NBA Expert Picks & Predictions

Free Expert NBA Computer Picks 

Our NBA computer picks use advanced analytics to predict how a game will unfold. We provide the AI software with a vast range of past performance data, which allows it to anticipate how many points each team will score. Bookmark this page to receive regular NBA computer picks, and read on for more information about how these picks can help you beat the NBA odds offered by sportsbooks.

How Do NBA Computer Picks Work?

We use a sophisticated AI program to provide our computer picks. The software studies a huge volume of data on the past performances of each team and player. That allows it to calculate the offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses of both teams. It runs a large series of simulations and aggregates its findings. The program then delivers a projected final score for the game. We can use that information to glean moneyline, point spread and over/under picks. There is no human bias involved in these picks, which focus only on statistics.

Free NBA Picks for this Week 

We provide free NBA computer picks on the biggest games of the week. There is often a tight turnaround between NBA games, so it can be difficult for handicappers to crunch the numbers ahead of each tipoff. Our computer performs millions of calculations far quicker than any human, so it can provide useful insights amid the cut and thrust of the regular NBA season.

NBA Moneyline Computer Picks for This Week

A moneyline bet is a straight wager on which team will win an NBA game. Our moneyline NBA computer picks provide suggestions on how a game will end. It will highlight the favorites that deserve that status and the underdogs that could spring a surprise.

NBA Against the Spread Computer Picks for this Week

The point spread is the most popular NBA betting option. The sportsbooks issue one team a points handicap, allowing them to offer similar odds on either team covering the resulting spread. Our NBA against the spread computer picks can help you decide which way to play it.

NBA Total Points Computer Picks for This Week

Our NBA total computer picks highlight whether “over” or “under” will pay off in the estimations of our AI program. It focuses on a variety of key stats to map out the number of points each team will score, and it can provide useful results for anyone interested in betting on the total points line.

NBA Player Props Computer Picks this Week

NBA player props are available at all the leading online sportsbooks. Our NBA player prop computer picks can work out whether “over” or “under” will land on markets such as total player points, assists, rebounds, blocks, steals, field goals and 3-point field goals. They focus on an individual’s performances against similar opponents and project how he will fare against a particular team.

NBA Parlay Computer Picks for this Week

Parlays combine multiple predictions for a single wager. You can create NBA parlay computer picks by combining your favorite computer picks at OddsTrader. You can also place round robins or teasers.

Resources for NBA Betting Picks

NBA Game Odds for This Week

OddsTrader helps you quickly compare the best NBA odds at all the best legal online sportsbooks in your state, such as BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings and PointsBet. When you have identified NBA computer picks you like, use our grid to find the best odds and lines available. That will maximize your potential winnings on every bet you place.

NBA Against the Spread Season Records

It is helpful to stay on top of each team’s ATS record throughout the season – including home and away ATS records. Our NBA against the spread season records display the information in a neat and user-friendly format, and they are always updated after every game.

Weekly NBA Public Betting Consensus

The weekly NBA betting public consensus highlights the teams that have proved popular among sports bettors. The sportsbooks often respond by moving the line when most of the action goes on one team. They make it less appealing to bet on the popular team and more appealing to wager on the unloved team. That helps them spread their risk out. It also gives sharp bettors opportunities to fade the public – pouncing on generous terms offered on the unpopular team. 

Weekly NBA Injury Report

You will never miss a beat with our NBA injury reports. Many bettors understand the frustration of learning all too late that a key player was injured, causing their wager to bust. That will not be a problem if you absorb our detailed roster information before placing bets.

NBA Future Picks

NBA futures picks focus on season-long markets such the NBA Championship, the winners of the divisions and conferences and player awards like the NFL MVP. You can compare the NBA futures odds at OddsTrader to gain the best possible terms on each wager.

Best NBA Sportsbooks

Check out our guide to the best NBA sportsbooks to find elite mobile apps and websites in your state. We only recommend legal, licensed operators that provide generous bonuses, secure payouts and lots of NBA betting options. You can sign up with a few of our top NBA sportsbooks and compare the odds they are offering on any bet you would like to place.

NBA Computer Picks FAQs

How do you place bets on NBA games?

You can sign up with an online sportsbook and browse a selection of more than 100 betting options on an NBA game. Choose one you like and click to add it to the betslip. Enter the amount you would like to bet and then click again to place the bet.

Where can I place bets on NBA games?

Legal NBA betting apps and websites are now up and running in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Just sign up with a licensed sportsbook operator in one of those states to place bets on NBA games.

How do you win NBA bets?

You can win NBA bets by guessing which team will win the game or cover the point spread. Additional betting options include total points, game props, player props, parlays and futures, such as the winner of the NBA Championship. You just need to correctly predict the outcome of one of those markets to win a profit.

How can I win by betting on NBA?

The most successful NBA bettors have a deep knowledge of the sport. They couple that expertise with advanced analytics to devise high-quality picks, and they then hunt out the best lines. Our NBA computer picks can help you enjoy long-term success as an NBA bettor by providing data-driven insights on big games.

How many games per team during the NBA season?

Each team plays 82 games during the NBA regular season – 41 at home and 41 on the road. A team can end up playing lots of additional games by qualifying for the playoffs. We have NBA computer picks on the biggest games each week, so make sure you bookmark OddsTrader to benefit from regular insight.

When can I start making NBA Picks? 

You can start making NBA picks whenever you like, as there is always something to bet on. The games come in thick and fast during the regular season and the postseason, and you can bet on futures markets during the offseason. Just make sure you conduct thorough research and use the full suite of tools available at OddsTrader to aid your NBA picks.

Is NBA betting legal?

NBA betting is legal in dozens of states across the country. You can place bets via a mobile app or an online sportsbook website. Our filter tool highlights the NBA sportsbooks that are legal in each state, and you can use it to find which sportsbook is offering the best odds and lines on every game you are interested in. 

Do NBA computer picks always win?

NBA computer picks do not always win, but they have a strong record. They focus solely on the past performance data of each team and player. That insight is used to create intelligent predictions on how an upcoming game will unfold, and they are often very astute, but there is no way to guarantee success.  

Why should I choose NBA computer picks?

You should choose NBA computer picks if you want betting advice focused purely on advanced statistics. They cut out any human bias or emotion, which can often prove to be the downfall of bettors, especially when a game features their favorite team. The computer can make calculations far more quickly than humans, with no errors, so it can provide valuable insight.

When does the NBA season start?

The 2022-23 NBA season is scheduled to begin on October 19. The Covid-19 pandemic and the Tokyo Olympics disrupted the last two seasons, but the league is now returning to its usual October-April schedule. The NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 19, 2023.

When are the NBA Finals?

The next NBA Finals are scheduled to take place in June 2023. The precise dates for the NBA Finals will be released when we know which teams have won the two conferences. They change each year depending on how many games are required in the various postseason series.