Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 28, 2026
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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
113.62 |
+10.5 -115 
|
o240.5 -110 
|
+310
|
|
123.60 |
-10.5 -105
|
u240.5 -108 
|
-375
|
Washington
Cleveland
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
118.68 |
+3.5 -140 
|
o240.5 -125
|
+116
|
|
120.05 |
-3.5 +110
|
u242.0 -110 
|
-130 
|
Miami
Atlanta
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
121.20 |
-6.5 -120
|
o233.5 -112
|
-255
|
|
115.18 |
+6.5 -102
|
u234.5 -108
|
+228
|
Philadelphia
Indiana
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
103.49 |
+7.5 +100 
|
o211.5 -115 
|
+240
|
|
110.89 |
-7.5 -105
|
u213.5 -114
|
-280
|
Charlotte
Detroit
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
109.44 |
+5.5 -115
|
o223.5 -110
|
+164
|
|
112.67 |
-5.5 -106
|
u224.0 -105
|
-190 
|
Orlando
Toronto
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
116.92 |
-7.5 -118
|
o225.5 -110
|
-315
|
|
110.00 |
+7.5 +100
|
u226.5 -114
|
+280
|
Houston
Milwaukee
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
119.51 |
-6.5 -115
|
o231.5 -115
|
-270
|
|
114.37 |
+6.5 -102
|
u232.5 -110
|
+230
|
New York
Chicago
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
111.29 |
+3.5 -105
|
o226.5 -115
|
+146
|
|
116.35 |
-3.5 -110
|
u227.5 -105
|
-162
|
Golden State
Minnesota
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
120.27 |
-4.5 -110
|
o240.5 -110
|
-175
|
|
117.38 |
+4.5 -105
|
u241.0 -110
|
+165
|
Denver
New Orleans
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
121.56 |
-13.5 -105
|
o233.5 -107
|
-650
|
|
111.58 |
+13.5 -105
|
u233.5 -108
|
+525
|
San Antonio
Utah
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
115.98 |
-4.5 -135
|
o227.5 -110
|
-195
|
|
111.62 |
+4.5 +105
|
u228.5 -110
|
+180
|
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
115.89 |
+1.5 -110
|
o222.5 -110
|
-102
|
|
111.62 |
-1.5 +100
|
u223.5 -110
|
-105
|
L.A. Lakers
L.A. Clippers
WAS
@
CLE
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Kyshawn George o14.5 Points Scored (+100)
George 15+ points is playable up to 50%. He leads Washington in usage, has scored 18+ in three of four games, and should benefit from Cleveland having to devote attention to several higher-profile offensive threats.
James Harden o19.5 Points Scored (+127)
Harden 20+ points is playable up to 45%. His teams are 10-0 SU all-time against Trae Young, and Harden has scored 20+ in eight of those meetings. This feels like a matchup where The Beard looks to get his.
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MIA
@
ATL
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Jalen Johnson o9.5 Total Rebounds (-140)
Play up to 55%. Jalen Johnson is averaging 9.8 rebounds and has finished with nine in two of four games. Miami has struggled on the glass, giving the Hawks forward a favorable matchup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo o29.5 Points Scored (-133)
Play up to 62%. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.5 PPG on 55.7% shooting, scoring 30+ twice in four games. His 35.6% usage rate and nearly 20 field-goal attempts per night highlight Miami's dependence on him offensively. That volume makes the Over appealing despite Atlanta's solid defense.
PHI
@
IND
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Pascal Siakam o3.5 Total Assists (-111)
Play up to 60%.
Pascal Siakam has contributed 12 total assists over the last two games, with an average of 9.5 potential assists; that's 2.3 more than he was producing a year ago.
The potential return of Andrew Nembhard could cut into Siakam's distribution numbers, but even if the former is available, recording four dimes isn't a tall task in isolation.
The All-Star forward has gone Over this number three of the last four times he's battled Philadelphia. I'm not thrown off by the Sixers ranking first in opponents' assists, because both teams rank in the top seven in pace of play, and that should help negate that.
Tyrese Maxey o22.5 Points Scored (-125)
Play up to 60%.
One of the Sixers' litany of stars was inevitably going to step out of the field and emerge as the top-scoring option. Over four games, it's clear that Maxey is the man for the job, and his superstar comrades trust him in that role.
The 25-year-old guard ranks fourth in the Association in scoring at 28.8 points, which is 7.1 more than Embiid and 8 more than Brown.
He's scored at least 26 points in each of his four appearances, and now gets a Pacers team he's dropped no less than 28 points on in all four meetings last season.
CHA
@
DET
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:00 PM ET
ORL
@
TOR
Wed, Oct 28 • 7:30 PM ET
Scottie Barnes o7.5 Total Rebounds (-115)
With Kawhi Leonard sidelined, Scottie Barnes will need to make his presence felt on the glass tonight, especially after arguably the worst performance of his career. Barnes was held scoreless on 0-for-12 shooting and managed just three rebounds in his last outing, so there's plenty of motivation to bounce back. It helps that Orlando ranks just 17th in rebounding, giving Barnes an opportunity to make an impact. I'm expecting a much more complete performance from him tonight - you should, too.
Desmond Bane o19.5 Points Scored (-130)
Bane's usage in Orlando has skyrocketed as a result of injuries, and we're going to take advantage, respectfully. Against the New York Knicks, he dropped 22 points on 4 of 9 shooting from beyond the arc, efficiency we'll take to the bank. His role is going to continue to expand in an offense desperate for offense - this should cash on pure volume alone. Look for him to play over 30 minutes tonight.
HOU
@
MIL
Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM ET
NY
@
CHI
Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM ET
The No. 4 overall pick in the draft is averaging 21.5 and still learning where he's most effective. He's been shooting in the paint and getting to the line more, passing up the three in his most recent games.
Mikal Bridges o1.5 3-Pointers Made (-104)
Mikal Bridges seems to have broken an early shooting slump, hitting 4-of-8 from three last time out. He shot 50 points better from three last season in games following a multiple three-pointer outing.
GS
@
MIN
Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM ET
Rudy Gobert o11.5 Total Rebounds (-112)
Gobert is one of the league’s most consistent rebounders, and I’ll trade his rebounds prop up to 12.5.
Gobert was dominant against a strong Cleveland frontcourt with 20 boards in his last game out, but Golden State doesn’t have the personnel to contend with Gobert underneath, as they’ll be playing small ball with Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg and the aging Al Horford.
Stephen Curry o24.5 Points Scored (+104)
I project this price closer to 51%, so I’m happy to get value on this trade at 47%.
Curry has scored 23, 24, and 24 points in three games this season. He’s come within a bucket of clearing this line in all three games, and two of the contests were blowouts in which he averaged only 24 minutes.
Tonight’s matchup with Minnesota could be closer, and Curry should push for 30+ minutes, which should lead to 25+ points.
DEN
@
NO
Wed, Oct 28 • 8:00 PM ET
SA
@
UTA
Wed, Oct 28 • 9:00 PM ET
Ace Bailey o12.5 Points Scored (-115)
Play up to 46%. Ace Bailey's expanded role is translating into more production, with 17 points in each of his last two outings. He also averaged 16.5 points against San Antonio last season. If Lauri Markkanen sits, Utah could need even more from him offensively.
Victor Wembanyama o24.5 Points Scored (-112)
Play up to 57%. Utah's depleted interior sets up another favorable scoring matchup for Wembanyama. He just scored 29 points against Sacramento, including nine dunks, and averaged 30.3 points in three games against the Jazz last season. With fewer rim protectors available, 25 points looks attainable.
OKC
@
DAL
Wed, Oct 28 • 9:30 PM ET
Cooper Flagg o39.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (+127)
Cooper Flagg put up 29 points, 11 assists, and six rebounds against the Miami Heat on Monday. His early numbers are depressed a bit by a game in which he played just 17 minutes, yet his PRA total is already up to 36.6, and he's gone for 39+ PRA in two of his first three games. Flagg should be the focus for Dallas at home tonight, and I like him to pick up 40+ PRA at up to 47%.
Isaiah Hartenstein o9.5 Total Rebounds (-127)
Over his last two games, Isaiah Hartenstein has played an average of 26.5 minutes, which has resulted in him grabbing 12+ rebounds in each of those contests. The Dallas Mavericks rank 22nd in rebounding rate (48.9%), so I expect this success on the boards to continue. I'm trading on Hartenstein to get 10+ rebounds at up to 60%.
LAL
@
LAC
Wed, Oct 28 • 10:30 PM ET
Sandro Mamukelashvili o7.5 Points Scored (-130)
Darius Garland o25.5 Points Scored (-115)
Garland is off to a fast start with 18.3 FGA per game, and I'd bet this up to 56%. He's also the type of crafty point guard who can give the Lakers fits, preying on the defensive flaws of a Doncic-Reaves backcourt, and he poured in 26 points against JJ Redick's men last week.
CLE
@
ATL
Thu, Oct 29 • 7:00 PM ET
CLE (+100)
At 50%, I'll back the Cavaliers, pricing them closer to 54% favorites against the Hawks. Atlanta has perimeter defenders to challenge James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, but Cleveland's size creates matchup problems. The Cavaliers can exploit switches by attacking Onyeka Okongwu off the dribble or feeding Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen against smaller defenders. Cleveland's jumbo lineup gives it a unique advantage the Hawks may struggle to counter.
SAC
@
NO
Thu, Oct 29 • 8:00 PM ET
NO (-223)
I'm not thrilled about laying 69% on a winless Pelicans team, but Sacramento is also winless, and I price New Orleans closer to 74%. Keegan Murray's absence is a major factor, as the Kings lack a primary defender to contain Zion Williamson and don't have the rim protection to compensate. Without Murray, Sacramento has few answers for Williamson's ability to attack the basket.
MEM
@
POR
Thu, Oct 29 • 10:00 PM ET
POR (-233)
Portland has been one of the NBA's most underrated teams early on, with its analytics outpacing market expectations. At 69%, I'll back the Trail Blazers against Memphis, pricing them closer to 75%. Ja Morant and Damian Lillard give Portland a dynamic backcourt to attack Zach Edey's drop coverage. If Edey steps up, Morant can blow by him; if he drops back, Lillard gets open jumpers. Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson ensure the pressure continues off the bench.
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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.
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