Top 5 NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Monday (11/25)
There are nine games on the slate this evening, and certainly no shortage of options to mull over. Without any further preamble, let's jump right into some of our favorite picks for Monday, November 25.
Monday’s Best NBA Picks
(NBA odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Golden State Warriors Team Total Under 118.5 Points (-115)
We kick things off in Golden State, where the Warriors will face the Brooklyn Nets, who are coming off a massive win last night in Sacramento. The Warriors last played Saturday, where they took a loss on the road against San Antonio.
At first glance, it would seem Golden State should rebound nicely against a Brooklyn team possibly on the verge of relocating two-thirds of the current roster over the next few months. The Warriors have cleared 118.5 total team points in three of its last six games. However, this may not be a prime spot to make it four out of seven.
The Nets are only allowing 113.9 points per game to the opposition on the season. In three games played on a back-to-back, that number drops significantly to 105.0 points. Brooklyn appears to be a team you can take advantage of when playing two nights in a row. Yet, the statistics suggest otherwise. For this selection, we are going with the numbers.
Golden State is averaging 106.5 points per game over the last four contests and has cleared 118.5 points just once in that span.
Atlanta Hawks Moneyline (-134)
There is not too much to dive into with this selection. Atlanta gets a tired Mavericks team without Luka Doncic, who will be traveling after they just played into overtime the evening before.
This one could get ugly quickly, and that's exactly what we are hoping for. Of all the picks today, this Moneyline bet could carry the least amount of sweat.
Atlanta gets a taste of home cooking after a four-game stretch on the road. The Hawks are 4-4 at home, where they score an extra 2.9 points per game. Opponents are shooting 45.3% from the field against the Hawks when at State Farm Arena - a 3.6% decrease compared to games on the road.
When you consider the Mavericks played into overtime last night and this is the last leg of a three-game road trip, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Dallas rest Kyrie Irving. If this is indeed the case, we hope you were able to get to the window early for a smash play.
Oklahoma City Thunder -4 (-110)
We will continue today's theme by once again trying to take advantage of teams who played the night before. Sacramento unexpectedly lost last night to the Brooklyn Nets. Their opponent tonight, Oklahoma City, is entirely more formidable.
Oklahoma City heads into Sacramento this evening with only four losses on the season, including four wins over the last six games. The Thunder have not played in the last four days, which should give them a huge advantage over their adversaries, who played to a tough-fought loss only last night.
It is absolutely in the realm of possibilities Sacramento overlooked their opponents yesterday in anticipation of this contest against a team tied for the top spot in the Western Conference. Having said that, the numbers are also not in Sacramento's favor, which makes this a tough spot for the Kings.
Sacramento is 2-6 at home against the spread (ATS), while Oklahoma City has posted a 4-2 record on the season when playing on the road. The Thunder have also won by at least four points or more in all 12 of their victories.
Oklahoma City owns the best defensive rating in the league. Sacramento is only connecting on 31% of their three-point attempts when playing on a back-to-back. If the Kings are going to have difficulties making three-pointers, the Thunder should win by more than four points tonight.
Toronto Raptors @ Detroit Pistons Under 222.5 Points (-110)
At this time, Cade Cunningham has been designated with a doubtful tag for this contest. Make sure to check back on the BettingPros app later in the day for up-to-date information regarding player statuses and more.
Toronto is another of the many teams who are unfortunately playing their second game in as many nights. The Raptors average just under 113 points per game on the season. However, when playing on the road, that number falls to 109.1 on 39% combined shooting.
Cunningham has missed one game for the Pistons this season. The Pistons scored just 100 points in that game. Certainly a small sample size, though, there's a good chance this is the result of missing a player averaging 23.5 points per game.
In a game where Toronto is traveling on a back-to-back and Detroit could be without their most prolific scoring option, we feel this contest should fall short of the 222.5 total.
Nikola Jokic to Record a Triple-Double (+105)
In what should be one of the more exciting matchups this evening, the Knicks head to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is currently averaging a triple-double on the season. The Knicks may not have the personnel to prevent the Serbian center from posting another one this evening.
This has more to do with matchup than anything else. Karl-Anthony Towns is a phenomenal player and has been a productive addition to the Knicks. Having said that, in regards to stopping Jokic from doing as he pleases, that seems like a stretch.
The Denver center has recorded a triple-double in five of his previous six games, on 60% shooting from the field, and is averaging two three-pointers over that span. This contest should stay close. We will gladly take the plus action on this selection.
Jokic may not be the type of player who looks to add personal accolades, however, he certainly is performing like someone who wants to win another MVP award. He has only fallen short of a triple-double in two out of eight home games this season.
Enjoy the games tonight and best of luck with your picks.