After a loaded 10-game slate yesterday, the NBA returns with a relatively light Saturday, with only 5 matchups on the docket today. However, our staff of basketball experts still dug into the latest NBA odds and identified all the best betting value on the board for tonight's matchups.
Our betting experts have looked over the latest odds and made 4 NBA picks for today's contests. Continue below for our NBA best bets and picks for Saturday, November 30.
NBA Best Bets for Saturday
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Hawks vs. Hornets
The banged-up Hornets may be without LaMelo Ball (left calf) again tonight after he missed Friday's 99-98 loss to the Knicks. Still, recent efforts suggest that Charlotte should not be dismissed in this matchup.
This has been a challenging homestand for the Hornets, who have lost three grinders in a row vs. the Magic, Heat, and Knicks, but are staying competitive in lower-scoring games.
A late rally left them just short vs. Miami, and last night, sans Ball, a 10-point loss to New York. Charlotte is continuing to punch above its weight against the spread, with a 9-3 mark vs. the number its last 12 games, with much of that coming despite a tough scheduling stretch.
The Hawks fly into the Hornets' Nest off of consecutive wins over the Cavs, and having been one of the first to qualify for the NBA Cup semis. Trae Young is on an assists tear (15.3 apg across his last six), but it's a tricky schedule spot tonight for Atlanta too, back out on the road for a second game in 24 hours.
Take the points with Charlotte.
Pick: Hornets +5.5 (-110)
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76ers vs. Pistons
By Nick Parsons
As primarily a situational capper, these are precisely the types of games that I'm always keeping my eyes open for.
Detroit is 9-12 and off a big 130-106 road win at the Pacers as five-point dogs just last night. The Pistons have seen the total go over the number in four of their last five games. Looking back though, Detroit has seen the total go under in seven of its last 10 off a SU/ATS road win as a dog.
Philadelphia is just 3-14, most recently falling 122-115 in OT to the Rockets at home. The 76ers will be seeking revenge after a 105-95 home loss to Detroit, and note that Philly has seen the total go UNDER the posted number in four of its last five in trying to avenge a SU/ATS home loss against an opponent.
Both teams are also dealing with significant injuries right now. This number is high, the play is the under.
Pick: Under 215.5 (-110)
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Mavericks vs. Jazz
John Collins could come right back into the lineup after missing Utah’s last game against the Denver Nuggets. A knee contusion kept Collins out of the game, but he’s made enough progress that Utah has kept him off its injury report for Saturday when it hosts the Mavericks.
The Jazz power forward began the season coming off the bench and remained there even after Taylor Hendricks suffered a broken right leg and dislocated ankle. Jazz head coach Will Hardy opted for Cody Williams in his starting lineup before finally deciding to give Collins an opportunity.
Collins has now started the last eight games he featured in, averaging 32.4 minutes during that span. With Hardy going with more of a youth movement in the power forward position, Collins has had to work extremely hard to gain his place in the starting lineup.
That means doing all the little things aside from scoring, such as rebounding and sharing the ball. His 21.7 Player Efficiency Rating is the best among Jazz players, and his 2.5 assists per game are also a career-high. Collins’ rebound + assists prop is available at 10.5, and he has exceeded this number in five straight games at home.
If Collins continues to get opportunities as a starter, it wouldn’t surprise me if we see the sportsbooks adjust this prop even higher. He’s yet to have fewer than 10 rebounds and assists this season in games where he logged at least 30 minutes of playing time. Thus, he’s been remarkably efficient at coming close to covering this number so long as he’s getting sufficient playing time.
With Collins sorely missed in Utah’s 122-103 loss to Denver, Hardy would be wise to keep the Wake Forest product on the court to have any chance of snapping Utah’s two-game losing streak.
Pick: John Collins Over 10.5 Rebounds + Assists (-115)
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Warriors vs. Suns
By Ray Monohan
Golden State and Phoenix battle on Saturday night, and this is a great spot for an under.
Whenever these two teams meet, it always seems to be a much more intense game where both teams will pick things up defensively.
Golden State has also been playing much lower scoring games, as they're conceding under 110 points per game so far this season.
Expect this game to turn into a battle and both defenses to come up with some key stops, as they're going to close out on opposing shooters all game.
Phoenix has been too streaky so far offensively this season, and with all the injuries they're shuffling in-and-out with, this will produce a struggle for them on Saturday. Grab the under.
Pick: Under 233 (-110)
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