NBA Player Picks & Props – Wednesday, 29th 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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HOUSTON ROCKETS @ TORONTO RAPTORS

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

TEAM TRENDS

• The Raptors have gone OVER the total points line in 7 of their last 8 games.
• The Raptors have lost 9 straight games vs Western opponents.
• The Rockets have won the 1st quarter in 9 of their last 10 games as favourites.
• The Raptors have failed to cover the line in 6 of their last 7 games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Meeting for the first time this season, the Houston Rockets visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors. Houston swept last year’s two-game series, including a 114–110 win on the road. The Raptors (1–3) have dropped nine straight against Western Conference teams, most recently falling 121–103 to San Antonio despite RJ Barrett’s 25 points.

Houston (1–2) sits 11th in the West but ranks top five in scoring at 124.0 PPG, showing strong form after a 137–109 win over Brooklyn. The Rockets have won seven of their last eight vs. Eastern foes. Jakob Poeltl (back stiffness) is doubtful for Toronto.

PICK – OVER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS

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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS @ BOSTON CELTICS

TD Garden, Boston, MA

TEAM TRENDS

• The Celtics have won the 1st half in 15 of their last 17 home games vs Cavaliers.
• The Celtics have lost 4 straight games vs Eastern opponents.
• 4 of the Cavaliers’ last 5 games at TD Garden have gone OVERS.
• The Cavaliers have covered the line in each of their last 4 road games vs Celtics.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Off to contrasting starts in 2025–26, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics clash at TD Garden. Last year’s four-game series was split evenly, with both sides winning once at home and on the road. Boston (1–3) enters after a dominant 122–90 win over New Orleans, led by Anfernee Simons’ 25 points, six rebounds, and six threes, though Jayson Tatum (33.5 PPG in last year’s series) remains sidelined.

Cleveland (3–1) cruised past Detroit 116–95 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting and Evan Mobley’s 15-point, 11-rebound effort. The Cavaliers average 119.0 PPG this season; Sam Merrill is out.

PICK – UNDER 234.0 TOTAL POINTS

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ORLANDO MAGIC @ DETROIT PISTONS

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TEAM TRENDS

• The Pistons have lost the 1st quarter in each of their last 8 games.
• The home team has won the last 4 games between the Magic and Pistons.
• The last 4 games between these teams at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDERS.
• The Magic have failed to cover the line in each of their last 6 games

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Orlando Magic visit Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons for the first time this season. Last year’s series went with home court, with Detroit winning 105–96 in its lone home matchup. Franz Wagner starred for Orlando in the two Magic victories, averaging 31.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 7.5 assists.

The Pistons (2–2) are coming off a 116–95 home loss to Cleveland, where Cade Cunningham shot just 3-of-14. Orlando (1–3) fell 136–124 to Philadelphia despite Paolo Banchero’s 32 points and three blocks. The Magic have oddly dropped four straight when Banchero scores 30+. Ausar Thompson and Caris LeVert are questionable.

PICK – ORLANDO -1.0

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ATLANTA HAWKS @ BROOKLYN NETS

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

TEAM TRENDS

• The Nets have covered the line in 13 of their last 14 games as underdogs vs Hawks.
• The Nets have lost 7 straight games.
• 12 of the Nets’ last 13 home games as underdogs have gone OVERS.
• The Nets have lost the 1st quarter in 11 straight games as underdogs.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Still searching for their first win of the season, the Brooklyn Nets host the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Atlanta took last year’s series 2–1, winning both at home and on the road, behind Trae Young’s averages of 27.3 points and 12.0 assists. Brooklyn (0–4) comes in off a 137–109 blowout loss to Houston, extending its losing streak to seven — the team’s equal-longest since February 2022. A

tlanta (1–3) fell 128–123 to Chicago despite Young’s 21 points and 17 assists, Jalen Johnson’s 25 points, and Kristaps Porziņģis’ 27-point effort. The Hawks rank 10th in the East, averaging 113.0 PPG this season.

PICK – OVER 238.0 TOTAL POINTS

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SACRAMENTO KINGS @ CHICAGO BULLS

United Center, Chicago, IL

TEAM TRENDS

• The Kings have won the 1st quarter in each of their last 5 road games.
• The Bulls have won 6 straight games against teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• 5 of the Bulls’ last 6 games have gone UNDERS.
• The Kings have failed to cover the line in 7 of their last 8 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sacramento Kings visit the Chicago Bulls at United Center for their first matchup of 2025–26. Last season’s series favored the visitors, with the road team winning both games — part of a five-game trend where away sides have prevailed. Malik Monk averaged 26.0 points in those contests.

Chicago (3–0) edged Atlanta 128–123 behind Nikola Vučević’s 17-point, 17-rebound, nine-assist effort and Josh Giddey’s 18 points and 13 boards. The Bulls have now won eight straight when Vučević shoots 55%+. Sacramento (1–3) fell 107–101 to Oklahoma City despite solid defense.

PICK – UNDER 238.5 TOTAL POINTS

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INDIANA PACERS @ DALLAS MAVERICKS

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TEAM TRENDS

• The Pacers have won 4 straight games against the Mavericks.
• The last 4 games between the Pacers and Mavericks at American Airlines Center have gone OVERS.
• The Mavericks have lost the 1st half in each of their last 5 games.
• The Pacers have covered the line in each of their last 6 games following a road loss.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Still searching for their first win of the season, the Indiana Pacers head to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks. Indiana has dominated this matchup lately, riding a four-game winning streak that includes a sweep of last season’s series. The Pacers (0–3) fell 114–110 to Minnesota despite Pascal Siakam’s 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, extending their losing run to four — their equal-longest since February 2023. Obi Toppin joins a growing injury list and will miss at least a month.

Dallas (1–3) dropped a 101–94 decision to Oklahoma City despite Anthony Davis’ 26 points and 11 rebounds. Dereck Lively II is doubtful.

PICK – INDIANA +6.5

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS @ DENVER NUGGETS

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

TEAM TRENDS

• The home team has covered the line in each of the last 7 games between the Pelicans and Nuggets.
• The Pelicans have lost 10 straight games.
• Each of the Nuggets’ last 5 games have gone OVERS.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The winless New Orleans Pelicans travel to Ball Arena looking to upset the Denver Nuggets. Denver has owned this matchup recently, riding a four-game home winning streak that includes two victories last season en route to a 3–1 series win.

The Nuggets (2–1) are coming off a 127–114 road victory over Minnesota, led by Nikola Jokić’s near-perfect triple-double — 25 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists on 9-of-10 shooting — and Jamal Murray’s 43 points. New Orleans (0–3) was blown out 122–90 by Boston and has now dropped 10 straight overall. Zion Williamson is questionable; Cameron Johnson is doubtful for Denver.

PICK – UNDER 239.5 TOTAL POINTS

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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS @ UTAH JAZZ

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TEAM TRENDS

• The Trail Blazers have won 12 of their last 13 games as favourites.
• The Trail Blazers have won the 1st half in each of their last 5 games.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the line in each of their last 5 games.
• Each of the Jazz’s last 8 home games vs Western opponents have gone OVERS.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Both sitting at 2–2, the Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz meet at Delta Center for their first clash of 2025–26. Last season’s series was evenly split, with each side winning once at home and on the road. Utah (2–1) enters off a thrilling 138–134 overtime win against Phoenix, powered by Lauri Markkanen’s career-high 51 points, 14 rebounds, and six threes.

Portland (2–2) earned a 122–108 road win over the Lakers behind Jrue Holiday’s 24 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Deni Avdija’s 25 points. The Trail Blazers look to improve a poor 6–24 divisional record over their last 30 games.

PICK – OVER 235.5 TOTAL POINTS

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

• Each of the Lakers’ last 6 games as underdogs have gone OVERS.
• The Timberwolves have won 14 straight games as home favourites against the Lakers.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover the line in each of their last 5 games.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Holding identical 2–2 records, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves renew hostilities at Target Center. The Lakers took the first meeting 128–110 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday but have dropped six straight on the road against Minnesota. The Timberwolves fell 127–114 to Denver despite Julius Randle’s 24 points and Jaden McDaniels’ 25-point, four-block outing with Anthony Edwards sidelined.

Los Angeles lost 122–108 to Portland, though Austin Reaves exploded for 41 points and three steals while Luka Dončić and LeBron James remained out. The Lakers have now lost four of their last five without Dončić in the lineup.

PICK – LA LAKERS +7.5

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MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ PHOENIX SUNS

Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

TEAM TRENDS

• The Grizzlies have won 5 straight games against the Suns.
• The Suns have lost the 1st quarter in 14 of their last 15 games.
• The Suns have failed to cover the line in 13 of their last 15 games.
• Each of the Suns’ last 4 games have gone OVERS.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Meeting for the first time this season, the Memphis Grizzlies visit Mortgage Matchup Center to take on the Phoenix Suns. Memphis swept last year’s four-game series, earning two wins on the road behind Jaren Jackson Jr., who averaged 27.7 points across three appearances. Phoenix (1–3) dropped a 138–134 overtime thriller to Utah despite Devin Booker’s 34 points and 10 assists, plus double-doubles from Royce O’Neale and Mark Williams.

The loss ended a 10-game winning streak against the Jazz. Memphis (2–2) fell 131–118 to Golden State, extending its conference road skid to six games. Jalen Green (questionable) may debut; Dillon Brooks remains out.

PICK – MEMPHIS -1.5

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