Welcome to the NBA Best Bets today for Tuesday, November 19th. The NBA Cup has been one of the best concepts the Association has thought of. Competing against the NFL for viewership is tough – just ask MLB postseason stations. Yet, NBA Cup games are thrilling, playoff-like atmospheres that bring up viewership. 

The first mentioned game for our NBA picks could be the most-watched game thus far in the regular season. After all, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are the two best teams by record and are playing for the honor of representing their group. Check out my top NBA player prop picks and other NBA predictions below!

 

 

 

NBA Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 11/19

Before we look at today's NBA picks, let's review how yesterday went. It was oh so close to a sweep but Alperen Sengun was two rebounds short in a thrilling game against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, our bet of the season, and the bet of the night, cashed in the first quarter. Nikola Vucevic sank 3 threes before the start of the second quarter, cashing his +130 prop early.

Jalen Duren also was early money going over his 10.5 rebounding line early in the third quarter. He too has been a successful bet for Fantasy Alarm with 4 wins and 1 loss on the season. A betting Meatloaf ended the betting week, now it’s time for fourplay with four bets on NBA Cup group action! Let's check out the NBA Best Bets today for Tuesday, November 19th.

 

 

 

Cavaliers vs. Celtics Prediction: Tuesday, November 19th

*Bet Of The Night

It doesn’t get much better than this matchup, especially this early in the season. These are the two best teams thus far, with a combined record of 26-3. Cleveland has not played an opponent of Boston’s caliber this season and the sportsbooks have it in Boston’s favor.

I constantly express how important being a smart bettor can benefit your bankroll. So instead of choosing between the two best teams, let’s bet on them both! This is going to be an intense and high-scoring game. Cleveland averages 123.7 points per game, and Boston averages 121.6 points per game. That alone is 245.3 points, and the line is set at 232 Something is not adding up.

Take the over on this game's total. It's also highly recommended you watch this game if you can. It should be a thrilling one at TD Garden tonight.

 

 

 

Hornets vs. Nets Prediction: Tuesday, November 19th

The following bets are a PRA (Points, Rebounds, Assists) the hard way, one on each person. It starts with an under, on the man from down under, Ben Simmons. At least once a year, it is suggested to take the under on Ben Simmons’ points.

Truth be told the Law of Averages states Simmons is due for a few made field goals, but the data indicates that may be difficult. If Simmons was a pitcher, he would have a major case of the ‘yips’. Luckily basketball is a dynamic sport that requires every player to play offense and defense – and requires some positions to be better rebounders and passers.

Simmons is averaging more assists (7.0) and rebounds (5.8) than he is points (5.3). This is crazy for an NBA guard, yet we are not here to poke holes in Simmons' performance. He is a great basketball player, averaging 24.3 minutes per game. He just doesn’t have confidence in his ability to score, and that is why under 6.5 points is the pick of this game.

 

 

 

Best NBA Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 11/19

The betting week begins today, and it is a special one from Fantasy Alarm NBA Best Bets. Two more games and two more player props from NBA Cup action. The bets revolve around two former New Orleans players too.

 

 

 

Jazz vs. Lakers Prediction: Tuesday, November 19th 

This bet has been cash money for this column, and it has not missed once. The Lakers betting juice is real, as are the most popular teams of any sport. Davis is an excellent rebounder and has games with 14 or more rebounds this season. But knowing when to take the under is crucial.

The Lakers have a chance to go to 2-0 in the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup and are yet to lose an NBA Cup match. They will play with intensity as they have shown in every NBA Cup game and could breeze by the Jazz. The issue is that Davis may not need to play in the fourth quarter.

Los Angeles could have this game wrapped up before the fourth quarter. The Lakers are undefeated at home this season, and the Jazz are 2-5 on the road. The Lakers also have players stepping up from their bench, and they are truly a lethal team. 

Utah Jazz center, John Collins, is also a great rebounder himself and has 8 or more rebounds in his last five games. Getting to 14 rebounds is difficult to achieve. If someone averaged 14 rebounds per game they would likely be the season rebounding champion. Put a unit on this bet to come through again.

 

 

 

Thunder vs. Spurs Prediction: Tuesday, November 19th

The San Antonio Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Frost Bank Center in what should be a better game than most anticipate. Victor Wembanyama is listed as day-to-day but it doesn’t matter if he does or does not play, Chris Paul should still do his thing.

Paul is working his way to second all-time in assists. He is currently sitting at 12,011 – 80 behind Jason Kidd and 3,795 behind John Stockton. Some records will never be broken, and Stockton’s assists is one of them.

Second is the best one can hope for and for Chris Paul, it would be the crowning achievement of a Hall of Fame career. He is averaging 8.4 assists per game this season and has 9 or more in four of his last five games. 

For this bet to be successful we only need 8, or his average. That is not too much to ask for from one of the best passers of all time.

 

 

 

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