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Predicted Score

OKC logo
OKC
OKC

111.42 @ 115.21

CLE
CLE logo
CLE

Thunder vs Cavaliers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

OKC logo
OKC
OKC

111.42

+4.5 -115

o228.5 -108

+150

CLE logo
CLE
CLE

115.21

-4.5 -104

u229.5 -110

-130

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

-4.5 -114

o231.5 -107

-190

IND logo
IND
IND

112.74

+4.5 +100

u231.5 -105

+170

Top Projection Andrew Nembhard u16.5 Points Scored (-110)
u16.5-110
Brooklyn @ New York
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

BK logo
BK
BK

103.69 @ 119.20

NY
NY logo
NY

Nets vs Knicks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

BK logo
BK
BK

103.69

+15.5 -115

o218.5 -115

+700

NY logo
NY
NY

119.20

-15.5 -105

u219.5 -108

-909

Top Projection Nolan Traore u10.5 Points Scored (-105)
u10.5-105
Washington @ Orlando
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

111.55 @ 113.43

ORL
ORL logo
ORL

Wizards vs Magic · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

WAS logo
WAS
WAS

111.55

+3.5 -115

o225.5 -105

+135

ORL logo
ORL
ORL

113.43

-3.5 -104

u226.5 -110

-148

Top Projection Trae Young u9.5 Total Assists (+110)
u10.5-145
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

-4.5 -135

o209.5 -115

-205

CHA logo
CHA
CHA

106.07

+4.5 +105

u210.5 -110

+185

Chicago @ Philadelphia
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

CHI logo
CHI
CHI

112.79 @ 124.70

PHI
PHI logo
PHI

Bulls vs 76ers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

CHI logo
CHI
CHI

112.79

+11.5 -115

o238.5 -113

+425

PHI logo
PHI
PHI

124.70

-11.5 -105

u239.5 -110

-500

Top Projection Caleb Wilson o6.5 Total Rebounds (+110)
o5.5-112
Sacramento @ Dallas
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

SAC logo
SAC
SAC

111.39 @ 125.74

DAL
DAL logo
DAL

Kings vs Mavericks · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

SAC logo
SAC
SAC

111.39

+10.5 -110

o232.5 -110

+345

DAL logo
DAL
DAL

125.74

-10.5 -105

u233.5 -110

-408

Top Projection Domantas Sabonis o0.5 3-Pointers Made (+400)
o0.5+400
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

+11.5 -105

o232.5 -118

+410

MIN logo
MIN
MIN

121.14

-11.5 -105

u234.0 -110

-481

Top Projection Jaden McDaniels u17.5 Points Scored (-115)
u18.5-122
New Orleans @ Memphis
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

NO logo
NO
NO

115.08 @ 118.10

MEM
MEM logo
MEM

Pelicans vs Grizzlies · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

NO logo
NO
NO

115.08

+5.5 -110

o233.0 -110

+165

MEM logo
MEM
MEM

118.10

-5.5 -105

u233.5 -105

-178

Top Projection GG Jackson u10.5 Points Scored (-105)
u10.5-105
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

+6.5 -135

o217.5 -117

+165

HOU logo
HOU
HOU

111.43

-6.5 +105

u219.5 -112

-190

Top Projection Marcus Smart u2.5 Total Assists (-112)
u2.5-112
Utah @ San Antonio
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

UTA logo
UTA
UTA

109.07 @ 124.05

SA
SA logo
SA

Jazz vs Spurs · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

UTA logo
UTA
UTA

109.07

+16.5 -115

o229.5 -108

+750

SA logo
SA
SA

124.05

-16.5 +100

u230.5 -115

-1000

Top Projection Keyonte George u21.5 Points Scored (-115)
u21.5-110
Portland @ Denver
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

POR logo
POR
POR

114.18 @ 118.85

DEN
DEN logo
DEN

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

POR logo
POR
POR

114.18

+5.5 -135

o230.5 -114

+148

DEN logo
DEN
DEN

118.85

-5.5 +105

u231.5 -110

-168

Top Projection DeMar DeRozan o11.5 Points Scored (-112)
o11.5-110
Miami @ L.A. Lakers
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

116.72 @ 120.50

LAL
LAL logo
LAL

Heat vs Lakers · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

MIA logo
MIA
MIA

116.72

+3.5 -135

o236.5 -110

+114

LAL logo
LAL
LAL

120.50

-3.5 +105

u237.5 -110

-122

Top Projection Giannis Antetokounmpo u31.5 Points Scored (-115)
u31.5-115
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

-3.5 -132

o219.5 -125

-186

LAC logo
LAC
LAC

108.66

+3.5 +108

u221.5 -110

+170

Top Projection Scottie Barnes u23.5 Points Scored (-118)
u23.5-110
Phoenix @ Golden State
Matchup Stats

Predicted Score

PHO logo
PHO
PHO

111.01 @ 115.73

GS
GS logo
GS

Suns vs Warriors · Prediction & Game Odds

Team

Predicted Score

Spread

Total

ML

PHO logo
PHO
PHO

111.01

+3.5 -110

o227.5 -108

+130

GS logo
GS
GS

115.73

-3.5 -105

u228.5 -115

-140

Top Projection Draymond Green o5.5 Points Scored (+100)
o4.5-130
Oklahoma City Thunder image thumbnail OKC @ Cleveland Cavaliers image thumbnail CLE Mon, Nov 2 • 7:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logo Shai Gilgeous-Alexander o29.5 Points Scored (-108)
Best Odds
Pick made: 21 minutes ago
Zak Hanshew logo
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

I’ll trade this scoring line up to 30.5.

With so many of Oklahoma City’s key offensive weapons sidelined, SGA will be leaned on even more heavily for his scoring prowess. The absences of Holmgren, Williams, Caruso and Wallace leave 41.3 ppg up for grabs.

The reigning MVP has found success against Cleveland, scoring 30 or more in five straight matchups with the Cavaliers, including two straight on the road.

Spread
Cleveland Cavaliers image thumbnail CLE -3.5 (-113)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Zak Hanshew logo
Zak Hanshew
Betting Analyst

Cleveland’s offense is the best in the NBA across the last three games, and it will punish a depleted Thunder roster, leading to a victory of at least seven points. I’ll trade this spread up to 6.5.

With Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren sidelined, Oklahoma City is down multiple key defenders, playmakers, scorers and floor-spacers, leading to major issues on both sides of the ball. The shorthanded Thunder lost each of their last two games by 20+ points, marking the first time that’s happened with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup since March 8-9, 2022.

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Atlanta Hawks image thumbnail ATL @ Indiana Pacers image thumbnail IND Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Nickeil Alexander-Walker logo
Nickeil Alexander-Walker u20.5 Points Scored (-120)
Projection 17.9747 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 5 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Points Scored
Andrew Nembhard logo
Andrew Nembhard u16.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 14.61 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 39 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Brooklyn Nets image thumbnail BK @ New York Knicks image thumbnail NY Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Day'Ron Sharpe logo
Day'Ron Sharpe o6.5 Points Scored (-125)
Projection 8.8044 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 18 seconds ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Points Scored
MB
Mikel Brown Jr. u11.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 10.171 (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
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane logo Desmond Bane o2.5 3-Pointers Made (-145)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 62%. Bane is averaging 3.5 made threes on 9.5 attempts per game and has drained 11 triples across his last two outings. With Banchero and Suggs sidelined, his shooting volume should remain high.

Points Scored
Trae Young logo Trae Young o19.5 Points Scored (+100)
Best Odds
Pick made: 3 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 55%. Young is averaging 20.7 PPG and has cleared 19.5 points in all but one appearance this season. Orlando ranks 25th in defensive rating and allows 21.5 PPG to opposing point guards. With the Magic struggling to defend the perimeter, I expect Young to deliver another 20-point performance.

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Detroit Pistons image thumbnail DET @ Charlotte Hornets image thumbnail CHA Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Brandon Miller logo Brandon Miller o24.5 Points Scored (+133)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 48%. Miller leads Charlotte with 24.4 PPG and a 34.6% usage rate, giving him plenty of scoring opportunities. He dropped 31 against Detroit last week and is averaging 23.1 field-goal attempts per game. Even against a tough Pistons defense, that volume makes 25 points attainable.

3-Pointers Made
Duncan Robinson logo Duncan Robinson o2.5 3-Pointers Made (-170)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 65%. Robinson is averaging 3.7 made threes on 8.8 attempts per game, clearing this line in four of six outings. Charlotte is allowing opponents to shoot 37.1% from deep, and Detroit's excellent ball movement should give Robinson plenty of opportunities to knock down 3+ triples.

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Chicago Bulls image thumbnail CHI @ Philadelphia 76ers image thumbnail PHI Mon, Nov 2 • 7:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Joel Embiid logo
Joel Embiid u21.5 Points Scored (-105)
Projection 20.0766 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Points Scored
LeBron James logo
LeBron James u17.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 15.9262 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour 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
Points Scored
Precious Achiuwa logo
Precious Achiuwa u11.5 Points Scored (+102)
Projection 10.7243 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
3-Pointers Made
Domantas Sabonis logo
Domantas Sabonis o0.5 3-Pointers Made (+375)
Projection 0.5566 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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Milwaukee Bucks image thumbnail MIL @ Minnesota Timberwolves image thumbnail MIN Mon, Nov 2 • 8:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Jaden McDaniels logo
Jaden McDaniels u17.5 Points Scored (-115)
Projection 14.6337 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
Points Scored
LaMelo Ball logo
LaMelo Ball u21.5 Points Scored (-118)
Projection 19.2868 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 28 minutes 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: 14 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.

3-Pointers Made
Dejounte Murray logo
Dejounte Murray o0.5 3-Pointers Made (-240)
Projection 1.563 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: a minute ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Boston Celtics image thumbnail BOS @ Houston Rockets image thumbnail HOU Mon, Nov 2 • 8:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Kevin Durant logo Kevin Durant o21.5 Points Scored (-125)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Tom Oldfield logo
Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

I'd bet this up to 22.5 and 57%. Durant is shooting 41% from beyond the arc through seven games (51% from the field overall), and he cashed this Over in four of his six contests in October. Look for him to target mismatches against White and Pritchard tonight.

Total Assists
Derrick White logo Derrick White o3.5 Total Assists (-135)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Tom Oldfield logo
Tom Oldfield
Betting Analyst

Playable up to 4.5. White has dished 4+ dimes in five of his six outings this season while averaging 5.2 APG. Houston's army of long-armed defenders will limit paths to the rim, but that suits White's drive-and-kick game.

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Utah Jazz image thumbnail UTA @ San Antonio Spurs image thumbnail SA Mon, Nov 2 • 8:30 PM ET
Points Scored
Victor Wembanyama logo Victor Wembanyama o24.5 Points Scored (-164)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 65%. Wembanyama has cleared 24.5 points in three straight games, including a 43-point eruption against Minnesota and 36 against Utah. He's attempted at least 21 shots in each outing, shooting 50% or better. With Jackson Jr. and Nurkic sidelined, Wemby should dominate the Jazz's depleted frontcourt again.

Points Scored
DP Darryn Peterson o14.5 Points Scored (+133)
Best Odds
Pick made: 4 hours ago
Quinn Allen logo
Quinn Allen
Betting Analyst

Play up to 48%. Peterson has cleared 14.5 points in consecutive games, scoring 16 and 18, respectively. The rookie is averaging 13.3 PPG with a 21.7% usage rate, and San Antonio is allowing 20.4 PPG to opposing shooting guards. I like Peterson's chances of reaching 15 points again.

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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: 13 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: 14 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: 14 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
Klay Thompson logo
Klay Thompson o8.5 Points Scored (-130)
Projection 10.9797 (Over)
Best Odds
Pick made: 6 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 4 out of 5
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Toronto Raptors image thumbnail TOR @ LA Clippers image thumbnail LAC Mon, Nov 2 • 10:00 PM ET
Total Rebounds
Rui Hachimura logo Rui Hachimura o5.5 Total Rebounds (+117)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Chris Walder logo
Chris Walder
Betting Analyst

Play up to 50%. 

Rui Hachimura's rebounding numbers aren't setting the world ablaze. The eight-year pro is grabbing six per contest on 11 rebounding chances, although both are significantly higher (3.4 boards on 5.8 chances) than what he contributed to the Lakers in 2025-26.

This prop is more so trying to bank on the upside of a 6-foot-8 big bringing down at least six rebounds against a Raptors team that had Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic each finish with exactly 15 last night. 

If Jones Jr. sits, then that's 4.6 rebounds which need to be accounted for, raising the ceiling of this prop even more so. 

3-Pointers Made
Ja'Kobe Walter logo Ja'Kobe Walter o2.5 3-Pointers Made (+121)
Best Odds
Pick made: an hour ago
Chris Walder logo
Chris Walder
Betting Analyst

Play up to 55%.

Toronto is incredibly weak as a unit shooting the rock from behind the arc, ranking 25th in makes (11.7) and 24th in efficiency (32%). That makes Ja'Kobe Walter's contributions in that department all the more valuable.

The 22-year-old sniper is 26th amongst players in both triples per game (2.8) and total threes (17), all the while converting a career-high 41.5%. 

He's gone four games in a row with at least three 3-pointers, as well, making him the perfect threat to abuse a Clippers defense that's proven incapable of slowing down hot shooting. 

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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: 14 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
YL
Yaxel Lendeborg u18.5 Points Scored (-110)
Projection 15.6208 (Under)
Best Odds
Pick made: 25 minutes ago
EV Model Rating
Star rating: 5 out of 5
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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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