Before the NBA goes dark for U.S. Thanksgiving, fans and bettors are treated to a smorgasbord of games on Wednesday night.
The latest: The NBA’s top squad, the Cleveland Cavaliers, put their 10-0 home record on the line against the underwhelming Atlanta Hawks. Elsewhere, the New Orleans Pelicans get some much-needed help against the Toronto Raptors and Victor Wembanyama looks to stay on fire against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Check out today’s basketball betting lines and our NBA schedule for Nov. 27.
NBA schedule: Nov. 27
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Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets
ML odds: Miami -167, Charlotte +137
Spread: Heat -3.5 (-110)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
ML odds: Atlanta +375, Cleveland -500
Spread: Cavaliers -10 (-110)
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Indiana Pacers
ML odds: Portland +400, Indiana -550
Spread: Pacers -10.5 (-110)
Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic
ML odds: Chicago +375, Orlando -500
Spread: Magic -10.5 (-110)
Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
ML odds: Houston -223, Philadelphia +180
Spread: Rockets -5 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards
ML odds: Los Angeles -550, Washington +400
Spread: Clippers -10.5 (-110)
New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks
ML odds: New York -175, Dallas +145
Spread: Knicks -4 (-110)
Detroit Pistons vs. Memphis Grizzlies
ML odds: Detroit +300, Memphis -400
Spread: Grizzlies -8.5 (-110)
Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
ML odds: Sacramento +145, Minnesota -175
Spread: Timberwolves -3.5 (-110)
Toronto Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicans
ML odds: Raptors +120, Pelicans -143
Spread: New Orleans -2.5
Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs
ML odds: Los Angeles -150, San Antonio + 125
Spread: Lakers -2.5 (-110)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns
ML odds: Brooklyn +300, Phoenix -400
Spread: Suns -9 (-110)
Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz
ML odds: Denver -450, Utah +333
Spread: Nuggets -9.5 (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors
ML odds: Oklahoma City -138, Golden State +115
Spread: Thunder -2.5 (-110)
Betting insights
- Some notable names on the 8:30 a.m. injury report include Trae Young (questionable), Joel Embiid (out), Paul George (out), Norman Powell (questionable), Klay Thompson (questionable), Brandon Ingram (questionable) and Steph Curry (questionable).
- Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its past five games, losing each of its past three by 10-plus points. Meanwhile, Cleveland’s margin of victory at home this year is +14.7 points. This one could be ugly.
- How does Dejounte Murray fit into the Pelicans’ game plan? We don’t really know, given that he broke his hand on opening night. But after averaging 20-plus points in each of his previous three seasons, Murray should be a focal point for a New Orleans squad that is still depleted.
- Keep an eye on the injury report to see whether or not Wembanyama plays tonight on a back-to-back. If he does, he’ll look to build on a remarkable run: 32.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.5 blocks over his past six games.
- The most consistent thing about the Nuggets so far has been their trend of hitting the over. This season, overs are 11-5 (68.8%) in Nuggets games, which is the second-highest rate in the NBA. Denver and Utah hit the over when they played back on Nov. 2 (a 129-103 win for Denver).
Jordan enjoys writing data-driven game previews and analysis articles — especially for MLB markets or NFL/NBA props. And as a proud Ohio University grad, he’ll always have a soft spot for college sports (especially if the Bobcats are involved). Previous stops include mlb.com, Sportsnet and The Athletic.