• Portland Trail Blazers vs Detroit Pistons
• Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves
• Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics
• Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets
• Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks
• Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors
• New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder
• Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
• TV: Bally Sports North
• Odds/Point Spread: Denver (-2)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

The Denver Nuggets (4-0) are set to clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2) at Target Center on Wednesday. The Timberwolves are starting as 2-point underdogs according to the oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 225.5.

The Nuggets are coming off a 110-102 victory against the Jazz. Denver recorded 14 personal fouls and converted 11 of their 37 attempts from beyond the arc. They also grabbed 43 rebounds and had 4 steals in the matchup. Nikola Jokic stood out with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Denver currently holds a perfect 4-0 record for the season. They average 116.3 points per game and shoot at a rate of 53.8% from the field. Defensively, the Nuggets force 14.0 turnovers per game and surrender an opponent field goal percentage of 43.3%.

The Timberwolves suffered a 127-113 loss to the Hawks in their last game. Anthony Edwards led the team with 31 points and 7 assists. Minnesota is currently 1-2 for the season and averages 104.3 points per game. They allow opponents to shoot 45.2% from the field.

The Pick: Denver Nuggets(-2)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
• TV: NBC Sports Boston
• Odds/Point Spread: Indiana (+12)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

The Indiana Pacers (2-1) will be heading to TD Garden on Wednesday to face the Boston Celtics (3-0). The Celtics are set as 12-point favorites with a total of 228.

In their previous game, the Pacers suffered a 112-105 loss against the Bulls. They committed 24 fouls and made 6 of 17 three-point attempts. Chicago, on the other hand, went 83.9% at the free throw line and collected 44 rebounds. Indiana allowed the Bulls to shoot 46.0% from the field. The Pacers had a 40.9% field goal percentage and made 12 of their 46 three-point shots.

Myles Turner had a solid performance in the game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

Indiana currently holds a 2-1 record for the season. They are averaging 124.3 points per game and shooting 47.8% from the field. The Pacers are also hitting 37.0% of their three-point shots and 85.2% from the free throw line. Defensively, they are forcing 11.3 turnovers per game and allowing their opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field.

In their last game, the Celtics secured a 126-107 victory against the Wizards. They recorded 51 rebounds and forced 11 turnovers. Jaylen Brown led the team with 36 points and 6 rebounds.

Boston is currently undefeated with a 3-0 record. They are averaging 117.7 points per game and shooting 48.5% from the field. The Celtics are allowing 107.3 points per game and forcing 12.7 turnovers.

The Pick: Boston Celtics (-12) & Under 228

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: Toyota Center in Houston, TX
• TV: Space City Home Network
• Odds/Point Spread: Charlotte (+3)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

The Houston Rockets (0-3) will try to defeat the Charlotte Hornets (1-2) at Toyota Center on Wednesday. Houston is 3-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 232.

The Hornets faced off against the Nets in their last game and suffered a 133-121 loss. Charlotte shot 49.0% from the field and made 8 of 31 three-point attempts. They were excellent at the free throw line, converting 19 of 20 shots. The Hornets totaled 39 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards, and had 33 assists in the game. Defensively, they allowed the Nets to shoot 56.3% from the field and record 25 assists. Brooklyn grabbed 46 rebounds and blocked 5 shots in the contest. Charlotte committed 23 fouls compared to the Nets’ 19 fouls.

Terry Rozier was a standout player for the Hornets, scoring 23 points on 52.6% shooting. He also contributed 3 rebounds and 9 assists in the game.

Charlotte has a season record of 1-2, averaging 112.0 points per game on 45.6% shooting. They are shooting 27.1% from three-point range and 80.0% from the free throw line. The Hornets are pulling down 43.7 rebounds per game and have 87 assists on the season. They are committing 15.7 turnovers and 22.3 personal fouls per game.

Defensively, the Hornets force 16.7 turnovers and 22.3 personal fouls per game. They are allowing opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field and average 118.0 points per game. From three-point range, opponents are shooting 29.3% against the Hornets.

The Rockets lost their previous game to the Warriors by a score of 106-95. They allowed Golden State to grab 49 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards. Houston shot 40.0% from three-point range and 78.3% from the free throw line. They held the Warriors to 43.2% shooting from the field. The Rockets shot 34.0% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc.

Jalen Green had a solid performance for the Rockets, scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the game.

Houston has a season record of 0-3, averaging 101.0 points per game on 43.9% shooting. They are shooting 33.1% from three-point range and 69.1% from the free throw line. The Rockets collect 38.7 rebounds per game and have 23.7 assists. They are committing 14.7 turnovers and 23.3 personal fouls per game.

Defensively, the Rockets force 16.0 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field. They surrender 116.0 points per game and opponents shoot 33.1% from three-point range.

The Pick: Houston Rockets -3

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

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Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
• TV: Bally Sports Southwest-Dallas

American Airlines Center is the site where the Dallas Mavericks (3-0) will play the Chicago Bulls (2-2) on Wednesday.

The Bulls faced the Pacers and went home with a win by a final score of 112-105 in their last contest. When discussing personal fouls, the Bulls ended up with 17 and the Pacers finished the game with 24 personal fouls. They converted 12 of 46 attempts from beyond the perimeter. Indiana shot 84.0% from the free throw line by making 21 of their 25 shots. Furthermore, Indiana had 47 rebounds (11 offensive, 36 defensive) and added 6 rejections. Indiana dished out 26 assists and had 7 steals for the contest. Pertaining to the defense, Chicago allowed their opponent to shoot 40.9% from the floor on 36 out of 88 shooting. They also recorded 19 assists for this contest as well as forcing the opposition into 17 turnovers and earning 8 steals. With respect to getting rebounds, they earned 44 with 10 of them being on the offensive end. At the free throw line, the Bulls made 26 of their 31 attempts for a percentage of 83.9%. Chicago ended the game having earned a 46.0% field goal percentage (40 of 87) and converted 6 out of their 17 three-point attempts.

Nikola Vucevic is one player who was important for the matchup. Vucevic went 52.6% from the field and dished out 3 assists. He played for 34 mins and also snagged 17 rebounds. He left the arena with 24 points on 10 out of 19 shooting.

Chicago comes into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this year. They are averaging 105.5 points per game (24th in the league) while hitting 41.6% from the field. The Bulls are shooting 29.4% on 3-pointers (37 of 126) and 80.6% from the free throw line. As a team, Chicago is pulling down 42.5 boards per game and has racked up 79 dimes this year, which ranks 16th in the league in terms of passing the ball. They lose possession via turnover 12.8 times per contest and as a team are committing 18.8 fouls every game.

When they are on defense, the Bulls are forcing 18.3 turnovers per contest and they draw 22.5 fouls. They are 28th in basketball in giving up assists with 110 surrendered so far this year. The Bulls defense is giving up and opponent field goal percentage of 48.5% (165 of 340) and they relinquish 49.0 boards per contest as a team. They are surrendering 34.9% on 3-point shots and they rank 17th in the NBA in points per game allowed (112.5).

When they last stepped on the court, the Mavericks went home victorious with a score of 125-110 when they played the Grizzlies. The Mavericks pulled down 42 defensive boards and 6 offensive rebounds totaling 48 for this contest. They also gave up possession of the ball 15 times, while recording 4 steals in this contest. The Grizzlies committed 22 fouls for this game which took the Mavericks to the charity stripe for 24 attempts. They were able to make 18 of them for a percentage of 75.0%. In the matter of shooting from 3-point land, Dallas buried 23 out of their 47 attempts (48.9%). When the game finished, the Mavericks finished shooting 42 for 84 from the field which had them sitting at 50.0%. The Mavericks allowed the Grizzlies to bury 42 of 92 attempts from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.7% for the game. They finished shooting 37.8% from distance by connecting on 14 of 37 and walked away from this one shooting 12 of 20 from the charity stripe (60.0%). With respect to rebounds, Dallas allowed Memphis to grab 44 in all (10 offensive).

Luka Doncic was important for the Mavericks in this game. He made 11 of 22 in this contest for a field goal rate of 50.0%, and added 12 rebounds. Doncic totaled 35 points in his 40 minutes on the hardwood and tallied 12 assists for the game.

Dallas has a record of 3-0 on the year. The Mavericks are responsible for committing 17.3 personal fouls per contest and they go 76.0% from the charity stripe. They are assisting teammates 22.7 times per contest (26th in basketball) and they cough up possession 12.0 times per contest. Dallas has accounted for 376 pts for the season (125.3 per contest) and they average 45.3 boards per game. In terms of offensive execution, the Mavericks are hitting on 48.5% from the field, which is ranked 7th in the NBA.

The Mavericks are ranked 23rd in basketball in PPG allowed with 116.3. They are forcing their opponents into 15.7 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 48.7% from the field (27th in basketball). The Dallas defense concedes 40.0% on 3-point attempts (46 of 115) and their opponents are knocking down 71.2% of their shots from the charity stripe. They give up 28.3 dimes and 45.3 boards every game, which is 28th and 15th in the league.

The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -5

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
• TV: NBC Sports Bay Area
• Odds/Point Spread: Sacramento (+8)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

The Golden State Warriors (3-1) will face off against the Sacramento Kings (2-1) at Chase Center on Wednesday. Golden State is favored by 8 points. The over/under has been set at 235.

The Kings recently defeated the Lakers with a final score of 132-127. They recorded 28 fouls and made 15 of 45 shots from beyond the arc. Sacramento allowed the Lakers to shoot 43.9% from the field. De’Aaron Fox was the standout player for the Kings in that game, scoring 37 points and contributing 8 assists.

As for the Warriors, they are coming off a 130-102 victory over the Pelicans. Stephen Curry had an impressive performance, scoring 42 points and tallying 5 assists.

Sacramento has a record of 2-1 this season, averaging 125.3 points per game. They have a 45.7% field goal percentage and shoot 34.5% from three-point range. The Kings also grab 44.3 rebounds per game.

On the defensive end, the Kings force 15.0 turnovers per game and surrender 121.0 points per game. They have a field goal percentage against of 47.8% and allow 48.7 rebounds per game.

Golden State has a record of 3-1 and shoots 46.3% from the field. They score an average of 115.5 points per game and average 50.3 rebounds per game.

Defensively, the Warriors give up an average of 104.8 points per game and force 12.8 turnovers per game. They have a field goal percentage against of 41.7% and allow 45.5 rebounds per game.

The Pick: Golden State Warriors -8

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
• TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma

The New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) are hitting the road to Paycom Center on Wednesday where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-1).

The Pelicans faced the Warriors and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 130-102 in their last game. When it comes to fouls, the Pelicans finished with 18 while the Warriors totaled 21 fouls. They also converted 15 of 41 attempts from beyond the arc. Golden State ended up shooting 65.0% at the charity stripe by making 13 of 20 tries. Furthermore, Golden State snagged 64 rebounds (21 offensive, 43 defensive) and added 3 blocks. Golden State doled out 28 dimes and had 6 steals for the contest. With regard to defending, New Orleans allowed the other team to go 52.0% from the floor on 51 of 98 shooting. They also recorded 23 dimes in the matchup as well as creating 14 turnovers and having 8 steals. In reference to grabbing boards, they compiled 39 with 14 of them being offensive. From the charity stripe, the Pelicans buried 16 of their 26 attempts for a rate of 61.5%. New Orleans finished having earned a 40.9% FG percentage (38 out of 93) and buried 10 of 39 shots from distance.

CJ McCollum is someone who was a factor for this contest. McCollum went 33.3% from the field and also totaled 5 assists. He was on the court for 33 minutes and totaled 6 rebounds. He finished with 19 points on 7 of 21 shooting.

New Orleans comes into this matchup with a mark of 2-1 for the campaign. They currently have an average of 103.0 points per outing (27th in basketball) while connecting on 44.5% from the field. The Pelicans are hitting 31.7% from downtown (33 of 104) and 62.5% from the charity stripe. As a unit, New Orleans is pulling in 44.7 boards per game and has accounted for 65 dimes for the season, which ranks 30th in the NBA in terms of passing the ball. They cough up possession 15.0 times per game and as a unit they are committing 20.3 personal fouls per contest.

Defensively, the Pelicans are able to force 15.7 turnovers per contest while drawing 19.0 personal fouls. They rank 6th in the NBA in giving up assists to the opposition with 70 relinquished on the campaign. The Pelicans are allowing and opponent field goal percentage of 43.7% (122 of 279) and they concede 53.3 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They are surrendering 28.1% on 3-pointers and they are 8th in the league in points per game allowed (107.0).

In their last game, the Thunder got the victory with a final of 124-112 when they faced the Pistons. The Thunder were able to collect 38 defensive boards and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 44 for the matchup. They gave up possession of the ball 15 times, while recording 9 steals for the game. The Pistons were called for 25 personal fouls in the game which took the Thunder to the charity stripe for a total of 28 shots. They were able to make 23 of the free throw tries for a rate of 82.1%. With regard to shots from downtown, Oklahoma City converted 13 of 29 attempts (44.8%). When all was said and done, the Thunder walked away from this one shooting 44 out of 83 from the field which gave them a shooting percentage of 53.0%. The Thunder allowed the Pistons to make 39 out of 91 tries from the field which left them with a shooting percentage of 42.9% in the game. They wrapped up this game 53.6% from three-point range by going 15 out of 28 and ended up shooting 19 of 24 at the charity stripe (79.2%). When discussing rebounding, Oklahoma City allowed Detroit to snag 41 in all (13 offensive).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pitched in for the Thunder in this game. He knocked down 11 of 23 for this game giving him a rate of 47.8%, and earned 9 rebounds. Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 32 points in his 33 mins of playing time and accumulated 4 dimes for the game.

Oklahoma City has a mark of 3-1 on the season. The Thunder are responsible for committing 17.3 fouls per game and they hit 81.9% from the free throw line. They are earning an assist 23.8 times per contest (20th in basketball) and they turn it over 14.8 times per contest. Oklahoma City has tallied 451 pts on the season (112.8 per contest) and they pull in 40.8 boards per contest. As an offense, the Thunder are connecting on 48.5% from the floor, which has them ranked 9th in the league.

The Oklahoma City defense allows 35.2% from downtown (50 of 142) and their opposition makes 78.2% of their free throw shots. They give up 27.8 assists and 44.8 rebounds on a nightly basis, which is 26th and 13th in the league. The Thunder on the defensive side of the court are 15th in the NBA in PPG given up with 112.3. They are forcing their opponents into 14.3 TO’s per game and allow teams to shoot 46.3% from the floor (14th in the NBA).

The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +3.5

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors

• Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
• Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON
• TV: TSN
• Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee (-5)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)

Scotiabank Arena is the location where the Toronto Raptors (1-3) will go up against the Milwaukee Bucks (2-1) on Wednesday. Milwaukee opens as 5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 230.

The Bucks faced the Heat and earned the victory with a final of 122-114 in their last contest. When talking about personal fouls, the Bucks ended up finishing with 23 and the Heat accounted for 20 personal fouls. They also knocked down 13 out of their 34 shots from beyond the arc. Miami finished the contest at 95.0% at the charity stripe by knocking down 19 of their 20 shots. Moreover, Miami had 40 rebounds (7 offensive, 33 defensive) and added 5 blocks. Miami recorded 27 assists and had 7 steals in this game. When talking about defense, Milwaukee allowed the other team to shoot 47.7% from the field on 41 out of 86 shooting. They also doled out 24 assists for the matchup in addition to forcing 14 turnovers and having 8 steals. In relation to hauling in boards, they earned 43 with 9 of them being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Bucks knocked down 22 of 30 shots for a percentage of 73.3%. Milwaukee ended the game with a 50.6% FG percentage (44 of 87) and buried 12 out of their 37 shots from downtown.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is someone who had an impact in the matchup. He recorded 33 points on 12 of 21 shooting. He saw the court for 32 minutes played and also pulled down 7 rebounds. Antetokounmpo shot 57.1% from the floor and also totaled 2 dimes.

Milwaukee steps onto the hardwood with a win-loss record of 2-1 on the season. They currently have an average of 116.7 points per outing (9th in the NBA) on 48.8% from the field. The Bucks are shooting 35.1% on 3-point shots (39 of 111) and 73.3% from the charity stripe. As a unit, Milwaukee is snagging 41.7 boards per contest and has totaled 66 dimes so far this season, which has them ranked 29th in the NBA in terms of passing the rock. They are losing possession via turnover 17.3 times per game and as a unit they are committing 22.7 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on defense, the Bucks have forced 15.7 turnovers per game and they draw 21.7 personal fouls. They rank 17th in the league in giving up assists with 84 relinquished so far this season. The Bucks are allowing a FG percentage of 49.8% (129 of 259) and they concede 41.7 boards per game as a group. They are giving up 41.5% on 3-point attempts and they rank 25th in basketball in PPG allowed (119.3).

When they last played, the Raptors took a loss by a score of 99-91 against the Trail Blazers. The Raptors were able to corral 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds totaling 47 for the matchup. They turned it over 11 times, while recording 10 steals in this game. The Trail Blazers earned 19 fouls in the matchup which got the Raptors to the free throw line for 15 attempts. They were able to make 11 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 73.3%. In the matter of three-point attempts, Toronto converted 4 of 29 tries (13.8%). When the final whistle was blown, the Raptors went 38 out of 94 from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 40.4%. The Raptors permitted the Trail Blazers to convert 38 out of 85 attempts from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 44.7% for the game. They shot 31.4% from distance by shooting 11 of 35 and ended up going 12 out of 15 from the charity stripe (80.0%). When talking about how they cleaned up the glass, Toronto allowed Portland to get 51 in total (13 on the offensive glass).

Scottie Barnes ended up having an impact for the Raptors for this contest. Barnes had 20 points in his 37 minutes of playing time and added 2 dimes for this contest. He made 8 out of 19 for the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 42.1%, and had 12 rebounds.

Toronto has a record of 1-3 so far this year. When it comes to offensive execution, the Raptors are hitting on 42.5% from the floor, which is ranked 27th in the league. Toronto has scored 398 points for the season (99.5 per game) and they pull in 47.0 boards per game. Their rate of earning assists is at 24.8 times per game (15th in basketball) and they turn it over 15.5 times per game. The Raptors are responsible for committing 20.8 personal fouls per game and they shoot 69.3% from the charity stripe.

The Toronto defense surrenders 27.8% on shots from behind the 3-point line (37 of 133) and opponents are connecting on 81.4% of their free throw shots. They have conceded 20.8 dimes and 51.8 boards per game, which is ranked 3rd and 29th in the NBA. The Raptors are ranked 4th in the league in PPG surrendered with 102.8. They are able to force 14.5 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 41.1% from the floor (2nd in the NBA).

The Pick: Toronto Raptors(+5)

Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)