Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Oct. 25, 2026
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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112.27 |
+1.5 -115 
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o113.5 -115
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-105 
|
|
113.86 |
-1.5 +102 
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u228.0 -110 
|
-105 
|
Houston
Atlanta
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
114.68 |
+11.5 -110 
|
o114.5 -110
|
+400
|
|
125.52 |
-11.5 -105
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u239.5 -105
|
-474
|
New Orleans
Denver
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
106.17 |
+9.5 -105
|
o105.5 -115
|
+330
|
|
115.28 |
-9.5 -112 
|
u221.5 -105 
|
-375
|
Golden State
Phoenix
HOU
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ATL
Sat, Oct 24 • 8:30 PM ET
Jalen Johnson o5.5 Total Assists (-185)
Jalen Johnson proved he was one of the best triple-double machines in the NBA last year, picking up 13 during the regular season. Six assists is close to the floor for Johnson, one he hit in 56 of his 72 appearances last season. I'm happily backing Johnson to pick up 6+ assists at 67% or less tonight.
Kevin Durant o34.5 Total Points, Rebounds, and Assists (-105)
Kevin Durant is putting up 25.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game so far this season. He hasn't had a season in which his PRA total dipped below 35 since his 2008-09 year. Unless Durant remains a great PRA pick on most nights, and I'm backing him to get 35+ PRA at up to 50%.
NO
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DEN
Sat, Oct 24 • 9:00 PM ET
DeMar DeRozan o14.5 Points Scored (-133)
The newcomer went from a 10% preseason usage rate to 25% in the opener, near his career average. He's already gelling with his teammates better and should be more aggressive in finding his shot in game two.
Zion Williamson u5.5 Total Rebounds (-149)
GS
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PHO
Sat, Oct 24 • 10:00 PM ET
Devin Booker o24.5 Points Scored (+100)
Booker 25+ points is playable up to 54%. He scored 23 in only 29 minutes Wednesday, led Phoenix in usage, and averaged 33.7 points across three regular-season meetings with Golden State last year.
Lendeborg 8+ rebounds is playable up to 50%. Dillon Brooks can make scoring difficult, but that matchup matters much less on the glass. Lendeborg’s length, athleticism, and likely expanded role give him a clean path to eight boards.
LAC
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OKC
Sun, Oct 25 • 7:00 PM ET
OKC -14.5 (-150)
During the 2025-26 campaign, including the postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were 29-2 straight-up whenever favored by at least 14 points, but only 17-14 covering the spread under those circumstances.
Since Dec. 31, 2016, the Clippers have put together a 1-15 record SU with just three covers in 16 total road outings in Oklahoma City. Three of those spreads painted the former as an underdog of nine or more points, and the average margin of defeat came out to 21.6 points.
The Thunder have held two of their biggest challengers in the West, the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs, to 95.9 points per 100 possessions through two games, and those teams ranked in the top three in offense a season ago.
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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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