NBA Picks Today: Targeting New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and More
The NBA slate is smaller on Tuesday night but it's full of exciting matchups. Hollywood Picks has selected his top picks for Tuesday, and shares his analysis below.
Hollywood Picks - October 31, 2023, 2:59 PM EDT
5 minNBA Picks Today: Targeting New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and More
There are three teams in tonight's slate that I will be betting on separately. I believe all three of these teams will cover the spread tonight in matchups that favor them. I personally believe all three of these games will be competitive, although some teams are going to be playing without key players due to injuries.
October 31 Best NBA Spread Picks
Knicks -3
Both teams have had a rough stretch to start the season, but I still view the New York Knicks as a solid playoff caliber team. Not having Darius Garland hurts a lot, not having Donavon Mitchell hurts a lot, but no Jarrett Allen is tough because Cleveland really lacks the presence inside. Even if the role players for the Cavs step up, Okoro and Mobley aren't enough if Brunson gets going in this one. RJ has been good to start the season, and I believe Julius Randle will get it going tonight as he usually plays well against the Cavs.
Magic +7.5
I believe that this Magic team matches up pretty well with the Los Angeles Clippers and can keep the game relatively close. The Clippers may be running a short rotation tonight after the James Harden trade that happened last night pending the availability of PJ Tucker and James Harden, but I don't expect either to play tonight. Last season, both games between these two teams were settled by 5 points and I expect a similar result tonight with a short-handed Clippers.
Suns -6.5
I feel like this is somewhat of a trap bet, Kevin Durant and his various role players still out roster the Spurs, even with Victor Wemby, expect for is Keldon Johnson decides to finally take over. Losing by 40 to the Clippers was absolutely embarrassing, but the turnovers is what did it to them. The Phoenix Suns at home on Halloween at home sounds great at -6.5 versus a weak Spurs squad. I feel like Kevin Durant will go for at least 35+ because the Spurs will have absolutely no answer for him.
Best NBA Spread Bets Today
- Knicks -3 (-124) (Bet $124 to collect $224)
- Magic +7.5 (-134) (Bet $134 to collect $234)
- Suns -6.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210)
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