The NBA regular season is back with a relatively light slate of games on Saturday night, with a total of only five matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on NBA TV, as Grizzlies vs Cavaliers takes center stage at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by Lakers vs Bucks at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified a total of five NBA picks for tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday November 15.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday November 15
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Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers
By Kyle Murray
It has been a pretty bad season thus far for Morant and the Grizzlies (on and off the court), but one thing has been consistent, and that is Morant's usage rate on offense.
Morant has posted a 32.2% usage rate on the season, and with rookie Cedric Coward set to miss this game and vacate a 19% usage rate and 10 FGA per game, Morant could see even more offensive volume.
Cleveland has been middle of the pack in terms of points allowed, but they are also 10th in pace this season, which always sets up well for Morant.
Pick: Ja Morant Over 20.5 Points (-115)
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Raptors vs. Pacers
By Joe Dellera
The Raptors face off against the hapless Pacers and Brandon Ingram should excel here.
Ingram is averaging 20.1 ppg this season and has exceeded 20 in 67% of games.
He's also played very well against Indiana historically with 26+ in three straight games against them.
Ingram has immense volume and is consistent with it; he always gets his.
I'll back him in this spot against a Pacers team that ranks top-10 in pace and bottom-10 in defense.
Pick: Brandon Ingram Over 19.5 Points (-115)
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Thunder vs. Hornets
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Fading Tired Home Teams" targets regular season matchups where fatigue and overvaluation intersect to create an edge for visiting teams.
Home teams that have played multiple games in a short span, often three to five within five days, tend to experience a drop in energy and defensive consistency despite the advantage of being on their own court.
The market often overlooks this subtle fatigue effect, assuming comfort at home offsets physical wear, but in reality, quick turnarounds and short rest lead to slower rotations, weaker transition defense, and less efficiency late in games.
Visiting teams facing these tired hosts, particularly when they are more rested and entering the matchup with focus and travel rhythm, tend to outperform expectations against the spread.
This setup consistently rewards bettors who recognize that rest and intensity outweigh location when home favorites are running on fumes.
Pick: Thunder -16.5 (-110)
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Lakers vs. Bucks
By Bet Labs
This system focuses on early season NBA games where two playoff-caliber teams face off and the visiting team is coming off a short streak of low-scoring performances.
In November, offensive rhythm begins to peak for talented rosters while defensive communication often lags, especially during road stretches.
When both teams made the postseason the prior year, matchups tend to feature faster tempo, higher execution, and strong offensive depth.
The visiting team’s recent run of unders sets up a market inefficiency as totals are adjusted too low, yet elite talent and familiarity between quality teams drive scoring efficiency above expectations.
These conditions make early season road matchups between proven playoff teams a favorable setup for overs before lines fully adjust to midseason offensive form.
Pick: Over 229.5 (-110)
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
By Bet Labs
This system identifies value on the Under in division games where the total drops despite the public leaning Over (40% or less of bets).
The reverse movement of the line suggests sharp action is backing the Under.
Division familiarity often leads to tighter, lower-scoring games, enhancing the edge.
Pick: Under 234.5 (-110)
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