Another exciting day of basketball is upon us with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best basketball bets for Thursday, October 24, 2024.
TODAYS TOP 5 VOAT PICKS
1. JAYSON TATUM UNDER 25+ PTS
Our model is projecting Tatum to fall under 25+ PTS in tonights matchup against the Wizards, with him only projected to get a total of 23.5. Although theyre playing the second worst team in the league last season, our Basketball Forever betting bot suspects that the Celtics will blow the Wiz out, likely leading to a down-tick in Tatums minutes.
2. JAYLEN BROWN OVER 2+ 3PM
After going 5/9 in their last game on Tuesday, it is clear that Brown has a lot of confidence coming into the 24/25 season. Our model predicts that hell keep hitting shots from beyond the arc, projecting a total of 2.3 3PM by the end of the night.
3. KYRIE IRVING OVER 23+ POINTS
Throughout the 23/24 season Irving and Doncic were an awesome duo to watch. With even more floor spacing now secured with the addition of Klay Thompson in the offseason, we project Kyrie to be able to operate in the mid-range with more efficiency, and get to the rim with aplomb. Expect him to cover this number.
4. LUKA DONCIC UNDER 11+ REBS
Luka is a menace all over the court. Last season he was able to average 9.2 REBS per game while simultaneously being one of the best scorers in the league. Although hes a really well rounded player with a relatively high rebounding average, our model believes that this line is just a tad too high.
5. JRUE HOLIDAY OVER 1+ BLK
Last season Jrue was able to finish with an average of 1.3 blocks per game when matched up against the Wizards. Our model believes that hell continue this trend.
1. SPURS +8.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 54.4%
Edge: 2.5%
Game: Spurs vs Mavericks (7:30PM EST)
The best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Spurs vs Mavericks. Our model predicts that the Spurs +8.5 is a solid wager. Throughout the course of the 23/24 season the Spurs and Mavericks faced off against each other 4 times. Out of these four times, the Spurs were able to cover a +8.5 spread twice. They have got better with the addition of Chris Paul, and Wemby is expected to take a superstar level leap. They should be able to keep this close.
The play here is Spurs +8.5 with -108 odds. Our model has identified a 2.5% edge for this particular wager, making it our best bet of the day.
2. CELTICS -13.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 53.2%
Edge: 2.2%
Game: Celtics vs Wizards (7:30PM EST)
The next top pick for todays basketball action comes from tonights game between the Celtics vs Wizards. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has determined that Celtics -13.5 is a solid wager to place on tonights NBA slate. Although it is still very early in the season, the Celtics look like they will have no championship hangover. They were merciless against the Knicks on Tuesday, and their offense (somehow) appears to have lifted to a new level. They should run amuck against an average Wizards unit tonight.
The play here is Celtics -13.5 with odds of -110 and a probability of 53.2%. Our model has identified an edge of 3.4% for this wager.
3. TIMBERWOLVES MONEYLINE (-120)
Odds: -120
Probability: 51.3%
Edge: 1.8%
Game: Timberwolves vs Kings (10PM EST)
Lastly, were looking at the Timberwolves vs Kings game. In this matchup our Basketball Forever betting bot has its eyes on the Timberwolves Moneyline, coming in at -120 odds. The Timberwolves were inefficient and sluggish on night one against the Lakers so expect some of the rust to be shaken out by the time this game tips. The Kings are playing their first game of the season on the other side of the ball, and they have a couple of new additions to fold in and find chemistry with. Take the Timbs.
Our model recommends placing a wager sprinkle on Timberwolves Moneyline with -120 odds on. We have found a 1.8% edge on this particular wager
