NBA Predictions
NBA predictions on Scores and Stats live here, each on its own page for one game.
The upcoming predictions are listed above as they go live, and every team has a page, listed below.
How NBA betting works here
Every NBA game carries three main markets, and each of our predictions names which one it plays and at what price.
The point spread is a handicap. A team listed at -5.5 has to win by 6 or more for the bet to cash; the team at +5.5 cashes if it wins outright or loses by 5 or fewer. Half-point lines exist so that a bet cannot land exactly on the number.
The moneyline is a straight pick of the winner. A negative price, such as -200, is what you stake to win 100; a positive price, such as +170, is what 100 wins. The favorite pays less because it is more likely to win.
The total, or over/under, is the combined score of both teams. An NBA game runs four 12-minute quarters, so the total is set on 48 minutes plus any overtime, and overtime points count toward it.
Books also price the first half, single quarters and player props. A prediction on this site states which line was read, and when, because a number moves between the day a line opens and tip-off.
NBA teams
All 30 teams have a page, five to a division, grouped as ESPN lists them.
- Atlantic (East): Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors
- Central (East): Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks
- Southeast (East): Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards
- Northwest (West): Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz
- Pacific (West): Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings
- Southwest (West): Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs
NBA prediction FAQ
When do NBA predictions start? With the regular season. The upcoming games above list each prediction as it is published, so they show exactly which games have one.
Where can I compare paid picks services? Our handicapper sites reviews page sets them side by side. For the other leagues, see WNBA predictions, college basketball predictions and the basketball predictions hub.