Free NBA Picks For Today 11/18/2024
Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Bulls at Pistons Injuries
Ball is out for Chicago. Klintman and Thompson are out for Detroit with Hardaway questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bulls at Pistons—Chicago fell to 5-9 with their 143-107 home defeat to Houston. The Bulls shot 34% with 25% from three. Zach LaVine scored 15 points with five rebounds. No other starter broke double digits. Chicago allowed 53% shooting to the Rockets with 33% from three. Detroit is now 7-8 after their 124-104 road win at Washington. The Pistons connected on 47% with 45% from three. Jaden Ivey had 28 points with eight assists. Cade Cunningham chipped in with 21 points with a Triple Double. Detroit allowed 475 shooting to the Wizards with 44% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Detroit at home averages 111.7 points per 100 possessions with a -3.6 net rating. Chicago on the road is 20th in defensive efficiency allowing 116.7 points per 100 possessions with a -3.9 net rating. The Bulls 45.7% shooting overall on the road. The Pistons defend well at home and play at a slow pace. Play Chicago and Detroit under 235.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Pacers at Raptors Injuries
Nembhard and Nesmith are out for Indiana with Sheppard doubtful. Barnes, Brown, Fernando, Olynyk, Quickley and Walter are out in Toronto.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pacers at Raptors—Indiana improved to 6-7 following their 119-110 home victory to Miami Heat. The Pacers shot 52% with 45% from three. Myles Turner scored 34 points with nine rebounds. Pascal Siakam chipped in with 23 points and four rebounds. Indiana allowed 40% shooting to the Heat with 44% from three. Toronto fell to 2-12 with their 126-123 road overtime defeat at Boston. The Raptors hit 51% with 39% from three. Jakob Poeltl had 35 points with 12 rebounds. RJ Barrett chipped in with 25 points and a Triple Double. Toronto allowed 44% shooting to the Celtics with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Toronto at home averages 109.4 points per 100 possessions with a -4.9 net rating. Indiana on the road surrenders 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a -7.6 net rating. Toronto defends the three well at home by allowing 33.7%. The Pacers have lost five of seven on the road as they struggle on the glass. Play Toronto +4.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
76ers at Heat Injuries
Maxey is out for Philadelphia with Embiid questionable. Jaquez is doubtful with Butler questionable for Miami.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
76ers at Heat—Philadelphia fell to 2-10 following their 98-68 road defeat to Orlando. The 76ers shot 40% with 32% from three. Jared McCain scored 29 points with four assists. Joel Embiid chipped in with 20 points and eight rebounds. Philadelphia held Orlando to 44% shooting with 30% from three. Miami drops to 5-7 with their 119-110 road defeat to Indiana. The Heat shot 40% with 44% from three. Tyler Herro put up 28 points with four assists. Ban Adebayo contributed 24 points and eight rebounds. Miami allowed 52% shooting to the Pacers with 45% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Philadelphia on the road is 25th in offensive efficiency as they average 106.6 points per 100 possessions with a -7.1 net rating. The Heat at home is 25th in defensive efficiency as they allow 116.4 points per 100 possessions with a -6.4 net rating. Rest advantage for the 76ers here. Miami does a poor job of defending threes on the road allowing 39%. The Heat hit just 44.6% on the road. Play Philadelphia +3.
Washington Wizards vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Wizards at Knicks Injuries
Bey is out with Coulibaly is probable for Washington. Achuiwa and Robinson are out for NY with McBride questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Wizards at Knicks—Washington fell to 2-10 with their 124-104 home defeat to Detroit. The Wizards shot 47% with 44% from three and 17 turnovers. Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points with six rebounds. Jordan Poole chipped in with 22 points and five assists. Washington allowed 47% shooting to the Pistons with 45% from three. NY improved to 7-6 after their 115-104 home victory to Brooklyn. The Knicks hit 49% with 32% from three. Karl Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds. OG Anunoby chipped in with 24 points and eight assists. NY held Brooklyn to 43% shooting with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Washington on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency as they average 105.3 points per 100 possessions with a -13 net rating. They play at the fourth fastest pace on the road. NY is 3rd in offensive efficiency at home by averaging 121.4 points per 100 possessions and surrendering 112.6 per 100. NY allows 47% shooting at home but are hitting on 50% overall and 38% from three. The Wizards are allowing 47% shooting overall. Play Washington and NY over 232.
Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Rockets at Bucks Injuries
Adams is out for Houston. Middleton and Rollins are out for Milwaukee. Giannis and Lillard are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Rockets at Bucks—Houston is 10-4 after their 143-107 road win at Chicago. The Rockets shot 53% with 33% from three. Fred VanVleet scored 28 points with seven assists. Alperen Sengun put up 20 points and a Triple Double. Houston held Chicago to 345 shooting with 25% from three. Milwaukee fell to 4-9 after their 115-114 road defeat at Charlotte. The Bucks shot 51% with 42% from three. Taurean Prince scored 23 points with five assists. Giannis chipped in with 22 points and a Triple Double. Milwaukee allowed 41% shooting to the Hornets with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Milwaukee is 11th in home defensive efficiency by allowing 110.1 points per 100 possessions with a +3.9 net rating. The Rockets on the road are third in defensive efficiency by allowing 107.9 points per 100 possessions with a +5.7 net rating. The Rockets have won four of six on the road. The Bucks at home is allowing 41.4% shooting from three. Houston holds opponents to 43% overall on the road and 34.6% from three. Play Houston +4.
Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Magic at Suns Injuries
Banchero is out with Carter is doubtful for Orlando. Beal, Durant and Gillespie are out for Phoenix.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Magic at Suns—Orlando sits at 8-6 after their 98-86 home victory to Philadelphia. The Magic shot 44% with 30% from three. Franz Wagner scored 31 points with 11 rebounds. Jalen Suggs contributed 19 points and seven rebounds. Orlando allowed 40% shooting to the 76ers with 32% from three. Phoenix fell to 9-5 with their 120-117 road defeat to Minnesota. The Suns converted 54% with 45% from three but 19 turnovers. Devin Booker had 44 points with seven assists. Grayson Allen put up 18 points with five rebounds. Phoenix allowed 52% shooting to the Timberwolves with 44% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Orlando on the road is 27th in offensive efficiency as they average 102.1 points per 100 possessions with a -7.2 net rating. At home the Suns are eighth in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.2 points per 100 possessions with a +3.1 net rating. Orlando is last in road three-point shooting making only 30.6%. At home the Suns hold opponents to 46.3% shooting. The Suns make their threes at home. Play Phoenix +2.5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Hawks at Kings Injuries
Bogdanovic, Hunter, Lundy and Zeller are out fo Atlanta with Bufkin questionable. Carter, DeRozan and Monk are out for Sacramento with Sabonis doubtful.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Hawks at Kings—Atlanta fell to 6-8 with their 114-110 road defeat to Portland. The Hawks shot 48% with 38% from three. Trae Young had 29 points with eight assists. Jalen Johnson put up 25 points with four assists. Atlanta allowed 47% shooting to the Trailblazers with 37% from three. Sacramento improved to 8-6 with their 121-117 home victory to Utah. The Kings shot 51% with 49% from three. De’Aaron Fox had 49 points with nine assists. Kevin Huerter chipped in with 18 points and five rebounds. Sacramento allowed 49% shooting to the Jazz with 46% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Atlanta on the road is 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 118.1 points per 100 possessions with a -4.6 net rating. The Kings are fifth in home offensive efficiency by averaging 118.8 points per 100 possessions with a +5.8 net rating. The Kings hold opponents to 45% shooting at home and are hitting 49% overall. The Hawks are last in three-point defense on the road by allowing 39.4%. They allow 47% shooting on the road overall. Play Sacramento -4.5.
Golden St Warriors vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 11/18/2024
Warriors at Clippers Injuries
Melton is out for GSW with Curry, Looney and Waters questionable. Leonard and Tucker are out for LA.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Warriors at Clippers—Golden St improved to 10-2 after their 123-118 home victory to Memphis. The Warriors shot 44% with 41% from three but 19 turnovers. Buddy Hield had 18 points off the bench with four rebounds. Steph Curry chipped in with 13 points and eight rebounds. Golden St allowed 41% shooting to the Grizzlies with 17% from three. LA improved to 7-7 after their 116-105 home win to Utah. The Clippers shot 49% with 28% from three. Ivica Zubac had 22 points with 11 rebounds. James Harden chipped in with 20 points and 11 assists. LAC allowed 49% shooting to the Jazz with 30% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Rest advantage for the Warriors. LA is 21sts in home defensive efficiency as they average 111.5 points per 100 possessions with a +1.4 net rating. Golden St is second in road offensive efficiency by averaging 121.5 points per 100 possessions with a +12.8 net rating. GSW on the road hit nearly 49% overall and 40% from three. They hold opponents away from home to 43.6% shooting overall, and 30.5% from three which is best in the league. Play Golden St -4.5.