NBA Picks & Props – Saturday, 1st November

*These NBA tips and player prop picks are done the previous game day. Adjust selections should spreads and lineups change.

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SACRAMENTO KINGS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

• Each of the Bucks’ last 18 games as favourites vs Kings have gone OVERS.
• The Bucks have won 17 of their last 18 games against the Kings.
• The Bucks have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 6 games.
• The Bucks have covered the line in each of their last 6 games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Milwaukee Bucks (4–1) return to Fiserv Forum looking to extend their dominance over Sacramento, carrying a nine-game home winning streak in the matchup. Milwaukee swept last season’s two-game series, with Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 32.5 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists. The Bucks are coming off a 120–110 win over Golden State, where Ryan Rollins erupted for a career-high 32 points and eight assists while hitting five threes. Milwaukee continues to rank among the NBA’s top offenses at 122.3 PPG with a +6.0 point differential. Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable.

The Sacramento Kings (1–4) continue to search for consistency after a 126–113 loss to Chicago. Zach LaVine paced the scoring with 30 points, while Domantas Sabonis added 18 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. Sacramento has struggled to find defensive rhythm, conceding 114.5 PPG while shooting just 45.1% from the field as a team. Malik Monk will miss this matchup, further testing a Kings squad looking to avoid a fifth loss in six games.

PICK – MILWAUKEE -5.5

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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES @ CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

• The Hornets have lost 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs.
• 7 of the Hornets’ last 8 games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDERS.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the line in six straight games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2–3) enter Saturday’s matchup looking to rebound after a narrow 116–115 loss to the Lakers. Julius Randle led with 33 points and six assists, while Jaden McDaniels tied his career high with 30 points. Minnesota continues to struggle without Anthony Edwards, losing five of its last six games when he sits. The Timberwolves are averaging 114.0 PPG but have allowed 119.8 PPG, ranking near the bottom of the West in defensive efficiency.

The Charlotte Hornets (2–4) remain shorthanded after a 123–107 home loss to Orlando, extending their inconsistency without Brandon Miller, who remains out. Charlotte has now lost four of its last five and continues to rely heavily on LaMelo Ball, who is questionable but averaging over 25 points per game. The Hornets have surrendered 124.8 PPG, the second-worst defensive mark in the East.

PICK – OVER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS @ INDIANA PACERS

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

• The Pacers have won five straight games as underdogs vs the Warriors.

• Each of the Warriors’ last seven games as favourites have gone OVERS.

• The Warriors have won the 1st quarter in each of their last seven games against opponents on the second leg of a back-to-back.

• The Warriors have failed to cover the line in their last seven games as favourites vs Eastern teams.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Indiana Pacers (0–5) return home on the second night of a back-to-back desperate to snap a six-game losing streak, their longest since January 2023. Indiana was routed 128–108 by Atlanta despite Pascal Siakam’s 24 points and nine rebounds, as the absence of Bennedict Mathurin continues to hurt their offensive depth. The Pacers are averaging 116.0 PPG but allowing 127.7 PPG, ranking among the league’s weakest defenses. Their last win came in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

The Golden State Warriors (4–2) aim to rebound after a 120–110 road loss to Milwaukee. Stephen Curry posted 27 points and six rebounds, while Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 47 points and 18 rebounds. Golden State remains one of the league’s highest-scoring teams at 120.8 PPG, though defensive lapses have surfaced, conceding 115.2 PPG. The Warriors split their last four road games but enter as favorites to continue Indiana’s early-season struggles.

PICK – OVER 231.5 TOTAL POINTS

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ORLANDO MAGIC @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

TEAM TRENDS

• 11 of the last 12 games between the Magic and Wizards at Capital One Arena have gone OVERS.
• The Magic have won 10 straight games against the Wizards.
• The Magic have failed to cover the line in 7 of their last 8 games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Orlando Magic (2–4) head to Capital One Arena looking to extend their dominance over Washington, having won 10 straight in the series, including a four-game sweep last season. Paolo Banchero has been pivotal in those matchups, averaging 27.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists against the Wizards. Orlando snapped a four-game skid with a 123–107 win over Charlotte, led by Banchero’s near triple-double on 8-of-12 shooting. The Magic average 113.5 PPG this season but will look to tighten up defensively after allowing 119.5 PPG through six games. Jalen Suggs is expected to return.

The Washington Wizards (1–4) continue to seek stability after a 127–108 loss to Oklahoma City extended their early struggles. Washington has now lost nine straight home games in conference play, struggling on the defensive end with opponents averaging 129.5 PPG, the most in the East. Rookie Alex Sarr remains a bright spot, posting 31 points and 11 rebounds in his last outing. The Wizards’ offense has been strong at 121.0 PPG, but their inability to close games remains a major concern heading into this matchup.

PICK – ORLANDO -8.0

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HOUSTON ROCKETS @ BOSTON CELTICS

TD Garden, Boston, MA

TEAM TRENDS

• The Celtics have won 8 straight games vs Western opponents.

• 9 of the Celtics’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone UNDERS.

• The Celtics have covered the line in 7 of their last 8 games as underdogs vs the Rockets.

• The Celtics have won the 1st half in each of their last 4 home games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Boston Celtics (2–3) return home on the second night of a back-to-back after edging Philadelphia 109–108, powered by Jaylen Brown’s 32 points and six assists on 13-of-19 shooting. Boston has found success against Western teams, winning eight straight, and will look to build on that momentum. The Celtics average 111.5 PPG while holding opponents to 107.8 PPG, ranking among the league’s top defensive units. Jayson Tatum remains out, leaving Brown and Anfernee Simons to shoulder the offensive load.

The Houston Rockets (2–2) come in rested after a 139–121 road win over Toronto, where Kevin Durant led with 31 points and three blocks on 11-of-19 shooting. Houston’s offense has been explosive, ranking top five in the West with 124.0 PPG and a +7.7 differential. Alperen Şengün added nine assists, and Jabari Smith Jr. contributed 25 points in that victory. The Rockets have now won eight of their last nine games against Eastern opponents and are shooting over 50% from the field as a team.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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DALLAS MAVERICKS @ DETROIT PISTONS

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

• The Pistons have lost the 1st quarter in each of their last 9 games.

• The Mavericks have lost 7 of their last 8 games without Anthony Davis.

• 9 of the Mavericks’ last 10 games without Anthony Davis have gone OVERS.

• The underdogs have covered the line in each of the Mavericks’ last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Detroit Pistons (3–2) head south for a neutral-site clash in Mexico City riding momentum from a 135–116 home win over Orlando. Cade Cunningham was outstanding with 30 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, and three blocks, while Jalen Duren added 21 points and 13 boards. Detroit’s balanced attack has them averaging 110.0 PPG with a -3.8 differential, but they’ve shown improved ball movement and defensive energy through five games. Cunningham, who averaged 37.5 points against Dallas last season, remains the key to their offense.

The Dallas Mavericks (2–3) look to build on their 107–105 victory over Indiana, marking their fourth win in five against Eastern opponents. Despite early inconsistency, Dallas has maintained competitiveness, averaging 108.0 PPG while conceding 118.0 PPG. Anthony Davis will miss this matchup, a significant blow given the Mavericks have dropped seven of their last eight games without him. Expect Luka Dončić to shoulder a heavier load as Dallas aims to even its record on international soil.

PICK – UNDER 224.5 TOTAL POINTS

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