Free NBA Picks For Today 11/20/2024
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Bulls at Bucks Injuries
Ball is out with Williams questionable for Chicago. Middleton and Rollins are out for Milwaukee is Giannis probable.
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Bulls at Bucks—Chicago improved to 6-9 following their 122-112 road win at Detroit. The Bulls shot 48% with 50% from three. Nikola Vucevic scored 29 points with 12 rebounds. Zach LaVine chipped in with 25 points and six rebounds. Chicago held the Pistons to 43% shooting with 34% from three. Milwaukee is 5-9 with their 101-100 home victory to Houston. The Bucks converted 46% with 39% from three. Brook Lopez had 27 points with 10 rebounds. Giannis chipped in with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Milwaukee allowed 40% shooting to the Rockets with 28% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Milwaukee at home is 19th in offensive efficiency by averaging 112.3 points per 100 possessions with a +3.5 net rating. The Bulls on the road are sixth in offensive efficiency as they average 114.1 points per 100 possessions with a -2.5 net rating. On the road the Bulls shot 48% with 41% from three. The Bucks are home are giving up 40% shooting from three. The Bulls are 4-1 to the spread as a road underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. The Bucks are 7-11 to the spread at home as a favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. Play Chicago +8
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Pelicans at Cavaliers Injuries
Alvarado, Hawkins, Jones, Murray and Zion are out for New Orleans with McCollum questionable. Bates and Strus are out for Cleveland. Wade, Okoro and LeVert are questionable.
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Pelicans at Cavaliers—New Orleans is 4-11 after their 132-91 road defeat to Dallas. The Pelicans shot 40% with 33% from three and 20 turnovers. Trey Murphy had 19 points with five rebounds. Brandon Ingram chipped in with 17 points and five rebounds. New Orleans allowed 53% shooting to the Mavs with 45% from three. Cleveland drops to 15-1 with their 120-117 road defeat at Boston. The Cavs shot 49% with 34% from three. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points with eight rebounds. Evan Mobley had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Cleveland allowed 51% shooting to the Celtics with 54% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Cleveland at home is fourth in offensive efficiency by averaging 122.1 points per 100 possessions with a +12.6 net rating. The Pelicans are last in road offensive efficiency by averaging 98.4 points per 100 possessions with a -20.6 net rating. The Pels are shooting 42% overall on the road. Cleveland is making 43% from three at home. Play Cleveland -13.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
76ers at Grizzlies Injuries
Lowry is out for Philadelphia with Maxey questionable. Edy, GG Jackson, Morant, Smart and Spencer are out for Memphis with Williams questionable.
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76ers at Grizzlies—Philadelphia fell to 2-11 following their 106-89 road defeat to Miami. The 76ers shot 42% with 26% from three. Jared McCain had 20 points with four assists. Paul George contributed 18 points with six rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 40% shooting with 28% from three. Memphis drops to 8-7 after their 122-110 home defeat to Denver. The Grizzlies shot 40% with 24% from three and 22 turnovers. Santi Aldama off the bench had 28 points with 11 rebounds. Jaren Jackson chipped in with 19 points and eight rebounds. Memphis allowed 49% shooting to the Nuggets with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Philadelphia on the road is 28th in offensive efficiency by averaging 103.6 points per 100 possessions with a -8.8 net rating. Memphis is seventh in home offensive efficiency by averaging 114 points per 100 possessions with a +3.6 net rating. Philadelphia on road shoots 43% with 31% from three. The Grizzlies defend well at home and have depth to handle back-to-back nights. Play Memphis +2.
Portland Trailblazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Trailblazers at Thunder Injuries
Thybulle is out with Ayton doubtful for Portland. Simons are questionable. Hartenstein, Holmgren, Joe and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC.
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Trailblazers at Thunder—Portland improved to 6-8 after their 114-110 home victory to Atlanta. The Trailblazers shot 46% with 37% from three but 20 turnovers. Shaedon Sharpe posted 32 points with five assists. Dalano Banton off the bench chipped in with 23 points and four assists. Portland allowed 48% shooting to the Hawks with 38% from three. Oklahoma City fell to 11-4 following their 110-104 road defeat to San Antonio. The Thunder shot 43% with 33% from three. SGA scored 32 points with seven assists. Jalin Williams chipped in with 27 points with ten rebounds. Oklahoma City allowed 47% shooting to the Spurs with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
OKC at home is fourth in defensive efficiency by allowing 105 points per 100 possessions with a +10.7 net rating. Portland on the road is 24th in offensive efficiency by averaging 107 points per 100 possessions with a -6.3 net rating. The Trailblazers on the road shoot 43.7% with 31% from three and put up 104 points per game. OKC holds teams to 41.9% shooting overall at home and make only 35% from three. Portland is 4-1 to the under on the road against teams that allow 108 points per game or lower. OKC is 13-7 to the under at home against losing teams. Play Portland OKC under 223.
Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Pacers at Rockets Injuries
Nembhard and Nesmith are four for Indiana. Turner, Sheppard and Furphy are questionable. Green and Whitmore are questionable for Houston.
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Pacers at Rockets—Indiana improved to 6-8 following their 130-119 road defeat at Toronto. The Pacers shot 46% with 37% from three. Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points with five rebounds. Obi Toppin chipped in with 19 points and five assists. Indiana allowed 59% shooting to the Raptors with 48% from three. Houston fell to 10-5 after their 101-100 road defeat at Milwaukee. The Rockets hit 40% with 28% from three. Fred VanVleet scored 26 points and six rebounds. Jalen Green put up 21 points and nine rebounds. Houston allowed 46% shooting to the Bucks with 39% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Rockets have defended well at home holding teams to 105 points per game and 42% shooting overall. They are third in home defensive efficiency by allowing 103.6 points per 100 possessions. The Pacers have struggled with scoring on the road as they put up 109 points per game with 34% from three. They sit 21st in road offensive efficiency by averaging 109.1 points per 100 possessions. Play Houston and Indiana under 231.5.
NY Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Knicks at Suns Injuries
Achiuwa, Robinson and McBride are out for NY. Beal, Durant and Gillespie are out for Phoenix with Nurkic questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Knicks at Suns—NY improved to 8-6 following their 134-106 home victory to Washington. The Knicks shot 56% with 50% from three. Jalen Brunson had 26 points with 11 assists. Karl Anthony Towns put up 24 points and 12 rebounds. NY allowed 47% shooting to the Wizards with 33% from three. Phoenix fell to 9-6 after their 109-99 home defeat to Orlando. The Suns hit 42% with 29% from three. Tyus Jones scored 18 points with eight assists. Grayson Allen off the bench contributed 17 points with four rebounds. Phoenix allowed 51% shooting to the Magic with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Phoenix without Durant in their two home games is 25th in offensive efficiency by averaging 106.9 points per 100 possessions with a -9.9 net rating. NY is fourth in road offensive efficiency by averaging 118.2 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. Without Durant at home the Suns lose by nine to the Kings and 10 to the Magic. Play NY -5.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Hawks at Warriors Injuries
Zeller and Lundy are out for Atlanta with Johnson questionable. Melton is out for GSW with Anderson questionable. Curry and Looney are probable.
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Hawks at Warriors—Atlanta improved to 7-8 with their 109-108 road win at Sacramento. The Hawks connected on 47% with 42% from three. De’Andre Hunter off the bench scored 24 points with two rebounds. Zaccharie Risacher put up 18 points with three rebounds. Atlanta allowed 44% shooting with 43% from three. Golden St drops to 10-3 with their 102-99 road defeat at LA Clippers. The Warriors shot 44% with 36% from three and 19 turnovers. Steph Curry put up 26 points with six assists. Andrew Wiggins contributed 22 points with three rebounds. Golden St allowed 43% shooting to LA with 47% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Warriors at home are fifth in defensive efficiency by allowing 106.7 points per 100 possessions with a +7.2 net rating. The Hawks are 21st in road defensive efficiency as they surrender 116.9 points per 100 possessions with a -3.5 net rating. The Hawks shot 37% from three on the road and surrender 41% from three. GSW defends well at home holding teams to 45.6% overall and 29% from three. They hold opponents to 108 points per game at home. The Hawks are 8-4 to the under as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12 points. Play Atlanta and Golden St under 239.
Orlando Magic vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 11/20/2024
Magic at Clippers Injuries
Banchero is out for Orlando with Carter questionable. Leonard, Powell and Tucker are out for LA.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Magic at Clippers—Orlando improved to 9-6 following their 109-99 road win at Phoenix. The Magic shot 51% with 38% from three. Franz Wagner scored 32 points with eight assists. Anthony Black off the bench poured in 20 points and nine assists. Orlando allowed 42% shooting to the Suns with 29% from three. LA improved to 8-7 with their 102-99 home victory to Golden St. The Clippers shot 43% with 47% from three. Norman Powell put up 23 points with not much else. James Harden chipped in with 12 points and 16 assists. LA held GSW to 44% shooting with 36% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Orlando on the road is 27th in offensive efficiency as they average 104.4 points per 100 possessions with a -5 net rating. LA is eighth in home defensive efficiency by allowing 108.5 points per 100 possessions with a +1.7 net rating. Orlando shoots only 42.6% on the road with 29% from three and putting up 103 points per game. LA connects 37% from three at home. Orlando is 3-10 to the spread on the road when lined at +3 to -3. LA is 12-6 to the spread at home following a home win. Play LA +2.5.