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NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Sunday, November 8

NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Sunday, November 8

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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 Sunday’s seven-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 Sunday’s NBA Slate

  • Jazz +11.5 (-114): Utah draws 96% of the spread handle on 51% of bets, the widest spread gap on the slate.
  • Tyler Herro Over 20.5 Points (-106): Herro cleared this line in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 22.4.
  • Lakers Moneyline (+155): Los Angeles holds 84% of the Moneyline handle on 47% of bets.
  • Domantas Sabonis Over 12.5 Rebounds (-134): Sabonis cleared this line in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season, averaging 14.6.
  • 76ers-Bulls Under 237.5 (-110): The Under carries 90% of the total handle on 67% of bets.

MarketBulls (CHI)76ers (PHI)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+329-4202% / 98%15% / 85%
Spread+9.5 (-115)-9.5 (-105)15% / 85%8% / 92%
TotalOver 237.5 (-110)Under 237.5 (-110)33% / 67%10% / 90%

Team Stats

StatCHIPHI
Record1-78-2
Points/Game111.6 (18th)109.4 (23rd)
Opp Points/Game129.6 (30th)106.6 (5th)
Offensive Rating105.4 (28th)108.0 (21st)
Defensive Rating122.7 (30th)105.5 (T-4th)
Field Goal %41.2% (29th)44.4% (24th)
3-Point %27.2% (30th)33.3% (T-20th)

Philadelphia draws 98% of Moneyline bets and 85% of the Moneyline handle at -420, and the 76ers -9.5 holds 92% of the spread money. The Under 237.5 carries 90% of the total handle on 67% of bets, a lean that lines up with Chicago’s offensive rating (105.4, 28th) and a Philadelphia defense allowing 106.6 points per game (5th).


MarketPistons (DET)Lakers (LAL)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-185+15553% / 47%16% / 84%
Spread-4.5 (-115)+4.5 (-105)38% / 62%26% / 74%
TotalOver 221.5 (-108)Under 221.5 (-112)68% / 32%95% / 5%

Team Stats

StatDETLAL
Record6-28-2
Points/Game111.1 (19th)122.0 (1st)
Opp Points/Game101.8 (1st)114.3 (20th)
Offensive Rating111.4 (T-17th)120.3 (1st)
Defensive Rating102.0 (1st)112.7 (T-22nd)
Field Goal %46.8% (9th)50.5% (1st)
3-Point %37.8% (T-4th)37.9% (3rd)

Moneyline bets split close to even, with 53% on Detroit, but 84% of the Moneyline handle backs Los Angeles at +155. The Over 221.5 holds 95% of the total handle on 68% of bets, with the league’s top offense by points per game (122.0) facing the defense allowing the fewest (101.8).


MarketTimberwolves (MIN)Jazz (UTA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-597+44396% / 4%43% / 57%
Spread-11.5 (-106)+11.5 (-114)49% / 51%4% / 96%
TotalOver 223.5 (-107)Under 223.5 (-113)58% / 42%84% / 16%

Team Stats

StatMINUTA
Record7-31-8
Points/Game118.4 (T-6th)106.9 (29th)
Opp Points/Game107.7 (7th)118.2 (24th)
Offensive Rating115.6 (6th)102.3 (29th)
Defensive Rating104.8 (3rd)114.2 (24th)
Field Goal %47.2% (T-6th)43.0% (27th)
3-Point %37.3% (8th)32.3% (26th)

The Jazz +11.5 draws 96% of the spread handle on 51% of bets, the largest spread gap of the night, even as 96% of Moneyline bets sit on Minnesota at -597. Utah carries a seven-game losing streak and a 29th-ranked offensive rating (102.3), yet the Over 223.5 still takes 84% of the total handle.


MarketMavericks (DAL)Nets (BKN)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-324+26193% / 7%57% / 43%
Spread-7.5 (-117)+7.5 (-104)65% / 35%84% / 16%
TotalOver 222.5 (-106)Under 222.5 (-114)77% / 23%78% / 22%

Team Stats

StatDALBKN
Record5-42-7
Points/Game112.1 (17th)108.2 (26th)
Opp Points/Game110.9 (10th)114.1 (T-17th)
Offensive Rating111.4 (T-17th)106.1 (26th)
Defensive Rating110.4 (11th)112.1 (19th)
Field Goal %46.4% (11th)43.4% (T-25th)
3-Point %33.1% (T-22nd)35.1% (14th)

Dallas is the public side in every market: 93% of Moneyline bets, 84% of the spread handle on -7.5, and a total where the Over 222.5 draws 77% of bets and 78% of the handle. Brooklyn’s 43% share of the Moneyline handle on 7% of bets is the one pocket of resistance, backing a Nets team that ranks 26th in points per game (108.2).


MarketBucks (MIL)Celtics (BOS)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+530-7502% / 98%22% / 78%
Spread+13.5 (-117)-13.5 (-104)15% / 85%3% / 97%
TotalOver 221.5 (-110)Under 221.5 (-110)75% / 25%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatMILBOS
Record1-87-2
Points/Game109.7 (22nd)114.8 (14th)
Opp Points/Game122.1 (27th)105.1 (4th)
Offensive Rating105.8 (27th)115.9 (5th)
Defensive Rating117.4 (27th)105.5 (T-4th)
Field Goal %43.4% (T-25th)45.2% (22nd)
3-Point %33.3% (T-20th)37.6% (T-6th)

The total here is the most lopsided market on the slate, with the Over 221.5 holding 98% of the handle on 75% of bets. Boston -13.5 also draws 97% of the spread handle against a Milwaukee team that has lost five straight and ranks 27th in defensive rating (117.4).


MarketClippers (LAC)Pelicans (NOP)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+103-12128% / 72%18% / 82%
Spread+1.5 (-110)-1.5 (-110)56% / 44%37% / 63%
TotalOver 226.5 (-112)Under 226.5 (-108)54% / 46%20% / 80%

Team Stats

StatLACNOP
Record1-74-5
Points/Game109.1 (25th)120.2 (2nd)
Opp Points/Game115.6 (22nd)118.8 (26th)
Offensive Rating106.6 (24th)112.5 (16th)
Defensive Rating111.6 (17th)110.3 (10th)
Field Goal %45.3% (T-20th)48.4% (3rd)
3-Point %38.2% (2nd)32.7% (24th)

The Under 226.5 draws 80% of the total handle on just 46% of bets, with the Clippers scoring 109.1 points per game (25th). On the spread, 56% of bets back the Clippers +1.5, but New Orleans -1.5 holds 63% of the money, and the Pelicans take 82% of the Moneyline handle at -121.


MarketKings (SAC)Heat (MIA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+346-44610% / 90%15% / 85%
Spread+10.5 (-112)-10.5 (-108)56% / 44%56% / 44%
TotalOver 238.5 (-105)Under 238.5 (-115)50% / 50%45% / 55%

Team Stats

StatSACMIA
Record1-83-6
Points/Game109.2 (24th)116.0 (T-11th)
Opp Points/Game123.3 (29th)122.6 (28th)
Offensive Rating106.4 (25th)108.9 (19th)
Defensive Rating119.5 (29th)117.2 (26th)
Field Goal %45.6% (T-18th)46.5% (10th)
3-Point %34.0% (19th)33.1% (T-22nd)

The spread is one of the most balanced markets on the board, with Sacramento +10.5 taking 56% of both bets and handle. Miami draws 90% of Moneyline bets at -446 against a Kings team that is 0-4 at home, while the O/U 238.5, the highest total of the night, splits bets evenly and leans 55% Under on the handle.


Notable Player Props

  • Austin Reaves (LAL) Rebounds O/U 4.5 (+124 / -164): under in 9 of his last 10 games
  • Jaden McDaniels (MIN) Assists O/U 2.5 (-172 / +130): over in 9 of his last 10 games
  • Davion Mitchell (MIA) Points + Assists O/U 20.5 (-124 / -106): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Zaccharie Risacher (DAL) Rebounds O/U 3.5 (+102 / -134): over in 9 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • LaMelo Ball (MIN) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 33.5 (-116 / -113): under in 8 of his last 10 games
  • P.J. Washington (DAL) Three Pointers Made O/U 1.5 (-135 / +102): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Bam Adebayo (MIA) Rebounds O/U 9.5 (-121 / -109): under in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
  • Trey Murphy III (NOP) Rebounds + Assists O/U 7.5 (-129 / -102): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season

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

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Best of the Best

Bet on each of these superstars to record 25+ Points!

Odds: +1405

25+ Luka Doncic Points Luka Doncic Points
25+ Tyrese Maxey Points Tyrese Maxey Points
25+ Jayson Tatum Points Jayson Tatum Points
25+ Cade Cunningham Points Cade Cunningham Points
25+ Giannis Antetokounmpo Points Giannis Antetokounmpo Points
25+ Cooper Flagg Points Cooper Flagg Points
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 450
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Raining Threes

Take each of these players to get hot from deep today!

Odds: +2317

3+ Luka Doncic Three Pointers Made Luka Doncic Three Pointers Made
3+ Duncan Robinson Three Pointers Made Duncan Robinson Three Pointers Made
3+ LaMelo Ball Three Pointers Made LaMelo Ball Three Pointers Made
3+ Kyrie Irving Three Pointers Made Kyrie Irving Three Pointers Made
3+ Darius Acuff Jr. Three Pointers Made Darius Acuff Jr. Three Pointers Made
3+ Paul George Three Pointers Made Paul George Three Pointers Made
3+ Norman Powell Three Pointers Made Norman Powell Three Pointers Made
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 150

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