NBA Predictions & Picks Today From ‘Buckets’ Experts: Knicks Parlay Steals the Show

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The NBA slate is loaded Monday. The Bucks look revenge for the Cavs after a tough loss Saturday. Boston looks to keep its winning ways going. The Lakers look for another big win vs. a bad team on the road, and the Thunder get a great spot vs. the Magic.

Let's get to our NBA predictions and NBA picks for today from the "Buckets" podcast crew.

NBA Picks, Predictions Today

Knicks at Pistons

Knicks Logo
Monday, Nov 4
8:45 p.m. ET
SCHN
Rockets Logo
Knicks Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-3.5
-110
219
-110o / -110u
-165
Rockets Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+3.5
-110
219
-110o / -110u
+140
Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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By Joe Dellera:

"The Knicks have faced one of the toughest schedules so far, and despite that, they've shown signs of being a well-rounded team. Houston hasn't had to deal with an offense as dynamic as New York's, and Brunson and company have favorable matchups, especially in attacking Sengun defensively."

Pick: Knicks -3.5

By Jim Turvey:

"These are two of the three slowest-paced teams in the league, and the Rockets have gone 4-1 to the under this season. The Knicks’ defense is due for some regression back to their usual standards, and Houston doesn’t have the firepower to exploit their recent struggles defending twos."

Pick: Under 218.5

Kings at Heat

Kings Logo
Monday, Nov 4
8:15 p.m. ET
NBCS-CA
Heat Logo
Kings Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+2
-108
226.5
-108o / -112u
+110
Heat Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-2
-112
226.5
-108o / -112u
-130
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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By Joe Dellera:

"He's been awesome to start the season, hitting this in five of six games, and he's averaging 14.5 points per game. Against Miami, Murray historically finds good looks, and with their defensive scheme allowing more three-point opportunities, I think he clears this easily."

Pick: Keegan Murray over 13.5 points

Magic at Thunder

Magic Logo
Monday, Nov 4
9:15 p.m. ET
FDSOK
Thunder Logo
Magic Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+12.5
-108
214.5
-110o / -110u
+560
Thunder Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-12.5
-112
214.5
-110o / -110u
-800
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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By Jim Turvey:

"Without Paolo, this Magic offense is ugly. They barely managed 109 on Friday, thanks to a fluky second half, and they’re coming off a physical game against the Mavericks. Now they face a stifling Thunder defense on a back-to-back, and I don’t see them cracking triple digits."

Pick: Magic team total under 102.5

By Matt Moore

"The Thunder are 9-3 ATS when facing teams on the second night of a back-to-back, and Orlando is in a tough spot after a bruising game against Dallas. This Thunder defense is legit, and I expect a blowout, especially with the Magic missing Paolo and lacking offensive options."

Pick: Thunder -11.5

Lakers at Pistons

By Matt Moore

"The Lakers dominate bad teams, and Detroit is on a back-to-back after a tough game. Anthony Davis and LeBron are rested and should control this game from start to finish. The Pistons simply aren’t equipped to keep this close on the road, and I have this line projected closer to -9."

Jazz at Bulls

Magic Logo
Monday, Nov 4
9:15 p.m. ET
FDSOK
Thunder Logo
Magic Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+12.5
-108
214.5
-110o / -110u
+560
Thunder Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-12.5
-112
214.5
-110o / -110u
-800
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.
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By Jim Turvey:

"The Bulls are playing at the fastest offensive pace in the league, and Dosunmu has adjusted well to their new tempo. He doesn’t attack the rim much, which is perfect against a Jazz defense that relies on Walker Kessler's interior presence. I like him to get over this low number."

BUCKETS BONUS PARLAY: 

Knicks Moneyline

Karl-Anthony Towns 20+ points

Aleperen Sengun under 31.5 points plus rebounds plus assists

Under 218.5

"Putting together a correlated parlay makes sense here. Brunson’s assists and Towns' points should both thrive if the Knicks control the game, and Sengun’s PRA under looks good since he’ll struggle defensively and might see limited minutes. This pays out nicely at +650."

Parlay:+650 (DraftKings)

About the Author
Matt Moore has been covering the NBA since 2007, working for AOL FanHouse, NBC Sports and CBS Sports before joining Action Network at its inception.

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