We have a total of 7 matchups scheduled for Sunday, featuring an excellent Rockets vs Bucks game to start at 3:30 p.m. ET, followed by Celtics vs Magic, Nets vs Knicks and Thunder vs Grizzlies at 6:00 p.m. ET before the night slate begins.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified a total of 4 NBA picks for today's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Sunday, November 9.
NBA Best Bets Today
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Rockets vs. Bucks
By Bet Labs
The Early Road Trips system focuses on NBA teams playing the first few games of a new season or playoff run while beginning a short road stretch.
Teams in this phase, such as the Rockets today against the Bucks, 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: Rockets -4 (-115)
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Celtics vs. Magic
By Bet Labs
This system identifies NBA regular-season matchups where efficient but undervalued teams face opponents with poor defensive metrics.
When a team’s underlying performance indicators, such as Pythagorean strength, exceed public perception, the betting market often undervalues them against weak defensive opponents who allow high scoring efficiency, which is the case for the Celtics against the Magic today.
These games typically feature modest moneylines that signal balance but overlook the defensive mismatch. Slight movement toward the undervalued side reinforces that bettors are slowly recognizing the edge, yet the market remains mispriced.
Over recent seasons, this pattern has rewarded teams whose true performance levels are masked by variance while exploiting opponents that consistently fail to contain efficient offenses, creating a steady opportunity on the moneyline.
Pick: Celtics ML +140
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Pistons vs. 76ers
By Action PRO
PRO projects 76ers forward Trendon Watford with 14.24 points today, which represents an excellent 23.6% edge against the market when compared to his 11.5 line at -110.
Watford is coming off a great performance with 20 points and 17 rebounds in 37 minutes yesterday against the Raptors, and has scored 16 or more points in three of his last four games.
With another home game today against the Pistons, look for Watford to go over this 11.5-point line.
Pick: Trendon Watford Over 11.5 Points (-110)
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Pacers vs. Warriors
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 October and 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 228.5 (-110)
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