NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, November 21st

I finally had a losing day yesterday – both the teams I picked won, but they didn’t cover the spread. That’s unacceptable. As of this writing, I hit my first NBA pick on Wednesday, so the slump only lasted one day. Here’s your NBA predictions & preview for Thursday, November 21st.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, November 21st

Detroit Pistons vs Charlotte Hornets

Start Time – 7:00 PM EST

I’ve been finding lots of value in Charlotte Hornets’ lines this season, and tomorrow is no different. They’re still not a good team, but they are better than the bettors realize.

Charlotte is especially good at home, going 4-3 this season. When you take into account the home-court advantage and other advanced metrics, I have this game lined up as Charlotte -2. Yet we’re getting them plus the points. Nice.

Best Bets: Charlotte +1.5 (-120)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors

Start Time – 7:30 PM EST

The 3-12 Toronto Raptors are still one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, however, things could be looking up starting tomorrow, as All-Star Scottie Barnes has been upgraded to questionable after missing 11 games due to a right orbital fracture. Minnesota, meanwhile, could be without Mike Conley and Donte DiVincenzo.

Regardless of who plays, I think there is value in the Raptors on the spread. All three of their wins this season have come at Scotiabank Arena (3-4 at home), and based on my calculations Minnesota should only be favored by 2.5 points.

Best Bets: Toronto +7 (-110)

Overall Record: 25-12 (68%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1120.36
Return on Investment: 30%