The NBA regular season resumes with a relatively light slate this Saturday, with a total of only five matchups on the docket for today, highlighted by a nationally televised showdown between the Thunder and Hawks at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified a total of 5 NBA picks for tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday, October 25.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday, October 25
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 8:00 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 9 p.m. | |
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Pacers vs. Grizzlies
By Joe Dellera
The Grizzlies play their second game in as many days after the Heat dominated them on Friday night.
Although it’s a back-to-back, the blowout limited the starters' minutes a bit ahead of this game against the Pacers.
Ja Morant should feast against this Pacers’ defense.
Although they have Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will miss this game, which weakens their defense at the point of attack.
Morant is the clear head of the snake this season for the Grizzlies, and will get all of the shots and usage he can handle.
He’s taken 16 and 20 FGAs through two games, and he should shred this Pacers’ defense tonight.
Pick: Ja Morant Over 31.5 Points + Assists (-115)
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Thunder vs. Hawks
By Bet Labs
This system targets NBA teams playing their second straight road game early in the season when travel fatigue is minimal and motivation remains high.
Teams in the first few weeks of the year tend to play with more focus and energy, especially when trying to establish rhythm and identity.
Oddsmakers often overvalue the difficulty of consecutive road games, assuming performance drops after one away trip, but early in the season that effect is less pronounced.
The spread range captures competitive matchups where the road team is not significantly overmatched, creating favorable value spots where effort and cohesion outweigh travel disadvantages.
These teams often respond well to continuity and early adversity, making them strong against the number before midseason fatigue and variance set in.
Pick: Thunder -6.5 (-110)
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Bulls vs. Magic
Dosunmu has to carry a heavier offensive burden to start the season for the Bulls with Coby White out.
His incredible preseason run in that role translated to a strong first game.
He put up 14 shots in 26 minutes off the bench against the Pistons, finishing with 14 points on a 21% usage rate.
I actually expect that to tick up a little, meaning this number is still far too low for him without White (and maybe even with him).
Pick: Ayo Dosunmu Over 11.5 Points (-105)
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Hornets vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
This system targets NBA road underdogs in non-division matchups early in the season, where unfamiliarity often creates inefficiency in the betting market.
When teams face opponents they do not see often, defensive schemes and matchup tendencies are less predictable, leveling the playing field for the underdog.
Facing an opponent that did not make the postseason the prior year also limits the motivational edge or perceived superiority that typically inflates the line.
Early in the season, when teams are still finding rhythm and rotations, these games tend to be more volatile and less defined by reputation.
The result is that visiting underdogs often keep games close or win outright, capitalizing on inflated spreads in spots where public bias and lack of familiarity work in their favor.
Pick: Hornets +4.5
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Suns vs. Nuggets
By Bet Labs
The "Early Road Trips" system focuses on NBA teams playing the first few games of a new season while beginning a short road stretch.
Teams in this phase often show high energy and cohesion, as they are still fresh and motivated, with rotations intact and player conditioning near its peak.
When traveling early in the schedule, fatigue has not yet set in, and teams frequently bring strong defensive focus and competitive effort to establish early momentum.
Markets tend to overrate home court advantage in these situations, assuming travel will hinder performance, yet disciplined teams often respond with intensity and structure on the road.
This combination of early season sharpness and undervalued travel dynamics creates favorable conditions for covering spreads in the opening segment of the schedule.
Pick: Suns +13.5 (-110)
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