NBA Picks Saturday 11/23/24 – Free Sports Picks, Predictions for Today’s Best Bets by Expert Cappers

The Jazz are coming off a 118-126 loss in San Antonio. The Jazz are 7-8 against the spread and 7-8 in over/under. Utah has a 1-5 record, but 2-4 against the spread with an -14-point differential. The Jazz are 0-4 in their last 4 games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Knicks are coming off a dominating 138-122 win in Phoenix. The Knicks are 7-7-1 against the spread and 9-6 in over/under. New York has a 4-4 road record, and 4-4 against the spread. The Knicks are 5-1 in their last 5 games, and 4-1 to the over in their last 5. The Knicks are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Jazz, and 3-1 against the spread as well. In their two meetings last season, each team won once at home. In their only meeting in Utah, the Jazz won by 117-113. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings. Knicks are the superior team, lay the points on the road. PICK: New York Knicks

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Prediction

The Orlando Magic (10-7) is hosting the Detroit Pistons (7-10) in this Eastern conference matchup. The Magic have a perfect 7-0 home record, while the Pistons are 4-5 on the road. The Magic are coming off a 119-118 win against the Lakers on the road. The Magic are 9-8 against the spread and 7-10 in over/under. The Magic are 7-1 in their last 8 games, and 7-1 to the under. The Pistons are coming off a 121-123 loss in Charlotte. They are 9-7-1 against the spread and 6-11 in over/under. The Pistons are coming off back-to-back losses and are 3-1 to the under in their last 4 games. The Magic have won their last six meetings against the Pistons, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings. Both teams are on the bottom-10 of the league offensively, while the Magic have the best defense in the NBA. Take the under. PICK: under

Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks (6-9), are hosting the Charlotte Hornets (6-9), in this Eastern Conference matchup. Milwaukee is 5-3 at home, while Charlotte is 1-6 on the road. The Bucks are 4-1 in their last 5 games and under is 6-2 in their last 8. They are coming off a 122-106 win over Chicago. The Hornets are 2-4 in their last 6 games and 4-0 to the over in their last 4. They are coming off a 123-121 win over Detroit. In their previous meeting this season, Charlotte won 115-114 at home. But the Bucks are 7-1 in their 8 meetings prior to that. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings. The Hornets are terrible on the road with just one win in seven road games. Take the Bucks at home. PICK: Milwaukee Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Houston Rockets (11-5), are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (6-9), in this Western Conference matchup. Houston is 7-2 at home, while Portland is 2-5 on the road. The Rockets are 6-1 in their last 7 games and 3-1 to the over. They are coming off a 130-113 win over Indiana. The Blazers are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and 3-0 to the under. They are coming off a 99-109 loss to OKC. The Rockets have won their last three meetings against the Blazers, but they are 1-3 in their last 4 meetings in Houston. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. Rockets are another beast this season and the Blazers are on full rebuild mode. Take the Rockets at home. PICK: Houston Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Prediction

The Chicago Bulls (6-10), are hosting the Memphis Grizzlies (9-7), in this matchup. Chicago is just 1-5 at home, while Memphis is 3-4 on the road. The Bulls are 1-3 in their last 4 overall games and 3-1 to the over in their last 4 home games. They are coming off a 106-122 loss in Milwaukee. The Grizzlies are 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 games, and 4-1 to the over. They are coming off a 117-111 win over Philadelphia. In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bulls won on the road, 126-123. The Bulls are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings. Both teams are combined 20-12 to the over this season and play with a very fast pace and no defense. Take the over. PICK: OVER

The Spurs are coming off a 126-118 win over Utah. San Antonio has a 7-3 home record, and 6-4 against the spread with a +5.8-point differential. The Spurs have back-to-back wins and are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 home games. The Warriors are coming off a 120-97 win over Atlanta. Golden State has a 6-2 road record, and 6-2 against the spread with a +11.4-point differential. The Warriors are 9-2 in their last 11 games. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 games. The Warriors are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings against the Spurs, but the Spurs are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. The Warriors won both meetings in San Antonio last season, by 117-113 and 112-102. The value here lies with the road team, so pick the Golden State Warriors and lay the points on the road. PICK: Golden State Warriors

The Lakers are coming off a 118-119 loss by Orlando. The Lakers have a 7-1 home record, and 5-3 against the spread, with a +7.3-point differential. The Lakers are 6-1 in their last 7 games, but just 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.  Denver is coming off a 122-110 road win in Memphis. The Nuggets have a 3-3 road record, but 2-4 against the spread, with a -1-point differential. The Nuggets are 6-2 in their last 8 games but 1-1-2 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games. The Nuggets eliminated the Lakers in the Western Conference quarterfinals last season with 4-1 wins. Denver is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings and 7-3 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.  They both have top-8 offenses this season, averaging 233.8 points combined, and they are both on the top-11 of the league in both shooting percentages. I expect fireworks offensively in this game. Take the over the total.