Victor Wembanyama was the only player able to deliver in yesterday’s best bets. But that kept the damage to a minimum. There are nine games across the NBA today, with one nationally televised match on Peacock. This is the last day of the second week of basketball, and Fantasy Alarm NBA Best Bets is looking to cap off a profitable week with winners. There are several teams playing in the second of back-to-back games. It would be wise to wait for player news on teams in such a situation.

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 11/3

Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Prediction: Monday 11/3

Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | TV: Local | Location: TD Garden | Odds: BOS -10.5 | O/U 232.5

Jusuf Nurkic has bounced his way around the league, but this season completed the task of playing for three of the four corner states. It is a rare feat to accomplish, and New Mexico doesn’t have a professional sports team, so he’s maxed out. While his play and production have been inconsistent throughout his career, he has a great opportunity with the Utah Jazz.

Starting center Walker Kessler banged up his shoulder a couple of days ago and is going to specialists to seek opinions on whether surgery is needed. Nurkic will be asked to fill the void left by Kessler, and he has the potential to shoulder the load. Kessler’s injury forced Nurkic to play over 20 minutes for the first time this season, and he responded with 9 rebounds. He also has games with 13 and 11 rebounds despite playing less than 20 minutes in each of them.

Nurkic is averaging 7.8 rebounds per game this season, but the sportsbooks put one over his average and juiced up the over. That is okay. The Boston Celtics are a bottom-ten rebounding team, and lack the person in their front court who can bang with Nurkic down low. He should earn his most minutes of the season and should easily clear the line. It was tempting to tease it up, and for the bold bettors… do it. Nurkic has a history of foul trouble, and two or three first-quarter fouls would cause him to ride the pine longer than desired. Put a unit on the veteran to deliver for this best bet today. 

 

 

 

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction Monday 11/3

Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | TV: Local | Location: Moda Center | Odds: POR -3.5 | O/U: 234.5

The Los Angeles Lakers played in a barn burner last night against the Miami Heat. The total was set at 234.5, and the final count was 250. The Heat have flipped their philosophy with no look back at their defensive ways. The Lakers travel to the Rose City for a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. They will be playing their second of back-to-back games, will have tired players, and possibly some sitting out. 

The Trail Blazers were an upcoming team prior to the season, one that some predicted to make the playoffs. As of now, they are 4 - 2, on a three-game win streak, and have a +4.5 point differential. Currently fourth in the Western Conference, and 0.5 games back from the Lakers. A starting lineup of young, talented players led by the most accomplished player of this decade, Jrue Holiday.

The Lakers are 3 - 0 on the road this season, but the Trail Blazers are an overlooked team. They are rested and have a roster capable of playing great defense with their backcourt and good offense with their frontcourt. Put a unit for the Trail Blazers to win the match.

 

 

 

NBA Ladder Bet Today, 11/3

Both the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies are playing after trips to our friendly neighbors. Memphis felt the fury of the Toronto fan base after a heartbreaking Game 7 World Series loss. The Raptors had a better field goal percentage, more rebounds, and won or tied every quarter. Thus winning the game.

Ja Morant returns from a one-game suspension, and his greatness could be enough for the Grizzlies to upset the Pistons. However, eight Grizzlies played 20+ minutes, and six played 26+ minutes. On top of that, an international flight, and hosting a team rested for the match. Memphis looks dysfunctional at times, and is not a good defensive team. Put a unit on the Pistons to cover the -4.0 spread on FanDuel.
 

The Detroit Pistons are back from their victory in Mexico City, but enjoyed a day’s rest prior to this game. The ladder bet today is a tease on the Detroit Pistons spread. -9.5 is the suggestion, and some books have this as low as +170; always take the better odds. The Pistons have a typical, tough Eastern Conference defense. They play well at all levels and have depth in their front court.

They also have one of the best players in the Association, Cade Cunningham. His per-game averages are 35.5 minutes, 22.0 points, 9.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. He earned 18 assists in Detroit’s last game, and he is going to be a matchup nightmare for everyone on the Memphis Grizzlies. Even former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson will have difficulty stopping him. Put a unit on this teased up best bet of the Pistons winning by 10 or more points.

 

 

 

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