Twenty-eight NBA teams are back in action Friday following Thursday's league-wide off day for Thanksgiving. Read on for our NBA picks and best bets for Friday.
We have a loaded 14-game slate in the NBA on Friday. Every team is rested off of a Thanksgiving break. It's crucial to keep our bankroll disciplined, avoid traps, and find the winners in this forest of a market. Welcome back to the NBA best bets piece where we look to find the spots where your money should be headed.
Here are our best bets for Friday's NBA slat e (odds via PointsBet, FanDuel Sportsbook, Caesars Sportsbook, and DraftKings Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Friday's NBA Schedule and Odds
(odds via DraftKings)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (-225) vs. Charlotte Hornets (+190)
- Philadelphia 76ers (+110) vs. Orlando Magic (-130)
- Portland Trail Blazers (+135) vs. New York Knicks (-155)
- Sacramento Kings (+255) vs. Boston Celtics (-305)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (+145) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (-170)
- New Orleans Pelicans (+110) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (-130)
- Brooklyn Nets (-165) vs. Indiana Pacers (+140)
- Chicago Bulls (-145) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (+125)
- Washington Wizards (+135) vs. Miami Heat (-155)
- Los Angeles Lakers (-155) vs. San Antonio Spurs (+135)
- Atlanta Hawks (No ML, -8) vs. Houston Rockets
- Detroit Pistons (+575) vs. Phoenix Suns (-800)
- Utah Jazz (+255) vs. Golden State Warriors (-305)< /li>
- Denver Nuggets (-155) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (+135)
Friday's NBA Best Bets
- Moneyline: Magic (-130 via PointsBet)
- Spread: Kings +8 (-110 via FanDuel)
- Total: Wizards-Heat Under 212.5 (-112 via FanDuel)
- Upset: Rockets (+260 via Caesars)
- Prop bet: Buddy Hield Over 16.5 points (-120 via DraftKings)