Free NBA Picks For Today 12/3/2024
Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Wizards at Cavaliers Injuries
Bey, Kuzma and Vukcevic are out for Washington. Strus and Bates are out for Cleveland. Jerome and Wade are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Washington fell to 2-16 following their 124-114 road defeat at Milwaukee. The Wizards shot 47% with 28% from three. Jordan Poole scored 31 points with seven assists. Malcolm Brogdon had 29 points and 11 rebounds. Washington allowed 51% shooting to the Bucks with 46% from three. Cleveland improved to 18-3 with their 115-111 home win to Boston. The Cavaliers shot 49% with 47% from three. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points with seven rebounds. Darious Garland chipped in with 22 points and eight assists. Cleveland allowed 40% shooting to the Celtics with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams were eliminated from the Cup knockout stages. Cleveland at home is third in offensive efficiency as they average 121.7 points per 100 possessions with a +11.6 net rating. Washington is last in road defensive efficiency by allowing 120.5 points per 100 possessions with a -14.1 net rating. The Wizards in their past five games are shooting 44% with 27.3% from three. They have gone under in four of five. Cleveland at home hold opponents to 45.3% shooting. Play Washington and Cleveland under 236.5.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
76ers at Hornets Injuries
Drummond and Embiid are out for Philadelphia. Jackson, Lowry and Martin are probable. Ball, Bridges and Mann are out for Charlotte. Jeffries and Williams are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
76ers at Hornets—Philadelphia improved to 4-14 following their 111-96 road win at Detroit. The 76ers shot 49% with 35% from three. Tyrese Maxey had 28 points with six assists. Kelly Oubre had 14 points with six rebounds. Philadelphia allowed 38% shooting to the Pistons with 38% from three. Charlotte drops to 6-14 after their 107-104 home defeat to Atlanta. The Hornets shot 37% with 38% from three. Branden Miller scored 32 points with eight rebounds. Josh Green had 17 points and three rebounds. Charlotte allowed 49% shooting to the Hawks with 30% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams are eliminated from the Knockout Round. Philadelphia on the road is 28th in offensive efficiency as they average 105.5 points per 100 possessions with a -5.7 net rating. Charlotte at home is 27th in offensive efficiency by averaging 109.6 points per 100 possessions with a -2.4 net rating. The Hornets play at the 3rd slowest pace at home. Charlotte in their past five games is shooting 39.5% with 34% from three and defending well. Philadelphia in this span shooting 44.6% with 33% from three. Their defensive form is poor in this period. The Hornets are 7-3 as a home underdog. Play Charlotte +4.5.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Bucks at Pistons Injuries
Middleton is out for Milwaukee with Giannis, Beauchamp and Prince probable. Klintman is out for Detroit.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bucks at Pistons—Milwaukee improved to 10-9 following their 124-114 home win to Washington. The Bucks shot 51% with 46% from three. Giannis scored 42 points with a Triple Double. Damian Lillard contributed 25 points with 10 assists. Milwaukee allowed 47% shooting to the Wizards with 28% from three. Detroit fell to 9-13 with their 111-96 home defeat to Philadelphia. The Pistons converted on 38% with 28% from three. Malik Beasley had 19 points with six rebounds. Jaden Ivey chipped in with 15 points and five assists. Detroit allowed 49% shooting to the 76ers with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The winner wins the group and moves into the knockout stage. The loser is alive for a wildcard spot but must win tiebreakers. Detroit at home is 25th in offensive efficiency by averaging 110.4 points per 100 possessions with a -5.1 net rating. Milwaukee on the road is 22nd in offensive efficiency by averaging 109.5 points per 100 possessions with a -7 net rating. The Pistons at home hold teams to 46% shooting overall. Milwaukee hits only 35.7% from three on the road with poor free throw shooting and rebounding. The Bucks are 4-13 to the spread on the road against losing teams. Play Detroit +3.5.
Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Pacers at Raptors Injuries
Nesmith and Sheppard are out for Indiana with Nembhard questionable. Brown, Olynyk and Quickley are out for Toronto with Gradey Dick questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Pacers at Raptors—Indiana fell to 9-12 following their 136-121 road defeat at Memphis. The Pacers shot 48% with 33% from three. Bennedict Mathurin put up 19 points with nine rebounds. Pascal Siakam contributed 17 points and six assists. Indiana allowed 53% shooting to the Grizzlies with 35% from three. Toronto sits at 6-15 with their 119-116 home win to Miami. The Raptors hit 53% with 34% from three. RJ Barrett scored 37 points with seven rebounds. Scottie Barnes chipped in with 23 points and ten rebounds. Toronto allowed 44% shooting to the Heat with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Pacers and Raptors were eliminated from the Knockout stage. Indiana on the road is 26th in defensive efficiency as they allow 118.1 points per 100 possessions with a -9.5 net rating. They now play at the fifth fastest pace on the road. They have lost nine of 11 on the road. Toronto at home is averaging 112.2 points per 100 possessions with a -1.4 net rating. The Raptors are the fourth best rebounding team at home. Indiana in their past five games is allowing 52% shooting with 119 points per game. They hit just 33% from three on the road. The Raptors in their past five games are allowing 44.6% shooting with 36% from three. They have covered seven of nine at home. Play Toronto +1.5.
Orlando Magic vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Magic at Knicks Injuries
Banchero and Harris are out for Orlando. Achiuwa and Robinson are out for NY.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Magic at Knicks—Orlando improved to 15-7 following their 100-92 road win at Brooklyn. The Magic shot 46% with 25% from three and 22 turnovers. Franz Wagner scored 20 points with nine rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell Pope had 16 points with a rebound. Orlando allowed 38% shooting to the Nets with 26% from three. NY sits at 12-8 with their 118-85 home win to New Orleans. The Knicks shot 46% with 44% from three. Mikal Bridges scored 31 points with four rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 16 points and nine assists. NY held Orlando to 37% shooting with 15% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The winner of this game wins the group and advances to the Knockout stage. The loser is in the mix for a wildcard and will have to win a tiebreaker. The Knicks at home are tops in offensive efficiency as they average 123 points per 100 possessions with a +14 net rating. Orlando on the road is 26th in offensive efficiency as they average 106.4 points per 100 possessions with a -0.7 net rating. They shot 44% overall with 30% from three on the road. NY on their home court is shooting 50% with 39% from three and outscoring teams by 14 points per game. They limit teams to 31% from three at home. Play NY -5.5.
Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Thunder at Jazz Injuries
Clarkson and Filipowski are out for Utah. Caruso, Dieng, Holmgren and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Jazz at Thunder—Utah drops to 4-16 after their 105-104 home defeat to LA Lakers. The Jazz shot 51% with 35% from three. Lauri Markkanen put up 22 points with seven rebounds. John Collins had 21 points with nine rebounds. Utah held LA to 44% shooting with 21% from three. OKC drops to 15-5 after their 119-116 road defeat to Houston. The Thunder hit 45% with 33% from three. Jalin Williams scored 22 points with seven assists. SGA got 32 points with eight rebounds. Oklahoma City allowed 41% shooting to the Rockets with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Utah was eliminated from the Knockout stages. OKC with a win needs help to get into the knockout stages. The Jazz on the road is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 119.2 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 net rating. OKC is fourth in home defensive efficiency by allowing 104.5 points per 100 possessions with a +10.7 net rating. Utah in their past five games is allowing 46% shooting with 33.3% from three. OKC in their past five games are hitting 46% with 33.7% from three. The Jazz have covered five of nine on the road. Play Utah +14.5.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Grizzlies at Magic Injuries
Edey, GG Jackson and Williams are out for Memphis. Exum and Marshall are out for Dallas. Lively and Thompson are questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Grizzlies at Magic—Memphis improved to 14-7 following their 136-121 home win to Indiana. The Grizzlies connected on 53% with 35% from three. Jaren Jackson scored 25 points with eight rebounds. Ja Morant chipped in with 19 points and eight assists. Memphis allowed 48% shooting to the Pacers with 33% from three. Dallas is 13-8 after their 137-131 road win at Portland. The Mavericks shot 55%with 50% from three. Luka Doncic had 36 points with 13 assists. Quentin Grimes contributed 28 points with five rebounds. Dallas allowed 58% shooting to the Trailblazers with 58% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Both teams with victories will need help to get in. Point differential may come into play for a Wildcard berth. Dallas is third in home defensive efficiency by allowing 104.5 points per 100 possessions with a +12.1 net rating. Memphis on the road is fourth in offensive efficiency by averaging 117 points per 100 possessions with a +4.6 net rating. As the Grizzlies have gotten healthier, they have covered four of their past five games. In this period, they are shooting 53% overall with 37% from three. The defensive has been outstanding by allowing 44% with 32% from three. The Dallas form in this span just has impressive. The Mavs are 0-2 to the spread this season as a favorite of six or fewer at home. Play Memphis +4.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Spurs at Suns Injuries
Jones is out for San Antonio with Sochan probable. Nurkic and Gilespie are out for Phoenix with Beal probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Spurs at Suns—San Antonio improved to 11-9 following their 127-125 road win at Sacramento. The Spurs shot 51% with 50% from three. Victor Wembanyama scored 34 points with a Triple Double. Devin Vassell had 21 points with three assists off the bench. San Antonio allowed 47% shooting to the Kings with 38% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
With a win the Spurs clinch the ground and enter the knockout round. A win or an OKC loss and the Suns win the group and move on. The Spurs are 25th in road offensive efficiency as they average 107.4 points per 100 possessions with a -5.8 net rating. Phoenix at home averages 113.7 points per 100 possessions with a +1.5 net rating. The Spurs are a poor shooting team on the road hitting only 43.5% with 34.7% from three. A healthy Durant, Beal and Booker are tough to defend. In their past five games the Suns are shooting 49% with 39% from three. Play Phoenix -6.
Golden St Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Warriors at Nuggets Injuries
Green is doubtful for Golden St with Curry probable. Cancar is out for Denver with Gordon and Watson probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Warriors at Nuggets—Golden St drops to 12-7 following their 113-105 road defeat to Phoenix. The Warriors shot 41% with 35% from three. Steph Curry scored 23 points with seven rebounds. Andrew Wiggins had 18 points with three rebounds. Golden St allowed 48% shooting to the Suns with 51% from three. Denver fell to 10-8 after their 126-122 road defeat to the LA Clippers. The Nuggets shot 58% with 42% from three. Nikola Jokic put up 28 points with a Triple Double. Michael Porter chipped in with 18 points with seven rebounds. Denver allowed 48% shooting to the Clippers with 46% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Golden St has clinched their group. Denver must win and get a lot of help for a Wildcard spot. It is a longshot chance for the Nuggets. Denver is 25th in home defensive efficiency by allowing 116.5 points per 100 possessions with a -0.9 net rating. Golden St on the road is fifth in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.7 points per 100 possessions with a +6.8 net rating. The Nuggets defense in poor form in their past five games by allowing 49% overall with 42% from three. Golden St is 11-3 to the spread on the road facing a team that allows 116 points per game or greater. Play Golden St +5.5.
Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Rockets at Kings Injuries
Houston has a clean injury report. Carler and Lyles are out for Sacramento with Hueter questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Rockets at Kings—Houston improved to 15-6 following their 119-116 home victory to Oklahoma City. The Rockets shot 41% with 35% from three. Fred VanVleet scored 38 points with three assists. Alperen Sengun chipped in with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Houston allowed 45% shooting to the Thunder with 33% from three. Sacramento fell to 9-12 after their 127-125 home defeat to San Antonio. The Kings shot 47% with 38% from three. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points with eight assists. Domantas Sabonis chipped in with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Sacramento allowed 51% shooting to the Spurs with 50% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston has clinched their group and will head into the knockout round. Sacramento has been eliminated from the knockout stages. Houston is second in road defensive efficiency by allowing 106.2 points per 100 possessions with a +4.9 net rating. Sacramento is 23rd in home defensive efficiency by allowing 116.1 points per 100 possessions with a +1 net rating. Sacramento’s form is bad as in their past five games allowing 50% shooting with 42% from three while shooting only 33% from three. The Rockets in this period are allowing 41% with 32% from three. The Kings have failed to cover eight of ten at home. Play Houston -2.
Portland Trailblazers vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction 12/3/2024
Trailblazers at Clippers Injuries
Clingan, Thybulle and Williams are out for Portland with Henderson questionable. Leonard, Porter, Tucker and Brown are out for LA.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Trailblazers at Clippers—Portland drops to 8-13 following their 137-131 home defeat to Dallas. The Trailblazers shot 58% with 58% from three and 21 turnovers. Anfernee Simons scored 27 points with five assists. DeAndre Ayton had 18 points with seven rebounds. Portland allowed 55% shooting to the Mavs with 50% from three. LA improved to 13-9 after their 126-122 home victory to Denver. The Clippers shot 48% with 465 from three. James Harden scored 39 points with 11 assists. Norman Powell scored 28 points with one assist. LA allowed 58% shooting to the Nuggets with 42% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Neither team can win the group. Each can earn a wildcard berth with a win and lots of help. LA at home is eighth in defensive efficiency by allowing 106.7 points per 100 possessions with a +4.1 net rating. Portland on the road is 29th in offensive efficiency by averaging 104.2 points per 100 possessions with a -9.5 net rating. The Trailblazers on the road are shooting 41.5% with 32% from three and putting up 102.6 points per game. They are holding opponents in this period to 45.3% overall. LA limit opponents to 33.7% from three. Portland has gone under in seven of ten on the road and LA in 7 of 11 at home. Play Portland and LA under 219.