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It’s Thanksgiving Friday and the NBA is back in action after a day off. The Suns continue their incredible streak of 14 wins and are just one game behind leader Golden State in the Western Conference. The Nets have started to gel somewhat despite not having Kyrie Irving. They have won four straight and sit atop the Eastern Conference at 14-5.
Here are the top five NBA picks for Friday, November 26 2021.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers
Raptors vs. Pacers Predictions
Best Bet: RAPTORS +4
The Raptors are still figuring things out, but pulled an upset of Memphis in their last game. Toronto has beaten Indiana twice already this season.
The last time the teams played, Indiana was a 2.5-point favorite. O.G. Anunoby remains out of the Raptors lineup. It’s worth noting that Toronto beat Indiana both times this season without Pascal Siakam. He will play tonight and rookie Scottie Barnes continues to improve.
The road underdog has some value here. Play the Raptors +4.
Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Wizards vs. Thunder Predictions
Best Bet: WIZARDS -7
Yes, the Wizards have only won once in their last five games. They also are just 1-5 ATS in their last six, but this is a great opportunity to bounce back.
The Thunder is one of the NBA’s worst teams. They score just 99 points a game and tonight they will be without their best player – Shia Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Thunder have lost four straight, including the last two without Gilgeous-Alexander. They lost those last two games by six and 12 points. The Wizards are talented enough to cover here.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets
Best Bet: BUCKS -3
While Milwaukee has been busy winning five in a row, the Nuggets are reeling after five straight losses. For the Bucks, it has been the return of Khris Middleton that has rejuvenated the team. Point guard Jrue Holiday is back too.
Part of the Nuggets problems have been related to not having reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic in the lineup. He is listed as questionable for tonight. Without Jokic tonight, this is a steal at the Bucks -3. Even if he plays, this is a Denver team that will struggle to keep up with the Bucks.
Sacramento Kings vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Best Bet: OVER 225
The Lakers rank eighth in the NBA in scoring. The Kings are 10th. Los Angeles has been terrible on defense as of late. Over their last five games, they have allowed 116, 106, 116, 130, and 109. The Lakers rank 19 th in defensive efficiency.
L.A. also plays at the second-fastest pace in the NBA. As a result, the Over has hit in five of the last seven Lakers games. The Over is also 4-1 in the last five Lakers games at the Staples Center.
For the Kings, the Over is 5-4 when they play on the road. This game will feature a ton of points from two teams that like to play fast.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors
Trail Blazers vs. Warriors Predictions
Best Bet: UNDER 225
Two of the top scorers – Portland’s Damian Lillard and Golden State’s Stephen Curry – go at it tonight in San Francisco. The Warriors have won five straight and covered in each game.
Lillard and the Blazers are not great on the road though. Portland is 1-8 away from home. The Blazers average 104.9 points a game on the road.
The Warriors have the NBA’s best defense holding teams to 100.8 points a game. They also rank No. 1 in opponent field goal percentage. Only two of their last five opponents reached the 100-point mark. Back the Under.
