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!

This Parlay Has Expired

The parlay featured here is no longer available to bet. You can still browse every parlay running right now.

View All Parlays

This Parlay Has Expired

The parlay featured here is no longer available to bet. You can still browse every parlay running right now.

View All Parlays

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