DKNetwork Logo DKNetwork Logo
NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Friday, November 6

NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Friday, November 6

Published:

By: DK Network AI

Looking for today’s NBA public betting trends and odds? Here’s where the public and sharp money are landing on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s nine-game slate, along with our best bets.


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


Best Bets for Friday’s NBA Slate

  • Wizards Moneyline (+231): Washington draws 57% of the Moneyline handle on just 16% of bets, the widest Moneyline gap on the slate.
  • Tyrese Maxey Over 25.5 Points (-108): Maxey cleared this line in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 28.3.
  • Lakers -2.5 (-119): Los Angeles holds 86% of the spread handle on an even 50% split of bets.
  • Ziaire Williams Over 7.5 Points (-105): Williams cleared this line in all 10 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 11.7.
  • Bucks +6.5 (-105): Milwaukee takes 41% of the spread handle on only 18% of bets.

MarketHawks (ATL)Wizards (WAS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-283+23184% / 16%43% / 57%
Spread-7.5 (-116)+7.5 (-104)35% / 65%47% / 53%
TotalOver 228.5 (-108)Under 228.5 (-112)83% / 17%99% / 1%

Team Stats

StatATLWAS
Record5-44-4
Points/Game115.8 (12th)108.9 (26th)
Opp Points/Game113.0 (T-15th)109.0 (9th)
Offensive Rating111.7 (T-15th)109.3 (20th)
Defensive Rating109.1 (10th)109.3 (11th)
Field Goal %44.5% (23rd)47.6% (T-5th)
3-Point %35.1% (15th)29.4% (29th)

Atlanta collects 84% of Moneyline bets, but Washington +231 holds 57% of the Moneyline handle, a split that runs against the ticket count. The Over 228.5 carries 99% of the total handle on 83% of bets, even with the Wizards scoring 108.9 points per game, 26th in the league.


MarketHornets (CHA)Celtics (BOS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+261-3242% / 98%4% / 96%
Spread+8.5 (-110)-8.5 (-110)19% / 81%28% / 72%
TotalOver 207.5 (-115)Under 207.5 (-105)70% / 30%88% / 12%

Team Stats

StatCHABOS
Record3-66-2
Points/Game98.1 (30th)114.3 (14th)
Opp Points/Game109.2 (10th)108.3 (6th)
Offensive Rating101.3 (30th)115.1 (7th)
Defensive Rating111.5 (T-16th)108.2 (7th)
Field Goal %40.4% (30th)45.1% (22nd)
3-Point %29.6% (28th)35.3% (T-13th)

Boston -8.5 draws 81% of spread bets and 72% of the spread handle, a one-sided market against a Charlotte team on a five-game losing streak with the league’s lowest offensive rating (101.3). The O/U 207.5 is the lowest total on the board, and 88% of its handle sits on the Over.


MarketCavaliers (CLE)76ers (PHI)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+124-14816% / 84%28% / 72%
Spread+2.5 (-110)-2.5 (-110)16% / 84%0% / 100%
TotalOver 230.5 (-107)Under 230.5 (-113)66% / 34%46% / 54%

Team Stats

StatCLEPHI
Record4-48-1
Points/Game119.3 (5th)111.0 (20th)
Opp Points/Game117.1 (23rd)105.2 (3rd)
Offensive Rating114.2 (10th)109.5 (19th)
Defensive Rating113.2 (22nd)104.3 (3rd)
Field Goal %46.4% (14th)45.2% (T-20th)
3-Point %37.2% (T-8th)34.4% (16th)

Every dollar on the spread is on Philadelphia -2.5, which holds 100% of the handle on 84% of bets, backing an 8-1 team that is 4-0 on the road with the third-ranked defensive rating. The total moves the other way: the Over takes 66% of bets, while 54% of the handle sits on the Under 230.5.


MarketPelicans (NOP)Timberwolves (MIN)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+146-1749% / 91%18% / 82%
Spread+4.5 (-115)-4.5 (-105)41% / 59%56% / 44%
TotalOver 230.5 (-108)Under 230.5 (-112)71% / 29%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatNOPMIN
Record4-46-3
Points/Game121.6 (3rd)118.8 (6th)
Opp Points/Game119.3 (25th)107.6 (T-4th)
Offensive Rating112.8 (13th)115.3 (6th)
Defensive Rating109.4 (12th)104.2 (2nd)
Field Goal %48.7% (4th)47.6% (T-5th)
3-Point %31.7% (26th)38.0% (6th)

Minnesota owns 91% of Moneyline bets, yet New Orleans +4.5 holds 56% of the spread handle on 41% of bets, with the Pelicans riding a four-game winning streak. The Over 230.5 draws 98% of the total handle, matching two offenses that rank third and sixth in points per game.


MarketBucks (MIL)Raptors (TOR)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+211-2576% / 94%8% / 92%
Spread+6.5 (-105)-6.5 (-115)18% / 82%41% / 59%
TotalOver 230.5 (-106)Under 230.5 (-114)58% / 42%86% / 14%

Team Stats

StatMILTOR
Record1-74-4
Points/Game110.0 (T-21st)117.9 (T-7th)
Opp Points/Game122.3 (27th)113.5 (17th)
Offensive Rating105.4 (T-26th)114.9 (8th)
Defensive Rating117.1 (26th)110.9 (T-14th)
Field Goal %43.1% (25th)46.1% (16th)
3-Point %34.3% (T-17th)31.9% (25th)

The spread handle is closer than the tickets suggest: Toronto -6.5 draws 82% of bets but only 59% of the handle, leaving 41% of the money on a Milwaukee team that is 1-7 and has lost four straight. The Over 230.5 carries 86% of the total handle on 58% of bets, with the Bucks allowing 122.3 points per game, 27th in the league.


MarketMavericks (DAL)Jazz (UTA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-277+22797% / 3%97% / 3%
Spread-7.5 (-108)+7.5 (-112)71% / 29%75% / 25%
TotalOver 225.5 (-115)Under 225.5 (-106)79% / 21%99% / 1%

Team Stats

StatDALUTA
Record4-41-7
Points/Game112.1 (16th)107.8 (27th)
Opp Points/Game112.3 (13th)119.0 (24th)
Offensive Rating111.7 (T-15th)102.7 (29th)
Defensive Rating111.8 (T-19th)114.8 (24th)
Field Goal %47.0% (T-9th)42.9% (T-26th)
3-Point %33.7% (19th)31.5% (27th)

Bets and money line up on Dallas across the board, with 97% of both Moneyline bets and handle and 75% of the spread handle at -7.5. Utah arrives on a six-game losing streak with the 29th-ranked offensive rating, while the Over 225.5 still collects 99% of the total handle.


MarketGrizzlies (MEM)Thunder (OKC)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+142-1708% / 92%1% / 99%
Spread+3.5 (-106)-3.5 (-114)23% / 77%8% / 92%
TotalOver 224.5 (-107)Under 224.5 (-113)100% / 0%100% / 0%

Team Stats

StatMEMOKC
Record6-26-2
Points/Game120.5 (4th)110.0 (T-21st)
Opp Points/Game109.8 (11th)108.8 (8th)
Offensive Rating116.1 (4th)111.1 (18th)
Defensive Rating105.9 (4th)109.7 (13th)
Field Goal %47.3% (8th)44.0% (24th)
3-Point %40.0% (1st)33.3% (20th)

Oklahoma City -3.5 holds 92% of the spread handle on 77% of bets, one of the most one-sided spread markets on the slate, even though Memphis grades higher in offensive rating (4th) and defensive rating (4th). The O/U 224.5 is unanimous, with 100% of bets and handle on the Over.


MarketKings (SAC)Spurs (SAS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+740-11802% / 98%4% / 96%
Spread+16.5 (-110)-16.5 (-110)28% / 72%31% / 69%
TotalOver 229.5 (-105)Under 229.5 (-115)69% / 31%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatSACSAS
Record1-76-2
Points/Game109.3 (24th)116.9 (10th)
Opp Points/Game123.3 (29th)108.6 (7th)
Offensive Rating105.7 (25th)114.3 (9th)
Defensive Rating118.1 (28th)106.4 (5th)
Field Goal %45.2% (T-20th)45.5% (18th)
3-Point %32.5% (23rd)32.2% (24th)

The slate’s largest spread, San Antonio -16.5, draws 72% of bets and 69% of the handle as the Spurs bring a six-game winning streak into Sacramento. Total money is lopsided toward the Over 229.5 (98% of the handle), with the Kings allowing 123.3 points per game, 29th in the league.


MarketLakers (LAL)Trail Blazers (POR)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-155+13079% / 21%80% / 20%
Spread-2.5 (-119)+2.5 (-101)50% / 50%86% / 14%
TotalOver 231.5 (-105)Under 231.5 (-115)67% / 33%52% / 48%

Team Stats

StatLALPOR
Record7-26-1
Points/Game121.8 (2nd)121.9 (1st)
Opp Points/Game113.9 (18th)110.7 (12th)
Offensive Rating120.2 (1st)118.8 (2nd)
Defensive Rating111.9 (21st)108.8 (9th)
Field Goal %51.2% (1st)47.6% (T-5th)
3-Point %38.8% (3rd)35.5% (12th)

Spread bets split evenly at 50% apiece, but Los Angeles -2.5 holds 86% of the spread handle, the biggest money-versus-tickets gap of the night in this market. The two top offensive ratings in the league meet at O/U 231.5, where the handle is nearly even (52% Over) despite 67% of bets on the Over.


Notable Player Props

  • Ziaire Williams (LAL) Points + Rebounds O/U 9.5 (-128 / -103): over in all 10 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • LeBron James (PHI) Steals O/U 0.5 (-240 / +178): over in all 10 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Jaden McDaniels (MIN) Rebounds O/U 5.5 (-132 / +100): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Onyeka Okongwu (ATL) Points O/U 15.5 (-107 / -119): under in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Tyrese Maxey (PHI) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 33.5 (-125 / -105): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Cam Spencer (MEM) Points + Rebounds O/U 9.5 (-127 / -104): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Jayson Tatum (BOS) Assists O/U 6.5 (-119 / -110): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Luka Doncic (LAL) Three Pointers Made O/U 4.5 (-125 / -105): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Derik Queen (NOP) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 20.5 (-117 / -112): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Immanuel Quickley (TOR) Points O/U 19.5 (-109 / -117): under in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season

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

Parlay

Friday Flex💪

Take these Friday favorites to win their matchup!

Odds: +1313

PHI 76ers to Win (@ CLE) Moneyline (Away)
MIN Timberwolves to Win (@ NOP) Moneyline (Away)
TOR Raptors to Win (@ MIL) Moneyline (Away)
DAL Mavericks to Win (vs UTA) Moneyline (Home)
OKC Thunder to Win (@ MEM) Moneyline (Away)
SA Spurs to Win (@ SAC) Moneyline (Away)
LA Lakers to Win (vs POR) Moneyline (Home)
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 162
+ Add to Bet Slip
Quick SGP

Raptors on the Road

Bet on the Raptors to take down the Bucks in Milwaukee!

Odds: +1000

TOR Raptors to Win (@ MIL) Moneyline (Away)
25+ RJ Barrett Points RJ Barrett Points
20+ Scottie Barnes Points Scottie Barnes Points
4+ I. Quickley Three Pointers Made Immanuel Quickley Three Pointers Made
Ends in: --:--
+ Add to Bet Slip

DK Network AI is your always-on content co-pilot, built to help bring stories to life faster and smarter. Every AI-assisted article receives human editorial oversight and final approval from a DraftKings Network editor before publication.

Want more from DKN
in your search results?

Add DKN as Preferred