Welcome to the NBA Best Bets Today for Wednesday, October 30th as we take a closer look at the top NBA picks. Most of the league is in action today with 11 total games on the schedule. This means there are several NBA predictions and props worth locking in. Some of the straight bets seem a bit off, and Fantasy Alarm is going to exploit their errors. 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 10/30

Before we dive into the NBA Best Bets Today, let's review how yesterday's NBA picks went. There were four games on Tuesday and four units wagered on those games. Three bets including a double-unit hammer on the Brooklyn Nets. Rudy Gobert had his worst rebounding night of the season, and perhaps games after a couple of days are not beneficial for the old veteran.

The Nets were up and the cashout option was almost full, but the Nets failed in overtime causing the double unit to go flat. The Dallas Mavericks were in control from the second quarter onward as the best team in the Western Conference looked like it. 

 

 

Lakers vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Wednesday, 10/30 

The Los Angeles Lakers were in a battle against the Phoenix Suns and almost stayed undefeated on the season, but lost. It was a close game throughout the fourth quarter; the lead never exceeded 6 points for either team. 

Now the Lakers are headed to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavaliers are undefeated and are receiving high praise from both the media and the sportsbooks. So much so that the Cavaliers are 5.5-point favorites against the Lakers at home.

Let’s do a little investigating though. Who have the Cavaliers' opponents been? They have defeated the Toronto Raptors, the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards, and the New York Knicks. Those four teams have a combined 3-11 record… three wins amongst four teams in 14 games. The Cavaliers' wins are not worth praise – definitely not as 5.5-point favorites. 

Meanwhile, the Lakers have played the Phoenix Suns twice, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Sacramento Kings. Those opponents are much better than the Eastern Conference teams the Cavaliers have pummeled. Also, the Cavs have not played a frontcourt with this much size. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are a great frontcourt tandem, but Anthony Davis is a different monster. 

The line is off due to the Cavaliers' record and LeBron is the man who brought a championship to Cleveland… They still love him and it still feels like home for him. So much so that Bronny James and LeBron James are supposed to take the floor together, to which they should receive another round of applause. Look for LeBron to lead the Lakers to a victory with a 2 unit bet.

 

 

 

Celtics vs. Pacers Prediction: Wednesday, 10/30

The Boston Celtics travel to Indianapolis to play the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse today, and it should be a high-scoring match. The over/under for their combined total is 233 points, which is the second highest of the day, and for good reason. 

The Celtics average the highest point total in the league with 124.3 points per game. The Pacers' total is a bit down from last year’s crazy high mark, but still an impressive 110.5 points per game. That combined total is 234.8 points, but the Pacers are a much better scoring team at home than on the road. They score an average of 114.0 points at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and will be attempting to keep pace with the highest-scoring team in the NBA. There should be several field goal attempts from both teams.

The Celtics lost their team total by 2 points the last time they were featured in Fantasy Alarm’s NBA predictions. Tonight, these two high-scoring teams should lead to an easy cover of 233. 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 10/30

There is a battle on Interstate 35 today, and it involves a showdown between two of the best young big men in the Association. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder at the Paycom Center, but our bet is on the other big man. Check out our NBA picks for Spurs vs. Thunder below. 

 

 

Spurs vs. Thunder Prediction: Wednesday, 10/30

Chet Holmgren is the real deal. A more powerful center than he appears, the 7-foot-1 Thunder forward/center is off to an amazing start. He will forever be linked with Victor Wembanyama, even though they were drafted in different classes. 

Their first NBA season was the same year and they will be a fun player vs. player matchup to watch throughout their career. They have the same build and although the hype is rightfully on Wembanyama, Chet has had the most team success. He also isn’t asked to be the No. 1 option on his team like Wemby is. 

It is tempting to put a same-game parlay together on both of their rebounds, but the Thunder play much better defense than the Spurs. This should allow Holmgrem to grab more defensive rebounds while still earning a few offensive boards too. He is averaging 13 rebounds per game, so 10 should come easily. Put a unit on the big man to do what he does, as the only threat to this ticket is a blowout. 

 

 

 

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*All odds accurate at time of writing and NBA best bets to be placed at 1 unit unless specified otherwise