The NBA regular season is back with another excellent slate on Tuesday night, with a total of 5 matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring a nationally televised doubleheader on NBC, as Knicks vs Bucks takes center stage at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Clippers vs Warriors at 11:00 p.m. ET.
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 Tuesday, October 28.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Tuesday, October 28
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 11 p.m. | |
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76ers vs. Wizards
By Joe Dellera
Joel Embiid's desire to play a normal rotation suggests he'll come out aggressive and set the tone early in the game.
The Wizards present a favorable matchup that Embiid will likely exploit, showcasing his dominance as the best player on the court.
Embiid's motivation to prove himself after recent lineup adjustments and limited minutes should enhance the Sixers' chances of jumping out to an early lead.
Philly's offensive approach to Embiid's minutes creates an opportunity for a powerful first-quarter performance against a weaker opponent.
Embiid will be looking to make a statement in his limited but impactful playing time tonight.
Pick: 76ers First Quarter ML (-135)
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Hornets vs. Heat
There were rumblings this summer about the Heat making major changes to their offensive identity, and that has certainly shown to be true in the early going.
They are playing at the fastest pace of any NBA team in the early going, and they're top-10 in offensive rating, as they have moved to a transition and pace-heavy offense with very few pick-and-rolls.
The Heat have actually run the fewest pick-and-rolls per game the NBA has seen since 2015.
That should work well against the Hornets, who also play very fast (currently 5th in the league in pace).
The Hornets lost arguably their best perimeter defender, Brandon Miller, and I'm not sure they're equipped to handle this attacking Heat offense.
However, the Hornets can certainly score, with LaMelo Ball flanked by lots of shooting and secondary scoring options.
Pick: Over 241.5 (-110)
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Knicks vs. Bucks
By Joe Dellera
The Knicks look to bounce back against the Bucks on Tuesday night, and Jalen Brunson should be able to dominate in this matchup.
Brunson is still racking up a TON of potential assists, with 8, 17, and 19 through 3 games. But the conversions need some work, as he’s averaging only 5.7 dimes.
Brunson’s usage rate is still sky high, and he’s the clear primary option when he’s on the floor while averaging 30.3 ppg.
The Bucks are playing at a top-10 pace in the league, and Brunson has historically crushed them.
Over the last few seasons, Brunson is averaging 41.6 points + assists against Milwaukee, while exceeding this line in 5/7.
Pick: Jalen Brunson Over 33.5 Points + Assists (-125)
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Kings vs. Thunder
By Kyle Murray
Holmgren's unique physical attributes and offensive skill set create multiple pathways for generating points and rebounds.
The matchup against the Kings provides an ideal scenario for the big man to showcase his versatile offensive capabilities.
Projections consistently suggest he can generate substantial statistical production through diverse offensive approaches.
His developing confidence and increasing role should allow him to continue to exceed this line on a regular basis.
Pick: Chet Holmgren Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds (-125)
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Clippers vs. Warriors
By Bet Labs
This system focuses on NBA regular season games where sharp money and early line movement signal value on the under.
When totals drop from open to close despite a large share of public action favoring the over, it indicates that professional bettors see inefficiency in inflated lines.
Early season games often feature uneven offensive rhythm, tighter defense, and limited chemistry, which tend to suppress scoring more than expected.
By aligning with market movement rather than public sentiment, this approach capitalizes on situations where the betting line corrects toward realistic pace and efficiency expectations, producing consistent returns before the market fully adjusts to early season performance trends.
Pick: Under 225.5 (-110)
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