The NBA Cup did not disappoint, and provided excellent basketball. Although the Orlando Magic won against the Brooklyn Nets, Michael Porter cleared his point line with ease. The Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons did not put up the points that were expected. The total fell 14 points short of the line, and that was due to the Pistons limiting the 76ers to 15 fourth quarter points.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks went to double overtime and our double unit wager needed every second of it. Ivicia Zubac grabbed his eleventh rebound with less than one minute remaining… in the second overtime! It doesn’t matter how we get to a victory, it’s just important that we get there. Meatloaf is back on the menu and with a double unit hammer! It was a hefty serving of units and proves, once again, that ‘two out of three ain’t bad’.

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 11/15

Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers: Saturday, 11/15

Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | TV: League Pass | Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Odds: TOR -6.5  | O/U 233.5

Prediction: Jakob Poeltl Over 11.5 Points & TOR -6.5 (+232 DraftKings Sportsbook) 

The Toronto Raptors are on the road against the Indiana Pacers, and a rare full unit parlay is suggested. The first best bet today focuses on attacking the bad defense of the Indiana Pacers. Jakob Poeltl will have a size advantage over the Pacers frontcourt, and it will lead to more points. He has scored over 11.5 points in his last three games, and the Pacers allow 122.7 points per game.

The sad statistic for the Pacers is their -14.2 point differential. Toronto’s team total is set at 120.5, and it is possible they go over. However, the spread at -6.5 is the safer play. The Pacers have lost by nine or more points in five consecutive games. They appear headed to six without any detours or restroom stops. Put a unit on the +232 same game parlay today.

 

Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets: Saturday, 11/15

Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | TV: Local | Location: Spectrum Center | Odds: OKC -16.5 | O/U: 229.5

Prediction: OKC -16.5 (-110 FanDuel Sportsbook) 

The ying to the Pacers yang is the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are playing like a championship team, and have defended their title well. 12 wins and one loss thus far. Not only do they win, they win without mercy. They have won by 14 or more points in their last four games, and by 24 or more in three of those four games. They are well rested and are playing better than last season.

The Charlotte Hornets are playing better than last year too, but that’s not saying much. They are injured at key positions, and 4-8 this season. They played last night against the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling NBA Cup overtime game. A game in which they lost by 13… once again in overtime, a five minute period. The Thunder’s second unit is good enough to beat several starting units, and they have proved it the past two seasons. Look for them to do it again in a runaway victory. Put a unit on this best bet on FanDuel today.

 

 

 

NBA Parlay Bet Today, 11/15

CLE -10.5 & Evan Mobley 18+ Points (+204 DraftKings Sportsbook) 0.5 U

What’s better than one parlay? Two parlays! This is a traditional 0.5 unit same game parlay. With +204 odds, this best bet will still return over a unit. It is on the Cleveland Cavaliers to cover a double digit spread, -10.5, and a teased down point total on Evan Mobley. His point total is currently set at 19.5 with near-even odds and has been teased down one field goal. 

The Cavaliers host the Memphis Grizzlies in the first game today, a 5:00 PM tip-off. The Cavaliers average 122.2 points per game, the Grizzlies 112.8, and the spread is just over the average difference. Mobley is averaging 19.0 points per game, and has scored 18 or more in four of his last five matches.

The expectation is for the Cavaliers to play four good quarters. Toronto came to Rocket Arena and gave the Cavaliers a beatdown on their own court. Teams with championship aspirations, such as Cleveland, play well after a disappointing game. Look for Mobley and the Cavaliers to make a statement win against the Grizzlies. Put 0.5 unit on this best bet today.

 

 

 

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