The NBA week continues with a 9-game slate on Friday night. It features a double-header on Amazon Prime, starting with New York hosting Miami before Golden State visits San Antonio. Philadelphia, Houston, Dallas and both Los Angeles teams are also on the schedule.
Make sure you also check out our NBA picks for every game.
Heat vs Knicks best bet: Heat +5.5 (-102)
Odds available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing
It was a rough one all around at home on Wednesday, as the Knicks lost to the Magic by 17 points and saw Jalen Brunson go down with an ankle injury. Given that Brunson is sidelined tonight, 5.5 points are too many to give.
Nets vs Magic best bet: Over 223.5 (-110)
Odds available at Bet365 Sportsbook at time of publishing
I have no interest in giving 13.5 points in pretty much any game, but I also don’t like backing a horrendous Brooklyn squad. Instead, let’s turn to the over/under. The Nets are second-to-last in the NBA in scoring defense. All but 1 of their outings this season have exceeded 223.5.
76ers vs Pistons best bet: Over 230.5 (-112)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
This has low key become a must-watch matchup for NBA fans. The 76ers are 7-4, while the scorching-hot Pistons are 10-2. There will be a ton of offensive firepower on the floor, much of it young and on the rise. Detroit has scored at least 124 points in 3 of it last 4 contests.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets best bet: Trail Blazers +8 (-114)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
Portland (6-5) is playing solid basketball under interim head coach Tiago Splitter, with Chauncey Billups gone – presumably on a permanent basis – amidst the gambling scandal. Deni Avdija is on fire, so 8 points should be enough.
Hornets vs Bucks best bet: Bucks -9.5 (-106)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
The Hornets are 4-7 overall and 1-4 on the road. They have twice lost at Miami by 27 points and 18 points. They even lost at New Orleans. LaMelo Ball is out, so Charlotte’s road woes should continue against Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Kings vs Timberwolves best bet: Over 240.5 (-110)
Odds available at Bet365 Sportsbook at time of publishing
Sacramento does not play any defense. It ranks last in the Western Conference in that department after just giving up 133 points to Atlanta on Wednesday. The Kings surrendered 144 to the Timberwolves this past Sunday.
Lakers vs Pelicans best bet: Lakers -9.5 (-114)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
The Pelicans (2-9) are horrendous, and what’s especially bad is that they don’t even own their 2026 first-round draft pick. As usual, Zion Williamson is hurt – he is still out with a foot injury. Give me the Lakers to win by double-digits.
Clippers vs Mavericks best bet: Clippers -2.5 (-115)
Odds available at Bet365 Sportsbook at time of publishing
It seemed like everything was back on track for the Mavericks when they improbably won the draft lottery and picked Cooper Flagg. Instead, they are 3-9 and embattled GM Nico Harrison has been fired. The Clippers aren’t good, either, but they should win.
Warriors vs Spurs best bet: Spurs -1.5 (-114)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing
Today’s schedule concludes with the most intriguing matchup of all between Stephen Curry and Victory Wembanyama. The location should dictate the outcome. Golden State is 2-6 on the road; San Antonio is 5-1 at home.
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