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Yesterday's Expert NBA Picks from our handicappers.
Just so the public knows we are always transparent and honest with our reporting, in this spot we will list all of the previous days picks and analysis. This will be updated daily at around 5AM Eastern Time.
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Results for Saturday 31st of October 2026
| Handicapper | Units | Dollars |
| Doc's Sports | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Robert Ferringo | 0 | $0.00 |
| Craig Trapp | -2 | $-220.00 |
| Scott Rickenbach | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy) | 4 | $400.00 |
| Raphael Esparza (VSI) | 3 | $300.00 |
| Vernon Croy | -4 | $-440.00 |
| Scott Spreitzer | -4 | $-440.00 |
| August Young | -2 | $-200.00 |
| Strike Point Sports | 2 | $200.00 |
| Jason Sharpe | 0 | $0.00 |
| Griffin Murphy | 0 | $0.00 |
| Nick Menken | 0 | $0.00 |
Saturday 31st of October 2026
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Atlanta -4.5 over New Orleans (7 p.m. EST, Saturday October 31)
The Hawks have won and covered in four straight meetings, and beyond that they have won and covered the last three visits to New Orleans. Atlanta is off to a slow start at 3-3 but this is a very strong team in our opinion and they have played a brutal schedule recently with losses to Miami and twice to Houston. But they come in with some momentum with a win vs Cleveland last time out. New Orleans has been one of the league’s worst to start the season and they just notched their first win vs also winless Sacramento. They are in the bottom 5 defensively and have allowed 121.6 points per game so far. Atlanta is much better defensively and that will be the difference here for a Hawks win and cover.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.
Craig Trapp
2-Unit Play. Take #525 Over (240.5) Atlanta vs New Orleans (7:10 pm, Saturday October 31) **FD Odds**
The Pelicans defense is really bad, New Orleans even allowed a bad Kings team to score 120 points last time out. Pelicans offense loves to play fast and has created 4 of 5 overs so far this year. Take the Over in NO/ATL Saturday game.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #522 Utah +8.5 vs Portland (3:00 p.m., Sat, Oct 31)
Just when things were looking so good for a revamped Portland side, the Blazers Ja Morant suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to miss a month of action. I expect Utah's Lauri Markkanen to play here but even if he does not I still like the Jazz in this spot. They are off an OT loss to the Spurs and that was without Markkanen and was their 3rd straight loss by a single digit margin. That is why I feel the points are very generous here as the Trail Blazers have to adjust after the Morant injury. They lost to Memphis in the game in which he got hurt and now they have to play at Utah for this one. Also, their two wins that preceded that defeat were each by 8 or less points. Plus 2 of their wins this season were against the Suns and Kings and those teams are a combined 1-8 on the season. I am just not sold on them yet in terms of laying this many points on the road and, in particular, after the Morant injury. Solid home dog value here. We'll take it! 4* UTAH +8.5
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #521. Take Portland Trailblazers -8.5 over Utah Jazz (Saturday @ 3:10pm est)
Note, 5*NFL Goes off on Sunday and CBB STARTS TOMORROW! We were #1 last year at +10,300. And we will either close WNBA at +5100 or +6000 with a win today. Don't forget we have 3 Football plays going today, already 2-0 on the football week with 6*NCAAF on Baylor winning, very exciting and 4*NCAAF Selection on Thursday winning as well.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL
3 Unit Play. Take #534 Houston -2.5 over Oklahoma City (8:40p.m., Saturday October 31)
Tony George
Passing for today.
Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #524 Charlotte +1.5-110 over Philadelphia (Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:10pm ET)
Take Charlotte ATS as my top NBA pick for Saturday. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Charlotte at home in this spot today. I also feel this is a tough spot for Philadelphia coming off a victory at home yesterday against New York. Meanwhile, Charlotte comes into this game hungry after back-to-back road losses including being embarrassed yesterday at Washington losing by 16 points. I expect Charlotte to step up defensively in this game Saturday and dominate the boards. Play Charlotte ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take Kings +8.5 over Grizzlies (8:10 p.m., Saturday, October 31)
The two teams last met on October 25, when Memphis pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure an 11-point victory. The Grizzlies now return home after playing and winning four road games in a seven-night stretch. Sacramento is dealing with injuries, which helps explain the current line. Still, I believe the Kings can stay within the number. Playing at home for the first time following an extended road trip can be challenging, and Sacramento kept the first meeting competitive for more than three quarters. This is the first time this season Memphis has been asked to lay more than 3.5 points and the first time since December 20 of last season that the Grizzlies have been favored by more than 7.5. I think the market is asking a little too much here, and I'll take the points with Sacramento. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
2-Unit Play (531) Minnesota Timberwolves +440 over San Antonio Spurs (10/31 @ 8:00 PM ET) Minnesota's scoring depth gives us a worthwhile underdog in San Antonio. The Timberwolves beat the Clippers 127-101 on Friday, with LaMelo Ball scoring 24 points, Jaden McDaniels adding 23 and Bones Hyland contributing 19. That production came with distribution as well as scoring: Ball and McDaniels each had seven assists, while Hyland supplied eight. Minnesota finished with 32 assists against 11 turnovers, creating offense through several hands instead of relying on a single scorer. The Timberwolves also made 18 three-pointers, turning that shared creation into scoring from the perimeter. Ball and McDaniels are listed in Minnesota's expected starting lineup, keeping that combination central to tonight's approach. Back the Timberwolves to win outright for this 2-unit play.
Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #526 New Orleans (+4.5) over Atlanta (8:10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31)
I have been a big Hawks backer thus far, but I don't like this spot for Atlanta. The Hawks come into this game off a huge home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers but now have to go on the road for their next three games. The Hawks have had to deal with the Rockets, Heat, and Cavs over their last three contests and now although they take a step down in class the tough spot makes this game truly difficult. I'll take the points but I like the Pelicans to win this game outright.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.
Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.
Nick Menken
Passing for today.
Expert NBA Picks History:
Doc's Sports
4-Unit Play Take Atlanta -4.5 over New Orleans (7 p.m. EST, Saturday October 31)The Hawks have won and covered in four straight meetings, and beyond that they have won and covered the last three visits to New Orleans. Atlanta is off to a slow start at 3-3 but this is a very strong team in our opinion and they have played a brutal schedule recently with losses to Miami and twice to Houston. But they come in with some momentum with a win vs Cleveland last time out. New Orleans has been one of the league’s worst to start the season and they just notched their first win vs also winless Sacramento. They are in the bottom 5 defensively and have allowed 121.6 points per game so far. Atlanta is much better defensively and that will be the difference here for a Hawks win and cover.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports
Robert Ferringo
Passing for today.Craig Trapp
2-Unit Play. Take #525 Over (240.5) Atlanta vs New Orleans (7:10 pm, Saturday October 31) **FD Odds**The Pelicans defense is really bad, New Orleans even allowed a bad Kings team to score 120 points last time out. Pelicans offense loves to play fast and has created 4 of 5 overs so far this year. Take the Over in NO/ATL Saturday game.
Craig
Scott Rickenbach
4-Unit Play. Take #522 Utah +8.5 vs Portland (3:00 p.m., Sat, Oct 31)Just when things were looking so good for a revamped Portland side, the Blazers Ja Morant suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to miss a month of action. I expect Utah's Lauri Markkanen to play here but even if he does not I still like the Jazz in this spot. They are off an OT loss to the Spurs and that was without Markkanen and was their 3rd straight loss by a single digit margin. That is why I feel the points are very generous here as the Trail Blazers have to adjust after the Morant injury. They lost to Memphis in the game in which he got hurt and now they have to play at Utah for this one. Also, their two wins that preceded that defeat were each by 8 or less points. Plus 2 of their wins this season were against the Suns and Kings and those teams are a combined 1-8 on the season. I am just not sold on them yet in terms of laying this many points on the road and, in particular, after the Morant injury. Solid home dog value here. We'll take it! 4* UTAH +8.5
Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)
4-Unit Play. #521. Take Portland Trailblazers -8.5 over Utah Jazz (Saturday @ 3:10pm est)Note, 5*NFL Goes off on Sunday and CBB STARTS TOMORROW! We were #1 last year at +10,300. And we will either close WNBA at +5100 or +6000 with a win today. Don't forget we have 3 Football plays going today, already 2-0 on the football week with 6*NCAAF on Baylor winning, very exciting and 4*NCAAF Selection on Thursday winning as well.
Raphael Esparza (VSI)
NBA BASKETBALL3 Unit Play. Take #534 Houston -2.5 over Oklahoma City (8:40p.m., Saturday October 31)
Tony George
Passing for today.Vernon Croy
4-Unit Play: #524 Charlotte +1.5-110 over Philadelphia (Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:10pm ET)Take Charlotte ATS as my top NBA pick for Saturday. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like Charlotte at home in this spot today. I also feel this is a tough spot for Philadelphia coming off a victory at home yesterday against New York. Meanwhile, Charlotte comes into this game hungry after back-to-back road losses including being embarrassed yesterday at Washington losing by 16 points. I expect Charlotte to step up defensively in this game Saturday and dominate the boards. Play Charlotte ATS
Scott Spreitzer
4-Unit Play: Take Kings +8.5 over Grizzlies (8:10 p.m., Saturday, October 31)The two teams last met on October 25, when Memphis pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure an 11-point victory. The Grizzlies now return home after playing and winning four road games in a seven-night stretch. Sacramento is dealing with injuries, which helps explain the current line. Still, I believe the Kings can stay within the number. Playing at home for the first time following an extended road trip can be challenging, and Sacramento kept the first meeting competitive for more than three quarters. This is the first time this season Memphis has been asked to lay more than 3.5 points and the first time since December 20 of last season that the Grizzlies have been favored by more than 7.5. I think the market is asking a little too much here, and I'll take the points with Sacramento. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
August Young
2-Unit Play (531) Minnesota Timberwolves +440 over San Antonio Spurs (10/31 @ 8:00 PM ET) Minnesota's scoring depth gives us a worthwhile underdog in San Antonio. The Timberwolves beat the Clippers 127-101 on Friday, with LaMelo Ball scoring 24 points, Jaden McDaniels adding 23 and Bones Hyland contributing 19. That production came with distribution as well as scoring: Ball and McDaniels each had seven assists, while Hyland supplied eight. Minnesota finished with 32 assists against 11 turnovers, creating offense through several hands instead of relying on a single scorer. The Timberwolves also made 18 three-pointers, turning that shared creation into scoring from the perimeter. Ball and McDaniels are listed in Minnesota's expected starting lineup, keeping that combination central to tonight's approach. Back the Timberwolves to win outright for this 2-unit play.Strike Point Sports
2-Unit Play. Take #526 New Orleans (+4.5) over Atlanta (8:10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31)I have been a big Hawks backer thus far, but I don't like this spot for Atlanta. The Hawks come into this game off a huge home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers but now have to go on the road for their next three games. The Hawks have had to deal with the Rockets, Heat, and Cavs over their last three contests and now although they take a step down in class the tough spot makes this game truly difficult. I'll take the points but I like the Pelicans to win this game outright.
Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports
Jason Sharpe
Passing for today.Griffin Murphy
Passing for today.Nick Menken
Passing for today.Expert NBA Picks History:
Doc's Sports is ready for the 2026–27 NBA season, bringing nearly 20 years of handicapping experience and additional research to this year’s campaign. The team earned nearly +13,000 during the Bubble season and enters the new season on a 13-5 run with its 8-Unit NBA selections. Follow Doc’s Sports for experienced analysis and its biggest plays throughout the season.
Robert Ferringo finished last season strong, generating more than +7,100 from February through June. He has recorded 12 winning NBA seasons in 16 years, averaging +3,105 per season over that span. His results include +16,670 from 2021–2024 and nine winning seasons in a 10-year stretch between 2014 and 2024, totaling +40,500. Put his extensive NBA experience to work this season.
Scott Spreitzer looks to build on a strong NBA record that includes +19,795 since the start of the 2021 season. His plays rated 5.0 units or higher have gone 115-81, producing +15,840. After finishing last season at +2,260, Spreitzer has posted four winning NBA seasons in five years. Follow his selections throughout the upcoming campaign.
Vernon Croy delivers one top NBA play each day throughout the season. He is coming off a 71-54 campaign that produced +4,900, giving him two winning seasons in the past three years. Croy also earned more than +5,000 during the 2023–24 season. With 25 years of sports betting experience, he brings a disciplined approach to his daily NBA selections.
Strike Point Sports enters the new NBA season following back-to-back winning campaigns. Typically releasing just one play per day, SPS is a strong fit for bettors who prefer a selective schedule. Its standout 2014–15 season produced more than +16,000, ranking among the best single-season performances in Doc’s Sports history. Follow SPS as it looks to build on its recent success.
Arun Shiva generated nearly +4,400 last NBA season, including three separate streaks of at least six consecutive winning picks. From 2013–2017, Shiva went 506-393 (56%), producing +30,110. He also finished the 2024–25 season with a 7-0 run worth +3,400 to secure another winning campaign. His eye for NBA value makes him an experienced option for the season ahead.
Jason Sharpe is coming off a wire-to-wire winning NBA season, starting with a victory on opening night and remaining profitable throughout the year. He has posted six winning NBA seasons in nine years and generated +13,000 between the 2022 All-Star Game and the start of the 2024 season. Sharpe also led the way in 2020–21 with more than +10,000 in overall NBA profit. Follow his picks as he looks to continue that success.
Nick Menken enters the new campaign after a winning 2025–26 NBA season, giving him back-to-back profitable years. One of the newer handicappers at Doc’s Sports, Menken brings more than 10 years of sports betting experience and a keen interest in finding NBA value. His strong finish during the 2025 playoffs generated nearly +4,000 over the final two months of the season. Sign up to follow his selections.
August Young posted back-to-back winning NBA seasons in 2022 and 2023, producing a combined +7,505. He looks to bring that same success to the upcoming campaign, with particular attention to his biggest plays. His team has added researchers to help track injury reports, expected playing time, and other factors that shape NBA betting opportunities.
Griffin Murphy has gone 5-2 with his 8-Unit NBA Game of the Year selections over the past two seasons. He brings 10 years of betting experience, including eight as a professional handicapper. Murphy began his career in the foreign exchange market, developing an understanding of probabilities that informs his NBA analysis. Follow his top selections this season.
Tony George brings more than 30 years of sports betting experience to his NBA service. Professional basketball has been the source of some of his strongest work, and he looks to build on that experience this season. Put this veteran handicapper’s analysis to work throughout the NBA campaign.
Raphael Esparza brings experience from both sides of the betting window as a former Las Vegas sportsbook manager. His NBA results include more than +9,400 from 2018–2020 and more than +16,000 from 2011–2013. Esparza looks to add to that record this season with insights shaped by his sportsbook background.
Craig Trapp joined Doc’s Sports two years ago and delivered a winning debut NBA season in 2024–25. That campaign included a +5,400 run over his first four months. His selections rated 6.0 units or higher finished 32-24 (57%), generating +3,620. Follow Trapp as he looks to build on those results this season.
Scott Rickenbach enters the new NBA season after a strong closing run worth +2,755. His 7-Unit NBA plays were a highlight of the 2025–26 campaign, finishing 24-15 and producing +5,230. With 22 years of NBA handicapping experience, Rickenbach brings an established approach to the season ahead.
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