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NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Thursday, October 29

NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Thursday, October 29

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By: DK Network AI

Looking for today’s NBA public betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Moneyline, spread and total betting percentages for all 3 games on Thursday’s slate, from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Atlanta Hawks to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Portland Trail Blazers, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before tip-off.


For up-to-date NBA betting information and data, check out the DraftKings Sportsbook betting splits page and player props page!


Best Bets for Thursday’s NBA Slate

  • Cavaliers at Hawks Under 237.5 (-105): The Under draws only 40% of bets but 95% of the handle, the widest gap on the slate.
  • Deni Avdija Over 28.5 Points + Assists (-123): Avdija cleared this line in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 35.1.
  • Kings Moneyline (+190): Sacramento holds 60% of the Moneyline handle on just 37% of bets.
  • Jalen Johnson Under 22.5 Points (-124): Johnson stayed under this line in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 18.5.
  • Kings at Pelicans Over 236.5 (-108): The Over has 100% of the handle on 67% of bets.

MarketHawks (ATL)Cavaliers (CLE)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-115-10524% / 76%4% / 96%
Spread-1.5 (-105)+1.5 (-115)19% / 81%6% / 94%
TotalOver 237.5 (-115)Under 237.5 (-105)60% / 40%5% / 95%

Team Stats

StatATLCLE
Record2-33-1
Points/Game120.2 (5th)119.8 (T-6th)
Opp Points/Game115.2 (18th)117.8 (20th)
Offensive Rating114.5 (T-6th)112.2 (T-11th)
Defensive Rating109.5 (12th)111.3 (18th)
Field Goal %46.9% (8th)46.8% (9th)
3-Point %34.8% (13th)36.7% (T-10th)

Cleveland, winner of three straight, holds 96% of the Moneyline handle and 94% of the spread handle against an Atlanta team that is 0-2 at home and riding a three-game skid. The Under 237.5 has 95% of the handle even though 60% of bets are on the Over.


MarketPelicans (NOP)Kings (SAC)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-230+19063% / 37%40% / 60%
Spread-6.5 (-102)+6.5 (-118)38% / 62%45% / 55%
TotalOver 236.5 (-108)Under 236.5 (-112)67% / 33%100% / 0%

Team Stats

StatNOPSAC
Record0-40-4
Points/Game116.3 (12th)107.8 (27th)
Opp Points/Game122.0 (25th)125.5 (29th)
Offensive Rating109.4 (18th)104.6 (28th)
Defensive Rating113.2 (20th)120.7 (28th)
Field Goal %46.5% (T-10th)44.5% (22nd)
3-Point %29.0% (28th)30.0% (27th)

Two winless teams meet, and the money is backing Sacramento despite its -16.1 net rating, with 60% of the Moneyline handle on the Kings. The Over 236.5 has every dollar of the total handle, with both defenses ranked 20th or worse in points allowed.


MarketTrail Blazers (POR)Grizzlies (MEM)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-278+22588% / 12%100% / 0%
Spread-7.5 (-110)+7.5 (-110)19% / 81%21% / 79%
TotalOver 232.5 (-108)Under 232.5 (-112)67% / 33%57% / 43%

Team Stats

StatPORMEM
Record3-04-0
Points/Game129.3 (1st)116.8 (10th)
Opp Points/Game110.7 (12th)107.0 (4th)
Offensive Rating124.4 (1st)114.7 (5th)
Defensive Rating109.6 (T-13th)105.2 (6th)
Field Goal %51.1% (3rd)45.3% (T-18th)
3-Point %38.9% (5th)39.1% (3rd)

Unbeaten Portland owns the league’s top offensive rating and all of the Moneyline handle, but 79% of the spread handle is on undefeated Memphis getting 7.5 points. The Grizzlies bring the sixth-ranked defense and a 3-0 road record.


Notable Player Props

  • Deni Avdija (POR) Points + Assists O/U 28.5 (-123 / -107): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Jalen Johnson (ATL) Points O/U 22.5 (-103 / -124): under in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Jrue Holiday (POR) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 19.5 (-126 / -105): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) Three Pointers Made O/U 2.5 (-152 / +115): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Toumani Camara (POR) Points O/U 11.5 (-107 / -119): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Jeremiah Fears (NOP) Rebounds O/U 2.5 (-164 / +124): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Peyton Watson (CLE) Assists O/U 1.5 (-193 / +145): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Dejounte Murray (NOP) Assists O/U 5.5 (-149 / +113): over in 7 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Zach Edey (MEM) Points + Rebounds O/U 16.5 (-110 / -119): over in 7 of his last 10 games dating to last season

For more parlay ideas, check out the DraftKings Sportsbook parlays page!

Parlay

Business Trip

Take the Cavs, Kings & Grizzlies to get a road victory on Thursday!

Odds: +1829

CLE Cavaliers to Win (@ ATL) Moneyline (Away)
SAC Kings to Win (@ NOP) Moneyline (Away)
MEM Grizzlies to Win (@ POR) Moneyline (Away)
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 373
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SGPx

20/20 Vision

These stars are averaging 20+ PPG this season | Back them to stay hot!

Odds: +1365

20+ Donovan Mitchell Points Donovan Mitchell Points
20+ Jalen Johnson Points Jalen Johnson Points
20+ Nickeil Alexander-Walker Points Nickeil Alexander-Walker Points
20+ Ty Jerome Points Ty Jerome Points
20+ Damian Lillard Points Damian Lillard Points
20+ Deni Avdija Points Deni Avdija Points
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 353
SGPx

15 Point Club

Take each of these players to hit the 15 Point mark tonight!

Odds: +946

15+ Donovan Mitchell Points Donovan Mitchell Points
15+ Ty Jerome Points Ty Jerome Points
15+ Zion Williamson Points Zion Williamson Points
15+ Jalen Johnson Points Jalen Johnson Points
15+ Zach LaVine Points Zach LaVine Points
15+ James Harden Points James Harden Points
15+ Deni Avdija Points Deni Avdija Points
15+ Darius Acuff Jr. Points Darius Acuff Jr. Points
15+ Damian Lillard Points Damian Lillard Points
15+ Cameron Boozer Points Cameron Boozer Points
15+ Ja Morant Points Ja Morant Points
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 432
Parlay

Rookie Roll Call

Back each of these star rookies to drop 20+ points tonight!

Odds: +347

20+ Cameron Boozer Points Cameron Boozer Points
20+ Darius Acuff Jr. Points Darius Acuff Jr. Points
Ends in: --:--
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Box Score Buffet

Take each of these players to fill up the stat sheet tonight!

Odds: +1694

30+ Jalen Johnson Pts + Reb + Ast Jalen Johnson Points + Rebounds + Assists
30+ Donovan Mitchell Pts + Reb + Ast Donovan Mitchell Points + Rebounds + Assists
30+ Trey Murphy III Pts + Reb + Ast Trey Murphy III Points + Rebounds + Assists
30+ James Harden Pts + Reb + Ast James Harden Points + Rebounds + Assists
30+ Dejounte Murray Pts + Reb + Ast Dejounte Murray Points + Rebounds + Assists
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