The NBA Cup is back in action with a loaded slate of games on Wednesday night, with a total of nine matchups on the docket scheduled for today, featuring a trio of nationally televised contests on ESPN, as Pistons vs. Celtics takes center stage at 5:00 p.m. ET, followed by Timberwolves vs. Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET, and then we'll cap things off with Rockets vs. Warriors at 10:00 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 Wednesday, November 26.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Wednesday, November 26
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  | 7:30 p.m. | |
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  | 10 p.m. | |
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Pistons vs. Celtics
Trees don’t grow to the sky. Now is the time to hop off the gravy train.
During their 13-game winning streak, the Pistons have defeated ZERO teams that rank top-10 in net rating.
For what it’s worth, Boston ranks 10th in net rating, and the Pistons technically don’t need to win this game for Cup purposes.
Pick: Celtics +3.5 (-110)
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Pacers vs. Raptors
By Joe Dellera
The Raptors face off against the Pacers as they look to go 4-0 in Cup action.
This is an excellent matchup for Toronto, despite not having RJ Barrett.
This should open up some extra usage for the rest of the Raptors’ roster.
Mamukelashvili has been really solid for Toronto this season, giving some scoring punch off the bench and he averages 10.6 ppg.
He's been even better in double-digit wins though; he averages 11.7 in those games, and has gone over this 10+ prop in seven straight double digit wins.
Considering the spread is 9.5, that's a worthwhile consideration.
Pick: Sandro Mamukelashvili 10+ Points (-130)
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Bucks vs. Heat
By Bet Labs
This NBA system targets regular season situations where home favorites with strong rebounding form bounce back to cover the spread.
When teams control the boards across multiple games, it reflects sustained energy, interior presence, and second-chance scoring potential, all of which translate more effectively at home.
These teams tend to have stable home against-the-spread results and perform particularly well in early and midseason months when effort metrics like rebounding carry extra weight before fatigue or playoff pacing set in.
By focusing on home favorites that are not elite but consistently solid, this strategy captures undervalued stability where rebounding dominance, crowd momentum, and statistical reliability align to produce profitable covers.
Pick: Heat -8.5 (-110)
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Timberwolves vs. Thunder
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 226.5 (-110)
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Spurs vs. Trail Blazers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system focuses on road underdogs early in the regular season when market perception is still forming and value often lies with teams not yet properly priced.
Early season road games test chemistry and effort, and teams beginning road stretches tend to play with urgency as they establish rhythm and identity.
When facing opponents who just played as underdogs, there is often a psychological letdown or overadjustment in the market that creates a favorable setup for the visiting team.
These road 'dogs, typically underestimated after limited data samples, can surprise more stable but overvalued home teams.
The early part of the season amplifies variance, rewarding motivated road teams that compete harder while oddsmakers and bettors continue to rely too heavily on preseason expectations.
Pick: Spurs Moneyline (+100)
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Suns vs. Kings
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: Suns Moneyline (-180)
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Rockets vs. Warriors
By Bet Labs
This NBA system focuses on early season games where two playoff-caliber teams face off and the visiting team is coming off a short streak of low-scoring performances.
In November, offensive rhythm begins to peak for talented rosters while defensive communication often lags, especially during road stretches.
When both teams made the postseason the prior year, matchups tend to feature faster tempo, higher execution, and strong offensive depth.
The visiting team’s recent run of unders sets up a market inefficiency as totals are adjusted too low, yet elite talent and familiarity between quality teams drive scoring efficiency above expectations.
These conditions make early season road matchups between proven playoff teams a favorable setup for overs before lines fully adjust to midseason offensive form.
Pick: Over 223.5 (-110)
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