Free NBA Picks For Today 11/9/2024
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction 11/9/2024
Jazz at Spurs Injuries
George is questionable for Utah. Jones and Sochan are out for San Antonio with Branham questionable. Vassell is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Jazz at Spurs—Utah drops to 1-7 following their 123-100 road defeat to Milwaukee. The Jazz shot 43% with 41% from three and 21 turnovers. Collin Sexton scored 14 points with seven assists. Jordan Clarkson off the bench had 14 points with four boards. Utah allowed 50% shooting to the Bucks with 41% from three. San Antonio is 4-5 with their 118-105 home victory to Portland. The Spurs converted 54% with 41% from three. Keldon Johnson got 17 points with 11 rebounds. Malaki Branham had 17 points with 11 rebounds. San Antonio allowed 48% shooting to the Trailblazers with 28% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Utah is last in offensive efficiency as they average 102.6 points per 100 possessions with a -15.5 net rating. They are last in turnover percentage with 19.2 per 48 minutes. The Spurs are 25th in offensive efficiency by averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions with a -2.9 net rating. The Jazz on the road is allowing 48% shooting with 39.2% from three. They are getting outscored by 12 points away from home. San Antonio on the home court is shooting 49.2%. They are surrendering 44.3% overall and 32.7% from three away at home where they outscore opponents by 5.3 points per game. Play San Antonio -6.5.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 11/9/2024
Nets at Cavaliers Injuries
Bogdanovic, Sharpe, Simmons and Watford are out for Brooklyn. Strus is out for Cleveland.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Nets at Cavaliers—Brooklyn drops to 4-5 after their 108-104 road defeat in overtime to Boston. The Nets shot 41% with 26% from three. Cam Thomas scored 31 points with three rebounds. Dennis Schroder chipped in with 20 points and three assists. Brooklyn held Boston to 43% shooting with 26% from three. Cleveland is 10-0 after their 136-117 home victory to Golden St. The Cavs shot 54% with 48% from three but 19 turnovers. Darious Garland got 27 points with six assists. Evan Mobley chipped in with 23 points and four assists. Cleveland allowed 48% shooting to the Warriors with 31% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams on back-to-back here. Cleveland is tops in offensive efficiency as they average 122.7 points per 100 possessions with a +12.7 net rating. The Nets are averaging and allowing 113 points per 100 possessions. At home Cleveland is shooting 52.7% with 41.3% from three where they average 121 points per game. Brooklyn shoots 38% from three on the road. On defense they are surrendering 49.2% shooting with 37.6% from three on the highway. Play Brooklyn and Cleveland over 221.5.
Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA Pick Prediction 11/9/2024
Bulls at Hawks Injuries
Ball is out with LaVine and Craig questionable. Smith is probable for Chicago. Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Hunter, Krejci, Lundy and Zeller are out for Atlanta.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bulls at Hawks—Chicago drops to 3-6 following their 135-119 home defeat to Minnesota. The Bulls shot 53% with 42% from three. Nikola Vucevic had 25 points with five rebounds. Coby White chipped in with 24 points and eight assists. Chicago allowed 55% shooting to the Timberwolves with 42% from three. Atlanta fell to 3-6 with their 122-121 road defeat to Detroit. The Hawks hit 45% with 42% from three. Trae Young put up 35 points with 13 assists. Jalen Johnson chipped in with 20 points with nine rebounds. Atlanta allowed 51% shooting to the Pistons with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Atlanta is 25th in defensive efficiency as they allow 117.3 points per 100 possessions with a -5.1 net rating. They play at the fifth fastest pace. Chicago is playing at the fastest pace in the NBA. They sit 20th in defensive efficiency by allowing 115.3 points per 100 possessions with a -7.5 net rating. Chicago on the road is allowing 48% and giving up 121.1 points per game. They hit 38.4% away from home. Atlanta is surrendering 40.3% shooting at home. Play Chicago and Atlanta over 237.5.
Toronto Raptors vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 11/9/2024
Raptors at Clippers Injuries
Barnes, Brown, Olynyk and Walter are out for Toronto with Temple doubtful. Quickly is doubtful with Mogbo probable. Bamba, Leonard and Tucker are out for LA.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Raptors at Clippers—Toronto fell to 2-7 following their 122-107 road defeat to Sacramento. The Raptors shot 49% with 29% from three. RJ Barrett scored 23 points with three assists. Donovan Mitchell contributed 20 points with six assists. Toronto allowed 47% shooting to the Kings with 29% from three. LA is 5-4 with their 107-98 road win at Sacramento. The Clippers shot 44% with 47% from three but 18 turnovers. Norman Powell put up 31 points with 12 rebounds. James Harden got 22 points and eight assists. LA allowed 47% shooting to the Kings with 12% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
LA is fourth in defensive efficiency as they allow 107.9 points per 100 possessions with a +2.9 net rating. Toronto is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.9 points per 10 possessions with a -6.5 net rating. Toronto on the road is shooting 49.2% while on defense surrendering 48.9% and 123.3 points per game. LA is hitting 46.9% at home. On defense they are allow 47.5% overall with 37.7% from three. Toronto has rest advantage and plays at a fast pace. Play Toronto and LA over 225.5.