The NBA regular season is back in full swing with a solid slate of games on Saturday, with a total of seven matchups scheduled for today, featuring an excellent nationally televised showdown on NBA TV, as Warriors vs Cavaliers takes center stage at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all seven of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Saturday, December 6.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Saturday, December 6
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 5 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
  | 8:30 p.m. | |
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Hawks vs. Wizards
By Joe Dellera
The Hawks face off against the Wizards on Saturday, and even though Kristaps Porzingis has made his return, I’ll be targeting Onyeka Okongwu.
It’s notable that KP came off the bench, plus this being a back to back set, and we have to consider that he may not play at all.
Okongwu put up 20 points in 20 minutes against the Wizards earlier this season, and now they won't have Sarr once again.
This is a prime matchup for him.
Pick: Onyeka Okongwu Over 18.5 Points (-114)
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Pelicans vs. Nets
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: Pelicans Moneyline (+135)
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Clippers vs. Timberwolves
By Joe Dellera
The Timberwolves face off against the Clippers on Saturday in a Western Conference showdown.
This is juicy but it has been a great spot for Rudy Gobert historically against Zubac.
He’s recorded 18, 9, 12, 11, and 16 rebounds against him in his last five matchups.
This is the Clippers 3rd game in four days as well, and I could see them being a little gassed after playing the Grizzlies.
Considering the Wolves have the rest advantage and Gobert is averaging 10.3 rebounds per game on 18.4 chances on the season, I like the spot.
Pick: Rudy Gobert Over 9.5 Rebounds (-115)
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Warriors vs. Cavaliers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system focuses on games where struggling road teams face stronger home opponents in non-conference matchups, creating favorable conditions for high scoring results.
When a poor road team with a low win rate meets a winning home team, defensive effort and intensity often dip for the visitor while the home side pushes the pace and controls offensive rhythm.
Non-conference games tend to feature looser defensive schemes and unfamiliar matchups, leading to faster scoring runs and less resistance in transition.
The data shows that when totals close above the 220 range and the line movement slightly favors the Over, the market correctly anticipates offensive efficiency rather than defensive pressure.
These situations consistently produce games where both teams exceed expectations, with the stronger home team dictating tempo and the weaker visitor contributing enough to push the total past the number.
Pick: Over 227.5 (-110)
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Kings vs. Heat
Eubanks continues to start, but Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa are playing more off the bench.
In a matchup against a big Houston team, which could’ve favored Eubanks (at least over Achiuwa), it was Raynaud who played a season-high 32 minutes.
Eubanks played just 10 minutes.
He’ll have a tough time reaching 20 minutes tonight, and the floor is much lower.
Pick: Drew Eubanks Under 8.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-115)
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Bucks vs. Pistons
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Visitor Recent 'Dogs Losing Streak" system focuses on regular season matchups where struggling road underdogs offer hidden value.
Teams on short losing streaks both straight up and against the spread often become undervalued in the market, as public sentiment turns sharply against them.
These spots tend to produce inflated lines that fail to reflect the small margins separating most NBA teams, especially when the visiting side has already been in the role of the underdog for consecutive games.
Such teams frequently respond with higher energy and focus after a string of poor performances, particularly when traveling, where distractions are limited, and motivation is heightened to end a skid.
This system capitalizes on market overreaction to recent losses, finding edges where perception diverges from reality and resilient road teams quietly bounce back to outperform expectations.
Pick: Bucks +12.5 (-110)
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Rockets vs. Mavericks
By Bet Labs
The Fading Tired Home Teams system targets NBA regular season matchups where fatigue and overvaluation intersect to create an edge for visiting teams.
Home teams that have played multiple games in a short span, often three to five within five days, tend to experience a drop in energy and defensive consistency despite the advantage of being on their own court.
The market often overlooks this subtle fatigue effect, assuming comfort at home offsets physical wear, but in reality, quick turnarounds and short rest lead to slower rotations, weaker transition defense, and less efficiency late in games.
Visiting teams facing these tired hosts, particularly when they are more rested and entering the matchup with focus and travel rhythm, tend to outperform expectations against the spread.
This setup consistently rewards bettors who recognize that rest and intensity outweigh location when home favorites are running on fumes.
Pick: Rockets -8.5
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