The NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament returns with a nearly full slate of matchups tonight. Action Network's Buckets podcast crew is eyeing two home teams in Sixers vs. Pistons and Lakers vs. Suns, as well as a couple of overs in Clippers vs. Mavericks and Thunder vs. Kings as we tackle our NBA Best Bets and Predictions for Friday, November 10.
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 7:00 p.m. | Pistons (1Q) +2.5 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Joel Embiid u45.5 PTS + REB +AST |
  | 8:30 p.m. | o232 |
  | 10:00 p.m. | Suns (1H) -2 |
  | 10:00 p.m. | o224.5 |
Pistons (1Q) +2.5 vs. 76ers
7:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Sean Little
I believe this is a perfect spot for a Philadelphia slow start. They are red hot, coming off six straight wins and five straight home wins, including a huge win over Eastern Conference foe, the Boston Celtics. They have been dominating at home but now travel for a one-game road trip to Detroit.
This game is an afterthought for the 76ers. The Pistons are coming off a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at home and will look to bounce back against Philly. They are on a six-game losing streak but have been playing hard under new head coach Monty Williams. I was tempted to take the full game spread, but I think the Pistons will come out firing and the 76ers will settle in throughout the game.
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Joel Embiid Under 45.5 PTS + REB +AST at Pistons
7:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Sean Little
The number one priority for Monty Williams and this Pistons team has to be stopping Joel Embiid. Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart are strong centers who will look to make their presence felt in the paint. Embiid averaged 46 PRA in 30 road games last season and I expect max effort in slowing him tonight.
The thing about this number too, is that Embiid can have a great game and still end under 45.5. He might coast in a one-game road trip before going back home and dominating in Philly.
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Mavericks vs. Clippers – Over 232
8:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
In these In-Season Tournament games, each team is rested (2 days). The Mavericks are 8-0 in their team-total overs this season, and they have allowed the opponent's team-total over in five of those eight games.
The Clippers were doing better but have begun to backslide since the arrival of Harden arrived due to some really poor transition defense. They are 5-2 to their team-total over.
With two teams that have consistently gone over on their team-total, I trust this game to go over even though the number is a little high.
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Suns (1H) -2 vs. Lakers
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ ESPN
By Matt Moore
The Lakers are not good right now, and it is as simple as that. The Lakers haven't covered a single first half spread this year. They are 0-8 and sometimes you just have to ride with the trend.
A Suns team that just got Bradley Beal back, at home, in-season tournament game, I think they will get up for this game. If this is the first time the Lakers cover a first-half spread then I will deal with that.
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Kings vs. Thunder – Over 224.5
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
I think this line is wildly low. While they are without De'Aaron Fox, who is their best player, it affects them defensively just as much as it does offensively. I think this is a good opportunity to fade the Kings' defense.
The Thunder are averaging 116 points per game and have had no problems scoring with their young core. I have this projected at 235 in my model. I got this number early, however, I will still like it at whatever the total ends at.
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