Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 9, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
103.88 |
+10.5 -110 
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o218.5 -110 
|
+390
|
|
114.14 |
-10.5 -105
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u219.5 -117 
|
-425 
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Washington
Detroit
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
113.55 |
-8.5 -110
|
o214.5 -110
|
-334
|
|
108.63 |
+8.5 -104 
|
u215.5 -115
|
+290 
|
Cleveland
Charlotte
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
119.13 |
+3.5 -135 
|
o235.5 -110
|
+114
|
|
117.82 |
-3.5 +105
|
u236.5 -110
|
-125
|
L.A. Lakers
Atlanta
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
113.64 |
+2.5 -106
|
o228.5 -108
|
+125
|
|
115.11 |
-2.5 -108
|
u228.5 -105
|
-140
|
Memphis
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
110.05 |
+3.5 -110
|
o225.5 -110
|
+135
|
|
113.57 |
-3.5 -105
|
u226.5 -116
|
-150
|
Indiana
Dallas
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
111.59 |
+9.5 -116
|
o218.5 -113
|
+276
|
|
116.25 |
-9.5 -106
|
u220.0 -110 
|
-325
|
Denver
Houston
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
118.16 |
-8.5 -105
|
o225.5 -105
|
-345
|
|
109.35 |
+8.5 -105
|
u226.5 -106
|
+300
|
San Antonio
Phoenix
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
111.18 |
+9.5 -110
|
o231.5 -114
|
+325
|
|
119.85 |
-9.5 +100
|
u233.0 -110
|
-370
|
New Orleans
Golden State
WAS
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DET
Mon, Nov 9 • 7:00 PM ET
DET -10.5 (-114)
The Washington Wizards rank 23rd in offensive rating and 29th in offensive rebounding. I
t’s going to be tough for them to get good shots against an elite Detroit Pistons defense, and second chance opportunities will come few and far between.
Kyshawn George o1.5 3-Pointers Made (-163)
Play up to 65%. Kyshawn George has been finding his rhythm from deep, averaging 2.2 threes per game on 37.3% shooting. He's attempted at least seven triples in five straight contests, clearing this line in every outing.
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CLE
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CHA
Mon, Nov 9 • 7:00 PM ET
CLE -8.5 (-106)
The Charlotte Hornets sit 29th in net rating, and dead last in both TOV% and TS%. They are not protecting the ball, and they are not hitting shots.
It’s going to be difficult for them to keep it close against a solid, veteran Cleveland Cavaliers team that ranks fifth in assists per turnover.
Coby White u14.5 Points Scored (-106)
Coby White has been limited to 18 minutes or fewer in three games since returning from injury, scoring just seven, four, and seven points. While his workload could increase with Brandon Miller sidelined, Cleveland's solid perimeter defense and White's lack of scoring rhythm make Under 14.5 points an appealing play.
LAL
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ATL
Mon, Nov 9 • 7:00 PM ET
LAL +1.5 (-110)
The Los Angeles Lakers are leading the league in offensive rating and EFG%. They are an absolute wagon offensively and I’m not sold that the Atlanta Hawks are up to the task defensively.
They have only played 11 games and have already given up 120+ points to the Magic, Rockets (x2), Heat, Pelicans, Wizards, and Nets.
ATL (+116)
I price the Hawks closer to a 48% underdog, making the 44% market price an attractive buy. With Luka Doncic sitting out against Detroit, I expect him to play his usual minutes against Atlanta. Even with Luka in my projections, I like the Hawks' chances. Their abundance of point-of-attack defenders and switchable wings gives them the personnel to disrupt Doncic and Austin Reaves, the engines of the Lakers' offense.
MEM
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TOR
Mon, Nov 9 • 7:30 PM ET
RJ Barrett o1.5 3-Pointers Made (-150)
Play up to 65%.
An 0-of-4 shooting performance from distance for RJ Barrett on Friday was a rare off night for the 26-year-old guard.
He still has four Overs at 1.5 makes in his last six games, and the Grizzlies are allowing opponents to shoot 38.5% (24th) during their ongoing losing skid.
Zach Edey o7.5 Total Rebounds (-130)
Play up to 57% and 9.5.
All 7-foot-3 of Zach Edey's immense frame has been too much for the Raptors to handle in recent meetings. He's seen them twice in his young career, averaging a Shaq-like double-double of 17 points and 15.5 rebounds in just 26 minutes of action.
Edey should match minutes whenever Jakob Poeltl is on the hardwood, which will help him achieve an Over at 7.5 boards for the third time in his last four appearances.
IND
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DAL
Mon, Nov 9 • 8:00 PM ET
o225.5 (-114)
I'm taking Over 225.5, up to 227.5. Even with Indiana shooting 21.9% from deep, the first meeting cleared Monday's number. The Pacers' road games average 236 points, and both teams rank top eight in transition or fastbreak frequency.
DAL -3.5 (-106)
The Dallas Mavericks have played a tougher schedule than the Indiana Pacers yet still grade out more than eight points higher in net rating.
Factor in home court advantage and this is a spot Dallas should take care of business.
DEN
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HOU
Mon, Nov 9 • 8:30 PM ET
Jabari Smith Jr. o2.5 3-Pointers Made (+116)
Playable to 52%.
Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 3.5 three pointers per game and has cleared this line in five of six matchups against teams outside the Top-10 in suppressing three point attempts.
The Nuggets rank 30th in defending catch and shoots, which is how Smith gets 44% of his buckets.
HOU -8.5 (-115)
The Houston Rockets are sandwiched between the Spurs and Thunder in Simple Rating System, which is a good place to be.
They’re fifth in true shooting percentage, fourth in offensive rebound percentage, and have home court. They should give the Denver Nuggets all they can handle.
SA
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PHO
Mon, Nov 9 • 9:00 PM ET
PHO +8.5 (-110)
The Phoenix Suns haven’t travelled in a week and have the rest advantage against a San Antonio Spurs team playing its third road game in four nights.
The Suns rank eighth in EFG% and will test a Spurs defense that should be a half a step slow in this difficult schedule spot.
NO
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GS
Mon, Nov 9 • 10:00 PM ET
GS -9.5 (-106)
The Golden State Warriors lead the NBA in EFG% and TS% during this seven-game heater. They are generating a ton of quality shots and making them count, and should have plenty of easy opportunities for offense tonight.
The New Orleans Pelicans sit 24th in assist per turnover, and their decision making might not be there in a high-pace matchup on a back-to-back.
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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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