We have nine games scheduled this evening, so several betting options are available. Here are my two best NBA picks for Sunday, November 15th.
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Sunday’s Best NBA Picks & Predictions
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Sacramento Kings
The Kings (1-11) have been one of the NBA’s worst teams this season, losing five straight games and opening 0-7 at home. Sacramento is coming off a 120-107 loss to Portland and has struggled defensively, allowing 120.9 points per game. The Kings have also lost nine of their last 10 games, with eight of those defeats coming by double digits. Things won’t get any easier against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City (8-5) hasn’t looked like its usual dominant self lately, dropping three consecutive games, including a 113-112 loss to the Clippers on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in that loss, but injuries have taken a toll on the Thunder. Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace remain sidelined.
The Thunder have won eight consecutive meetings against the Kings, including a three-game sweep last season. Sacramento is also dealing with injuries, as Maxime Raynaud is out, while Keegan Murray and Precious Achiuwa are questionable. The Kings have been especially vulnerable defensively, so Gilgeous-Alexander should have plenty of opportunities to take advantage. Oklahoma City also has extra motivation to avoid a winless four-game road trip.
While laying double digits on the road with a shorthanded roster carries some risk, this is an ideal bounce-back spot for the Thunder. Sacramento has been unable to compete, even at home, and Oklahoma City has the defense to make life difficult for the Kings. I’ll lay the 10.5 points in this spot.
Pick: Thunder -10.5 (-106)
Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards
The Wizards (4-9) have struggled, losing six straight games. Washington has been vulnerable defensively, allowing 115.7 points per game over its last 10 games. The Wizards are coming off a heartbreaking 144-140 double-overtime loss to the Pistons, despite getting 37 points from Trae Young and 30 apiece from Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. To make matters worse, Sarr is questionable with an illness, potentially leaving Washington shorthanded against one of the Western Conference’s best teams.
The Rockets (10-3) have been excellent lately, winning three straight games against the Nuggets, Warriors and Jazz. Houston has also won eight of its last 10 games, holding opponents to just 106.2 points per game during that stretch. Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun give the Rockets a significant advantage offensively.
The Rockets have also been one of the NBA’s better teams against the spread, entering Sunday with a 9-4 against the spread (ATS) record. While Fred VanVleet remains sidelined and Marcus Smart is unavailable due to suspension, Houston still has enough firepower to exploit Washington’s defensive weaknesses.
While laying 9.5 points on the road carries some risk, I’ll back the Rockets to extend their winning streak with a convincing victory in this exploitable matchup.
Pick: Rockets -9.5 (-105)
