The NBA regular season is back with a relatively light slate of games on Thursday night, with a total of only four matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring one nationally televised contest on NBA TV, as Hawks vs. Spurs takes center stage at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all four of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Thursday, November 20.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Thursday, November 20
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
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Clippers vs. Magic
By Kyle Murray
This is not necessarily the best matchup for Harden, as the Magic have been a top-10 defense this season.
However, the volume for Harden is just so massive right now.
He has scored 28+ points in four of his last five games thanks to a whopping 36% usage rate.
In that time, he is averaging 22 shots from the field and 10 free throw attempts per game.
Pick: James Harden Over 26.5 Points (-115)
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Hawks vs. Spurs
By Bet Labs
This system targets underdogs playing on the road after failing to cover the spread in their previous game, while their opponent covered.
It assumes teams are undervalued in this spot and potentially more motivated.
The system also filters for games where the spread moved slightly and the team was also a 'dog in their prior game.
Pick: Hawks +1.5 (-110)
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Kings vs. Grizzlies
By Kyle Murray
No Jaren Jackson Jr. or Ja Morant for this game? That is Santi Aldama's music.
This is a great matchup against the Kings, who rank bottom-3 in defensive efficiency but also top-5 in pace.
Aldama should be in line to start and/or play 28-30 minutes in this game, and in that time, I have him projected for 19.2 points alone, while also adding 7.7 rebounds.
Pick: Santi Aldama Over 21.5 Points + Rebounds (-125)
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76ers vs. Bucks
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies road teams positioned for a bounce back after a recent loss, taking advantage of the market’s tendency to undervalue teams following poor performances.
When a team loses by any margin in its previous game and immediately plays again on the road, it often responds with sharper focus and renewed energy.
Short travel stretches and single road starts help minimize fatigue while maintaining rhythm.
Public betting tends to fade these teams, driving value on the moneyline within moderate favorite ranges where the talent gap still favors the road side.
Historically, these teams show resilience and motivation after defeat, translating into profitable rebounds during the regular season as they aim to reestablish momentum and avoid extended losing streaks.
Pick: 76ers Moneyline (-140)
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