as I price Memphis closer to a 46% underdog compared to its 39% market price. Zach Edey's size, paired with Cameron Boozer's mobility, gives the Grizzlies the personnel to protect the paint, clog driving lanes, and make life difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when attacking the basket.
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The table above displays our sports betting computer’s picks based on the last 100 NBA games played. It gives basketball bettors a data-backed look into which games and NBA odds could hold some hidden value.
It can be tricky to nail down the “perfect” bet, but our expert predictions will teach you how to bet on basketball matchups with confidence.
Following the computer picks blindly is not a surefire way to make gains when betting on NBA action. If anything, it's merely a guide to place bettors in the best position possible to achieve success, whether you're betting the moneyline, spread, or OVER/UNDER.
We use statistical analysis and machine-learning projections to make our selections, but don't forget to do your own research to find the best value!
Betting the moneyline in the NBA means you're picking the winner of the game, no strings attached. If the team you bet on emerges victorious, then so do you.
| Team | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | -120 |
| Golden State Warriors | +150 |
In this example, the Los Angeles Lakers are the favorites to win the game as their moneyline odds have a minus sign (-) in front of the number. The favorites will have the minus sign present, and the underdogs will have a plus sign (+).
Betting $100 on the Lakers would pay you $180, your original $100 bet, plus $80 in winnings. If you bet $100 on the Warriors, since oddsmakers believe they're less likely to win this game, the payout would be $250, with a profit of $150.
Betting the spread in the NBA provides more wiggle room to bettors for games that may appear one-sided on paper. Rather than simply picking the winner like you would with the moneyline, you can instead pick the point differential to give underdogs more of a fighting chance with your wagers.
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | -4.5 (-110) |
| Golden State Warriors | +4.5 (-110) |
In this example, the Lakers are favored to not only win the game against the Warriors, but to do so by at least 4.5 points. As a gentle reminder, the minus sign (-) determines the favorite for the game in question.
Should the Lakers win by five points, that would mean Los Angeles "covered the spread," resulting in a win for those who bet in their favor. However, if the Lakers won by four points, that would mean the Warriors "covered the spread" instead.
The -110 betting line enclosed in parentheses is fairly common for spread bets. That is the number bettors would follow to determine potential gains and losses, just like the moneyline. Odds are usually equal on both sides of the line, but can range from -105 to -120 (or more) in either direction.
An Over/Under bet in the NBA has nothing to do with which team wins the game. Instead, all that matters is the total combined score for that game and whether it exceeds a preset number established by oddsmakers.
| Team | Total |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | O 240.5 (-110) |
| Golden State Warriors | U 240.5 (-110) |
In this example, oddsmakers have set the total score for the Lakers and Warriors at 240.5 points.
As a bettor, you can select the Over if you believe the two teams will combine to score more than 240.5 points, 241 or more, or bet the Under if they'll score fewer than 240.5 points, 240 or fewer.
If the set number was a whole number like 240 points, for example, and the two teams combined to score exactly that amount, then the result would be a push and you'd get your money back on the wager.
Our moneyline picks, point spread predictions, and Over/Under estimates are solid tools to start betting with. Don't glance over other tools, though, especially NBA analytics. You can find a collection of resources below, ranging from databases to NBA betting tips; browse through them and find the best value on every NBA betting site.
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