Free NBA Picks For Today 12/5/2024
Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Nuggets at Cavaliers Injuries
Cancar is out with Gordon probable for Denver. Bates and Strus are out for Cleveland with Jerome questionable. Travers is probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Nuggets at Cavaliers—Denver improved to 11-8 following their 119-115 home victory to Golden St. The Nuggets shot 51% with 46% from three. Nikola Jokic scored 38 points with ten rebounds. Michael Porter had 22 points with seven rebounds. Denver allowed 46% shooting to the Warriors with 32% from three. Cleveland is 19-3 with their 118-97 home win to Washington. The Cavs shot 48% with 35% from three. Evan Mobley had 19 points with 10 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell put up 19 points with seven assists. Cleveland allowed 39% shooting to the Wizards with 15% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Denver on the road is sixth in offensive efficiency by averaging 115.9 points per 100 possessions with a +3.9 net rating. Cleveland at home is third in offensive efficiency by averaging 121.2 points per 100 possessions with a +13.1 net rating. The Cavs are shooting 51% with 40% from three at home. The Nuggets defensive form poor in their past five games by allowing 118 points with 41% from three. They are 1-4 to the spread against the East. Play Cleveland -3.5.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Mavericks at Wizards Injuries
Exum is out for Dallas with Marshall questionable. Baldwin, Bey, George, Kispert, Kuzma and Vukcevic are out for Washington with Brogdon questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Mavericks at Wizards—Dallas improved to 14-8 with their 121-116 home win to Memphis. The Mavs shot 48% with 41% from three and 25 turnovers. Luka Doncic put up 37 points with 12 rebounds. PJ Washington contributed 18 points with eight rebounds. Dallas allowed 46% shooting to the Grizzlies with 32% from three. Washington drops to 2-17 after their 118-87 road defeat to Cleveland. The Wizards connected on 39% with 15% from three and 20 turnovers. Jonas Valanciunas had 13 points with 11 rebounds. Jordan Poole chipped in with 13 points and four assists. Washington allowed 48% shooting to the Cavs with 35% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Washington at home is 29th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.7 points per 100 possessions with a -13.4 net rating. Dallas on the road is fourth in offensive efficiency by averaging 116.9 points per 100 possessions with a +1 net rating. Wizards are in horrible form the past five games by allowing 50% shooting with 39% from three and shooting only 43% and 26% from three. The Wizards have failed to cover six of eight at home. Dallas is 13-5 to the spread on the road facing teams that get outscored by three or greater points per game. Play Dallas -12.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Toronto Raptors NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Thunder at Raptors Injuries
Holmgren, Dieng and Jaylin Williams are out for OKC. Brown, Olynyk and Quickley are out for Toronto with Grady Dick questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Thunder at Raptors—OKC improved to 16-5 following their 133-106 home win to Utah. The Thunder shot 52% with 36% from three. Jalin Williams got 28 points with five assists. SGU had 26 points and seven assists. OKC allowed 54% shooting to the Jazz with 37% from three and forced 29 turnovers. Toronto is 7-15 after their 122-111 home win to Indiana. The Raptors made 54% with 39% from three but 21 turnovers. Scottie Barnes scored 29 points with nine rebounds. RJ Barrett contributed 29 points with nine rebounds. Toronto allowed 45% shooting to the Pacers with 40% from three and forced 20 turnovers.
The Pick with the Explanation
Toronto at home is averaging 112.3 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. OKC on the road is first in defensive efficiency by allowing 102.7 points per 100 possessions with a +9.5 net rating. Toronto in their past five games is shooting 50% while holding opponents to 44% and 26% from three. The Raptors have covered eight of ten at home. OKC is 22-25 on the road as a favorite. Play Toronto +9.
Charlotte Hornets vs. NY Knicks NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Hornets at Knicks Injuries
Ball, Bridges and Mann are out for Charlotte. Achiuwa and Robinson are out for NY with Payne probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Hornets at Knicks—Charlotte drops to 6-15 following their 110-104 home defeat to Philadelphia. The Hornets shot 44% with 38% from three. Branden Miller scored 34 points with three rebounds. Nick Richards had 22 points with 14 rebounds. Charlotte allowed 46% shooting to the 76ers with 40% from three. NY improved to 13-8 with their 121-106 home win to Orlando. The Knicks hit 51% with 43% from three. Karl Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Brunson chipped in 21 points and four assists. NY held Orlando to 44% shooting with 23% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Charlotte on the road is 23rd in offensive efficiency by averaging 107.6 points per 100 possessions with a -7.9 net rating. NY is tops in offensive efficiency at home by averaging 122.5 points per 100 possessions with a +13.9 net rating. Charlotte in their past five games is shooting 40% with 33% from three. They are putting up 97 points per game in this period. NY at home hits 40% with 39% from three. The Knicks have covered six of nine at home. Charlotte is 7-12 to the spread on the road facing a team that outscores opponents by three points or greater. Play NY -15.
Chicago Bulls vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Bulls at Spurs Injuries
Ball, White and Williams are out for Chicago. Giddey is questionable. Jones and Wembanyama are out for San Antonio.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Bulls at Spurs—Chicago improved to 9-13 following their 128-102 home win to Brooklyn. The Bulls shot 52% with 34% from three. Josh Giddey scored 20 points with a Triple Double. Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Chicago held Brooklyn to 40% shooting with 33% from three. San Antonio fell to 11-10 with their 104-93 road defeat to Phoenix. The Spurs shot 35% with 18% from three. Devin Vassell put up 25 points with two rebounds. Stephon Castle got 16 points with three assists. San Antonio allowed 49% shooting to the Suns with 34% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Spurs at home average 115.4 points per 100 possessions with a +3.9 net rating. Chicago on the road is 23rd in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.9 points per 100 possessions with a -2.7 net rating. The Bulls in their past five games are allowing 48% shooting with 38% from three and surrendering 125 points per game. The Spurs defense threes well at home at 33.3% and 45% overall. The Bulls are 1-7 to the spread against the West. Play San Antonio -2.
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Suns at Pelicans Injuries
Durant, Gillespie and Nurkic are out for Phoenix with Dunn probable. Alvarado, Hawkins and Zion are out for New Orleans. Jones, Ingram and Missi are probable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Suns at Pelicans—Phoenix improved to 12-8 following their 104-93 home win to San Antonio. The Suns shot 49% with 34% from three. Devin Booker scored 29 points with nine rebounds. Tyus Jones chipped in with 16 points and four assists. Phoenix held the Spurs with 35% shooting with 18% from three. New Orleans fell to 4-18 with their 124-112 road defeat to Atlanta. The Pelicans hit 44% with 31% from three. CJ McCollum put up 29 points with six rebounds. Yves Missi put up 23 points and 12 rebounds. New Orleans allowed 51% shooting to the Hawks with 26% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
The Suns on the road are 25th in defensive efficiency by allowing 117.4 points per 100 possessions with a -4.4 net rating. The Pelicans at home is 27th in defensive efficiency by allowing 116.9 points per 100 possessions with a -5.7 net rating. New Orleans in their past five games is allowing 49% shooting and hitting only 42.6% with 28% from three. They are getting outscored by 17 points in this period. The Suns are 4-1 to the spread on the road facing teams that average 108 points per game or fewer. Play Phoenix -1.
Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Kings at Grizzlies Injuries
Carter and Lyles are out for Sacramento. Edey, GG Jackson and Williams are out for Memphis.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Kings at Grizzlies—Sacramento improved to 10-12 following their 120-111 home victory to Houston. The Kings shot 52% with 47% from three. Domantas Sabonis scored 27 points with seven rebounds. De’Aaron Fox put up 22 points with seven rebounds. Sacramento held Houston with 44% shooting with 36% from three. Memphis moves to 14-8 with their 121-116 road win at Dallas. The Grizzlies connected on 46% with 32% from three. Ja Morant put up 31 points with four assists. Desmond Bane scored 19 points and three rebounds. Memphis allowed 48% shooting to the Mavericks with 41% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Memphis is sixth in defensive efficiency at home by allowing 106.5 points per 100 possessions with a +10 net rating. Sacramento on the road is 18th in offensive efficiency by averaging 111.2 points per 100 possessions with a flat net rating. Grizzlies form outstanding in their past five games by shooting 50% and allowing 43% overall and 30% from three. Sacramento on the road hit only 29.9% from three. In their past five games they are allowing 49% shooting with 40% from three. The Grizzlies have covered 9 of 13 at home. Play Memphis -4.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction 12/5/2024
Rockets at Warriors Injuries
Eason is out for Houston with VanVleet is questionable. Curry, Green and Post are out for Golden St with Wiggins questionable.
Recent Box Score Key Stats
Rockets at Warriors—Houston drops to 15-7 with their 120-111 road defeat at Sacramento. The Rockets hit 44% with 36% from three. Jalen Green scored 28 points with seven rebounds. Alperen Sengun chipped with 24 points and eight rebounds. Houston allowed 52% shooting to the Rockets with 47% from three. Golden ST fell to 12-8 after their 119-115 road defeat to Denver. The Warriors hit 46% with 32% from three. Steph Curry put up 24 points with 11 assists. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 19 points with five rebounds. GSW allowed 51% shooting to the Nuggets with 46% from three.
The Pick with the Explanation
Houston on the road is second in defensive efficiency by allowing 108.2 points per 100 possessions with a +3.4 net rating. Golden St a home is fifth in defensive efficiency by allowing 109 points per 100 possessions with a +5.8 net rating. The Rockets on the road shoot only 43.6% with 32.1% from three. The Warriors converted 37% from three at home while allowing 44% with 31% from three. Houston is 11-27 to the spread on the road following a road loss. Golden St is 12-3 to the spread as a home underdog. Play Golden ST +3.