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The pace of the game, as well as which team dictates the pace, is a key factor when handicapping basketball games. When pace is an especially strong signal, it may dictate a pick on the over/under. An NBA over/under pick is another way of referring to a prediction on an NBA game point total. NBA total lines are usually well above 200 in today's NBA making them harder for the betting public to find value. For example, the 2004 Detroit Pistons team was very consistently within 5 points of the 90 they averaged. In today's NBA, greater scoring means greater variance. However, professional basketball handicappers can use this to their advantage as the sportsbooks also try to keep track of the higher scoring NBA totals. Doc's sports NBA total picks are some of the best in the business and our total prediction write-ups are insightful. Along with offering our NBA expert picks, we provide free selections that are intended to help bettors with their handicapping legwork.

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Once the regular season is over the NBA tends to resemble the national football league in many ways. Bettors have much more time to make their NBA playoff picks as teams travel to each other's arenas and rest between series. Making successful NBA playoff predictions is as much about when you bet as it is who you bet on. A series might not start for days. That means an NBA spread may move quite a few points especially as the public bets closer to the action. If we see value in a playoff prediction it will rely heavily on getting the line we are quoting in said NBA pick. In the words of the great Tony George, "We are betting numbers, not teams!" That may not be more relevant than when making picks on the NBA playoff games.

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Sunday 8th of November 2026

Doc's Sports

4-Unit Play Take Miami/Sacramento OVER 237.5 (9 p.m. EST, Sunday November 8)
We expect plenty of offense in this matchup, especially with Sacramento having the ability to push the tempo and turn games into high-scoring affairs. The Kings are at their best when they get out in transition, but that aggressive style can also leave them vulnerable defensively. In fact, we think this is one of the worst defensive teams in the league. Miami should have opportunities to take advantage of those defensive lapses, particularly if Sacramento struggles to get stops in the half court. The Heat aren't always known for playing at a fast pace, but they have enough offensive weapons to keep up if this turns into a shootout. With both teams capable of putting together big scoring runs, we like this game to get into the 240s.
4-Unit Play Take New Orleans -120 ML over LA Clippers (9 p.m. EST, Sunday November 8)
We like New Orleans in this spot against a Clippers team that can be vulnerable when opponents attack the basket and force them to defend in transition. The Pelicans have the athleticism to create problems for Los Angeles, and their ability to generate points in the paint should be an important factor in this matchup. The Clippers have plenty of veteran talent, but they can struggle when the game becomes more physical and they're forced to defend multiple scoring threats. New Orleans should also have opportunities to get to the free throw line and create second-chance points. We expect a close game, but we like the Pelicans to make enough plays down the stretch to get the outright win.
Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports

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Robert Ferringo

Passing for today.

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Craig Trapp

Passing for today.

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Scott Rickenbach

4-Unit Play. Take #566 Chicago +9.5 vs Philadelphia (3:40 p.m., Sunday, Nov 8)

This is a great undedog spot. Yes the 76ers are off a loss at Cleveland and they want to bounce back but they also have a huge game on deck with the rival Celtics. Could they overlook the 1-7 Bulls here? I absolutely believe so and also not that they have had a ton of close wins this season. The Sixers are 8-2 this season but only 2 of their 10 games were wins by more than 8 points. I know Chicago is having a rough season thus far but they have played only 3 home games. Both those games were losses but each were by 6 or less points. The Bulls also have a big rest edge here and certainly they are happy to be playing their first home game in a week and a half. They may not win outright but they should at least keep this margin to single digits. 4* CHICAGO +9.5

4-Unit Play. Take #578 LA Clippers +1.5 vs New Orleans (9:10 p.m., Sunday, Nov 8)

This is a great spot for the small home dog. The Clippers have a big rest edge here and are looking to make up for a 1-point home loss in OT in their most recent home game. The Pelicans are just now venturing out on a west coast road trip and they are coming off a home loss. New Orleans had won 4 straight games prior to that loss and yet they opened up as the dog here against a 1-7 Clippers team? Exactly! Sure enough everyone jupmed on the Pelicans and so the favorite has flipped here and I love fading moves like this. The rest for the Clippers is significant here and of course they opened up as the favorite for a reason. LA has had big leads going into the 4th quarter of each of their last two games but then blown the leads. Enough is enough. The Clippers get back on track here and close a game out this time! 4* LA CLIPPERS +1.5

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Arun Shiva (Indian Cowboy)

4-Unit Play. #569. Take Utah Jazz +12.5 over Minnesota TImberwolves (Sunday @ 7:10pm est)

Great 6*NBA Winner on the Nets and we've been fantastic out of the gates as we have won our 7*NBA and 6*NBA this week and now 3 straight winning years in the NBA. One of the most important things you should always ask yourself is, how does a team get up for another team? How does Minnesota who put up 140+ points on this team get up to face them as they come off 3 straight wins? I don't think they do whereas Utah is running 10 deep in players right now and will absolutely get up to face them here as this road trip has been lackluster. Look for a Utah team to care about this game, they are getting a little healthier right now and Minnesota to come out flat here.

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Raphael Esparza (VSI)

NBA BASKETBALL

3 Unit Play. Take #577 New Orleans -1.5 over LA Clippers (8:10p.m., Sunday November 8)

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Tony George

Passing for today.

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Vernon Croy

6-Unit Play: #577 New Orleans -1.5-110 over Los Angeles (Sunday, November 2026, 9:10pm ET)

Take New Orleans ATS as my top NBA pick for Sunday night. This pick falls into one of my top NBA systems and I really like New Orleans in this spot tonight. Los Angeles has really struggled overall so far this season and they have dropped seven straight games. New Orleans has shot 48.4% as a team this season which ranks third offensively in the NBA averaging 120.2 points per game which ranks second offensively in the NBA. This is a Los Angeles team that has struggled defensively this season with opponents shooting 48.8% against them which ranks 28th defensively in the NBA. New Orleans will be able to dominate the boards here tonight as well. Play New Orleans ATS

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Scott Spreitzer

4-Unit Play: Take Pistons -4.5 over Lakers (6:10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8)

The Pistons are coming off a home loss to Philadelphia, but I’m expecting them to bounce back on Sunday. Both teams are dealing with a few injuries, but Luka Doncic is the biggest question mark. He’s listed as questionable, and even if he suits up, reports suggest he may not be at 100%. The Lakers lead the NBA in scoring and field-goal accuracy, but they’re facing the league’s No. 1-ranked defense in Detroit. Detroit’s 10-1, winning by 13 points per game off a home loss and I’m on them today. I’m laying the points with the Pistons. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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August Young

Passing for today.

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Strike Point Sports

3-Unit Play. Take #571 Brooklyn (+7.5) over Dallas (7:40 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8)

I can't pass up the points in this matchup. Dallas has looked solid at 5-4 straight up this season but I don't like them to run away from this scrappy Nets team. Brooklyn and Dallas are two of the better ATS teams this year at 6-3 ATS, but Dallas is just 1-1 with a -8.5 ATS +/- when they are a favorite. The Nets on the otherhand are 5-0 ATS as a road underdog with an ATS +/- of +7.1 in those spots. Give me the points in this matchup.



Best of Luck - Strike Point Sports

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Jason Sharpe

Sunday November 8th 2026-

3 Unit Play Take #566 Chicago +9.5 over Philadelphia (3:40pm est):

This is just the 3rd game this season that Chicago has played at home. The Bulls battled hard in both of their home defeats staying within 6 points in each contest. They come into this game off an ugly loss in their last game contest falling by 30 points to New York in a game they were down as much as 44 points.

Take Chicago plus the points.

Thank you and good luck,

Jason Sharpe

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Griffin Murphy

1 Unit Play - Take #566 Chicago Bulls (+9.5) Over PHI 76ers. (3:30p.m, Sunday, November 8th)
Chicago is 1-7 on the year, a loser of 6 straight, and just got lit up by New York on Wednesday in a 135-105 final. Philadelphia is 8-2 on the year and coming off a 119-95 loss to Celveland on Friday. This is back-to-back road games for Philadelphia, and we think it's a bad spot. Chicago has everything against them right now, and that’s exactly why we think they come in and get the cover. The public is looking at Philadelphia and thinking of a bounce-back game. It very well could be, but we don't think they cover nearly a double-digit differential. We will back the bulls at home in this one.
Griffin Murphy

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Nick Menken

2 Unit – NBA Take #578 LA Clippers ML (+105) over NO Pelicans (-110) (9:00p.m Sunday November 8th)
Nick Menken

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