Free NBA Picks For Today 11/13/2024
Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Pacers at Magic Injuries
Nesmith and Nembhard are out for Indiana with Toppin questionable. Banchero and Carter are out for Orlando.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Indiana improved to 5-5 following their 132-121 home victory to New York Knicks. The Pacers shot 52% with 46% from three. Bennedict Mathurin scored 39 points with eight rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 35 points with 14 assists. Indiana allowed 55% shooting to the Knicks with 28% from three. Orlando improved to 8-6 with their 114-89 home victory to Charlotte. The Magic shot 47% with 28% from three. Franz Wagner scored 32 points with five assists. Moritz Wagner off the bench had 18 points with five rebounds. Orlando held Charlotte to 37% shooting with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Indiana is 27th in road defensive efficiency as they allow 119.1 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 net rating. Orlando is tops in home defensive efficiency as they hold opponents to 99.2 points per 100 possessions with a +20.7 net rating. The Pacers on the road shot only 33.3% from three. Orlando limits teams to 43.3% shooting at home. They are 33-14 to the spread at home. Play Orlando +1.5.
Chicago Bulls at NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Bulls at Knicks Injuries
Balls is out with Smith and Sanogo questionable for Chicago. LaVine is probable. Achiuwa and Robinson are out in NY.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bulls at Knicks—Chicago fell to 4-7 following their 119-113 home defeat to Cleveland. The Bulls shot 49% with 37% from three and 19 turnovers. Nikola Vucevic scored 20 points with eight rebounds. Zach LaVine chipped in with 26 points with six rebounds. Chicago held Cleveland to 44% with 33% from three. NY improved to 5-5 after their 111-99 road win at Philadelphia. The Knicks hit 49% with 29% from three. OG Anunoby had 24 points with six rebounds. Karl Anthony Towns contributed 21 points with 13 rebounds. NY held Philadelphia to 39% shooting with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Knicks at home are fourth in offensive efficiency as they average 119.5 points per 100 possessions with a +15.7 net rating. Chicago sits 16th in both road offensive and defensive efficiency sitting with a -2.7 net rating. The Bulls shot only 45.9% away from home. NY at home hits 49% with 39.5% from three. Play NY -8.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Cavaliers at 76ers Injuries
Bates and Strus are out for Cleveland. Allen and Merrill are questionable. Maxey is out for Philadelphia.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Cavaliers at 76ers—Cleveland is 12-0 after their 119-113 road win at Chicago. The Cavaliers shot 44% with 33% from three. Donovan Mitchell had 36 points with eight rebounds. Darious Garland chipped in with 17 points and five assists. Cleveland allowed 49% shooting to the Bulls with 37% from three. Philadelphia drops to 2-8 with their 111-99 home defeat to NY Knicks. The 76ers hit 39% with 34% from three. Paul George scored 29 points with 10 rebounds. Jared McCain got 23 points with three rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 49% shooting to the Knicks with 29% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Cleveland on the road is tops in offensive efficiency as they average 123.1 points per 100 possessions with a +10.8 net rating. Philadelphia is 29th in home offensive efficiency as they average 103.8 points per 100 possessions with a -9.8 net rating. The Cavs on the road is shooting 51% with 40.8% from three. They allow 45% shooting overall on the road. On their home court the 76ers hit only 42.6% with 31.9% from three while surrendering 47.9% overall. The Cavs are 7-3 to the spread on the road facing a team with a .250 win rate or lower. Play Cleveland -9.5.
Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets Magic NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Celtics at Nets Injuries
Porzingis and Springer are out for Boston. Bogdanovic, Sharpe and Watford are out for Brooklyn with Finney-Smith questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Celtics at Nets—Boston fell to 9-3 after their 117-116 home defeat to Atlanta. The Celtics shot 51% with 40% from three. Jaylin Brown put up 37 points with five rebounds. Derrick White got 31 points with six rebounds. Boston allowed 54% shooting to the Celtics with 35% from three. Brooklyn improved to 5-6 with their 107-105 road win at New Orleans Pelicans. The Nets shot 43% with 45% from three. Cam Thomas scored 17 points with seven rebounds. Brooklyn allowed 48% shooting to the Pelicans with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Boston on the road is fourth in offensive efficiency as they average 118.5 points per 100 possessions with a +11.8 net rating. Brooklyn at home sits 9th in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a +1.7 net rating. The Celtics on the road put up 121 points per game. The Nets shoot 48% at home and put up 114.4 points per game. The Celtics are 13-9 to the over on the road against losing teams. Brooklyn is 4-2 to the over facing teams with a .750 or higher win percentage. Play Boston and Brooklyn over 218.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Pelicans at Thunder Injuries
Holmgren, Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC. Alvarado, Hawkins, Jones, McCollum, Murray and Zion are out for New Orleans.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pelicans at Thunder—New Orleans fell to 3-8 with their 107-105 home defeat to Brooklyn. The Pelicans shot 48% with 35% from three. Brandon Ingram scored 24 points with nine assists. Yves Missi had 17 points with 11 rebounds. New Orleans allowed 43% shooting to the Nets with 45% from three. Oklahoma City improved to 9-2 with their 134-128 home win to LA Clippers. The Thunder shot 52% with 39% from three. SGA scored 45 points with nine assists. Jalin Williams contributed 28 points with eight rebounds. OKC allowed 55% shooting to the Clippers with 54% from three and 23 turnovers.
The Pick with the Explanation
New Orleans is 29th in road offensive efficiency as they average 101.2 points per 100 possessions with a -16.7 net rating. OKC is sixth in home defensive efficiency as they allow 106.6 points per 100 possessions with a +10.7 net rating. On the road the Pelicans shot only 44.5% while allowing 49.4% with 39% from three. OKC hits 38.6% from three at home and allow 44.1% overall. The Pelicans are 0-3 to the spread on the road facing a team that allows 43% shooting overall. OKC is 14-4 to the spread at home when favored by 10 or greater points. Play OKC -14.5.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Clippers at Rockets Injuries
Leonard and Tucker are out for LA. VanVleet and Adams are questionable for Houston with Landale probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Clippers at Rockets—LA fell to 6-5 with their 134-128 road defeat to Oklahoma City. The Clippers shot 55% with 54% from three and 23 turnovers. Norman Powell scored 31 points with four assists. Ivica Zubac had 22 points with 14 rebounds. LA allowed 52% shooting to the Thunder with 39% from three. Houston improved to 7-4 with their 107-92 home win to Washington. The Rockets hit 46% with 22% from three and 19 turnovers. Alperin Sengun put up 27 points with 17 rebounds. Jalen Green got 18 points with four rebounds. Houston allowed 41% shooting to the Wizards with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Rockets are home are third in defensive efficiency as they allow 104.3 points per 100 possessions with a +10 net rating. The Clippers on the road sit seventh in defensive efficiency by allowing 109.7 points per 100 possessions with a +5.1 net rating. LA on the road is shooting 42.4% from three while allowing 32.7%. The Rockets at home shooting 31.8% from three. LA is 9-4 to the spread on the road when an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. Play LA +5.
Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Wizards at Spurs Injuries
Bey and Brogdon are out for Washington with Holmes questionable. Jones and Sochan are out for San Antonio with Branham questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Wizards at Spurs—Washington drops to 2-7 following their 107-92 road defeat at Houston. The Wizards shot 41% with 35% from three and 18 turnovers. Kyle Kuzma scored 18 points with four rebounds. Corey Kispert off the bench poured in 12 points and one assist. Washington allowed 46% shooting to the Rockets with 22% from three. San Antonio sits at 5-6 with their 116-96 home victory to Sacramento. The Spurs converted on 51% with 48% from three. Victory Wembanyama had 34 points with 14 rebounds. Julian Champagnie had 13 points and six rebounds. San Antonio held Sacramento to 43% shooting with 26% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Washington is 30th in road offensive efficiency as they average 101.2 points per 100 possessions with a -15.5 net rating. The Spurs at home are 10th in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.7 points per 100 possessions with a +6.3 net rating. The Wizards on the road shot 42.8% with 32.6% from three. They limit foes on the road to 45.6% with 34.6% from three. The Spurs hold teams at home to 44.4% with 31.2% from three. The Wizards are 5-2 to the under playing their third game in four days and 5-1 to the under facing teams that average 108 points per game or fewer. The Spurs are 11-3 to the under playing six or greater games in a 10-day span. Play Washington and San Antonio under 224.5.
Detroit Pistons vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Pistons at Bucks Injuries
Klintman and Thompson are out for Detroit. Hardaway is probable. Lillard and Middleton are out for Milwaukee with Rollins probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pistons at Bucks—Detroit is 5-7 after their 123-121 home victory to Miami. The Pistons shot 47% with 36% from three. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points with nine assists. Jaden Ivey had 19 points and nine rebounds. Detroit held Miami to 47% shooting with 38% from three. Milwaukee improved to 3-8 after their 99-85 home victory to Toronto. The Bucks shot 41% with 24% from three. Giannis scored 23 points with seven assists. Brook Lopez had 13 points and seven boards. Milwaukee allowed 35% shooting to the Raptors with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Milwaukee at home is allowing 109.4 points per 100 possessions with a +4 net rating. Detroit on the road is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 106.6 points per 100 possessions with a +0.6 net rating. They play at the second slowest pace on the road where they allow only 44.9% shooting overall. Detroit holds opponents to 102.8 points per game on the road. The Bucks hold teams to 45.1% shooting overall. Milwaukee is 4-1 to the under at home facing teams that average 108 points per game or lower. Play Detroit and Milwaukee under 216.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. LA Lakers NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Grizzlies at Lakers Injuries
Bane, GG Jackson, Morant and Spencer are out for Memphis with Williams doubtful. Smart and Clarke are questionable. Vanderbilt, Wood and Hood-Schifino are out for LA with Hayes questionable. Davis and Russell are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Grizzlies at Lakers—Memphis improved to 7-4 following their 134-89 road win at Portland. The Grizzlies shot 56% with 38% from three and 20 turnovers. Jaren Jackson scored 20 points with seven rebounds. Scottie Pippen Jr. chipped in with 17 points with four rebounds. Memphis held Portland to 34% shooting with 4 of 42 from three. LA improved to 6-4 with their 123-103 home victory to Toronto. The Lakers shot 51% with 32% from three. Austin Reeves scored 27 points with six assists. Anthony Davis chipped in with 22 points with four rebounds. LA held Toronto to 45% shooting with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Grizzlies are eighth in road offensive efficiency as they average 115.1 points per 100 possessions with a +7.3 net rating. LA is tops in home offensive efficiency by averaging 122.6 points per 100 possessions with a +9.1 net rating. Memphis on the road shoot 49.2% and allow 42.3% with 32.5% from three. The Grizzlies are 24-10 to the spread on the road facing teams that allow 46% shooting or greater. Play Memphis +6.5.
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Suns at Kings Injuries
Durant, Nurkic and Gillespie are out for Phoenix with Beal questionable. Carter, Monk and Robinson are out for Sacramento.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Suns at Kings—Phoenix improved to 9-2 with their 120-112 road win at Utah. The Suns shot 50% with 465 from three. Devin Booker scored 31 points with four assists. Bradley Beal contributed 24 points and four assists. Phoenix held Utah to 49% shooting with 39% from three. Sacramento fell to 6-5 following their 116-96 road defeat at San Antonio. The Kings shot 43% with 26% from three. De’Aaron Fox had 24 points with six rebounds. Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 51% shooting to the Kings with 48% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Sacramento is 15th in home offensive efficiency as they average 113.8 points per 100 possessions with a +3.8 net rating. Phoenix is sixth in road offensive efficiency by averaging 117.5 points per 100 possessions with a +1.5 net rating. The Suns shoot 50.2% on the road with 43.2% from three. The Kings shoot only 30.4% from three at home. The Suns are 4-1 to the spread as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. The Kings are 4-9 to the spread as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. Play Phoenix +7.5.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 11/13/2024
Timberwolves at Trailblazers Injuries
Minnesota has a clean injury report. Ayton and Thybulle are out for Portland with Simons probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Timberwolves at Trailblazers—Minnesota drops to 6-5 with their 122-108 road defeat at Portland. The Timberwolves shot 51% with 37% from three and 21 turnovers. Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and three assists. Naz Reid off the bench had 28 points and six rebounds. Portland hit 51% with 56% from three. Jerami Grant scored 21 points with eight assists. Shaedon Sharpe put up 17 points and three rebounds.
The Pick with the Explanation
Minnesota on the road is 22nd in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.9 points per 100 possessions with a -2.2 net rating. Portland at home allows 117.3 points per 100 possessions with a -10.9 net rating. Minnesota on the road is allowing 49.3% shooting overall. They are 2-5 to the spread on the road as a back-to-back. Portland is 6-2 to the spread at home in back-to-back games. Play Portland +9.