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Predicted Score

OKC logo
OKC
OKC

110.87 @ 114.89

CLE
CLE logo
CLE

Thunder vs Cavaliers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

OKC logo
OKC
OKC

110.87

+4.5 -115

o227.5 -117

+151

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

114.89

-4.5 -102

u228.5 -107

-170

Atlanta @ Indiana
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

117.77 @ 112.74

IND
IND logo
IND

Hawks vs Pacers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

ATL logo
ATL
ATL

117.77

-3.5 -135

o231.5 -114

-180

IND logo
IND
IND

112.74

+3.5 +105

u233.5 -115

+170

Brooklyn @ New York
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BK logo
BK
BK

103.80 @ 119.62

NY
NY logo
NY

Nets vs Knicks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BK logo
BK
BK

103.80

+14.5 -105

o220.5 -105

+700

NY logo
NY
NY

119.62

-14.5 -110

u221.5 -109

-900

Washington @ Orlando
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

111.55 @ 112.98

ORL
ORL logo
ORL

Wizards vs Magic · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

111.55

+2.5 -110

o223.5 -115

+122

ORL logo
ORL
ORL

112.98

-2.5 -105

u226.5 -129

-122

Detroit @ Charlotte
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

DET logo
DET
DET

107.76 @ 106.07

CHA
CHA logo
CHA

Pistons vs Hornets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

DET logo
DET
DET

107.76

-3.5 -115

o209.5 -112

-170

CHA logo
CHA
CHA

106.07

+3.5 -102

u211.5 -114

+155

Chicago @ Philadelphia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CHI logo
CHI
CHI

112.79 @ 125.00

PHI
PHI logo
PHI

Bulls vs 76ers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

CHI logo
CHI
CHI

112.79

+12.0 -110

o238.5 -125

+430

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

125.00

-12.0 -110

u240.5 -110

-529

Top Projection Jaylen Brown u22.5 Points Scored (-120)
u22.5-110
Sacramento @ Dallas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SAC logo
SAC
SAC

112.53 @ 125.74

DAL
DAL logo
DAL

Kings vs Mavericks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SAC logo
SAC
SAC

112.53

+10.5 -110

o234.5 -106

+340

DAL logo
DAL
DAL

125.74

-10.5 -105

u235.5 -114

-395

Milwaukee @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

111.84 @ 121.14

MIN
MIN logo
MIN

Bucks vs Timberwolves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MIL logo
MIL
MIL

111.84

+11.0 -110

o232.5 -114

+360

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

121.14

-11.0 -110

u234.5 -112

-450

New Orleans @ Memphis
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NO logo
NO
NO

115.27 @ 118.85

MEM
MEM logo
MEM

Pelicans vs Grizzlies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

NO logo
NO
NO

115.27

+6.5 -110

o234.5 -110

+190

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

118.85

-6.5 -105

u235.5 -118

-200

Boston @ Houston
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

106.36 @ 111.43

HOU
HOU logo
HOU

Celtics vs Rockets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BOS logo
BOS
BOS

106.36

+5.5 -114

o219.0 -110

+166

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

111.43

-5.5 +105

u219.5 -110

-177

Top Projection Jayson Tatum u6.5 Total Assists (-125)
u6.5+110
Utah @ San Antonio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTA logo
UTA
UTA

109.07 @ 124.87

SA
SA logo
SA

Jazz vs Spurs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

UTA logo
UTA
UTA

109.07

+16.5 -114

o230.5 -116

+900

SA logo
SA
SA

124.87

-16.5 -103

u232.0 -110

-1099

Portland @ Denver
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

POR logo
POR
POR

114.00 @ 118.85

DEN
DEN logo
DEN

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

POR logo
POR
POR

114.00

+4.5 -115

o230.5 -105

+150

DEN logo
DEN
DEN

118.85

-4.5 -102

u230.5 -108

-164

Top Projection Nikola Jokic u9.5 Total Assists (+105)
u9.5+108
Miami @ L.A. Lakers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

116.72 @ 120.91

LAL
LAL logo
LAL

Heat vs Lakers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

116.72

+2.5 -115

o237.5 -110

+115

LAL logo
LAL
LAL

120.91

-2.5 -102

u238.5 -110

-125

Top Projection Giannis Antetokounmpo u31.5 Points Scored (-125)
u31.5-112
Toronto @ L.A. Clippers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

113.70 @ 108.66

LAC
LAC logo
LAC

Raptors vs Clippers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

113.70

-4.5 -116

o219.5 -114

-188

LAC logo
LAC
LAC

108.66

+4.5 +100

u221.5 -110

+170

Top Projection Kris Dunn u5.5 Total Assists (-110)
u5.5-110
Phoenix @ Golden State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PHO logo
PHO
PHO

110.53 @ 116.04

GS
GS logo
GS

Suns vs Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

PHO logo
PHO
PHO

110.53

+4.5 -110

o227.5 -106

+154

GS logo
GS
GS

116.04

-4.5 -105

u228.5 -114

-175

Top Projection Dillon Brooks u16.5 Points Scored (-109)
u16.5-104
Brooklyn Nets image thumbnail BK @ New York Knicks image thumbnail NY Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Total Assists
Nolan Traore logo
Nolan Traore u4.5 Total Assists (-118)
Projection 3.7689 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Washington Wizards image thumbnail WAS @ Orlando Magic image thumbnail ORL Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Total Assists
Trae Young logo
Trae Young u9.5 Total Assists (+110)
Projection 8.1948 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Detroit Pistons image thumbnail DET @ Charlotte Hornets image thumbnail CHA Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Spread
Detroit Pistons image thumbnail DET -4.5 (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 16 minutes ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 55%. Detroit is 5-1 ATS, with four of five victories coming by at least eight points. Charlotte ranks last in scoring and has averaged just 90.7 PPG during its three-game losing streak. 

Moneyline
Detroit Pistons image thumbnail DET (-163)
Best Odds
Pick made: 8 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

The Detroit Pistons are a strong buy at 63%, as I price them closer to 68% against the Hornets. With Coby White and Kon Knueppel sidelined, Brandon Miller shoulders Charlotte's offensive load. That's a tough matchup against Ausar Thompson, whose elite point-of-attack defense can disrupt Miller and force an inefficient night.

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Chicago Bulls image thumbnail CHI @ Philadelphia 76ers image thumbnail PHI Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Total Rebounds
CW
Caleb Wilson o5.5 Total Rebounds (-115)
Projection 7.0377 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Points Scored
Tre Jones logo
Tre Jones u10.5 Points Scored (-132)
Projection 8.6577 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 29 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Sacramento Kings image thumbnail SAC @ Dallas Mavericks image thumbnail DAL Mon, Nov 2 • 8:00 PM ET
Total Assists
Cooper Flagg logo
Cooper Flagg u6.5 Total Assists (-120)
Projection 5.4294 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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New Orleans Pelicans image thumbnail NO @ Memphis Grizzlies image thumbnail MEM Mon, Nov 2 • 8:00 PM ET
Moneyline
Memphis Grizzlies image thumbnail MEM (-194)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

I love the Grizzlies at this probability, as I price them closer to 72%. With Yves Missi sidelined, Karlo Matkovic and DeAndre Jordan are left to handle a Memphis frontcourt featuring Zach Edey and Cameron Boozer. Memphis has a significant offensive advantage inside, while its size should also help protect the paint and make life difficult for Zion Williamson.

Points Scored
Zion Williamson logo
Zion Williamson u20.5 Points Scored (-106)
Projection 18.3827 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 13 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Boston Celtics image thumbnail BOS @ Houston Rockets image thumbnail HOU Mon, Nov 2 • 8:30 PM ET
Total Assists
Jayson Tatum logo
Jayson Tatum u6.5 Total Assists (-125)
Projection 5.0064 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Points Scored
Jayson Tatum logo
Jayson Tatum u26.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 23.7249 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Portland Trail Blazers image thumbnail POR @ Denver Nuggets image thumbnail DEN Mon, Nov 2 • 9:00 PM ET
Total
Portland Trail Blazers image thumbnail Denver Nuggets image thumbnail o229.5 (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
Zak Hanshew logo
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Both offenses are cooking, and I’ll trade the total up to 233.5. 

Both teams rank in the Top 10 in Offensive Rating and in the Bottom 15 in Defensive Rating over their last four games. Three of four head-to-head matchups between these teams went Over last season, averaging 246.3 points and eclipsing 260 points twice. 

Moneyline
Denver Nuggets image thumbnail DEN (-163)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

Give me the Nuggets at 61%, as I price them closer to 67% against Portland. The key is pulling Donovan Clingan away from the paint, and Denver has the perfect two-man game to exploit that. Jamal Murray's shooting and Jokic's pick-and-pop ability will force Clingan to defend on the perimeter, opening driving lanes for Denver to attack the rim.

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Miami Heat image thumbnail MIA @ Los Angeles Lakers image thumbnail LAL Mon, Nov 2 • 10:00 PM ET
Moneyline
Miami Heat image thumbnail MIA (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

I'm hitting the button on Miami, as I price the Heat closer to 58% favorites against the Lakers. Davion Mitchell and Andrew Wiggins have the defensive versatility to disrupt Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic, while funneling them toward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Walker Kessler also faces a difficult matchup finishing around the rim against Miami's interior defense.

Points Scored
Giannis Antetokounmpo logo
Giannis Antetokounmpo u31.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 27.1845 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Toronto Raptors image thumbnail TOR @ LA Clippers image thumbnail LAC Mon, Nov 2 • 10:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Darius Garland logo
Darius Garland u24.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 21.2577 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Assists
Kris Dunn logo
Kris Dunn u5.5 Total Assists (-110)
Projection 4.1489 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Phoenix Suns image thumbnail PHO @ Golden State Warriors image thumbnail GS Mon, Nov 2 • 10:00 PM ET
Moneyline
Phoenix Suns image thumbnail PHO (+150)
Best Odds
Pick made: 7 hours ago
Jon Metler logo
Jon Metler
Betting Analyst

Give me the Suns at 40%, as I price them closer to 49% underdogs. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green should return after sitting out the first leg of Golden State's back-to-back, but I still see value on Phoenix. The Warriors lack the individual defensive personnel to consistently contain Devin Booker and the Suns' perimeter scoring threats.

Points Scored
Dillon Brooks logo
Dillon Brooks u16.5 Points Scored (-109)
Projection 14.0194 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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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.

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How to Use the NBA Computer Picks Table

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!

Moneyline

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.

TeamMoneyline
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.

Spread

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.

TeamSpread
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.

Totals

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.

TeamTotal
Los Angeles LakersO 240.5 (-110)
Golden State WarriorsU 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.

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