NBA Picks & Player Props – Sunday, 26th October

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

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BROOKLYN NETS @ SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX

TEAM TRENDS

• Spurs – Each of their last 6 games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Spurs – Won 11 straight games as favourites vs Nets.
• Spurs – Won the first half in 8 of their last 9 home openers.
• Nets – Failed to cover the line in 6 of their last 7 games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The San Antonio Spurs open their 2025–26 home schedule when the Brooklyn Nets visit Frost Bank Center. San Antonio enters the matchup riding a three-game home winning streak over Brooklyn, including a 127–113 victory last season that completed a two-game series sweep.

The Spurs come in on a high after a 120–116 overtime win against New Orleans at Smoothie King Center, powered by Wembanyama’s 29 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks on 13-of-23 shooting. San Antonio has now won seven of its last eight games when Wembanyama scores at least 25 points.

Brooklyn, meanwhile, continues to search for its first win of the new season after falling 131–124 to Cleveland at Barclays Center. Cameron Thomas (33 points, nine assists), Michael Porter Jr. (31 points, eight rebounds), and Ziaire Williams (25 points) all impressed in the loss, but the Nets dropped to 0–2 on the year.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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BOSTON CELTICS @ DETROIT PISTONS

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

• Celtics – Won 9 straight games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• Celtics – Each of their last 8 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Pistons – Lost the first quarter in 6 straight games.
• Pistons – Failed to cover the line in 5 straight games as favourites.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Pistons play their home opener when the Celtics visit Little Caesars Arena. Boston claimed last season’s series 3–1, though Detroit managed to split its two home matchups and will look to build on that success.

The Pistons enter this contest with a 1–1 record after an impressive 115–111 road win over Houston, led by Cade Cunningham’s near triple-double performance of 21 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.

The Celtics, meanwhile, dropped their last outing 105–95 to New York at Madison Square Garden, hindered by Derrick White’s cold shooting night (5-of-18). Boston has now lost five straight games when White shoots below 40% from the field. White is listed as probable as he manages a sprained shooting wrist, while Jaylen Brown is questionable to play.

PICK – UNDER 228.5 TOTAL POINTS

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MILWAUKEE BUCKS @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

TEAM TRENDS

• Bucks – Each of their last 4 games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Cavaliers – Won 9 straight games as favourites vs Bucks.
• Cavaliers – Failed to cover the line in 4 straight games.
• Cavaliers – Won the first half in 8 straight home games vs Bucks.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Cavaliers open their home schedule when the Bucks visit Rocket Arena. Cleveland owned ed this matchup last season, sweeping the four-game series and securing two victories on its home floor. Despite the Bucks’ struggles in that stretch, Giannis Antetokounmpo still posted monster numbers, averaging 32.3 points and 13.0 rebounds across three appearances.

The Cavaliers enter on a high after defeating Brooklyn 131–124 at Barclays Center. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 35 points, six three-pointers, and three steals on 10-of-15 shooting, while Jarrett Allen added 22 points in the continued absence of Darius Garland. Cleveland has now won 12 straight games when Mitchell shoots at least 55% from the field.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, improved to 2–0 with a 122–116 win over Toronto at Scotiabank Arena. Antetokounmpo delivered another dominant performance — 31 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists on 11-of-14 shooting – while Cole Anthony contributed 23 points and seven assists in the victory.

PICK – OVER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS

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NEW YORK KNICKS @ MIAMI HEAT

Kaseya Center, Miami, FL

TEAM TRENDS

• Knicks – Road team has covered the line in 9 of the Heat’s last 10 games.
• Knicks – Heat have lost 5 straight games vs Eastern Conference opponents.
• Knicks vs Heat – Last 5 meetings have all gone OVER the total points line.
• Heat – Won the first half in 14 of their last 15 home games vs Knicks.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Heat open their home schedule when the Knicks visit Kaseya Center. New York dominated this matchup last season, sweeping all three meetings – including two in Miami with Karl-Anthony Towns leading the way by averaging 28.7 points per game.

The Heat enter their home opener coming off a commanding 146–114 win over Memphis at FedExForum. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the balanced effort with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists on 8-of-12 shooting as Miami once again played without Tyler Herro. The team will look to end a five-game losing skid in conference play.

New York, meanwhile, is coming off a 105–95 victory over Boston at Madison Square Garden, fueled by Towns’ 26 points and 13 rebounds alongside Jalen Brunson’s 31-point performance. Towns is listed as questionable with a quad injury.

PICK – UNDER 229.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CHARLOTTE HORNETS @ WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

TEAM TRENDS

• Hornets – Each of their last 4 road games on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Hornets – Wizards have lost 11 straight home games vs teams on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.
• Wizards – Failed to cover the line in 5 straight games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Wizards – Won the first half in 7 of their last 8 games vs Hornets.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Hornets travel to Capital One Arena to face the Wizards in their first meeting of the season. Washington swept last year’s four-game series, winning twice at home, while LaMelo Ball shined in defeat for Charlotte, averaging 28.3 points across three appearances.

The Wizards enter this matchup fresh off a 117–107 upset win over Dallas at American Airlines Center, highlighted by Kyshawn George’s breakout performance with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and seven made threes, all career highs. Washington will now look to snap a seven-game home losing streak in conference play.

Charlotte, meanwhile, is coming off a narrow 125–121 loss to Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena despite Ball’s all-around effort of 27 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. The Hornets have now dropped 10 consecutive road games — their longest away losing streak since February 2017.

PICK – WASHINGON -2.5 / OVER 236.5 TOTAL POINTS

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INDIANA PACERS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

• Timberwolves – Home team has covered the line in 8 straight games.
• Timberwolves – Won 11 straight home openers vs Eastern Conference opponents.
• Timberwolves – Each of their last 5 home openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Timberwolves – Won the 1st quarter in 11 straight home games vs teams on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Playing the second leg of a back-to-back, the Pacers visit the Timberwolves at Target Center for their first meeting of the 2025–26 season. Indiana will look to build on last year’s success after sweeping the two-game series, which included a 132–130 win in Minneapolis. Obi Toppin was instrumental in that series, averaging 27.0 points per game.

Minnesota enters this contest with a 1–1 record after a 128–110 road loss to the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, where Anthony Edwards scored 31 points and Julius Randle contributed 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

Indiana, meanwhile, was blown out 128–103 by Memphis at FedExForum despite Bennedict Mathurin’s 26-point effort. The Pacers played without Andrew Nembhard, who remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, and now sit at 0–2 to start the season.

PICK – INDIANA +12.5

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TORONTO RAPTORS @ DALLAS MAVERICKS

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TEAM TRENDS

• Mavericks – Raptors have lost 7 straight games vs Western Conference opponents.

• Mavericks – Each of the Raptors’ last 6 games have gone OVER the total points line.

• Mavericks – Won the 1st quarter in 6 straight games vs Raptors.

• Mavericks – Covered the line in 7 of last 8 games on the 1st leg of a back-to-back vs East teams.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Winless to start the season, the Mavericks will look to secure their first victory when they host the Raptors at American Airlines Center. Dallas owned this matchup last year, sweeping the two-game series with a 124–102 win at home.

The Mavericks enter this contest following a disappointing 117–107 loss to Washington on their home floor, despite Anthony Davis posting 27 points and 13 rebounds. Dallas has struggled for form at home, losing nine of its last 12 games in the building.

Toronto, meanwhile, comes off a 122–116 defeat to Milwaukee at Scotiabank Arena. Brandon Ingram led the way with 29 points, while Immanuel Quickley added 19 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. The Raptors now look to end a seven-game skid against Western Conference opponents.

PICK – DALLAS -1.5

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TEAM TRENDS

• Clippers – Trail Blazers have failed to cover in 7 of last 8 road games vs Western opponents.
• Clippers – Won 11 of last 12 games vs Trail Blazers.
• Clippers – Each of their last 5 games have gone OVER the total points line.
• Clippers – Have won both halves in 6 of their last 7 home games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Set to hit the road for the first time in, the Blazers travel to Intuit Dome to face the Clippers. The Clippers claimed last season’s series 2–1, earning victories both at home and on the road, and will look to continue that dominance behind their veteran core.

Los Angeles enters this matchup on a high after a commanding 129–102 win over Phoenix at home. James Harden led the charge with 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and five three-pointers on 8-of-12 shooting, while Kawhi Leonard added 27 points. The Clippers have now won 15 straight games when Harden and Leonard combine for at least 55 points.

Portland also comes in with momentum following a 139–119 home victory over Golden State, led by Deni Avdija’s 26 points and six assists on 11-of-18 shooting — a win that snapped the Trail Blazers’ nine-game losing streak against the Warriors. Bradley Beal is listed as questionable for the Clippers.

PICK – OVER 227.5 TOTAL POINTS

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ SACRAMENTO KINGS

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

TEAM TRENDS

• Lakers – Kings have failed to cover the line in 4 straight games.
• Lakers – Have won 4 straight games vs Kings.
• Lakers – Each of their last 4 games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
• Lakers – Have lost the first half in 13 of their last 14 road openers.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Set to hit the road for the first time, the Los Angeles Lakers travel to Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers dominated this matchup last season, sweeping the four-game series and securing two wins in Sacramento. LeBron James — currently sidelined — played a key role in those contests, averaging 27.7 points across three appearances.

Sacramento enters this game on the back of a narrow 105–104 home victory over Utah, powered by Zach LaVine’s 31 points on 10-of-18 shooting. The Kings will look to carry that momentum into their first meeting of the season with Los Angeles.

The Lakers, meanwhile, picked up a 128–110 win over Minnesota at Crypto.com Arena on Friday behind Luka Dončić’s explosive 49-point, 11-rebound, eight-assist outing (14-of-23 shooting, five threes) and Austin Reaves’ 25 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists. Los Angeles has now won five of its last six when Dončić and Reaves combine for at least 60 points. Both LaVine and Dončić are listed as questionable for this matchup.

PICK – LA LAKERS -1.5

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