Tonight’s Best Picks NBA – Mon, 2nd Nov

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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Odds: OKC $2.51 / CLE $1.56

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The Lakers will be looking to continue their dominance over Toronto when they host the Raptors at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Los Angeles have won seven straight meetings against Toronto, including both games last season, so recent history is certainly on their side.

The Lakers are coming off a frustrating 112-95 loss to Golden State after blowing a massive 25-point lead. Luka Doncic did his best with 37 points, 7 rebounds and 6 threes, but it wasn’t enough. Los Angeles have still won six straight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Toronto suffered a disappointing 121-114 loss to Orlando despite Scottie Barnes dropping a career-high 41 points. The Raptors have now lost seven of their last eight road games, which isn’t exactly encouraging. Ziaire Williams is also questionable to return for the Lakers. With Toronto struggling away from home, Los Angeles will fancy their chances of extending their winning streak in this matchup.

PICK – Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5

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BROOKLYN NETS @ NEW YORK KNICKS

Odds: BKN $7.00 / NY $1.11

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New York will be looking to continue their dominance over Brooklyn when they host the Nets at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. The Knicks have won an incredible 14 straight meetings against their cross-town rivals, including all four games last season. Karl-Anthony Towns was a nightmare for Brooklyn in that series, averaging 26.3 points and 11.8 rebounds.

The Knicks are coming off a disappointing 98-93 loss to Philadelphia despite Towns putting up 22 points and 12 rebounds. New York have now lost three straight against division opponents, so they’ll be desperate to turn things around.

Brooklyn picked up a much-needed 98-90 win over Indiana, with Michael Porter Jr. leading the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds. That victory snapped an ugly 10-game road losing streak. Jose Alvarado is questionable for New York, but the Knicks will still be confident of extending their impressive winning streak against the Nets.

PICK – Brooklyn Nets +14.5

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DETROIT PISTONS @ CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Odds: DET $1.57 / CHA $2.47

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Detroit will be looking to keep their strong start to the season rolling when they visit Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Monday night. The Pistons knocked off the Hornets 97-89 earlier this week and have now won six straight meetings against them, so recent history is firmly on their side.

Charlotte are coming off another frustrating defeat, going down 109-104 to Philadelphia despite Brandon Miller putting up 24 points and knocking down 5 threes. Grayson Allen also chipped in with 27 points, but the Hornets have now lost three straight games.

Detroit cruised past Brooklyn 110-94 on Friday to improve to an impressive 5-1 record. The Pistons got the job done without Jalen Duren, who remains out, while Isaiah Joe is questionable to return after missing three games. Charlotte could get a boost with Coby White available to make his season debut, but Detroit will be feeling pretty confident heading into this one.

PICK – Detroit Pistons -3.5

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CHICAGO BULLS @ PHILADELPHIA 76ERS

Odds: CHI $5.20 / PHI $1.18

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Philadelphia will be looking to keep their momentum rolling when they host a struggling Chicago side at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night. Last season’s meetings all went the way of the home team, with the 76ers winning their lone home matchup 157-137. Joel Embiid averaged an impressive 28.7 points across the series.

The Sixers are coming off a hard-fought 109-104 win over Charlotte, with Tyrese Maxey taking over and dropping 38 points on 13-of-23 shooting. Philadelphia got the job done without LeBron James and Embiid, although James is available to return while Embiid remains questionable. The Sixers have now won eight of their last nine games when Maxey scores at least 35 points.

Chicago went down 125-111 to Boston despite Caleb Wilson knocking down 6 threes on his way to 23 points. The Bulls have now lost seven of their last eight games, and their recent form doesn’t inspire much confidence heading into this matchup.

PICK – Under 239.5 Total Points

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WASHINGTON WIZARDS @ ORLANDO MAGIC

Odds: WAS $2.22 / ORL $1.69

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Orlando will be looking to get back on track when they host Washington at Kia Center on Monday night. The Magic have won seven straight home meetings against the Wizards and took last season’s series 3-1. However, Paolo Banchero averaged 24.3 points in those matchups and remains sidelined.

Orlando are coming off a disappointing 108-97 loss to Boston despite Anthony Black putting up 23 points and 8 rebounds. Tristan Da Silva also impressed with 23 points and a career-high-tying 10 rebounds, but the Magic have now lost four straight at home.

Washington picked up a convincing 95-79 win over Charlotte, with Anthony Davis delivering 25 points and 13 rebounds. Trae Young added 21 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals as the Wizards finally snapped an ugly 11-game losing streak against division opponents. Alex Sarr is questionable for Washington, and with Orlando struggling at home, this matchup could be closer than recent head-to-head results suggest.

PICK – Washington Wizards +2.5

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ATLANTA HAWKS @ INDIANA PACERS

Odds: ATL $1.54 / IND $2.55

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Indiana will be looking to turn around their miserable home form when they host Atlanta at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday night. The Pacers will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back, while the Hawks won two of their three meetings last season, including a victory in Indiana.

The Pacers are coming off another disappointing defeat, going down 98-90 to Brooklyn with Tyrese Haliburton still sidelined. Indiana have now lost an incredible 17 of their last 18 home games, which is hardly the form you want heading into another tough matchup.

Atlanta were smashed 121-99 by New Orleans, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker struggling badly on 3-of-12 shooting. That defeat snapped the Hawks’ four-game winning streak against the Pelicans. Jalen Johnson is questionable for Atlanta, while Kingston Flemings and Jock Landale are both out. With Indiana struggling so badly at home, the Hawks will fancy their chances of bouncing back.

PICK – Atlanta Hawks -4.5

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SACRAMENTO KINGS @ DALLAS MAVERICKS

Odds: SAC $4.40 / DAL $1.23

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Sacramento are still searching for their first win of the season when they visit Dallas at American Airlines Center on Monday night. The Kings have actually won five straight road meetings against the Mavericks, including a 130-121 victory last season, but their current form tells a very different story.

Dallas are coming off an impressive 116-111 upset over Houston, with Cooper Flagg delivering 33 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists on 13-of-19 shooting. Kyrie Irving was equally impressive with 35 points and 9 assists as the Mavericks made it four wins from their last five games.

Sacramento were smashed 136-105 by Memphis despite Darius Acuff Jr. dropping 38 points and knocking down 9 threes. The Kings have now lost seven straight games. Zach LaVine is questionable for Sacramento, while Dallas could welcome back Naji Marshall. Irving is also questionable, but the Mavericks will be feeling confident against a struggling Kings outfit.

PICK – Dallas Mavericks -9.5

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MILWAUKEE BUCKS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Odds: MIL $4.50 / MIN $1.22

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Minnesota will be looking to continue their recent success against Milwaukee when they host the Bucks at Target Center on Monday night. The Timberwolves swept both meetings last season, including a narrow 103-100 victory at home, so they’ll be confident of getting the job done again.

Minnesota are coming off a 121-111 loss to San Antonio despite Ayo Dosunmu putting up 27 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals. The Timberwolves were without Rudy Gobert, although he’s available to return for this matchup. They’ve also won three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Milwaukee lost 136-111 to Cleveland despite Kel’el Ware delivering 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Bucks have now lost eight straight road games, which is a pretty worrying trend heading into Minnesota. With the Timberwolves enjoying the better recent head-to-head record and Milwaukee struggling away from home, the hosts will fancy their chances.

PICK – Under 233.5 Total Points

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES

Odds: NO $2.84 / MEM $1.45

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Memphis will be looking to keep their perfect start to the season intact when they host Southwest Division rivals New Orleans at FedExForum on Monday night. The teams split their four meetings last season, with both sides picking up a win at home and on the road, so there wasn’t much separating them.

The Grizzlies are coming off a demolition of Sacramento, cruising to a 136-105 victory to improve to a perfect 6-0 record. Memphis got the job done without Ty Jerome, although he’s available to return for this matchup.

New Orleans pulled off an impressive 121-99 upset over Atlanta, with Saddiq Bey leading the way with 25 points and 4 steals on 9-of-13 shooting. The Pelicans were again without Dejounte Murray, but he’s also available to return. The big concern is their ugly 11-game road losing streak, which makes this a tough assignment against an unbeaten Memphis side.

PICK – Memphis Grizzlies -5.5

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BOSTON CELTICS @ HOUSTON ROCKETS

Odds: BOS $2.66 / HOU $1.50

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Boston will be looking to keep their winning form rolling when they visit Houston at Toyota Center on Monday night. The Celtics are playing the second leg of a back-to-back, although recent history is on their side, with the road team winning each of the last five meetings between these clubs.

Houston are coming off an impressive 119-98 demolition of Oklahoma City, with Jabari Smith Jr. putting up 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 threes on 10-of-18 shooting. The Rockets have now won seven straight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Boston knocked off Orlando 108-97 behind another big performance from Jayson Tatum, who finished with 32 points and 7 assists. Paul George added 17 points and 8 assists as the Celtics made it 10 straight wins when Tatum scores at least 25 points. Reed Sheppard and Clint Capela are questionable for Houston, making this an interesting matchup between two in-form teams.

PICK – Over 218.5 Total Points

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UTAH JAZZ @ SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Odds: UTA $8.75 / SA $1.08

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San Antonio will be looking to continue their strong form when they host Utah at Frost Bank Center on Monday night. The Spurs already knocked off the Jazz 117-111 in overtime earlier this week, with Victor Wembanyama dominating that matchup with 36 points and 14 rebounds.

The Spurs are coming off another impressive 121-111 victory over Minnesota, with Wembanyama putting on an absolute show with 43 points and 6 blocks. Dylan Harper added 25 points and 7 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. San Antonio have now won 15 straight when Wembanyama scores at least 35 points.

Utah were beaten 112-90 by Portland, with Lauri Markkanen having a nightmare shooting night, hitting just 3-of-14 from the field. The Jazz have now lost 11 straight road games, which doesn’t inspire much confidence heading into San Antonio. With Wembanyama firing and Utah struggling away from home, the Spurs will fancy their chances.

PICK – Under 231.5 Total Points

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ DENVER NUGGETS

Odds: POR $2.39 / DEN $1.61

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Denver will be looking to continue their dominance over Portland when they host the Trail Blazers at Ball Arena on Monday night. The Nuggets have won an incredible 12 straight home meetings against Portland and took last season’s series 3-1. Nikola Jokic was a nightmare for the Blazers in those matchups, averaging 27.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.8 assists.

Denver are coming off an impressive 127-120 win over Phoenix, with Jamal Murray exploding for 39 points, 8 rebounds and 7 threes on 10-of-18 shooting. Christian Braun also delivered a career-high 31 points and 3 steals. The Nuggets have now won 15 of their last 16 games when Murray knocks down at least 7 threes.

Portland cruised past Utah 112-90 to improve to an impressive 4-1 record. The Trail Blazers have started the season strongly, but ending Denver’s lengthy home winning streak against them will be a serious challenge.

PICK – Portland Trail Blazers +4.5

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PHOENIX SUNS @ GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

Odds: PHX $2.55 / GSW $1.54

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Golden State will be looking to keep their winning streak rolling when they host Phoenix at Chase Center on Monday night. The Suns won their first meeting 131-122 back on October 24, with Devin Booker putting up a massive 43 points, but the Warriors are heading into this rematch in much better form.

Golden State are coming off an impressive 124-112 victory over the Clippers, with Yaxel Lendeborg stealing the show with 37 points, 6 assists and 6 threes on 13-of-19 shooting. The Warriors got the job done without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who are both expected to return. They’ve now won four straight games.

Phoenix had another frustrating defeat, going down 127-120 to Denver despite Miles Bridges delivering 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. The Suns have now lost seven of their last eight games, which is pretty ugly form. With Golden State firing and potentially getting two key players back, the Warriors will fancy their chances of getting revenge.

PICK – Golden State Warriors -4.5

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TORONTO RAPTORS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

Odds: TOR $1.51 / LAC $2.63

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The Clippers will be desperate to snap their losing streak when they host Toronto at Intuit Dome on Monday night. Both teams are playing the second leg of a back-to-back, while the Clippers have won four straight home meetings against the Raptors, including a comfortable 119-94 victory last season.

Los Angeles are coming off another disappointing defeat, going down 124-112 to Golden State despite Kris Dunn putting up 12 points and a career-high 7 steals. The Clippers have now lost five straight games, and their recent form is becoming a serious concern.

Toronto suffered a 131-125 loss to the Lakers despite Scottie Barnes delivering 29 points. RJ Barrett also chipped in with 22 points and 10 rebounds, but the Raptors couldn’t get the job done. Toronto now sit at 3-3 for the season, and with both teams coming off losses, this could be a pretty interesting matchup between two sides looking to bounce back.

PICK – Toronto Raptors -5.5

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MIAMI HEAT @ LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Odds: MIA $2.14 / LAL $1.74

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PICK – Los Angeles Lakers -2.5

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