It was a tough break yesterday, as the spread, points, and rebounds were all on the wrong side. LaMelo Ball was one basket away but the other two were not really close. Weekend vibes can be hit or miss at times, such is betting.

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 11/17

Not to worry as there are several great NBA games today, and winning bets on every game. It is a parlay that starts off NBA Best Bets today. Not just any parlay either, a special parlay that was once a favorite of mine, the MO.U.SE. 
 

 

 

Parlay: Minnesota Moneyline, Utah/Los Angeles Clippers Under 222.5 Points, Oklahoma City -6 (+405 on Draftkings Sportsbook) 0.5U* Bet Of The Night

The MOUSE is in the house! An old parlay makes an appearance in today’s column, and features three games, as always. This is a MOneyline, Under, and SprEad bet, or a MOUSE bet. If you are new to betting, placing a daily $1 wager on parlay consisting of the three straight bets will give you valuable data.

After thirty days of doing this, a bettor will have their success rate of each straight bet, and will know which they are most successful at. This was fun to build as two bets seem like sure winners; the Minnesota Timberwolves being victorious against the Phoenix Suns, and the Utah Jazz versus Los Angeles Clippers to have less than 222.5 points.

The third component of the mouse, the spread, is on the Oklahoma City Thunder to cover a 6 point spread against the Dallas Mavericks. The six points allow a push, and the Thunder are rested compared to the Mavericks who are playing in back-to-back games. The Thunder enjoy a +12.9 point differential, which is more than double the spread for today’s game.

The odds come out to over +400, which is enough to make any bettor smile. As with most parlays, half of a unit is recommended.
 

 

 

Nuggets vs Grizzlies Prediction: MEM -1.5  (-115 on BetMGM)

The Denver Nuggets are a different team without Nikola Jokic, as would be any other team without their three time MVP. Nikoa Jokic is listed as questionable due to personal reasons, and has been listed as such the entire week. 

Denver had difficulties in their last game against the New Orleans Pelicans without him, and could have difficulties against a good Memphis team. It is unlikely that Jokic plays tonight, and when announced the spread could move to a larger point total, so take advantage early.

In addition to that, Jamal Murray was spotted at the UFC event last night which did not take place in Memphis, Tennessee. The Denver Nuggets appeared to have taken their extended break and turned it into a mini vacation as players and coaches both missed game 1 of the NBA Cup. 

The approach has been lackadaisical and lacking focus, which should lead to a Memphis Grizzlies win, and possibly a blowout. Take the low spread on a good Memphis Grizzlies team, who should win against the Denver Nuggets.
 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 11/17

Queue the iconic 90s Chicago intro music, Sirius, because the Bulls are playing tonight. And that means the most successful betting angle of this column is back for another wager. I’ve told you we are riding this bet until the sportsbooks figure it out, and if I tell you it’s going to rain grab an umbrella. 
 

 

 

Rockets vs Bulls Prediction: Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 Threes Made (+145 on BetMGM)

Sirius is sounding off, and the blood is pumping just thinking of this wager. A 75% success betting rate this season (and still going for plus odds) is Nikola Vucevic making 2 or more threes in a game. It actually opened at +150 despite this bet being successful in their most recent game, one Fantasy Alarm cashed in on.

The Rockets are known for tough defensive play, and they are holding opponents to 106 points per game. They are also third in the Western Conference and on a 4 game winning streak. And Alperen Sengun is an excellent center in the NBA, but not an excellent or elite defender. 

Vucevic will have open looks at three to five attempts from behind the arc in today’s game. He just needs to make two of them, and at the odds the sportsbooks keep putting this at, it’s worth a unit. Cheer on one of our favorites to end the weekend with a win.
 

 

 

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