Free NBA Picks For Today 11/12/2024
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Hornets at Magic Injuries
Bridges, Jeffries, Richards and Williams are out for Charlotte. Mann is questionable. Banchero and Carter are out for Orlando.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Charlotte fell to 4-6 following their 107-105 road overtime defeat at Philadelphia. The Hornets shot 37% with 26% from three but 18 turnovers. LaMelo Ball scored 38 points with eight assists. Brandon Miller contributed 22 points with seven rebounds. Charlotte allowed 45% shooting to the 76ers with 27% from three. Orlando improved to 5-6 after their 12-94 home win to Washington. The Magic shot 45% with 35% from three. Franzo Wagner scored 23 points with seven assists. Mortiz Wagner off the bench had 23 points and seven assists. Orlando allowed 46% shooting to the Wizards with 30% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte on the road is 26th in offensive efficiency as they average 106.2 points per 100 possessions with a -7.2 net rating. Orlando without Banchero in their past two home games is fifth in offensive efficiency by averaging 124.2 points per 100 possessions with a +28.4 net rating. Charlotte on the road is shooting 40.1% with 32.3% from three. Charlotte is 17-27 to the spread as a road underdog. Play Orlando -7.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Hawks at Celtics Injuries
Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Hunter, Krejci, Lundy, Young and Zeller are out for Atlanta. Porzingis is out with Horford, Springer and Tatum questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Hawks at Celtics—Atlanta fell to 4-7 following their 125-113 home defeat to Chicago. The Hawks shot 46% with 33% from three. Clint Capela scored 20 points with nine rebounds. Jalen Johnson put up 20 points with six rebounds. Atlanta allowed 50% shooting to the Bulls with 33% from three. Boston moves to 9-2 with their 113-107 road win at Milwaukee. The Celtics hit 41% with 38% from three. Jayson Tatum had 31 points with 12 rebounds. Payton Pritchard off the bench put in 18 points and three assists. Boston allowed 49% shooting to the Bucks with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston at home is third in offensive efficiency as they average 121.1 points per 100 possessions with a +8.5 net rating. The Hawks on the road is 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.9 points per 100 possessions with a -5.6 net rating. They allow 124 points per game with 49.3% shooting and 41% from three on the road. The Hawks play at the fourth fastest pace on the road. The Celtics are hitting 37.2% from three at home. Boston is 18-11 to the over at home when favored by 10 or greater points. Play Atlanta and Boston over 226.5.
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Heat at Pistons Injuries
Butler is out for Miami. Klintman and Thompson are out for Detroit with Duren questionable. Stewart is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Heat at Pistons—Miami is 4-5 following their 95-94 road win at Minnesota. The Heat shot 44% with 35% from three but 22 turnovers. Tyler Herro scored 26 points with six rebounds. Nicola Jovic had 15 points and seven rebounds. Miami allowed 40% shooting to the Timberwolves with 29% from three. Detroit sits at 4-7 with their 101-99 home defeat to Houston. The Pistons made 43% of their shots with 32% from three. Cade Cunningham had 26 points with nine assists. Isaiah Stewart contributed 16 points with eight rebounds. Detroit held the Rockets to 41% shooting with 21% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Miami is 19th in offensive efficiency as they average 111.1 points per 100 possessions with a -1.3 net rating. Detroit is 23rd in defensive efficiency at home by allowing 116.4 points per 100 possessions with a -6.4 net rating. Miami on the road is making 40.8% from three and holding opponents to 34.7%. The Pistons at home struggled from three at 31.9% while surrendering 38%. They get outscored by 5.1 points per game at home. Play Miami -1.
NY Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Knicks at 76ers Injuries
Achiuwa and Robinson are out for NY. McBride and Payne are questionable. Maxey is out for Philadelphia.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Knicks at 76ers—NY fell to 4-5 following their 132-121 road defeat in Indiana. The Knicks shot 55% with 28% from three. Karl Anthony Towns had 30 points with nine rebounds. Jalen Brunson put in 33 points with ten rebounds. Philadelphia is 2-7 with their 107-105 home overtime win to Charlotte. The 76ers shot 45% with 27% from three. Jared McCain had 27 points off the bench with three rebounds. Guerschon Yabusele contributed with 20 bench points and eight rebounds. Philadelphia held Charlotte to 37% shooting with 26% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
New York on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 121.4 points per 100 possessions with a -1.9 net rating. They have lost four of six on the road. They are allowing 48.6% overall and 40.1% from three away from home. Embiid returns to the lineup for the 76ers. Play Philadelphia +1.
Toronto Raptors vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Raptors at Bucks Injuries
Barnes, Olynyk, Brown and Walter are out for Toronto. Temple is doubtful with Quickly questionable. Lillard and Middleton are out for Milwaukee. Giannis, Jackson and Trent are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Toronto fell to 2-9 following their 123-103 road defeat to LA Lakers. The Raptors shot 45% with 34% from three. RJ Barrett had 18 points with seven rebounds. Chris Boucher off the bench had 18 points with five rebounds. Toronto allowed 51% shooting to the Lakers with 32% from three. Milwaukee drops to 2-8 with their 113-107 home defeat to Boston. The Bucks hit 49% with 41% from three. Giannis scored 43 points with 13 rebounds. Bobby Portis off the bench had 15 points with seven rebounds.
The Pick with the Explanation
Toronto is last in defensive efficiency on the road as they allow 122.2 points per 100 possessions with a -8.9 net rating. Milwaukee is ninth in offensive efficiency at home by averaging 116.8 points per 100 possessions with a +1.8 net rating because they allow 115 per 100. The Raptors allow 120 points per game on the road but surrendering 48.8% shooting overall. Milwaukee is shooting 49.3% overall at home with 40.4% from three. On defense at home, they give up 41% from three. Play Toronto and Milwaukee over 228.
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Suns at Jazz Injuries
Durant and Gillespie are out for Phoenix with Nurkic questionable. Preston is out with George questionable for Utah.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Suns at Jazz—Phoenix drops to 8-2 following their 127-118 home defeat to Sacramento. The Suns shot 42% with 32% from three. Bradley Beal scored 28 points with eight rebounds. Devin Booker chipped in with 23 points and 12 assists. Phoenix allowed 49% shooting to the Kings with 30% from three. Utah is 2-7 after their 111-110 road win at San Antono. The Jazz shot 46% with 30% from three. Collin Sexton put up 23 points with four rebounds. Lauri Markkanen contributed 20 points with six rebounds. Utah allowed 45% shooting to the Spurs with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Jazz are 30th in offensive efficiency as they average 103.1 points per 100 possessions with a -13.6 net rating. The Suns on the road score and average 115 points per 100 possessions winning three of four. Utah at home is shooting 39.1% with 27% from three and averaging 98.5 points per game. First road game for the Suns without Durant this season. Play Utah and Phoenix under 228.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Mavericks at Warriors Injuries
Exum is out with Washington doubtful for Dallas. Lively is questionable with Donci probable. Wiggins is questionable for Golden St.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Mavericks at Warriors—Dallas fell to 5-5 following their 122-120 road defeat to Denver. The Mavs shot 53% with 30% from three. Kyrie Irving scored 43 points with five assists. Luka Doncic chipped in with 24 points and nine assists. They allowed 51% shooting to the Nuggets with 48% from three. Golden St moves to 8-2 with their 127-116 road win at Oklahoma City. The Warriors converted 51% with 49% from three. Steph Curry had 36 points with seven assists. Jonathan Kuminga chipped in with 20 points and five rebounds. Golden St held OKC to 45% shooting with 33% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Dallas is 25th in defensive efficiency on the road as they allow 119.5 points per 100 possessions with a -3.5 net rating. Golden St is fourth in defensive efficiency at home by allowing 106.5 points per 100 possessions with a +8.5 net rating. The Mavs on the road surrender 49% shooting with 44% from three. Golden St at home limits opponents to 45% overall and 33% from three. They make 38% from three at home. Play Golden St -2.5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 11/12/2024
Timberwolves at Trailblazers Injuries
Minnesota has a clean injury report. Thybulle is out for Portland.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Timberwolves at Trailblazers—Minnesota fell to 6-4 with their 95-94 home defeat to Miami. The Timberwolves shot 40% with 29% from three and 19 turnovers. Anthony Edwards put up 22 points with six assists. Julious Randle contributed 17 points and six assists. Minnesota allowed 44% shooting with 35% from three. Portland drops to 3-8 following their 134-89 home defeat to Memphis. The Trailblazers connected on 34% with 10% from three and 23 turnovers. Jerami Grant had 20 points with an assist. Dalano Banton off the bench put up 13 points and three rebounds. Portland allowed 56% shooting to the Grizzlies with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Minnesota is sixth in offensive efficiency on the road as they average 118 points per 100 possessions with a +0.9 net rating. Portland is 29th in offensive efficiency at home by averaging 103.5 points per 100 possessions with a -15.8 net rating. The Timberwolves on the road is shooting 48% with 36% from three. They hold teams to 32% shooting from three at home. Portland at home shooting 43% with 30% from three while surrendering 49.2% overall. Play Minnesota -9.