- Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets
- San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers
- Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports North
- Odds/Point Spread: Boston (-4)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
The Boston Celtics (5-0) are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2) at Target Center on Monday. Minnesota opens as 4-point underdogs, with the betting total set at 222.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Nets with a score of 124-114. Boston finished the game with a 47.8% field goal percentage and made 15 of their 45 3-point attempts. They also had a strong performance from the free throw line, converting 23 of 27 attempts. The Celtics grabbed 50 rebounds, distributed 22 assists, and forced 5 turnovers. Defensively, Boston held the Nets to a 43.0% shooting percentage and collected 4 steals.
Jayson Tatum was a standout player for the Celtics, scoring 32 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the game.
Boston has a perfect 5-0 record this season, averaging 126.4 points per game. They have a field goal percentage of 50.1% and shoot 38.9% from beyond the arc. The Celtics are solid on defense, allowing an average of 108.0 points per game and holding opponents to a 42.6% shooting percentage.
In their last game, the Timberwolves secured a 123-95 victory against the Jazz. Minnesota allowed Utah to shoot 38.5% from the field and grabbed 43 rebounds in the game. Anthony Edwards was a top performer for the Timberwolves, scoring 31 points and recording 8 rebounds.
Minnesota has a 3-2 record this season, averaging 109.2 points per game on 46.6% shooting. Defensively, the Timberwolves are ranked 1st in points allowed per game, giving up only 99.6 points on average.
The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves (+4)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
- TV: Altitude
Ball Arena is set to host an exciting match-up between the Denver Nuggets (6-1) and the New Orleans Pelicans (4-2) on Monday.
New Orleans Pelicans faced the Atlanta Hawks in their last game and suffered a 123-105 loss. The Pelicans made 14 of their 41 attempts from beyond the arc and were 17 of 21 at the free throw line. They collected a total of 35 rebounds and had 24 assists and 9 steals. Zion Williamson led the team with 25 points, shooting 56.3% from the field.
On the season, the Pelicans have a record of 4-2. They average 108.2 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 44.6%. Defensively, they force 15.2 turnovers per game and give up 111.0 points per game.
Denver Nuggets recently defeated the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 123-101. Nikola Jokic recorded 28 points, 16 rebounds, and 9 assists in the game. The Nuggets have a 6-1 record for the season and are averaging 114.6 points per game with a shooting percentage of 51.2%. Defensively, they allow 104.7 points per game and have a field goal percentage against of 44.5%.
The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
- TV: MSG
- Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles (+1)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
Madison Square Garden is where the New York Knicks (2-4) will try to beat the Los Angeles Clippers (3-2) on Monday. Los Angeles opens this game as 1-point dogs. The total is 218.
The Clippers faced off against their cross-town rivals, the Lakers, in their last game and unfortunately came up short with a final score of 130-125. Los Angeles shot 47.5% from the field, with 14 of their 34 shots coming from beyond the arc. They also grabbed 46 rebounds, with 12 of them being offensive boards. The Clippers’ defense struggled against the Lakers, allowing them to shoot 51.1% from the field. Kawhi Leonard was the standout player for Los Angeles, scoring 38 points on 53.6% shooting.
Los Angeles enters this game with a record of 3-2. They have been averaging 121.4 points per game and shooting 42.0% from three-point range. Defensively, the Clippers are forcing 17.4 turnovers per game and allowing an average of 109.2 points per game.
The Knicks, on the other hand, are coming off a loss to the Bucks, with a final score of 110-105. New York struggled on defense, allowing the Bucks to shoot 42.7% from the field. Jalen Brunson had a strong performance for the Knicks, scoring 45 points on 56.7% shooting.
New York has a record of 2-4 and has been averaging 103.3 points per game. Defensively, the Knicks have been solid, allowing 103.3 points per game and forcing 14.5 turnovers.
Based on their performances and statistics so far this season, I am picking Los Angeles (+1) to cover the spread in this game.
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers (+1)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
- TV: YES
- Odds/Point Spread: Milwaukee (-5)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
The Brooklyn Nets (3-3) will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (3-2) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on Monday, November 6, 2023. The current point spread favors Milwaukee with a 5-point advantage, as determined by Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under for this game is set at 224.
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a 110-105 victory against the New York Knicks in their previous game. The Bucks made 10 out of their 39 three-point attempts and had 56 rebounds, while the Knicks made 76.0% of their free throws and had 56 rebounds. Leading the Bucks in scoring was Damian Lillard with 30 points. The Bucks have a current record of 3-2 and are averaging 114.2 points per game this season.
The Brooklyn Nets suffered a loss in their last game against the Boston Celtics, with a final score of 124-114. The Nets made 32 defensive rebounds and converted 32.7% of their three-point attempts. Cam Thomas led the Nets with 27 points in the game. The Nets currently have a 3-3 record and are averaging 116.3 points per game.
In terms of statistics, the Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range this season. Defensively, they are forcing an average of 15.2 turnovers per game. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 48.1% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 116.0 points per game.
The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks (-5).
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN
- TV: Bally Sports Indiana
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
The San Antonio Spurs (3-2) are en route to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday where they will compete against the Indiana Pacers (3-3).
The Spurs stepped onto the hardwood against the Suns and took home the win by a score of 132-121 in their last game. San Antonio walked away from the contest with a 52.0% FG percentage (51 out of 98) and buried 18 of their 37 shots from beyond the arc. When they shot from the free throw line, the Spurs converted 12 of their 13 attempts for a percentage of 92.3%. When it comes to rebounding, they earned a total of 41 with 9 of them being offensive. They also recorded 37 assists in this matchup while forcing 14 turnovers and earning 7 steals. In terms of defense, San Antonio allowed the other team to go 53.8% from the floor on 43 of 80 shooting. Phoenix doled out 26 dimes and had 5 steals in this matchup. Furthermore, Phoenix collected 34 rebounds (5 offensive, 29 defensive) and had 5 blocks. Phoenix finished the contest at 73.1% from the free throw line by knocking down 19 of 26 attempts. They made 16 of their 32 tries from distance. In the matter of fouls, the Spurs ended up finishing with 21 while the Suns finished the game with 15 fouls.
Victor Wembanyama is one player who was a contributor for the contest. He was able to score 38 points on 15 out of 26 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 34 minutes played and also collected 10 rebounds. Wembanyama finished shooting 57.7% from the floor and earned 2 dimes.
San Antonio will play this game with a mark of 3-2 for the season. They cough up possession 16.4 times per contest and as a basketball team they commit 20.2 fouls every game. As a unit, San Antonio is grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game and has totaled 148 dimes on the year, which ranks 12th in the league in terms of passing the ball. The Spurs are connecting on 36.4% on shots from distance (67 of 184) and 76.8% from the charity stripe. They average 115.0 points per outing (11th in basketball) while connecting on 47.7% from the field.
On defense, the Spurs have forced 15.8 turnovers per game and they draw 19.0 fouls. They are conceding 38.0% on shots from distance while they are 27th in basketball in PPG allowed (121.2). The Spurs defensively are allowing a FG percentage of 51.0% (231 of 453) and they relinquish 43.2 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 9th in the NBA in allowing assists to their opponents with 132 relinquished for the season.
In their last game, the Pacers walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 125-124 when they faced the Hornets. When talking about rebounds, Indiana permitted Charlotte to pull down 41 in all (12 offensive). They finished 40.0% from distance by shooting 8 out of 20 and ended up shooting 23 of 23 from the free throw line (100.0%). The Pacers allowed the Hornets to knock down 47 out of 88 tries from the field which left them with a shooting percentage of 53.4% for the game. When the final whistle blew, the Pacers went 45 out of 93 from the field which gave them a percentage of 48.4%. In regard to 3-pointers, Indiana knocked down 22 of their 45 tries (48.9%). They were able to knock down 12 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 75.0%. The Hornets committed 20 personal fouls in the matchup which got the Pacers to the charity stripe for 16 shots. They turned the ball over 14 times, while getting 7 steals in this game. The Pacers were able to collect 25 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 36 in the matchup.
Tyrese Haliburton ended up being a factor for the Pacers in the game. Haliburton tallied 43 points in his 37 minutes on the court and accumulated 12 dimes in this contest. He made 14 of 21 for this contest giving him a rate of 66.7%, and tallied 2 rebounds.
Indiana has a record of 3-3 on the season. The Pacers commit 20.5 fouls per game while shooting 76.4% from the charity stripe. They are getting an assist 30.8 times per contest (1st in the league) and they cough up possession 13.3 times per contest. Indiana has 722 pts on the season (120.3 per contest) and they grab 42.2 rebounds per game. When it comes to executing on offense, the Pacers are hitting on 48.2% from the field, which ranks 7th in the league.
The Indiana defense allows 40.6% on shots from beyond the arc (63 of 155) and their opponents are knocking down 83.8% of their shots from the free throw line. They give up 25.5 assists and 45.5 total boards per game, which ranks them 16th and 16th in basketball. The Pacers on defense are ranked 29th in the league in points allowed per game with 123.5. They are forcing their opponents into 12.2 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 49.5% from the field (28th in the NBA).
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -8
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)
Golden State Warriors vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
- Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
- TV: Bally Sports Detroit
The Detroit Pistons (2-4) will host the Golden State Warriors (5-1) at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.
The Warriors faced off against the Thunder and came away with a narrow 141-139 victory in their last game. Golden State shot 53.3% from the field, converting 49 out of 92 attempts, and made 18 of 40 three-point shots. They were also efficient from the free-throw line, sinking 25 out of 30 shots. The Warriors grabbed 38 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds, and dished out 36 assists. Defensively, they allowed the Thunder to shoot 60.2% from the field on 50 of 83 shooting. Oklahoma City recorded 26 assists and had 3 steals. The Warriors committed 25 personal fouls, while the Thunder had 20 fouls.
Stephen Curry had an impressive performance for the Warriors, shooting 60.0% from the field, recording 7 assists, and grabbing 8 rebounds. He scored 30 points on 9 of 15 shooting.
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Golden State has a 5-1 record this season. They average 15.3 turnovers and commit 21.3 fouls per game. The Warriors pull down 45.8 rebounds per game and have recorded 174 assists so far. They have a 37.1% three-point shooting percentage and shoot 79.2% from the free-throw line. The Warriors average 117.5 points per game and shoot 47.8% from the field.
Defensively, the Warriors force 14.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.8 fouls. They allow teams to shoot 32.5% from three-point range and surrender an average of 109.8 points per game. Golden State’s opponents shoot 44.4% from the field and grab 43.7 rebounds per game. They have conceded 142 assists on the season.
In their last game, the Pistons suffered a 125-116 defeat against the Pelicans. Detroit allowed the Pelicans to shoot 48.8% from the field and gave up 36 rebounds. The Pistons shot 43.6% from the field and made 13 of their 38 three-point attempts. They also recorded 29 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive rebounds.
Cade Cunningham stood out for the Pistons in this game, scoring 22 points, dishing out 11 assists, and grabbing 2 rebounds.
Detroit has a 2-4 record this season. The Pistons commit 26.2 fouls per game and shoot 79.3% from the free-throw line. They average 28.3 assists per game and have 660 total points this season. Detroit pulls in 48.2 rebounds per game and shoots 45.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Pistons allow 37.7% three-point shooting and opponents make 83.1% of their free-throw attempts. They concede 21.5 assists and 40.8 rebounds per game. The Pistons surrender an average of 110.5 points per game and force 12.8 turnovers. They allow opponents to shoot 44.5% from the field.
The Pick: Golden State Warriors -7
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada, LATAM)