The NBA regular season is back in action with a full slate of games on Monday night, with a total of 10 matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised doubleheader on Peacock, as Cavaliers vs Raptors takes center stage at 7:00 p.m. ET, followed by Rockets vs Suns at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified seven NBA picks for tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Monday, November 24.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Monday, November 24
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7:30 p.m. | |
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  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 9:30 p.m. | |
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Pistons vs. Pacers
By Joe Dellera
The Detroit Pistons look to continue their strong play in a Monday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
This is an exploitable matchup for many of the Pistons players, and I’m targeting Jalen Duren.
The Pistons have discussed lengthening their rotation to figure out what the best combos are; however, I think the center rotation is already a bit thin and Duren has a legitimate chance for an All-Star bid.
Duren just torched the Pacers to the tune of 31 points and 15 rebounds a one week ago.
That game was without Cade Cunningham, but it does underscore just how soft this Pacers interior defense is.
Pick: Jalen Duren Over 31.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
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Knicks vs. Nets
By Bet Labs
This system identifies value on the Under in division games where the total drops despite the public leaning toward the Over (40% or less of bets).
The reverse movement of the line suggests sharp action is backing the Under.
Division familiarity often leads to tighter, lower-scoring games, enhancing the edge.
Pick: Under 229.5 (-110)
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Pistons vs. Pacers
By Jim Turvey
The Pistons present a tough matchup for the Pacers, but Nembhard has been clearing this line with ease this season.
He is averaging 19 points per game, and has cleared this in six of the eight games he has played in their entirety (he left the season opener early with an injury).
Not only is he consistently clearing this line, he has a high floor, with his season-low being 14 points – barely below this line.
The most recent game was Nembhard's best effort, doubling this total with 32 points on 20 field goal attempts.
I'm projecting Nembhard for 18.5 points in this spot.
Pick: Andrew Nembhard Over 15.5 Points (-115)
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Cavaliers vs. Raptors
By Prop Model
The points prop for Barnes looks like a strong over wager based on the current data.
The line of 18.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations.
The prop projects to hit 60.58% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents an 8.66% edge.
This projection is informed by a comprehensive statistical model that creates thousands of play-by-play game simulations.
It is curated and approved by expert NBA analysts.
Pick: Scottie Barnes Over 18.5 Points (-115)
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Trail Blazers vs. Bucks
By Bet Labs
This NBA system identifies early season road underdogs that missed the playoffs the prior year but are undervalued by the market.
These teams often enter the new season with renewed energy and improved rosters yet are still priced as if they remain bottom tier.
Facing opponents who are often overvalued due to past success or inflated perception, these road teams can catch bettors off guard with stronger-than-expected performances.
The early portion of the season amplifies this opportunity, as motivation and effort levels are high while oddsmakers rely too heavily on last season’s data.
When priced within a reasonable moneyline range and coming off competitive or modest losses, these teams frequently play with urgency and confidence, producing profitable upset potential before the market adjusts.
Pick: Trail Blazers Moneyline (+105)
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Rockets vs. Suns
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Home Rebounds Trends" is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.
Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between one hundred thirty and two hundred fifty, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.
Pick: Suns +6.5 (-110)
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Timberwolves vs. Kings
By Joe Dellera
This feels like a buy-low spot for Reid after his nine-point outing against Phoenix.
Before that, Naz had performed well against Sacramento this season with 12 and 13 points in their previous meetings.
Now, the Kings don’t have Domantas Sabonis, which could accelerate the pace at which this game slips away from Sacramento.
In a scenario where Minnesota controls the game early, Reid is one of the players who should benefit instead of losing usage.
Given the matchup, the rotation patterns, and his history against the Kings, I’m taking Naz Reid over 12.5 points tonight.
Pick: Naz Reid Over 12.5 Points (-120)
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