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NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Thursday, November 12

NBA Public Betting Trends and Best Bets for Thursday, November 12

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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 Thursday’s four-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 Thursday’s NBA Slate

  • Pistons -10.5 (-112): Detroit carries 96% of the spread handle on just 53% of bets.
  • Jaden McDaniels Over 2.5 Assists (-164): McDaniels went over this line in all 10 of his last 10 games, averaging 3.9 assists.
  • Mavericks Moneyline (+185): Dallas draws 59% of the Moneyline handle on only 27% of bets.
  • Kyshawn George Over 18.5 Points + Assists (-112): George cleared this line in 8 of his last 10 games, averaging 24.4.
  • Hornets-Suns Over 214.5 (-108): The Over holds 98% of the total handle on 75% of bets.

Raptors at 76ers Odds and Betting Trends

Market76ers (PHI)Raptors (TOR)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-344+27694% / 6%85% / 15%
Spread-8.5 (-110)+8.5 (-110)54% / 46%69% / 31%
TotalOver 222.5 (-110)Under 222.5 (-110)14% / 86%2% / 98%

Team Stats

StatPHITOR
Record9-35-6
Points/Game110.2 (T-23rd)114.5 (T-13th)
Opp Points/Game109.2 (8th)111.9 (T-12th)
Offensive Rating109.0 (22nd)113.4 (15th)
Defensive Rating108.1 (6th)111.5 (T-14th)
Field Goal %44.4% (24th)45.2% (22nd)
3-Point %33.7% (22nd)32.4% (27th)

The Under 222.5 draws 86% of bets and 98% of the total handle, a lean that fits a 76ers defense ranked 6th in defensive rating (108.1) and two offenses ranked 22nd and 27th in 3-point percentage. Philadelphia -8.5 adds 69% of the spread money on 54% of bets, with the 76ers at 5-1 on the road and 4-2 at home.


Pistons at Wizards Odds and Betting Trends

MarketWizards (WAS)Pistons (DET)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline+360-4678% / 92%17% / 83%
Spread+10.5 (-108)-10.5 (-112)47% / 53%4% / 96%
TotalOver 220.5 (-112)Under 220.5 (-108)50% / 50%68% / 32%

Team Stats

StatWASDET
Record4-87-3
Points/Game107.5 (27th)112.7 (18th)
Opp Points/Game113.4 (16th)104.6 (3rd)
Offensive Rating107.0 (26th)112.5 (16th)
Defensive Rating113.0 (T-17th)104.7 (2nd)
Field Goal %45.4% (19th)46.6% (11th)
3-Point %29.8% (29th)37.0% (9th)

Spread bets sit near even at 53% on Detroit -10.5, but the Pistons hold 96% of the spread handle, backing a defense that ranks 2nd in defensive rating (104.7) against a Washington team on a five-game losing streak. Total bets split 50/50, while the Over 220.5 takes 68% of the money.


Mavericks at Timberwolves Odds and Betting Trends

MarketTimberwolves (MIN)Mavericks (DAL)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-223+18573% / 27%41% / 59%
Spread-5.5 (-114)+5.5 (-106)37% / 63%28% / 72%
TotalOver 225.5 (-112)Under 225.5 (-108)89% / 11%85% / 15%

Team Stats

StatMINDAL
Record8-37-4
Points/Game118.1 (6th)114.9 (12th)
Opp Points/Game107.0 (6th)110.3 (9th)
Offensive Rating115.5 (T-7th)114.0 (12th)
Defensive Rating104.1 (1st)109.4 (9th)
Field Goal %47.4% (5th)47.8% (T-3rd)
3-Point %37.3% (8th)34.4% (19th)

Minnesota takes 73% of Moneyline bets, yet 59% of that handle backs Dallas at +185, and the Mavericks +5.5 adds 72% of the spread money as Dallas brings a three-game winning streak. The Over 225.5 draws 89% of bets and 85% of the handle, even with the Timberwolves ranking 1st in defensive rating (104.1).


Hornets at Suns Odds and Betting Trends

MarketSuns (PHX)Hornets (CHA)Bets %Handle %
Moneyline-244+20191% / 9%84% / 16%
Spread-6.5 (-108)+6.5 (-112)64% / 36%52% / 48%
TotalOver 214.5 (-108)Under 214.5 (-112)75% / 25%98% / 2%

Team Stats

StatPHXCHA
Record4-64-7
Points/Game112.8 (17th)98.8 (30th)
Opp Points/Game118.1 (T-23rd)110.4 (10th)
Offensive Rating113.9 (13th)101.7 (30th)
Defensive Rating118.0 (27th)112.5 (16th)
Field Goal %47.2% (7th)40.0% (30th)
3-Point %37.6% (6th)30.8% (28th)

The Over 214.5 holds 98% of the total handle on 75% of bets, set against a Phoenix defense ranked 27th in defensive rating (118.0) and a Charlotte offense ranked 30th in points per game (98.8). Phoenix draws 91% of Moneyline bets at -244, while the spread handle sits closer to even at 52% on the Suns -6.5.


Notable Player Props

  • Jaden McDaniels (MIN) Assists O/U 2.5 (-164 / +124): over in 10 of his last 10 games
  • Santi Aldama (DAL) Points O/U 7.5 (+100 / -128): over in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Jaden McDaniels (MIN) Rebounds O/U 5.5 (+109 / -144): over in 9 of his last 10 games
  • Rudy Gobert (MIN) Blocks O/U 1.5 (+157 / -210): under in 9 of his last 10 games
  • AJ Dybantsa (WAS) Three Pointers Made O/U 1.5 (+174 / -233): under in 8 of his last 8 games
  • Cooper Flagg (DAL) Assists O/U 5.5 (-142 / +108): over in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Tyrese Maxey (PHI) Rebounds + Assists O/U 9.5 (-125 / -105): under in 8 of his last 10 games
  • Jordan Goodwin (PHX) Points O/U 7.5 (-109 / -117): over in 8 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Jakob Poeltl (TOR) Assists O/U 2.5 (+135 / -178): under in 9 of his last 10 games, dating to last season
  • Cooper Flagg (DAL) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 36.5 (-113 / -117): over in 7 of his last 10 games

Featured Parlays

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

Parlay

Home Cookin'

Back the 76ers, Wizards, Timberwolves & Suns to win at home!

Odds: +1100

PHI 76ers to Win (vs TOR) Moneyline (Home)
WAS Wizards to Win (vs DET) Moneyline (Home)
MIN Timberwolves to Win (vs DAL) Moneyline (Home)
PHX Suns to Win (vs CHA) Moneyline (Home)
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 260
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SGPx

Bucket Getters

Each of these stars has at least four 25+ Point games this season

Odds: +2643

25+ Cade Cunningham Points Cade Cunningham Points
25+ Tyrese Maxey Points Tyrese Maxey Points
25+ Cooper Flagg Points Cooper Flagg Points
25+ Jaylen Brown Points Jaylen Brown Points
25+ Devin Booker Points Devin Booker Points
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 370
Parlay

Glass Cleaners

Take each of these big men to grab 10+ Rebounds tonight!

Odds: +1208

10+ Anthony Davis Rebounds Anthony Davis Rebounds
10+ Rudy Gobert Rebounds Rudy Gobert Rebounds
10+ Joel Embiid Rebounds Joel Embiid Rebounds
10+ Moussa Diabate Rebounds Moussa Diabate Rebounds
Ends in: --:--
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Parlay

Jack of All Trades

Take this three-sport parlay on Thursday night!

Odds: +1142

MIN Timberwolves -5.5 (vs DAL) Spread (Home)
PHO Suns -6.5 (vs CHA) Spread (Home)
NY Giants -2.5 (vs WAS) Spread (Home)
LA Kings to Win (vs NYI) Moneyline (Home)
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 395
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SGPx

Fifteen Frenzy

These players all average 15+ PPG this season | Back them to hit their mark!

Odds: +1025

15+ Cade Cunningham Points Cade Cunningham Points
15+ Devin Booker Points Devin Booker Points
15+ Naz Reid Points Naz Reid Points
15+ Dillon Brooks Points Dillon Brooks Points
15+ Duncan Robinson Points Duncan Robinson Points
15+ Grayson Allen Points Grayson Allen Points
15+ Miles Bridges Points Miles Bridges Points
Ends in: --:--
Bet Count: 280

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