Free NBA Picks For Today 11/8/2024
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Pelicans at Magic Injuries
Hawkins, Jones, McCollum and Murray are out for New Orleans with Murphy doubtful. Zion is questionable. Banchero are Carter are out for Orlando.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pelicans at Magic—New Orleans fell to 3-6 following their 131-122 home defeat to Cleveland. The Pelicans shot 49% with 50% from three. Zion scored 29 points with eight rebounds. Jose Alvarado contributed 27 points with five assists. New Orleans allowed 54% shooting to the Cavs with 49% from three. Orlando sits at 3-6 with their 118-111 road defeat in Indiana. The Magic shot 51% with 28% from three. Franz Wagner scored 28 points with eight rebounds. Jalen Suggs put up 15 points with six assists. Orlando allowed 54% shooting to the Pacers with 46% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Orlando in their four games without Banchero are last in defensive efficiency by averaging 98.2 points per 100 possessions with a -13.5 net rating. They have lost all four games. New Orleans is last in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.9 points per 100 possessions with a -8.7 net rating. New Orleans is 14-8 to the spread as a road underdog. On the road the Pelicans hold teams to 45.5% shooting. Play New Orleans +5.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Pacers at Hornets Injuries
Nesmith is out with McConnel questionable and Nembhard probable for Indiana. Bridges, Jeffries, Richards and Mark Williams are out for Charlotte. Miller and Grant Williams are probable.
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Pacers at Hornets—Indiana improved to 4-4 following their 118-111 home victory to Orlando. The Pacers shot 54% with 46% from three. Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 points with 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 17 points with four assists. Indiana allowed 51% shooting with 28% from three. Charlotte is 3-5 after their 108-107 home victory to Detroit. The Hornets shot 43% with 32% from three. Miles Bridges had 27 points with seven rebounds. LaMelo Ball got 25 points with eight assists. Charlotte allowed 49% shooting to the Pistons with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Indiana is 23rd in defensive efficiency as they allow 117.4 points per 100 possessions with a -3.2 net rating. The Hornets are surrendering 117.5 points per 100 possessions with a -5.7 net rating. Indiana on the road is shooting 33.8% from three and allowing 48.5% shooting overall. Charlotte at home makes 37.7% from three and allowing 33%. Indiana is 3-6 to the spread as a road favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Charlotte is 21-17 to the spread as a home underdog. Play Charlotte +7.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Hawks at Pistons Injuries
Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Hunter, Krejci, Lundy and Zeller are out for Atlanta. Klintman and Thompson are out for Detroit with Duren doubtful.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Hawks at Pistons—Atlanta is 4-5 following their 121-116 home victory to NY Knicks. The Hawks shot 45% with 40% from three. Jalen Johnson had 23 points with 15 rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher scored 33 points with seven rebounds. Detroit held NY to 49% shooting with 47% from three. Detroit drops to 3-6 with their 108-107 road defeat to Charlotte. The Pistons connected on 49% with 31% from three. Jaden Ivey put up 21 points with five assists. Cade Cunningham chipped in with 20 points with ten boards and 10 assists. Detroit held Charlotte to 43% shooting with 32% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Atlanta is 26th in defensive efficiency as they allow 117.6 points per 100 possessions with a -5.4 net rating. Detroit is surrendering 112.1 points per 100 possessions with a -2.8 net rating. Atlanta plays at the third fastest pace. They are surrendering 124 points per game on the road as they allow 49% shooting and 41% from three. The Pistons at home shooting 47.3% and surrendering 40.8% from three along with 117.5 points per game. Play Atlanta and Detroit over 227.5.
Golden St Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Warriors at Cavaliers Injuries
Green, Melton and Podziemski are questionable for GSW. Bates and Strus are out for Cleveland with Wade questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Warriors at Cavaliers—Golden St improved to 7-1 following their 118-112 road win at Boston. The Warriors shot 46% with 41% from three. Steph Curry scored 27 points with nine assists. Andrew Wiggins put up 16 points with two rebounds. Golden St held Boston to 42% shooting with 35% from three. Cleveland is 9-0 with their 131-122 road win at New Orleans. The Cavs connected on 54% with 49% from three. Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points with four rebounds. Jarrett Allen put up 16 points with 14 rebounds. Cleveland allowed 49% shooting to the Pelicans with 50% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Cleveland is tops in offensive efficiency as they average 122.1 points per 100 possessions with a +12.1 net rating. Golden St is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 103.8 points per 100 possessions with a +15.5 net rating. The Warriors are holding teams to 41.6% shooting with 29.5% from three. Cleveland is allowing 45.6% but 38.5% from three. GSW is 32-15 to the spread on the road and 9-3 to the spread as a road underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Play Golden St +4.5.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Bucks at Knicks Injuries
Middleton is out for Milwaukee. Achiuwa and Robinson are out for NY with Payne questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bucks at Knicks—Milwaukee improved to 2-6 following their 123-100 home victory to Utah. The Bucks shot 50% with 41% from three. Damian Lillard scored 34 points with seven assists. Giannis contributed 31 points with 16 rebounds. Milwaukee allowed 43% shooting to the Jazz with 41% from three. NY fell to 3-4 with their 121-116 road defeat at Atlanta. The Knicks shot 49% with 47% from three. Jalen Brunson had 21 points with four assists. Karl Anthony Towns scored 34 points with 16 rebounds. NY allowed 45% shooting to the Hawks with 40% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY is fourth in offensive efficiency as they average 119.3 points per 100 possessions with a +3.4 net rating. Milwaukee is 19th in defensive efficiency by allowing 114.9 points per 100 possessions with a -2.7 net rating. The Bucks on the road are shooting 33.7% from three. The Knicks on their home court are shooting 48.4% with 42.4% from three and defending the three-point line well. The Bucks are 5-12 to the spread as a road underdog. Play NY -7.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Nets at Celtics Injuries
Bogdanovic, Sharpe and Watford are out for Brooklyn with Clowney questionable. Brown and Porzingis are out for Boston with Kornet doubtful.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Nets at Celtics– Brooklyn improved to 4-4 with their 106-104 home victory to Memphis. The Nets shot 48% with 36% from three. Cameron Johnson scored 20 points with three rebounds. Dennis Schroder had 20 points with six assists. Brooklyn allowed 47% shooting to the Grizzlies with 27% from three. Boston fell to 7-2 after their 118-112 home defeat to Golden St. The Celtics shot 42% with 35% from three. Jayson Tatum had 32 points with four rebounds. Derrick White contributed 26 points and six rebounds. Boston allowed 46% shooting to the Warriors with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston is second in offensive efficiency by averaging 121.3 points per 100 possessions with a +11.9 net rating. The Nets sit seventh in offensive efficiency by scoring 114.4 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. Brooklyn on the road is allowing 49.2% shooting with 37.6% from three. They hit 45.7% overall on the highway. Boston at home is hitting 40.7% from three. Brooklyn is 7-18 to the spread on the road against winning teams. The Celtics are 6-3 at home to the spread following a straight up loss as a favorite. Play Boston -13.
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Suns at Mavericks Injuries
Dunn is doubtful for Phoenix with Beal probable. Exum, Lively and Washington are out for Dallas with Kleber doubtful.
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Suns at Mavericks—Phoenix improved to 7-1 following their 115-112 home victory to Miami. The Suns shot 50% with 42% from three. Kevin Durant scored 32 points with eight rebounds. Devin Booker chipped in with 22 points and nine assists. Phoenix allowed 43% shooting to the Heat with 38% from three. Dallas is 5-3 with their 119-99 home victory to Chicago. The Mavs shot 48% with 32% from three. Luka Doncic scored 27 points with 13 assists. Kyrie Irving put up 17 points with six rebounds. Dallas held the Bulls to 42% shooting with 29% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Dallas is third in defensive efficiency by allowing 107.2 points per 100 possessions with a +5.2 net rating. The Suns are eighth in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.5 points per 100 possessions and a +3.4 net rating. The Mavs are holding teams at home to 42.6% shooting and 28.6% from three. The Suns are 10-7 to the under as a road underdog. Dallas is 7-0 to the under at home facing teams with a .700 or greater win percentage. Play Phoenix and Dallas under 230.5.
Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Rockets at Thunder Injuries
Adams is questionable for Houston. Hartenstein, Kenrich Williams and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC.
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Rockets at Thunder—Houston improved to 5-3 following their 127-100 home victory to San Antonio. The Rockets shot 58% with 38% from three. Jalen Green scored 21 points with five rebounds. Fred VanVleet had 21 points with ten assists. Houston allowed 46% shooting to the Spurs with 40% from three. OKC fell to 7-1 with their 124-123 road defeat at Denver. The Thunder shot 44% with 40% from three. Jalin Williams scored 29 points with ten rebounds. SGA chipped in with 28 points with six assists. OKC allowed 47% shooting to the Nuggets with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
OKC is tops in defensive efficiency by allowing 96.5 points per 100 possessions with a +14.6 net rating. The Rockets sit fourth in defensive efficiency as they allow 108 points per 100 possessions with a +7.5 net rating. Houston on the road is shooting 41.2% with 32.1% from three. At home the Thunder are hitting 47.1% overall with 40.2% from three. They limit foes at home to 38.8% overall and 26.7% from three. Play OKC -8.5.
Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Wizards at Grizzlies Injuries
Bey, Brogdon and Kuzma are out for Washington with Bagley questionable. Bane, GG Jackson, Morant, Smart, Spencer and Williams are out for Memphis with Konchar questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Washington fell to 2-4 following their 125-112 home defeat to Golden ST. The Wizards shot 44% with 23% from three. Jordan Poole scored 24 points with three assists. Kyshawn George got 20 points and six rebounds. Washington allowed 45% shooting to the Warriors with 32% from three. Memphis sits at 5-4 after their 131-114 home victory to LA Lakers. The Grizzlies hit 52% with 50% from three and 18 turnovers. Jaren Jackson scored 20 points with six rebounds. Ja Morant chipped in with 20 points and five assists. Memphis allowed 44% shooting to the Lakers with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Washington is 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.5 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 net rating. Memphis is seventh in offensive efficiency by averaging 115.7 points per 100 possessions with a +3 net rating. Washington on the road is shooting only 43.4% but allowing 44.8% overall. Memphis holds opponents to 44.8% shooting overall. Morant injured a concern offensively and for pace of play for the Grizzlies. Play Washington and Memphis under 230.5.
Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Heat at Nuggets Injuries
Love is out with Jaquez questionable for Miami. Gordon and Cancar are out for Denver with Murray questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Miami fell to 3-4 following their 115-112 road defeat to Phoenix. The Heat shot 43% with 38% from three. Tyler Herro scored 28 points with six assists. Jimmy Butler chipped in with 15 points and seven rebounds. Miami allowed 50% shooting to the Suns with 42% from three. Denver improved to 5-3 with their 124-122 home win to OKC. The Nuggets hit 47% with 42% from three but 18 turnovers. Russell Westbrook had 29 points with six assists. Michael Porter contributed 24 points with seven rebounds. Denver allowed 44% shooting to the Thunder with 40% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Denver is 10th in offensive efficiency as they average 114.4 points per 100 possessions with a +1.5 net rating. Miami is averaging and allowing 112 points per 100 possessions. Miami is shooting 43.9% on the road. The Nuggets hold teams to 44.5% shooting and 32.6% from three on the road. The Heat has defended on the road by surrendering 45.1% overall and 31.9% from three. Miami is 18-11 to the under as a road underdog. Denver is 22-10 to the under at home when favored by 3.5 to 9.5 points. Miami plays at the second slowest pace in the league. Play Miami and Denver under 222.5.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Trailblazers at Timberwolves Injuries
Thybulle is out for Portland and Minnesota has a clean injury report.
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Trailblazers at Timberwolves– Portland fell to 3-6 following their 118-105 road defeat to San Antonio. The Trailblazers shot 48% with 28% from three. Jerami Grant had 21 points with three rebounds. DeAndre Ayton got 21 points and ten rebounds. Portland allowed 54% shooting to the Spurs with 41% from three. Minnesota is 5-3 after their 135-119 road win at Chicago. The Timberwolves converted 54% with 42% from three. Anthony Edwards had 33 points with eight rebounds. Julious Rangle put up 22 points with ten rebounds. Minnesota held Chicago to 53% shooting with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Minnesota is sixth in offensive efficiency as they average 117 points per 100 possessions with a +4.1 net rating. The Trailblazers are averaging 109.1 points per 100 possessions with a -5.7 net rating. Portland has struggled to shoot on the road but limit opponents on the road to 45.3% shooting and 35.5% from three. The Timberwolves have good numbers on both ends at home by outscoring opponents there by seven points per game. Minnesota turns the ball over at a high rate. Portland is 4-1 to the spread on the road in back-to-back games. Minnesota is 18-29 to the spread as a home favorite. Play Portland +12.
LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
Clippers at Kings Injuries
Leonard, Tucker and Bamba are out for LA. Carter and Robinson are out for Sacramento.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
LA improved to 4-4 following their 110-98 home victory to Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers shot 58% with 44% from three. Norman Powell scored 26 points with six assists. James Harden contributed 18 points with six assists. LA held 55% shooting to the 76ers with 28% from three with 20 turnovers. Sacramento is 5-3 with their 122-107 home win to Toronto. The Kings shot 47% with 29% from three. DeMar DeRozan put up 27 points with three assists. Keegan Murray chipped in with 22 points with 12 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 49% shooting to the Raptors with 29% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Sacramento is fourth in offensive efficiency as they average 117.4 points per 100 possessions with a +6 net rating. LA is 22nd in offensive efficiency by averaging 110.8 points per 100 possessions with a +1.9 net rating. LA on the road limits opponents to 41.7% shooting and make 47.7% overall. The Kings at home shooting 46.2% overall and 35.4% from three. Play LA +6.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction 11/8/2024
76ers at Lakers Injuries
Embiid and Maxey are out for Philadelphia. Vanderbilt and Wood are out for LA with Hachimura questionable. Hayes and Davis are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
76ers at Lakers—Philadelphia drops to 1-6 following their 110-98 road defeat to LA Clippers. The 76ers shot 55% with 28% from three and 20 turnovers. Paul George got 18 points with seven rebounds. Kelly Oubre contributed 18 points and three assists. Philadelphia allowed 58% shooting to the Clippers with 44% from three. LA fell to 4-4 with their 131-114 road defeat at Memphis. The Lakers shot 44% with 31% from three. LeBron had 39 points with seven rebounds. Austin Reeves chipped in with 19 points and five assists. LA allowed 52% shooting to the Grizzlies with 50% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA is 28th in defensive efficiency as they allow 118.8 points per 100 possessions with a -4.1 net rating. Philadelphia is 22nd in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a -8.5 net rating. Philadelphia is surrendering 50.8% shooting with 39.5% from three. LA at home shoots 49.6% and puts up 121.3 points per game. They are giving up 47.8% shooting with 36.8% from three at home. Play Philadelphia and LA over 222.