Looking for today’s NBA public betting trends and odds? Here’s where the public and sharp money are landing on DraftKings Sportsbook for Saturday’s five-game slate, along with our best bets.
Pelicans +12.5 (-112): New Orleans holds 57% of the spread handle on just 14% of bets against Denver, a 43-point gap between money and tickets.
Davion Mitchell Over 7.5 Assists (-145): Over in 8 of his last 10 games, with an average of 9.4 assists.
Bulls-Timberwolves Under 235.5 (-115): The Under draws 98% of the total handle on only 17% of bets, with Minnesota posting a defensive rating of 102.8, first in the league.
Peyton Watson Over 6.5 Rebounds + Assists (-137): Over in 8 of his last 10 games, with an average of 7.7 rebounds plus assists.
Mavericks -1.5 (-102): Dallas carries 73% of the spread handle on 43% of bets in Cleveland.
Nuggets at Pelicans Odds and Betting Trends
Market
Pelicans (NOP)
Nuggets (DEN)
Bets %
Handle %
Moneyline
+443
-597
9% / 91%
2% / 98%
Spread
+12.5 (-112)
-12.5 (-108)
14% / 86%
57% / 43%
Total
Over 234.5 (-110)
Under 234.5 (-109)
40% / 60%
46% / 54%
Team Stats
Stat
NOP
DEN
Record
4-9
6-4
Points/Game
116.5 (10th)
114.5 (13th)
Opp Points/Game
125.6 (29th)
113.3 (17th)
Offensive Rating
110.7 (19th)
114.5 (10th)
Defensive Rating
118.8 (28th)
114.2 (21st)
Field Goal %
46.9% (T-5th)
48.3% (2nd)
3-Point %
32.2% (27th)
35.4% (14th)
The Nuggets take 91% of Moneyline bets and 98% of the Moneyline handle at -597, but the spread splits the other way: Denver -12.5 has 86% of tickets while the Pelicans +12.5 hold 57% of the money. New Orleans has lost five straight and allows 125.6 points per game, 29th in the league.
Mavericks at Cavaliers Odds and Betting Trends
Market
Cavaliers (CLE)
Mavericks (DAL)
Bets %
Handle %
Moneyline
-105
-113
41% / 59%
41% / 59%
Spread
+1.5 (-118)
-1.5 (-102)
57% / 43%
27% / 73%
Total
Over 231.5 (-110)
Under 231.5 (-110)
91% / 9%
100% / 0%
Team Stats
Stat
CLE
DAL
Record
6-7
7-5
Points/Game
116.8 (8th)
113.2 (17th)
Opp Points/Game
115.8 (T-20th)
112.2 (12th)
Offensive Rating
115.0 (8th)
111.8 (17th)
Defensive Rating
114.8 (23rd)
111.0 (T-13th)
Field Goal %
46.6% (T-12th)
46.8% (8th)
3-Point %
37.0% (T-8th)
33.6% (23rd)
The Over 231.5 takes 100% of the total handle on 91% of bets, a near-unanimous lean behind a Cleveland defense with a 114.8 rating, 23rd in the league. On the spread, the Mavericks -1.5 pull 73% of the money on 43% of tickets, even as the Cavaliers are 4-2 at home.
Nets at Grizzlies Odds and Betting Trends
Market
Grizzlies (MEM)
Nets (BKN)
Bets %
Handle %
Moneyline
-167
+140
86% / 14%
90% / 10%
Spread
-3.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-108)
67% / 33%
36% / 64%
Total
Over 228.5 (-107)
Under 228.5 (-113)
80% / 20%
99% / 1%
Team Stats
Stat
MEM
BKN
Record
8-4
3-8
Points/Game
119.9 (2nd)
110.2 (23rd)
Opp Points/Game
111.8 (T-10th)
115.3 (19th)
Offensive Rating
116.9 (5th)
108.3 (25th)
Defensive Rating
109.2 (9th)
113.5 (20th)
Field Goal %
46.6% (T-12th)
44.2% (26th)
3-Point %
39.0% (2nd)
35.7% (13th)
Spread money runs opposite the tickets here: the Grizzlies -3.5 get 67% of bets, but the Nets +3.5 hold 64% of the handle. The Over 228.5 carries 99% of the total money on 80% of bets, with Memphis scoring 119.9 points per game and hitting 39.0% from three, both second in the league.
Bulls at Timberwolves Odds and Betting Trends
Market
Timberwolves (MIN)
Bulls (CHI)
Bets %
Handle %
Moneyline
-930
+620
92% / 8%
73% / 27%
Spread
-15.5 (-104)
+15.5 (-117)
53% / 47%
91% / 9%
Total
Over 235.5 (-105)
Under 235.5 (-115)
83% / 17%
2% / 98%
Team Stats
Stat
MIN
CHI
Record
9-3
2-9
Points/Game
119.3 (5th)
114.4 (14th)
Opp Points/Game
105.9 (3rd)
127.7 (30th)
Offensive Rating
116.5 (7th)
108.5 (24th)
Defensive Rating
102.8 (1st)
120.9 (30th)
Field Goal %
48.2% (3rd)
44.3% (25th)
3-Point %
38.0% (6th)
30.1% (30th)
The total shows a sharp divide, with 83% of tickets on the Over 235.5 and 98% of the money on the Under. The Timberwolves -15.5 hold 91% of the spread handle on 53% of bets, a lean that tracks with Minnesota’s five-game winning streak and a defensive rating of 102.8 that leads the league.
Pistons at Heat Odds and Betting Trends
Market
Heat (MIA)
Pistons (DET)
Bets %
Handle %
Moneyline
+160
-191
39% / 61%
27% / 73%
Spread
+4.5 (-105)
-4.5 (-115)
43% / 57%
14% / 86%
Total
Over 228.5 (-113)
Under 228.5 (-107)
29% / 71%
11% / 89%
Team Stats
Stat
MIA
DET
Record
6-6
8-3
Points/Game
117.2 (7th)
115.5 (12th)
Opp Points/Game
120.1 (26th)
107.8 (7th)
Offensive Rating
111.7 (18th)
113.0 (14th)
Defensive Rating
115.9 (T-24th)
106.1 (4th)
Field Goal %
46.7% (T-9th)
46.9% (T-5th)
3-Point %
33.7% (T-21st)
37.0% (T-8th)
Detroit is the money side on both team markets, with the Pistons -4.5 drawing 86% of the spread handle on 57% of bets and the -191 Moneyline taking 73% of the money. The Under 228.5 pulls 89% of the total handle on 71% of tickets, and the Pistons’ defensive rating of 106.1 ranks fourth.
Notable Player Props
Davion Mitchell (MIA) Points O/U 14.5 (-110 / -116): over in 8 of his last 10 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA) Points + Rebounds O/U 40.5 (-118 / -111): over in 8 of his last 10 games
Rudy Gobert (MIN) Points O/U 10.5 (-116 / -110): under in 9 of his last 10 games
Matas Buzelis (CHI) Rebounds O/U 5.5 (+114 / -150): under in 9 of his last 10 games
Terrence Shannon Jr. (MIN) Rebounds O/U 2.5 (-128 / -103): over in 8 of his last 10 games dating to last season
Nikola Jokic (DEN) Points + Assists O/U 37.5 (-106 / -124): under in 8 of his last 10 games
Josh Giddey (CHI) Points + Rebounds + Assists O/U 29.5 (-108 / -121): under in 8 of his last 10 games
Jamal Murray (DEN) Three Pointers Made O/U 2.5 (-156 / +119): over in 7 of his last 10 games
Michael Porter Jr. (BKN) Rebounds O/U 6.5 (-132 / +101): over in 7 of his last 10 games
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