Free NBA Picks For Today 11/17/2024
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Suns at Timberwolves Injuries
Beal, Durant and Gillespie are out for Phoenix with Allen questionable. Nurkic is probable. Minnesota has a clean injury report.
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Suns at Timberwolves—Phoenix fell to 9-4 following their 99-83 road defeat to Oklahoma City. The Suns shot 29% with 24% from three. Josh Okogie had 15 points with nine rebounds. Devin Booker chipped in with 12 points and four assists. Phoenix allowed 40% shooting to the Thunder with 26% from three. Minnesota improved to 7-6 after their 130-126 road win at Sacramento. The Timberwolves connected on 48% with 41% from three. Anthony Edwards had 36 points with five rebounds. Julious Randle contributed 26 points and five assists. Minnesota allowed 50% shooting to the Kings with 32% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Minnesota at home sits fifth in defensive efficiency by allowing 104.8 points per 100 possessions with a +8.7 net rating. The Suns on the road are 19th in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.3 points per 100 possessions with a -4.5 net rating. The Suns are allowing 50% shooting overall with 37% from three on the road while shooting only 45% overall. Now down two scorers here. Play Minnesota -7.
Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Heat at Pacers Injuries
Butler is questionable for Miami. Nembhard and Nesmith are out for Indiana.
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Heat at Pacers—Miami improved to 5-6 following their 124-111 road win at Indiana. The Heat shot 52% with 36% from three. Bam Adebayo put up 30 points with 11 rebounds. Tyler Herro contributed 20 points and five assists. Miami allowed 52% shooting to the Pacers with 41% from three and forced 20 turnovers. Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 points with eight assists. Obi Toppin off the bench contributed 21 points with three rebounds.
The Pick with the Explanation
Miami on the road allowed and surrendered 113 points per 100 possessions. The Pacers on their home court are ninth in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.4 points per 100 possessions with a +0.5 net rating. The Pacers at home shot 50% with 42.4% from three and limit opponents to 31% from three. The Heat are hitting 39.5% from three on the road. Indiana is 22-13 to the over facing teams that make 36% or greater from three. Play Miami and Indiana over 229.
Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Pistons at Wizards Injuries
Thompson and Klintman are out for Detroit. Hardaway and Fontecchio are questionable.
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Pistons at Wizards—Detroit improved to 6-8 following their 99-95 road win at Toronto. The Pistons shot 41% with 21% from three. Malik Beasley had 20 points with three rebounds. Cade Cunningham chipped in with 15 points and ten assists. Detroit held Toronto to 36% shooting with 26% from three. Washington drops to 2-9 after their 129-117 road defeat at Atlanta. The Wizards made 41% of their shots with 35% from three. Kyle Kuzma had 24 points with nine rebounds. Jordan Poole contributed 22 points with five assists. Washington allowed 475 shooting to the Hawks with 32% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Detroit is second in defensive efficiency on the road as they allow 106.5 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. Washington is last in home offensive efficiency by allowing 119.5 points per 100 possessions and playing at the second fastest pace. On the road the Pistons are shooting 34.1% from three with 46% overall. The Wizards at home hit 44.5% with 30% from three and getting outscored by nearly 10 points per game. Play Detroit -4.5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Portland Trailblazers NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Hawks at Trailblazers Injuries
Bogdanovic, Hunter and Zeller are out for Atlanta. Bufkin is doubtful and Krejci is questionable. Simons and Thybulle are out for Portland with Ayton doubtful.
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Hawks at Trailblazers—Atlanta improved to 6-7 following their 129-117 home victory to Washington. The Hawks shot 47% with 32% from three. Dyson Daniels had 26 points with four rebounds. De’Andre Hunter off the bench put in 22 points with three rebounds. Atlanta allowed 41% shooting to the Wizards with 25% from three. Portland is 5-8 with their 106-98 home victory to Minnesota. The Trailblazers made 46% with 36% from three but 19 turnovers. Shaedon Sharpe scored 33 points with six rebounds. Donovan Clingan chipped in with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Portland allowed 39% shooting to the Timberwolves with 18% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Atlanta on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.4 points per 100 possessions with a -4.5 net rating. At home Portland is 28th in offensive efficiency by averaging 106 points per 100 possessions with a -8.5 net rating. The Hawks on the road is allowing nearly 41% shooting from three and 50% overall. Portland holds opponents to 34.5% from three at home. Atlanta is 6-11 to the spread on the road against the Western conference. Play Portland +3.5.
Denver Nuggets vs. Memphis grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Nuggets at Grizzlies Injuries
Gordon is out with Jokic questionable for Denver. Cancar is probable. Jackson, Morant and Spencer are out for Memphis with Smart doubtful.
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Nuggets at Grizzlies—Denver fell to 7-4 after their 101-94 road defeat at New Orleans. The Nuggets shot 43% with 27% from three. Michael Porter posted 24 points with six rebounds. Peyton Watson contributed 18 points and five rebounds. Denver allowed 42% shooting to the Pelicans with 32% from three. Memphis drops to 7-6 with their 123-118 road defeat to Golden St. The Grizzlies shot 41% with 17% from three. Jaren Jackson put up 32 points with six rebounds. Desmand Bane got 18 points with six rebounds. Memphis allowed 44% shooting to the Warriors with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Memphis at home is sixth in offensive efficiency by averaging 118.2 points per 100 possessions with a +9.3 net rating. Denver is 23rd in road defensive efficiency by allowing 117.5 points per 100 possessions with a -1 net rating. Denver on the road surrenders nearly 48% shooting overall. Memphis at home holds opponents to 43.9% shooting and 35.1% from three. Denver is 6-10 to the spread on the road facing teams that outscore opponents by three points or more per game. Play Memphis -2.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Hornets at Cavaliers Injuries
Jeffries and Richards are out for Charlotte with Williams doubtful. Bates, Merrill, Mitchell and Strus are out for Cleveland with Mobley probable.
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Hornets at Cavaliers—Charlotte is 5-7 following their 115-114 home victory to Milwaukee. The Hornets shot 41% with 36% from three. LaMelo Ball scored 26 points with nine rebounds. Miles Bridges contributed 19 points and seven rebounds. Charlotte allowed 51% shooting to the Bucks with 42% from three. Cleveland is 140- with their 144-126 home victory to Chicago. The Cavaliers hit 55% with 49% from three. Donovan Mitchell put up 37 points with seven rebounds. Jarrett Allen chipped in with 24 points and ten rebounds. Cleveland allowed 51% shooting to the Bulls with 48% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte on the road is 27th in road offensive efficiency by averaging 102.6 points per 100 possessions with a -9.1 net rating. Cleveland is eighth in home defensive efficiency by allowing 108.7 points per 100 possessions with a +12.7 net rating. Charlotte shoots only 40% overall on the road while allowing opponents to 34.2% overall. Play Charlotte and Cleveland under 224.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Mavericks at Thunder Injuries
Exum is out for Dallas. Caruso, Hartenstein, Holmgren and Jaylin Williams are out.
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Mavericks at Thunder—Dallas improved to 6-7 following their 110-93 home victory to San Antonio. The Mavericks shot 48% with 26% from three. Kyrie Irving had 22 points with six assists. Daniel Gafford off the bench put up 22 points with seven rebounds. Dallas held the Spurs with 32% shooting with 28% form three. Oklahoma City is 11-2 with their 99-83 home victory to Phoenix. The Thunder shot 40% with 26% from three. SGA scored 28 points with six rebounds. Jalin Williams contributed 14 points with eight rebounds. OKC held the Suns to 29% shooting with 24% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Dallas on the road is 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.9 points per 100 possessions with a -3.3 net rating. OKC is second in home defensive efficiency by allowing 102.6 points per 100 possessions with a +12.4 net rating. Dallas on the road hits only 33.3% from three while surrendering 49% overall and 41% from three. OKC limits opponents to 42% shooting at home with 34% from beyond the arc. OKC is 14-5 to the spread at home against a losing team. Rest advantage for the Thunder here. Play OKC -5.
Brooklyn Nets vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Nets at Knicks Injuries
Bogdanovic, Claxton and Sharpe are out for Brooklyn with Williams questionable. Achiuwa and Robinson are out in NY. McBride and Towns are questionable.
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Nets at Knicks—Brooklyn drops to 5-8 following their 124-122 road defeat at NY Knicks. The Nets shot 44% with 41% from three. Cam Thomas scored 43 points with three rebounds. Cameron Johnson poured in 17 points with five rebounds. NY shot 53% with 34% from three. Jalen Brunson put up 37 points with seven assists. OG Anunoby had 25 points with eight rebounds.
The Pick with the Explanation
NY is fourth in home offensive efficiency by averaging 120.2 points per 100 possessions with a +8.8 net rating. The Nets surrender 113.6 points per 100 possessions on the road with a -2 net rating. The Nets shot nearly 38% from three on the road. The are allowing 49% shooting overall on the road. NY is shooting 50% at home with 36% from three. NY is 12-9 to the over at home against losing teams. Play Brooklyn and NY over 219.5.
Houston Rockets vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Rockets at Bulls Injuries
Adams is out with Thompson questionable for Houston. Ball is out for Chicago.
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Rockets at Bulls—Houston sits at 9-4 following their 125-104 home victory to LA Clippers. The Rockets shot 48% with 43% from three. Jabari Smith put up 28 points with 11 rebounds. Alperen Sengun had 16 points with a Triple Double. Houston held LA to 38% shooting with 26% from three. Chicago is 5-8 following their 144-126 road defeat to Cleveland. The Bulls shot 51% with 48% from three. Coby White put up 29 points with three assists. Nikola Vucevic contributed 25 points with eight rebounds. Chicago allowed 55% shooting to the Cavs with 49% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston is 18th in road offensive efficiency as they average 110.5 points per 100 possessions with a -0.5 net rating. Chicago is 27th in home offensive efficiency by averaging 106.7 points per 100 possessions with a -8.6 net rating. The Rockets shot only 41.6% overall on the road with 30.7% from three. The Bulls converted 36% from three at home while surrender 32.2%. Houston is 11-20 to the spread on the road facing teams that shoot 46% overall. Play Chicago +4.5.
Utah Jazz vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 11/17/2024
Jazz at Clippers Injuries
Kessler and Preston are out for Utah. Leonard and Tucker are out for LA.
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Jazz at Clippers—Utah fell to 3-9 following their 121-117 road defeat to Sacramento. The Jazz shot 49% with 46% from three. Lauri Markkanen posted 25 points with five rebounds. Keyonte George had 19 points with two rebounds. Utah allowed 51% shooting to the Kings with 49% from three. LA is 6-7 with their 125-104 road loss at Houston. The Clippers hit 38% with 26% from three. James Harden scored 21 points with six rebounds. Kevin Porter off the bench put up 15 points with three assists. LA allowed 48% shooting to the Rockets with 43% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Utah in their past four games are seventh in offensive efficiency as they average 117 points per 100 possessions while allowing 119 per 100. LA is 24th in home offensive efficiency by averaging 110.2 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. LA at home shoots 46.8% overall and 72% at the line. The Jazz are 12-9 to the spread on the road as an underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. With John Collins seeing significant minutes the Jazz have been more competitive. Play Utah +10.