The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Monday, with a total of four matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all four of today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Monday, February 2.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Monday, February 2
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Pelicans vs. Hornets
By Bet Labs
This NBA betting system focuses on regular season situations where visiting underdogs are primed for a rebound after failing to cover the spread in their previous game.
These teams often show stronger effort and tighter execution following a poor performance, particularly when facing opponents coming off strong ATS wins who may enter overconfident or slightly overvalued by the market.
The travel factor adds to the motivation, as underdogs on the road tend to play with urgency and discipline to stay competitive.
By isolating games where perception favors the home team and the spread is wide enough to allow value, this system captures bounce-back opportunities where public sentiment skews the line, rewarding disciplined bettors who back undervalued road 'dogs in resilient spots.
Pick: Pelicans +6.5 (-110)
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Rockets vs. Pacers
By Jim Turvey
Bennedict Mathurin returned to the Pacers' lineup three games ago, and since then, Nesmith’s usage has really dropped — falling below 15% in those games. For the season, he’s been over 20%, so that is a very meaningful gap.
However, Nesmith's decline in usage is being masked by his recent scoring.
In those same three games, he scored 18 points, 14 points and 23 points. The reason he got there was shooting variance. He went 9-for-15 from three-point range, which is not something we should expect to continue.
Even with those lofty point totals, he still only averaged about 10 field goal attempts per game during that stretch.
The spread in this game is relatively tight, which suggests the market trusts a healthy Indiana team to compete against a Rockets squad that has struggled at times. However, this doesn’t need to be a blowout for Nesmith to go under.
With limited usage and modest shot volume, the path to the under is already there.
Pick: Aaron Nesmith Under 13.5 Points (-120)
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Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies
By Bet Labs
This NBA totals betting system is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 229.5 (-110)
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76ers vs. Clippers
By Joe Dellera
The 76ers face off against the Clippers on Monday night in the game of the All-Star Snubs.
Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden have all put forward All-Star worthy campaigns, and barring any replacements, none will suit up for this one.
Besides any feelings regarding a snub, I like this matchup for Embiid.
The Clippers are on a back-to-back, which is always tough before playing against a powerful big such as Embiid.
Embiid has great history against Zubac, averaging nearly 35 points per game over the course of his career. However, it's been a few years since they faced off against each other.
Embiid has simply been on fire lately. He’s cleared this line in seven straight games.
Additionally, as good as Zubac has been, the Clippers have allowed strong performances to opposing bigs lately, with Jokic, Vucevic, and Sarr all clearing their lines.
I’ll back the big fella for the Sixers tonight.
Pick: Joel Embiid Over 28.5 Points (-118)
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