NBA Best Bets Today, 10/29: Picks, Predictions & Player Props - Tuesday
Welcome to the NBA Best Bets Today as we take a deep dive into top NBA picks, props, and predictions for Tuesday, October 29th. It’s always nice to finish the first week above 50% in accuracy and with plus units. These NBA picks are great angles but without being correct, it is essentially a waste. The goal is to double the bankroll and play on house money. We are getting there with daily NBA predictions and gains along the way.
NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 10/29
Ten NBA games took place yesterday and our bets had some wins and losses. Jalen Duran has now covered two of two wagers placed as he was able to get off the hook late in the fourth quarter. The Miami Heat covered their spread, but the Hawks let the Wizards have an epic second-half comeback to earn their first win of the season. Anthony Davis easily covered his PRA line, and it was another profitable day for Fantasy Alarm's NBA Best Bets today.
There are four games today, and three of the games have teams that played yesterday. One of those games features a rematch of the Western Conference Finals, and it is the best matchup in the NBA today. However, the Bet of the Night comes from a different game as we dive right into the top NBA picks for Tuesday.
Nuggets vs. Nets Prediction: Tuesday, October 29th
The Denver Nuggets have looked absolutely awful this season, while the Brooklyn Nets have looked surprisingly good. The odds seem to have the 2023-24 teams in mind and not the 2024-25 teams that are currently playing. Nikola Jokic seems to be the familiar unstoppable force, but the team needs to do more.
The Nuggets have come into this season out of shape and out of rhythm – and it shows. They are basically behind throughout the second half of every game this season and have not shown the ability to produce much offensively.
The Nuggets were able to slip past the Toronto Raptors on a full effort, coming from behind to win in overtime. It took a 13-3 run with several timeouts, fouls, and Jamal Murray proving he’s still one of the most clutch players in the league. Even more reason to bet on the Nets moneyline today.
Brooklyn is averaging over 110 points per game and is playing at home against a tired team dependent on its starters. Nic Claxton could have a great scoring game against Nikola Jokic who can take some plays off defensively. There is reason to believe there is a possible upset in the works today.
The Nets just gave the Milwaukee Bucks the business in their last game and are now looking to build their first win streak of the season. The Nuggets may have trouble matching their points, especially if Cam Thomas is in a rhythm. A plus odds moneyline on the loose and the Nets could deliver for our NBA Bet of the Night!
- Expert Nuggets vs. Nets NBA Picks:
- Brooklyn Moneyline (+230 on DraftKings Sportsbook) – 2 Units
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Prediction: Tuesday, October 29th
The battle is set for this Western Conference Finals rematch and the Minnesota Timberwolves are favored at home. The Dallas Mavericks travel to the Target Center after a tougher-than-anticipated game against the Utah Jazz last night. They now are playing the Timberwolves, who are coming off two full days of rest.
Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Julius Randle have been on a tear through this young season. The trade of Karl-Anthony Towns may have been questioned by several in the media, but the Timberwolves are set up for another deep playoff run – and could possibly play in their franchise’s first NBA Finals.
The sportsbooks are tilting towards the Timberwolves and so are we. Minnesota has the advantage of playing at home and is more rested. However, you can never count out Luka Doncic and his magic. As tempting as it is to put more, stick with one unit for Minnesota to win today on the moneyline.
- Expert Mavericks vs. Timberwolves NBA Picks:
- Timberwolves Moneyline (-166 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 10/29
With only four games, and three teams on back-to-back games, the NBA player props are thin today. Still, there is one that is worth a unit wager as we continue our NBA best bets today.
Pelicans vs. Warriors Prediction: Tuesday, October 29th
CJ McCollum is having a great start to the season. The thought was that, with the addition of Dejounte Murray, McCollum would take more of a reserve role for the New Orleans Pelicans – and that still might be true. However, Murray is out with a hand injury and McCollum is having his best start as a Pelican.
He is leading the league in steals per game and has made 12 three-point attempts. He has become a scorer for the Pelicans when they needed one and that has taken away from his assists, something most point guards excel at.
McCollum could see enthusiastic defense with Curry out of the lineup, as the Warriors will need to play on both ends of the court to get a win. This is the first prop with an under this year, put a unit on it.
- Expert Pelicans vs. Warriors NBA Picks:
- CJ McCollum Under 4.5 Assists (-110 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
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