Free NBA Picks For Today 11/6/2024
Detroit Pistons vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Pistons at Hornets Injuries
Klintman and Thompson are out for Detroit. Jeffries, Richards and Williams are out for Charlotte with Martin probable.
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Pistons at Hornets—Detroit improved to 3-5 following their 115-103 home victory to LA Lakers. The Pistons shot 44% with 36% from three. Jaden Ivey scored 26 points with four assists. Tim Hardaway chipped in with 19 points and not much else. Detroit held LA to 44% with 38% from three. Charlotte drops to 2-5 with their 114-98 road defeat at Minnesota. The Hornets shot 38% with 25% from three. Miles Bridges had 10 points with six rebounds. LaMelo Ball put up 19 points with two assists. Charlotte allowed 48% shooting to the Timberwolves with 47% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte is last in defensive efficiency as they allow 119 points per 100 possessions with a -6.4 net rating. Detroit is allowing 112.9 points per 100 possessions with a -3.4 net rating. Detroit on the road is allowing 45.3% with 32.1% from three while making 37.3% from three. At home the Hornets are surrendering 49% shooting and hitting only 46.6% from the field. The Pistons are 10-5 to the spread on the road against a losing team. Charlotte is 0-6 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Detroit +2.
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Magic at Pacers Injuries
Banchero and Carter are out for Orlando. Nesmith is out and Nembhard is questionable for Indiana.
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Magic at Pacers—Orlando fell to 3-5 following 102-86 road defeat to Oklahoma City. The Magic shot 35% with 15% from three and 18 turnovers. Franz Wagner scored 22 points with four rebounds. Jalen Suggs contributed with 19 points and six rebounds. Orlando allowed 46% shooting to the Magic with 39% from three. Indiana improved to 3-4 with their 134-127 road win at Dallas. The Pacers converted 57% with 41% from three. Myles Turner put up 30 points with 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 25 points with 12 assists. Indiana allowed 52% shooting to the Mavericks with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Indiana is averaging 113.3 points per 100 possessions with a -4.4 net rating. Without Banchero in their past three games the Magic is last in offensive efficiency by averaging 92.7 points per 100 possessions with a -15.8 net rating. Orlando is shooting 42% with 30.4% from three. The Pacers are shooting 40% from three at home while allowing 41.5% overall and 30% from three. Play Indiana -7.
Golden St Warriors vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Warriors at Celtics Injuries
Melton is out for Golden St. Brown and Porzingis are out for Boston.
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Warriors at Celtics—Golden St improved to 6-1 following their 125-112 road win at Washington. The Warriors shot 45% with 32% from three. Steph Curry scored 24 points with six assists. Buddy Hield off the bench had 20 points with five rebounds. GSW held Washington to 44% shooting with 23% from three. Boston sits at 7-1 with their 123-93 road win at Atlanta. The Celtics hit 49% with 33% from three. Jayson Tatum got 28 points with nine assists. Derrick White contributed 21 points and six assists. Boston held Atlanta to 42% shooting with 20% from three and forced 17 turnovers.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston is tops in offensive efficiency as they average 121.8 points per 100 possessions with a +14.1 net rating. Golden St is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 102.1 points per 100 possessions with a +16.8 net rating. GSW on the road is hitting 48.9% with 40.1% from three. They hold opponents to 39% on the highway with 25.6% from three. Golden St is 31-15 to the spread on the road. Play Golden St +7.5.
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Knicks at Hawks Injuries
Achiuwa and Robinson are out for NY with Payne questionable. Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Krejci and Zeller are out for Atlanta with Hunter questionable. Trae Young is probable.
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Knicks at Hawks—NY fell to 3-3 following their 109-97 road defeat to Houston. The Knicks shot 39% with 39% from three. Jalen Brunson scored 29 points with eight assists. OG Anunoby had 21 points and six boards. NY allowed 49% shooting to the Rockets with 24% from three. Atlanta drops to 3-5 with their 123-93 home defeat to Boston. The Hawks shot 42% with 20% from three and 17 turnovers. Jalen Johnson put up 20 points with 11 rebounds. Onyeka Ogongwu off the bench had 18 points with ten rebounds. Atlanta gave up 49% shooting to the Celtics with 33% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
New York is third in offensive efficiency as they average 119 points per 100 possessions with a +5 net rating. Atlanta sits 27th in defensive efficiency as they surrender 117.8 points per 100 possessions with a -6.8 net rating. They play at the third fastest pace. NY on the road is shooting 48.4% with 42.6% from three. They are allowing 49% shooting with 38.7% from three on the highway. Atlanta is allowing 120.6 points per game at home along with 38.9% from three. NY is 9-7 to the over on the road facing a team that allows 116 points per game or greater. The Hawks are 13-5 to the over as a home underdog. Play NY and Atlanta over 225.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Spurs at Rockets Injuries
Jones, Sochan and Vassell are out for San Antonio. Adams is out with Brooks and Eason questionable for Houston.
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Spurs at Rockets—San Antonio fell to 3-4 following their 113-104 road defeat at LA Clippers. The Spurs shot 44% with 27% from three. Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points with 13 rebounds. Julian Champagnie put up 21 points with five rebounds. San Antonio allowed 46% shooting to LA with 51% from three. The Spurs blew a 40-14 lead after one quarter. Houston sits at 4-3 after their 109-97 home win to New York. The Rockets connected on 49% with 24% from three. Alperen Sengun got 25 points with 14 rebounds. Fred VanVleet contributed 19 points with five assists. Houston held NY to 39% with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston is ninth in offensive efficiency as they average 114.3 points per 100 possessions with a +4.7 net rating. The Spurs are 28th in offensive efficiency by averaging 107.6 points per 100 possessions with a -1.8 net rating. The Spurs on the road are shooting 43% with 30.1% from three. Houston at home is hitting 42.4% with 32.3% from three while holding opponents to 43.9% overall. The Rockets play at the second slowest pace with the Spurs at the fifth slowest. Play San Antonio and Houston under 213.5.
LA Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Lakers at Grizzlies Injuries
Vanderbilt and Wood are out for LA with Davis questionable. Reaves and Russell are probable. Bane, GG Jackson, Smart, Spencer and Williams are out for Memphis. Konchar is doubtful with Kennard questionable.
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Lakers at Grizzlies—LA fell to 4-3 following their 115-103 road defeat to Detroit. The Lakers shot 44% with 36% from three. Anthony Davis got 37 points with nine rebounds. LeBron James chipped in with 20 points and 11 assists. LA allowed 47% shooting to the Pistons with 24% from three. Memphis drops to 4-4 with their 106-104 road defeat at Brooklyn. The Grizzlies connected on 47% with 27% from three. Ja Morant got 25 points with nine assists. Zach Edey put up 25 points with 12 rebounds. Memphis allowed 48% shooting to the Nets with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA is 25th in defensive efficiency as they allow 117.6 points per 100 possessions with a -2.4 net rating. The Grizzlies are 10th in offensive efficiency by averaging 114.3 points per 100 possessions with a +1.4 net rating. On the road the Lakers are holding opponents to 31.5% from three. The Grizzlies are struggling to make threes at 32.6%. Memphis commits high turnovers. Play LA +1.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Cavaliers at Pelicans Injuries
Bates, Strus and Wade are out for Cleveland. Tyson and LeVert are questionable. Jones, McCollum, Murphy and Murray are out in New Orleans. Zion and Hawkins are questionable.
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Cavaliers at Pelicans—Cleveland improved to 8-0 following their 116-114 home victory to Milwaukee. The Cavs shot 51% with 46% from three. Darious Garland had 39 points with eight assists. Evan Mobley had 17 points with five rebounds. Cleveland allowed 49% shooting to the Bucks with 49% from three. New Orleans fell to 3-5 after their 118-100 home defeat to Portland. The Pelicans converted 44% with 30% from three. Brandon Ingram had 27 points with seven assists. Jose Alvarado got 18 points with six assists. New Orleans allowed 55% shooting to the Trailblazers with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Cleveland is second in offensive efficiency as they average 121 points per 100 possessions with a +12.7 net rating. The Pelicans are 28th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.5 points per 100 possessions with a -9 net rating. Cleveland on the road is shooting 52% with 41.3% from three and holding opponents to 43.2% overall. New Orleans defensively at home allow 53% shooting with 37.2% from beyond the arc. Play Cleveland -7.5.
Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Bulls at Mavericks Injuries
Ball is out with LaVine questionable for Chicago. Giddey, Smith and Williams are probable. Exum, Kleber and Washington are out for Dallas with Lively questionable.
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Bulls at Mavericks—Chicago is 3-4 following their 135-126 home defeat to Utah. The Bulls shot 47% with 38% from three. Coby White scored 28 points with six assists. Ayo Dosunmu had 25 points with five assists. Chicago allowed 54% shooting to the Jazz with 44% from three. Dallas sits at 4-3 after their 134-127 home defeat to Indiana. The Mavs connected on 52% with 42% from three. Kyrie Irving scored 27 points with five rebounds. Luka Doncic had 34 points and 15 assists. Dallas allowed 57% shooting to the Pacers with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Dallas is eighth in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.4 points per 100 possessions with a +3.1 net rating. The Bulls are 27th in offensive efficiency by averaging 108.1 points per 100 possessions with a -4.9 net rating. Chicago is shooting 46.2% overall on the road but defending the three-point shot well. Dallas at home holds opponents to 42.8% shooting with 28.7% from three. Chicago is 10-4 to the under as a road underdog of +6.5 to +12 points. The Mavs are 7-2 to the under when favored at home by -10 or greater points. Play Chicago and Dallas under 235.5.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Thunder at Nuggets Injuries
Hartenstein, Topic, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC. Gordon and Murray are out for Denver with Cancar doubtful.
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Thunder at Nuggets—Oklahoma City is 7-0 following their 102-86 home defeat to Orlando. The Thunder shot 46% with 39% from three. Jalen Williams scored 23 points with four rebounds. SGA had 21 points and nine assists. OKC held the Magic to 35% shooting with 15% from three. Denver moves to 4-3 after their 121-119 home victory to Toronto. The Nuggets made 49% of their shots with 32% from three but 17 turnovers. Nikola Jokic had 28 points with 14 rebounds and a Triple Double. Michael Porter got 19 points with nine rebounds. Denver held Toronto to 46% shooting with 33% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
OKC is tops in defensive efficiency by allowing 93.8 points per 100 possessions with a +17.1 net rating. Denver is seventh in offensive efficiency by averaging 114.5 points per 100 possessions with a +1.5 net rating. OKC is hooting only 31.1% from three on the road. Defensively away from home they hold opponents to 39.2% shooting with 28.6% from three. Denver at home is shooting 43.3% while limiting foes to 44.6% overall and 30.7% from three. They are in the bottom of the league in pace. Play Oklahoma City and Denver under 222.
Miami Heat vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Heat at Suns Injuries
Jacquez and Love are out for Miami. Beal is probable for Phoenix.
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Heat at Suns—Miami fell to 3-3 after their 111-110 home defeat to Sacramento. The Heat shot 44% with 42% from three. Jimmy Butler scored 27 points with six assists. Tyler Herro contributed 27 points with six rebounds. Miami allowed 51% shooting to the Kings with 37% from three. Phoenix improved to 6-1 after their 118-116 home victory to Philadelphia. The Suns made 51% of their shots with 34% from three. Kevin Durant scored 35 points with six assists. Bradley Beal put up 17 points and five boards. Phoenix allowed 46% shooting to the 76ers with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix is sixth in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.8 points per 100 possessions with a +3.5 net rating. Miami is 17th in offensive efficiency by averaging 111.8 points per 100 possessions and a flat net rating. Miami is shooting 44.3% from the floor. Phoenix is shooting 47.1% overall with 37.7% from three while holding opponents to 43.4% overall. The Suns are fully healthy. Play Phoenix -5.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
76ers at Clippers Injuries
Embiid is out for Philadelphia with George probable. Bamba, Leonard and Tucker are out for LA.
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76ers at Clippers—Philadelphia fell to 1-5 following their 118-116 road defeat at Phoenix. The 76ers shot 46% with 39% from three. Tyrese Maxey had 32 points with three rebounds. Paul George chipped in with 15 points and five rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 51% shooting to the Suns with 34% from three. LA is 3-4 after their 113-104 home win to San Antonio. The Clips shot 46% with 51% from three. Norman Powell scored 23 points with three assists. James Harden contributed with 17 points and four assists. LA allowed 44% shooting to the Spurs with 27% from three. They fought back from a 40-14 deficit after one quarter.
The Pick with the Explanation
Philadelphia is 26th in offensive efficiency as they average 108.1 points per 100 possessions with a -7.8 net rating. LA is seventh in defensive efficiency by allowing 109 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. Philadelphia is the worst rebounding team in the league and the Clippers are fifth best. Play LA -1.
Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 11/6/2024
Raptors at Kings Injuries
Barnes, Brown and Olynyk are out for Toronto with Quickley doubtful. Carter and Robinson are out for Sacramento with Huerter questionable.
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Raptors at Kings—Toronto drops to 2-6 following their 121-119 road defeat at Denver. The Raptors shot 46% with 33% from three. Gradey Dick scored 26 points with five assists. Jakob Poeltl put up 24 points with 11 rebounds. Toronto allowed 49% shooting to the Nuggets with 32% from three. Sacramento is improved to 4-3 after their 111-110 road win at Miami. The Kings hit 51% with 37% from three. De’Aaron Fox put up 28 points with five assists. DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 26 points and six assists. Sacramento held Miami to 44% shooting with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Sacramento is fifth in offensive efficiency as they average 116 points per 100 possessions with a +4.8 net rating. The Raptors sit 12th in offensive efficiency by averaging 113.3 points per 100 possessions with a -5.6 net rating. The Raptors on the road are shooting 49.3% overall. The Kings at home are shooting 46% overall. In their past five games they are hitting only 31.9% from three. The Raptors are 8-4 to the spread as a road underdog of 10 or greater points. Sacramento is 2-6 to the spread as a home favorite of -10 or greater and 1-7 to the spread at home following three or greater straight road games. Play Toronto +10.5.