The NBA regular season is back with another solid slate of games on Tuesday night, with a total of six matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on NBC, as Grizzlies vs Spurs takes center stage at 8:00 p.m. ET, followed by Suns vs Trail Blazers at 11:00 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all six of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Tuesday, November 18.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Tuesday, November 18
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 10:30 p.m. | |
  | 11 p.m. | |
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Grizzlies vs. Spurs
By Joe Dellera
The Grizzlies face off against the Spurs who are now without Victor Wembanyama for the next few weeks.
Memphis has returned their own big in Zach Edey, who they sorely missed on the interior.
Edey came back and played 24 minutes in his debut and put up 13 points and 7 rebounds against a tough Cavaliers team.
He looked looked healthy and showed no signs of rust at all.
Now, this used to be a much tougher matchup with Wemby, but with Kornet as their primary big, now it's a matchup that Edey can win. Or, if they go small, Edey can dominate with his sheer size.
I wouldn’t expect more than 28 minutes tonight, but still think this is a good opportunity and price for this prop.
Pick: Zach Edey Over 19.5 Points + Rebounds (-110)
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Warriors vs. Magic
By Kyle Murray
This may be a bit of a bet on the availability of Jalen Suggs, but I do think that Suggs plays, and even if he doesn't, I think that there is still a chance this would project as an under spot for Black.
He gets a tough matchup against the Warriors tonight, who have a top-10 defense and are a neutral matchup in terms of pace.
I project Black for closer to 14.5 PRA in this spot.
Pick: Anthony Black Under 18.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-118)
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Celtics vs. Nets
By Bet Labs
This system focuses on early season NBA games where sharp line movement and public bias create value on the under.
When totals drop from open to close despite heavy public action favoring the over, it signals that professional bettors see inflated expectations for scoring.
Early in the season, teams are still finding rhythm, rotations are inconsistent, and defensive energy tends to outpace offensive efficiency.
The market often overestimates early offensive output, while sharp money corrects the number downward.
By siding with this adjustment and fading public optimism, this system captures the predictive edge of informed movement and early season unders that outperform inflated lines.
Pick: Under 222.5 (-110)
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Pistons vs. Hawks
Despite the absence of Trae Young, the Hawks are actually playing faster, not slower, and this matchup sets up well for another high-tempo game.
The Hawks have scored north of 120 in three straight games, with the lone exception coming against the Clippers; a team that drags opponents into a slow, grinding tempo.
Whether it’s Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels or Zaccharie Risacher, whoever collects the rebound just goes.
That faster decision-making creates more possessions, and more possessions create more points.
I like the over even more if Cade Cunningham suits up for Detroit.
Getting an offensive hub like Cade back would likely push this total closer to 232 by tipoff.
Pick: Over 230.5 (-110)
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Jazz vs. Lakers
By Joe Dellera
I think LeBron is actually totally healthy at this point, and the Lakers will want to get him rolling.
He's had 10+ points in every game he's played since January 6, 2007.
To me, this sciatica thing was just a way to get him extra rest and shave off some of the season.
Even when he missed eight games last season, he returned to the lineup with 31 minutes of action.
Pick: LeBron James Over 15.5 Points (-120)
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Suns vs. Trail Blazers
By Bet Labs
This system identifies early season NBA road underdogs that missed the playoffs the prior year but are undervalued by the market.
These teams often enter the new season with renewed energy and improved rosters, yet are still priced as if they remain bottom tier.
Facing opponents who are often overvalued due to past success or inflated perception, these road teams can catch bettors off guard with stronger-than-expected performances.
The early portion of the season amplifies this opportunity, as motivation and effort levels are high while oddsmakers rely too heavily on last season’s data.
When priced within a reasonable moneyline range and coming off competitive or modest losses, these teams frequently play with urgency and confidence, producing profitable upset potential before the market adjusts.
Pick: Suns Moneyline (+120)
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