With 13 games on the NBA slate, it can get tricky trying to pinpoint value. I used the AI Model to find three best bets on this massive slate. Check the three bets below!
Picks Summary
- Trail Blazers +12 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
- Lakers -7.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
- Clippers +6 (-110) at Bet365
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Friday, November 08, 2024 – 09:00 PM ET at Target Center
The AI Model believes the Portland Trail Blazers will only lose to the Denver Nuggets by 11 points. However, Caesars is giving Portland +12 in tonight’s game. There’s value on the road underdog tonight.
Portland Has A Chance!
The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t scored at a high rate this season. But they’re facing a Minnesota defense that has underperformed expectations this year. After all, Minnesota has only forced 12.9% of turnovers and has given up 114.2 points per 100 possessions.
Portland can score at a higher rate than they have this season.
Minnesota Could Lose Turnover Battle
The Minnesota Timberwolves have already turned the ball over 15.6% of the time. They likely lost the turnover battle and could miss some high-quality looks.
After all, the Portland defense has held teams to a 54.3% effective field goal percentage and has allowed just 114.1 points per 100 possessions. This is a better defensive rate than Minnesota heading into tonight’s game.
Therefore, I’ll back the Blazers at +12. They shouldn’t be a double-digit underdog.
NBA Pick: Trail Blazers +12 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook (check our Caesars Sportsbook Review)
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Friday, November 08, 2024 – 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena
Our AI Model thinks the Los Angeles Lakers will add a 116-108 victory at home against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are 1-6 on the season and 7.5-point underdogs. The Lakers at -7.5 is the play with a projected eight-point win via the model.
Philadelphia Is a Disaster!
The Philadelphia 76ers devised a plan to rest their stars for more games and then have them healthier for the playoffs.
Joel Embiid hasn’t played in a game yet, and Tyrese Maxey is hurt. They’ll have Paul George tonight, but he’s been nothing spectacular to begin the year since he came back from injury. At 1-6, the 76ers have one of the worst offenses in the NBA.
The plan looks horrible now.
Anthony Davis Will Return
The Lakers have listed Anthony Davis as probable. That’s big news for tonight. Davis has been a dominant force for the 76ers this season. He and the rest of the Lakers will go up against a 76ers team that has allowed a 58.8% effective field goal percentage, 30.8% offensive rebounds, and a 28.4 free throw rate.
The Lakers should have this game in the bag, so grab the Lakers at -7.5 and -110 NBA odds with the AI Model.
NBA Pick: Lakers -7.5 (-110) at Caesars Sportsbook
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings
Friday, November 08, 2024 – 10:00 PM ET at Golden 1 Center
The AI Model suggests the Clippers will only lose to the Kings 115-110. However, at Bet365, you’ll find the Clippers at +6. The Clippers should cover the spread based on the AI Model’s prediction.
Clippers Can Find Good Shots
The Los Angeles Clippers have shot a 54.4% effective field goal percentage while grabbing 29.8% of offensive rebounds.
The Clippers continue to turn the ball over and likely won’t get to the foul line at a high rate. But as long as the good shots continue to arise, the Clippers should be fine. After all, the Kings have allowed a 54.4% effective field goal percentage, which ranks 17th in the NBA.
Not Many Teams Can Stop The Kings, But…
The Kings have scored 119.7 points per 100 possessions, good for fourth in the NBA. They’re consistently getting to the foul line and have shot a 55.5% effective field goal percentage.
With that said, the Clippers rank 6th in the NBA in points per 100 possessions. They’ve dominated the defensive glass and ultimately don’t allow many second chances.
For those reasons, the Clippers should be able to stay and earn at least a cover, if not the win. bTake the Clippers at +6 per the AI Model.
NBA Pick: Clippers +6 (-110) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
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