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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Nov. 12, 2026

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Predicted Score

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

107.63 @ 116.12

PHI
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PHI

Raptors vs 76ers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

TOR logo
TOR
TOR

107.63

+8.5 -110

o223.5 -110

+275

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

116.12

-8.5 -105

u224.5 -112

-320

Detroit @ Washington
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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DET
DET

116.42 @ 106.80

WAS
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WAS

Pistons vs Wizards · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

DET logo
DET
DET

116.42

-10.5 -105

o220.5 -110

-455

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

106.80

+10.5 -108

u220.5 -105

+380

Top Projection Daniss Jenkins u14.5 Points Scored (-120)
u14.5-110
Dallas @ Minnesota
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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DAL
DAL

112.77 @ 116.78

MIN
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MIN

Mavericks vs Timberwolves · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

DAL logo
DAL
DAL

112.77

+6.5 -125

o225.5 -110

+196

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

116.78

-6.5 -105

u226.5 -115

-210

Top Projection Ayo Dosunmu u17.5 Points Scored (+102)
u18.5-115
Charlotte @ Phoenix
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

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CHA
CHA

104.40 @ 109.79

PHO
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PHO

Hornets vs Suns · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

CHA logo
CHA
CHA

104.40

+6.5 -106

o214.5 -108

+201

PHO logo
PHO
PHO

109.79

-6.5 -105

u214.5 -105

-225

Top Projection Naz Reid u21.5 Points Scored (-125)
u21.5-110
Toronto Raptors image thumbnail TOR @ Philadelphia 76ers image thumbnail PHI Thu, Nov 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Jakob Poeltl logo
Jakob Poeltl o10.5 Points Scored (+105) Projection 11.97 (Over)
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Pick made: 2 minutes ago
EV Model Rating Star rating: 4 out of 5
Total Rebounds
Jakob Poeltl logo
Jakob Poeltl o7.5 Total Rebounds (-120) Projection 9.02 (Over)
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Pick made: 22 minutes ago
EV Model Rating Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Detroit Pistons image thumbnail DET @ Washington Wizards image thumbnail WAS Thu, Nov 12 • 7:00 PM ET
Total Rebounds
Anthony Davis logo Anthony Davis o9.5 Total Rebounds (-170)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play to 65%. Anthony Davis has dominated the glass lately, clearing 9.5 rebounds in three straight games, including back-to-back 13-rebound performances. With Detroit still missing Jalen Duren, the Pistons are more vulnerable inside, giving AD an excellent opportunity to grab double-digit boards.

3-Pointers Made
Duncan Robinson logo Duncan Robinson o3.5 3-Pointers Made (+108)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 55%. Duncan Robinson is shooting a blistering 45.7% from deep this season, averaging 4.2 makes on 9.2 attempts per game. He's cleared this line in three of his last four outings, including against Washington on Monday.

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Dallas Mavericks image thumbnail DAL @ Minnesota Timberwolves image thumbnail MIN Thu, Nov 12 • 8:00 PM ET
Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists
Ayo Dosunmu logo Ayo Dosunmu o29.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (+130)
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Pick made: an hour ago
Zak Hanshew logo
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Dosunmu has started seven straight games with Anthony Edwards sidelined, but he’s been at his best across his last five. In that span, he averaged 23.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists and cleared 30 PRA four times while leading the Wolves in PRA and minutes (35.7). I’m counting on another strong performance as Dosunmu picks up the slack for the shorthanded Wolves. Trade to 31.5.

Total Assists
Cooper Flagg logo Cooper Flagg o5.5 Total Assists (-140)
Best Odds
Pick made: 2 hours ago
Zak Hanshew logo
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

I'll trade this line at 5.5 assists down to 58%. Flagg ranks sixth among forwards, averaging 6.9 assists per game. He's cleared this line in eight of 10 games, including each of his last three, and Dallas is undefeated this season when he reaches that mark.

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Charlotte Hornets image thumbnail CHA @ Phoenix Suns image thumbnail PHO Thu, Nov 12 • 9:00 PM ET
Total Assists
Collin Gillespie logo Collin Gillespie o3.5 Total Assists (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 19 minutes ago
Tom Oldfield logo
Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

I'd bet this up to 54%. Gillespie dished eight dimes on Tuesday against the LA Clippers, and he's averaging 4.4 APG so far this season. With the Hornets turning to an inexperienced bench, look for Gillespie's savvy playmaking to set up open looks. 

Total Rebounds
Moussa Diabate logo Moussa Diabate o8.5 Total Rebounds (-125)
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Pick made: an hour ago
Tom Oldfield logo
Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

Playable up to 9.5 at a better price. Diabate is averaging 9.1 RPG this season, and he's cashed this Over in four of his last six outings. Plus, Phoenix ranks last in the league with just 39.7 RPG.

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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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