NBA Slate Analysis — Monday, November 2, 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026 · NBA

The NBA slate for Monday, November 2, 2026 has 15 games, the first at 6:00 PM CT. AiQ has a moneyline pick on all 15. Of AiQ's picks on this slate, 1 has a price on record above fair value. Each price is the one AiQ valued the pick at when it last priced the game.

Best value

• Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic: Washington Wizards on the moneyline (+125 at BetRivers, +1.8% value).

Every game

Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers

6:00 PM CT at Rocket Arena.

Both teams have won 4 of their 6 games this season. When these teams last met, on February 22, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder won 121-113 at home.

Matchups to watch.

• Strength against strength in scoring. The Cleveland Cavaliers averaged 121.0 points per game this season, the 2nd most in the NBA, and the Oklahoma City Thunder allowed 107.0 points per game, the 6th fewest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Cleveland Cavaliers a 62% confidence rating to beat Oklahoma City Thunder, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 62.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 62.4%. The best price, -175 at Caesars, is priced below the fair price of -166 (−2.0% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 227.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of -101 (−3.9% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 a 60% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 47.6% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 49.5%. The best price, -102 at BetMGM, is priced below the fair price of +110 (−5.8% value).

Trends in play.

Recent results against the spread back the Oklahoma City Thunder, the underdog here. The Cleveland Cavaliers failed to cover the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

The total pulls both ways. The Cleveland Cavaliers went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder went under the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

Detroit Pistons at Charlotte Hornets

6:30 PM CT at Spectrum Center.

The Charlotte Hornets have won 3 of their 7 games this season, losing the last three. The Detroit Pistons have won 5 of their 6 games this season. When these teams last met, on October 28, 2026, the Detroit Pistons won 97-89 at home. This is their second meeting this season.

Matchups to watch.

• An uphill climb in scoring. The Detroit Pistons averaged 109.8 points per game this season, tied for the 8th fewest in the NBA, and the Charlotte Hornets allowed 106.4 points per game, the 5th fewest.
• An uphill climb in scoring. The Charlotte Hornets averaged 98.3 points per game this season, the fewest in the NBA, and the Detroit Pistons allowed 101.8 points per game, the fewest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Detroit Pistons a 62% confidence rating to beat Charlotte Hornets, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 61.7% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 61.7%. The best price, -166 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of -161 (−1.2% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 210.5 points a 52% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 49.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 49.4%. The best price, -105 at BetMGM, is priced below the fair price of +102 (−3.5% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Detroit Pistons -4.5 a 58% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 47.1% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 48.8%. The price on record, -105, is priced below the fair price of +112 (−8.0% value).

Trends in play.

Everything points under on the total. Each of the last 4 meetings between the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons went under the total. The last 4 games involving the Detroit Pistons went under the total. The Charlotte Hornets went under the total in 8 of their last 10 games.

Against the spread, the records lean toward the Detroit Pistons. The Detroit Pistons covered the spread in each of the last 4 meetings with the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets failed to cover the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.

Atlanta Hawks at Indiana Pacers

6:30 PM CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Indiana Pacers have won 2 of their 7 games this season, losing the last four. The Atlanta Hawks have won 3 of their 7 games this season. When these teams last met, on January 31, 2026, the Indiana Pacers won 129-124 at home.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Atlanta Hawks a 59% confidence rating to beat Indiana Pacers, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 64.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 64.6%. The best price, -180 at FanDuel, is priced near the fair price of -180 (+0.0% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 232.5 points a 56% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.8% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.6%. The best price, -110 at DraftKings, is priced below the fair price of -103 (−2.9% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Indiana Pacers +5.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 49.7% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 51.2%. The price on record, -115, is priced below the fair price of +101 (−7.1% value).

Trends in play.

Everything points over on the total. Each of the last 3 meetings between the Indiana Pacers and the Atlanta Hawks went over the total. The Atlanta Hawks went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

Recent results against the spread back the Indiana Pacers, the underdog here. The Atlanta Hawks failed to cover the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

Brooklyn Nets at New York Knicks

6:30 PM CT at Madison Square Garden.

The Brooklyn Nets have won 1 of their 6 games this season. The New York Knicks have won 2 of their 6 games this season. The New York Knicks come in with more rest: their last game was on October 30, three days before this one, while the Brooklyn Nets played the day before. When these teams last met, on March 20, 2026, the New York Knicks won 93-92 on the road.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives New York Knicks a 90% confidence rating to beat Brooklyn Nets, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is an 88.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 88.8%. The price on record, -900, is priced below the fair price of -798 (−1.3% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 221.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of -101 (−3.9% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Brooklyn Nets +14.5 a 58% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 48.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The best price, -105 at Fanatics, is priced below the fair price of +106 (−5.3% value).

Trends in play.

Everything points under on the total. The New York Knicks went under the total in 8 of their last 10 games. Of the last 4 meetings between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, 3 went under the total.

Against the spread, the records pull in opposite directions. The New York Knicks failed to cover the spread in 4 of 5 games as favorites this season. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks covered the spread in 3 of the last 4 meetings with the Brooklyn Nets.

Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic

6:30 PM CT at Kia Center.

The Washington Wizards have won 3 of their 6 games this season. The Orlando Magic have won 2 of their 6 games this season. The Washington Wizards come in with more rest: their last game was on October 30, three days before this one, while the Orlando Magic played the day before. When these teams last met, on March 12, 2026, the Orlando Magic won 136-131 at home.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Washington Wizards a 59% confidence rating to beat Orlando Magic, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 45.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 44.5%. The best price, +125 at BetRivers, is +1.8% value against the fair price of +121.
• Total: AiQ gives the under 224.5 points a 58% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of -102 (−3.8% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Washington Wizards +2.5 a 58% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 49.0% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.5%. The best price, -110 at Caesars, is priced below the fair price of +104 (−6.4% value).

Trends in play.

Recent totals lean under. The last 5 games involving the Washington Wizards went under the total.

Recent results against the spread back the Orlando Magic. The Washington Wizards failed to cover the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers

6:30 PM CT at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Two teams heading in opposite directions meet here. The Chicago Bulls have won 1 of their 6 games this season, losing the last four. The Philadelphia 76ers have won 6 of their 7 games this season, winning the last three. When these teams last met, on March 25, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers won 157-137 at home.

Matchups to watch.

• An uphill climb in shooting. The Chicago Bulls made 41.4% of their shots this season, the 2nd lowest in the NBA, and the Philadelphia 76ers allowed opponents to make 43.3% of their shots, the 6th lowest.
• Weakness against weakness in scoring. The Philadelphia 76ers averaged 108.7 points per game this season, tied for the 5th fewest in the NBA, and the Chicago Bulls allowed 129.3 points per game, the most.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Philadelphia 76ers a 67% confidence rating to beat Chicago Bulls, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is an 83.0% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 83.8%. The best price, -530 at BetRivers, is priced below the fair price of -488 (−1.3% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 239.5 points a 58% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of -102 (−3.8% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Philadelphia 76ers -11.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 48.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of +107 (−7.8% value).

Trends in play.

Recent totals lean under. The Philadelphia 76ers went under the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks

7:00 PM CT at American Airlines Center.

Two teams heading in opposite directions meet here. The Sacramento Kings have lost seven straight, a run that goes back to last season, and all six of their games this season. The Dallas Mavericks have won 4 of their 6 games this season, winning the last three. When these teams last met, on February 26, 2026, the Sacramento Kings won 130-121 on the road.

Matchups to watch.

• An uphill climb from three. The Sacramento Kings made 30.2% of their three-point attempts this season, the 4th lowest in the NBA, and the Dallas Mavericks allowed opponents to make 29.7% of their three-point attempts, the 2nd lowest.
• Mismatch in shooting. The Dallas Mavericks made 49.4% of their shots this season, the 3rd highest in the NBA, and the Sacramento Kings allowed opponents to make 51.9% of their shots, the highest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Dallas Mavericks a 62% confidence rating to beat Sacramento Kings, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 77.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 78.3%. The price on record, -395, is priced below the fair price of -344 (−2.9% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 234.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.3% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The best price, -106 at BetRivers, is priced below the fair price of -101 (−2.1% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Dallas Mavericks -9.5 a 62% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 49.1% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 51.2%. The best price, -114 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of +104 (−7.8% value).

Trends in play.

Against the spread, the records pull in opposite directions. The Sacramento Kings failed to cover the spread in 4 straight games. Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings covered the spread in each of the last 3 meetings with the Dallas Mavericks.

Recent totals lean over. The Sacramento Kings went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games (1 push).

New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies

7:00 PM CT at FedExForum.

The Memphis Grizzlies have won all six of their games this season. The New Orleans Pelicans have won 2 of their 6 games this season. When these teams last met, on January 30, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans won 114-106 at home.

Matchups to watch.

• Strength against strength in shooting. The New Orleans Pelicans made 50.0% of their shots this season, the 2nd highest in the NBA, and the Memphis Grizzlies allowed opponents to make 42.7% of their shots, the 3rd lowest.
• Strength against strength from three. The Memphis Grizzlies made 41.6% of their three-point attempts this season, the highest in the NBA, and the New Orleans Pelicans allowed opponents to make 30.5% of their three-point attempts, the 5th lowest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Memphis Grizzlies a 62% confidence rating to beat New Orleans Pelicans, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 67.2% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 67.4%. The best price, -220 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of -205 (−2.3% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 235.5 points a 62% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.8% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.2%. The best price, -110 at DraftKings, is priced below the fair price of -103 (−3.0% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives New Orleans Pelicans +6.5 a 58% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 48.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of +106 (−7.4% value).

Trends in play.

Recent results against the spread back the Memphis Grizzlies. The Memphis Grizzlies covered the spread in 6 straight games.

Recent totals lean over. Of the last 4 meetings between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans, 3 went over the total.

Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves

7:00 PM CT at Target Center.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won 1 of their 6 games this season. The Minnesota Timberwolves have won 4 of their 7 games this season. When these teams last met, on January 13, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves won 139-106 on the road.

Matchups to watch.

• An uphill climb in shooting. The Milwaukee Bucks made 44.2% of their shots this season, tied for the 7th lowest in the NBA, and the Minnesota Timberwolves allowed opponents to make 44.3% of their shots, the 8th lowest.
• Mismatch in scoring. The Minnesota Timberwolves averaged 120.0 points per game this season, the 6th most in the NBA, and the Milwaukee Bucks allowed 126.2 points per game, the 3rd most.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Minnesota Timberwolves a 62% confidence rating to beat Milwaukee Bucks, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is an 80.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 81.5%. The best price, -430 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of -414 (−0.7% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 233.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 49.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 49.5%. The best price, -105 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of +100 (−2.6% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Minnesota Timberwolves -10.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 48.8% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.5%. The best price, -105 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of +105 (−4.7% value).

Trends in play.

Everything points over on the total. The last 4 games involving the Minnesota Timberwolves went over the total. The Milwaukee Bucks went over the total in 8 of their last 10 games.

Against the spread, the records lean toward the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games. The Milwaukee Bucks failed to cover the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets

7:30 PM CT at Toyota Center (Houston).

The Boston Celtics have won 5 of their 6 games this season, winning the last five. The Houston Rockets have won 6 of their 7 games this season. When these teams last met, on February 4, 2026, the Boston Celtics won 114-93 on the road.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Houston Rockets a 62% confidence rating to beat Boston Celtics, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 64.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 64.6%. The best price, -195 at Caesars, is priced below the fair price of -181 (−2.5% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the over 218.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.6%. The best price, -110 at DraftKings, is priced below the fair price of -104 (−2.8% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Houston Rockets -5.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 46.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 48.8%. The best price, -102 at BetMGM, is priced below the fair price of +113 (−7.1% value).

Trends in play.

Recent results against the spread back the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets covered the spread in 8 of their last 10 games.

Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs

7:30 PM CT at Frost Bank Center.

Two teams heading in opposite directions meet here. The Utah Jazz have won 1 of their 6 games this season, losing the last four. The San Antonio Spurs have won 4 of their 6 games this season, winning the last four. When these teams last met, on October 28, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs won 117-111 on the road. This is their second meeting this season.

Matchups to watch.

• Weakness against weakness from three. The Utah Jazz made 32.7% of their three-point attempts this season, the 8th lowest in the NBA, and the San Antonio Spurs allowed opponents to make 37.3% of their three-point attempts, the 8th highest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives San Antonio Spurs a 91% confidence rating to beat Utah Jazz, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is an 89.8% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 89.8%. The price on record, -1000, is priced below the fair price of -884 (−1.2% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 230.5 points a 57% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 51.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 51.2%. The price on record, -115, is priced below the fair price of -106 (−3.8% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives San Antonio Spurs -15.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 51.9%. The price on record, -118, is priced below the fair price of -102 (−6.7% value).

Trends in play.

Everything points under on the total. Each of the last 4 meetings between the San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz went under the total. The San Antonio Spurs went under the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

Against the spread, the records pull in opposite directions. The Utah Jazz failed to cover the spread in 8 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz covered the spread in 3 of the last 4 meetings with the San Antonio Spurs.

Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets

8:00 PM CT at Ball Arena.

The Portland Trail Blazers have won 4 of their 5 games this season. The Denver Nuggets have won 3 of their 5 games this season. When these teams last met, on April 6, 2026, the Denver Nuggets won 137-132 at home.

Matchups to watch.

• Strength against strength from three. The Denver Nuggets made 37.4% of their three-point attempts this season, tied for the 6th highest in the NBA, and the Portland Trail Blazers allowed opponents to make 31.7% of their three-point attempts, the 7th lowest.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Denver Nuggets a 59% confidence rating to beat Portland Trail Blazers, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 60.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 61.1%. The best price, -166 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of -156 (−2.3% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 229.5 points a 58% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of -102 (−3.8% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Denver Nuggets -4.5 a 59% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 46.9% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 48.8%. The price on record, -105, is priced below the fair price of +113 (−8.4% value).

Trends in play.

Recent results against the spread back the Portland Trail Blazers, the underdog here. The Denver Nuggets failed to cover the spread in 7 of their last 10 games.

The total pulls both ways. The Portland Trail Blazers went under the total in 7 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, of the last 4 meetings between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers, 3 went over the total.

Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors

9:00 PM CT at Chase Center.

The Golden State Warriors have won 4 of their 7 games this season, winning the last four. The Phoenix Suns have won 1 of their 4 games this season. The Phoenix Suns come in with more rest: their last game was on October 30, three days before this one, while the Golden State Warriors played the day before. When these teams last met, on October 24, 2026, the Phoenix Suns won 131-122 at home. This is their second meeting this season.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Phoenix Suns a 59% confidence rating to beat Golden State Warriors, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 38.7% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 37.6%. The price on record, +150, is priced below the fair price of +159 (−3.3% value).
• Total: AiQ gives the under 227.5 points a 58% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 50.4% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The best price, -105 at FanDuel, is priced below the fair price of -102 (−1.6% value).
• Spread: AiQ gives Golden State Warriors -4.5 a 58% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. Calibrated against the market and graded results, that is a 48.5% chance; the betting market, with the margin removed, has 50.0%. The price on record, -110, is priced below the fair price of +106 (−7.4% value).

Trends in play.

Against the spread, the records lean toward the Golden State Warriors. The Golden State Warriors covered the spread in 5 straight games. The Phoenix Suns failed to cover the spread in 4 straight games.

Recent totals lean over. The Phoenix Suns went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

Toronto Raptors at LA Clippers

9:00 PM CT at Intuit Dome.

The LA Clippers have won 1 of their 6 games this season, losing the last five. The Toronto Raptors have won 3 of their 6 games this season. When these teams last met, on March 25, 2026, the LA Clippers won 119-94 at home.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Toronto Raptors a 54% confidence rating to beat LA Clippers, its own model's number rather than a market price. No odds are on record for this game, so there is no price to value.
• Total: AiQ gives the over a 0% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.
• Spread: AiQ gives Toronto Raptors a 50% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.

Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers

9:00 PM CT at crypto.com Arena.

The Miami Heat have won 2 of their 6 games this season. The Los Angeles Lakers have won 5 of their 7 games this season. The Miami Heat come in with more rest: their last game was on October 30, three days before this one, while the Los Angeles Lakers played the day before. When these teams last met, on March 19, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers won 134-126 on the road.

• Moneyline: AiQ gives Miami Heat a 54% confidence rating to beat Los Angeles Lakers, its own model's number rather than a market price. No odds are on record for this game, so there is no price to value.
• Total: AiQ gives the over a 0% confidence rating, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.
• Spread: AiQ gives Miami Heat a 50% confidence rating to cover, its own model's number rather than a market price. No book price at this line is confirmed on the record, so no value figure is given.

Trends in play.

Everything points over on the total. The Los Angeles Lakers went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games. The Miami Heat went over the total in 7 of their last 10 games.

These come from the closing lines of this season and last. They are context, not the reason for AiQ's picks, and the books price them in.

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