Tonight’s Best NBA Picks – Saturday, 15th November

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES @ CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH

TEAM TRENDS

• The Grizzlies have failed to cover the line in each of their last 7 road games.
• The Grizzlies have lost each of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last 6 games have gone OVERS.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

The Grizzlies and Cavaliers link up for the first time this season on Saturday night at Rocket Arena, where Cleveland has taken the last three home meetings, including a 129–123 win during last year’s sweep. Ja Morant averaged 32.5 points in that series, though Memphis couldn’t turn it into wins. The Cavs enter this one after a 126–113 loss to Toronto despite Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point, six-rebound effort, again without Darius Garland (out). Memphis was blown out 131–95 in Boston on Wednesday while missing Morant (available), extending an 8-losses-in-9 road slide. Zach Edey is questionable, while Cedric Coward is doubtful.

PICK – OVER 238.5 TOTAL POINTS

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OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER @ CHARLOTTE HORNETS

Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

TEAM TRENDS

• Each of the Hornets’ last 8 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDERS.
• The Thunder have won each of their last 33 games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Thunder have won the first half in each of their last 6 games vs the Hornets.
• The Hornets have covered the line in each of their last 6 games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Charlotte returns home on the second night of a back-to-back, looking to halt Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak in the matchup, which includes last season’s sweep. The Hornets are coming off a 147–134 OT loss in Milwaukee despite big nights from Miles Bridges (32 points, six triples) and Kon Knueppel (32 points, three steals).

Oklahoma City arrives in strong form after smashing the Lakers 121–92, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30 points and nine assists on an efficient 10-of-18 shooting. OKC has now won nine straight when SGA shoots 55%+ from the field. Luguentz Dort is questionable, while Aaron Wiggins is out.

PICK – OKLAHOMA CITY -15.0

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TORONTO RAPTORS @ INDIANA PACERS

Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

TEAM TRENDS

• The Raptors have covered the line in 9 of their last 10 games against Eastern opponents that held a losing record.
• The Pacers have lost 12 of their last 13 games.
• 8 of the Pacers’ last 9 games as underdogs have gone UNDERS.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Toronto closes its five-game road trip with a visit to Indiana, the first matchup between these teams this season. Last year’s series went strictly with home court, including a 111–91 Pacers win, though RJ Barrett averaged 28.0 points across the three meetings. The Pacers enter this one struggling, coming off a 133–98 loss to Phoenix, their 12th defeat in 13 games.

Toronto, meanwhile, is riding positive momentum after upsetting Cleveland 126–113, led by Scottie Barnes’ massive 28-10-8-5 line and Immanuel Quickley’s 25 points. The Raptors have now won five straight when Barnes posts a double-double. Aaron Nesmith is out for Indiana; Collin Murray-Boyles is questionable.

PICK – TORONTO -7.5

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LOS ANGELES LAKERS @ MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

TEAM TRENDS

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back as the Lakers visit the Bucks for their first matchup of the season. Milwaukee swept last year’s two-game series, including a 126–106 win at Fiserv Forum, and they come in hot after a 147–134 OT victory over Charlotte. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 25 points and a career-high-tying 18 assists, while Kyle Kuzma added 29 points and 10 boards. The Bucks have won seven straight when Giannis posts 15+ assists.

The Lakers beat New Orleans 118–104 behind Luka Doncic (24-7-12), Austin Reaves (31 points) and Deandre Ayton (20-16), and have won four straight when that trio combines for 70+ points.

PICK – OVER 232.5 TOTAL POINTS

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DENVER NUGGETS @ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN

TEAM TRENDS

• The Nuggets have won each of their last 6 games.
• 6 of the Timberwolves’ last 7 home games vs the Nuggets have gone OVERS.
• The Timberwolves have failed to cover in each of their last 4 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

WIN/LOSS

SEASON POINTS +/-

PICKS ATS

Separated by just 1.5 games in the West, the Nuggets and Timberwolves meet again at Target Center on Saturday. Denver took the first matchup here 127–114, powered by Nikola Jokic’s 25-19-10 triple-double, but his availability is uncertain this time. The Nuggets are coming off a 130–116 win over the Clippers, where Jokic exploded for 55 points, 12 boards and five triples on 18-23 shooting. Denver has lost four of its last five without him, and both Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun are out.

Minnesota beat Sacramento 124–110 behind Julius Randle’s 26-11 double-double and Anthony Edwards’ 30 points. The Wolves have won 10 straight when Randle posts a double-double.

PICK – UNDER 234.5 TOTAL POINTS

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