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Yahoo Sports: 2026–27 NBA picks and record
In the 2026–27 NBA season, Yahoo Sports is 19-19-0 (50.0%) across 38 graded picks; its 11 tracked writers account for 25 of them. Source: public picks published by Yahoo Sports. Updated , results through Nov 10, 2026.
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Season record
- Moneyline (winner)
- 3-2-060.0% · 95% likely range 23–88% · 3 priced · min. 5 for points · CLV -6.5%
- Spread
- 4-5-044.4% · 95% likely range 19–73% · -1.3 pts on 9 priced · CLV -3.0%
- Over/under
- 5-5-050.0% · 95% likely range 24–76% · -0.1 pts on 10 priced · CLV -4.3%
Yahoo Sports publishes picks from 11 individual writers or analysts who may pick opposite sides of the same game. Because internal disagreements always produce losses in a raw sum, we show the combined total of all writers; each named writer's own record is on their expert page.
How Yahoo Sports's picks are graded
Of Yahoo Sports's 38 graded NBA picks so far, 23 (61%) carried a market price before the game and 15 recorded as result-only calls without a price. All 38 graded picks count toward the win-loss record (19-19-0). Only the 23 priced picks count toward market-adjusted points (-0.1 points, -0.00 per pick) and closing line value (-4.3%).
How Yahoo Sports's picks were recorded · 40 recordings
- 40 Recorded before tip-off (100%)
- 0 Timestamped before tip-off (0%)
- 0 Read after the game (0%)
Read after the game: the pick as the source shows it now, read after the game started, with no verifiable pre-game stamp. These picks are shown and counted in recording history only; they do not enter records, points or leaderboards. What the labels mean →
Writers at Yahoo Sports
| Place | Expert | Outlet | Graded W-L-P | Win % | 95% likely range | Priced picks | Points | CLV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Moore | Yahoo Sports | 5-4-0 | 55.6% | 27–81% | 8 | +1.6 | -4.5% |
| — | Brandon Kravitz | Yahoo Sports | 1-0-0 | 100.0% | 21–100% | 1 | — | -3.5% |
| — | Bryan Fonseca | Yahoo Sports | 1-0-0 | 100.0% | 21–100% | 1 | — | -3.5% |
| — | Fran Leiva | Yahoo Sports | 1-0-0 | 100.0% | 21–100% | 1 | — | — |
| — | Michael Fiddle | Yahoo Sports | 1-1-0 | 50.0% | 9–91% | 2 | — | -4.6% |
| — | Laci Watson | Yahoo Sports | 1-1-0 | 50.0% | 9–91% | 2 | — | — |
| — | Michael Arinze | Yahoo Sports | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | 0–79% | 1 | — | — |
| — | Jim Turvey | Yahoo Sports | 1-0-0 | 100.0% | 21–100% | 0 | — | — |
| — | Joe Dellera | Yahoo Sports | 4-2-0 | 66.7% | 30–90% | 0 | — | — |
| — | Vishwesha Kumar | Yahoo Sports | 0-1-0 | 0.0% | 0–79% | 0 | — | — |
| — | Andrew O'Connor-Watts | Yahoo Sports | 0-0-0 | — | — | 0 | — | — |
Yahoo Sports on more markets
Picks on periods, exact scores, 60-minute three-way and same-game combos, counted on their own, apart from the record above. All sources on these markets →
- Exact score
- 0-15-0 · 0.0%15 picks
- Exact score: MIA 122 – 107 UTA MIA at UTA · Tue, Nov 10 Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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I'm taking Miami here, and I don't think it'll be that close. ... Prediction: Jazz vs. Heat 107-122
- Exact score: BOS 108 – 113 PHI BOS at PHI · Tue, Nov 10 Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page
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I think Boston wins this one... Prediction: 76ers vs. Celtics 108-113
- Exact score: NOP 113 – 125 GSW NOP at GSW · Mon, Nov 9 Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 4:43 p.m. ET · original page
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Prediction: Warriors vs. Pelicans 125-113
- Exact score: DEN 109 – 113 HOU DEN at HOU · Mon, Nov 9 Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 7:44 p.m. ET · original page
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My final score is Rockets 113, Nuggets 109.
- Exact score: DEN 108 – 115 HOU DEN at HOU · Mon, Nov 9 Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page
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Prediction: Rockets vs. Nuggets 115-108
- Exact score: LAL 124 – 119 ATL LAL at ATL · Mon, Nov 9 Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 3:43 p.m. ET · original page
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Prediction: Hawks vs. Lakers 119-124
- Exact score: LAL 118 – 122 DET LAL at DET · Sun, Nov 8 Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 8:42 a.m. ET · original page
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Prediction: Pistons vs. Lakers 122-118
- Exact score: PHI 110 – 121 CHI PHI at CHI · Sun, Nov 8 Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Prediction: Bulls vs. Sixers 121-110
- Exact score: HOU 117 – 108 PHX HOU at PHX · Sat, Nov 7 Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 6:43 p.m. ET · original page
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As for the final, I've got Rockets 117, Suns 108.
- Exact score: HOU 108 – 117 PHX HOU at PHX · Sat, Nov 7 Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 p.m. ET · original page
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I'm going with Houston here. ... Prediction: Suns vs. Rockets 108-117
Latest 10 of 15; all of them on the more markets page.
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Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 (9 picks)
Recorded before tip-off (9)
- Andrew O'Connor-Watts Yahoo Sports Over 31.5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · goals · actual 26 OKC at POR · Tue, Nov 10 Result only (no price) Not graded
captured Tue, Nov 10, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points ... My Thunder vs. Blazers best bet is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score over 31.5 points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings.
- Yahoo Sports Over 28.5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · points · actual 26 OKC at POR · Tue, Nov 10 Result only (no price) Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 9:44 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 7–6 · 54% before this game
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The Best Bet: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OVER 28.5 Points
- Yahoo Sports Thunder -1.5 OKC at POR · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.88) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 9:44 a.m. ET · original page · Spread 4–4 · 50% before this game
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Thunder -1.5
- Yahoo Sports Thunder OKC at POR · Tue, Nov 10 Result only (no price) Loss
captured Tue, Nov 10, 9:44 a.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (winner) 3–1 · 75% before this game
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Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Thunder on the Moneyline
- Michael Fiddle Yahoo Sports Over 217.5 BOS at PHI · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.91) +1.02 pts CLV -5.5% Win
captured Tue, Nov 10, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 0–1 · 0% before this game
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Celtics vs 76ers pick: Over 217.5 (-112)
- Yahoo Sports Over 23.5 Tyrese Maxey · points · actual 24 BOS at PHI · Tue, Nov 10 Result only (no price) Win
captured Mon, Nov 9, 1:43 p.m. ET · original page · Player props 6–6 · 50% before this game
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The Best Bet: Tyrese Maxey OVER 23.5 Points
- Yahoo Sports Under 215.5 BOS at PHI · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.90) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 1:43 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 4–4 · 50% before this game
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 215.5
- Yahoo Sports 76ers -1.5 BOS at PHI · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.95) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 1:43 p.m. ET · original page · Spread 4–3 · 57% before this game
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Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the 76ers -1.5
- Yahoo Sports Under 220.5 MIL at NYK · Tue, Nov 10 Priced (1.91) +1.01 pts CLV -4.5% Win
captured Tue, Nov 10, 1:17 p.m. ET · original page · Over/under 3–4 · 43% before this game
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Bucks vs Knicks pick: Under 220.5 (-110)
Monday, Nov 9, 2026 (9 picks)
Recorded before tip-off (9)
- Michael Fiddle Yahoo Sports Over 228.5 SAS at PHX · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.93) -1.00 pts CLV -3.8% Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page
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Spurs vs Suns pick: Over 228.5 (-105)
- Laci Watson Yahoo Sports Rockets -2.5 DEN at HOU · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.68) +0.82 pts Win
captured Mon, Nov 9, 7:44 p.m. ET · original page · Spread 0–1 · 0% before this game
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I'm erring on the side of caution and taking the Rockets on the alternate line at minus 2.5, so Houston needs to win by three.
- Brandon Kravitz Yahoo Sports Rockets -8.5 DEN at HOU · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.87) +0.96 pts CLV -3.5% Win
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Spread 0–1 · 0% before this game
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Nuggets vs Rockets pick: Rockets -8.5 (-114)
- Bryan Fonseca Yahoo Sports Over 1.5 Scottie Barnes · steals MEM at TOR · Mon, Nov 9 author odds 1.77 · Result only (no price) Not graded
captured Mon, Nov 9, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page
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Grizzlies vs Raptors pick: Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Steals (-130)
- Yahoo Sports Over 21.5 Kyshawn George · rebounds · actual 3 WAS at DET · Mon, Nov 9 Result only (no price) Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 5–5 · 50% before this game
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The Best Bet: Kyshawn George Points + Rebounds Over 21.5
- Yahoo Sports Under 217.5 WAS at DET · Mon, Nov 9 Priced (1.95) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 3–2 · 60% before this game
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Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 217.5
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 19.5 Anthony Davis · points · actual 44 WAS at DET · Mon, Nov 9 author odds 1.83 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 3–2 · 60% before this game
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Wizards vs Pistons pick: Anthony Davis Over 19.5 Points (-120)
- Yahoo Sports Over 14.5 Coby White · points · actual 10 CLE at CHA · Mon, Nov 9 author odds 1.88 · Result only (no price) Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 1:12 p.m. ET · original page · Player props 5–4 · 56% before this game
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Cavaliers vs Hornets pick: Coby White Over 14.5 Points (-114)
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 34.5 Luka Dončić · points · actual 32 LAL at ATL · Mon, Nov 9 author odds 1.95 · Result only (no price) Loss
captured Mon, Nov 9, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 3–1 · 75% before this game
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Lakers vs Hawks pick: Luka Doncic Over 34.5 Points (-105)
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026 (6 picks)
Recorded before tip-off (6)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Clippers NOP at LAC · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (2.00) +1.11 pts CLV -6.5% Win
captured Sun, Nov 8, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page · Moneyline (winner) 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Pelicans vs Clippers pick: Clippers Moneyline (+100)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Heat -8.5 MIA at SAC · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (1.87) -1.00 pts CLV -2.4% Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page · Spread 1–1 · 50% before this game
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Heat vs Kings pick: Heat -8.5 (-110)
- Yahoo Sports Under 220.5 BOS at MIL · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (1.91) +1.00 pts CLV -4.5% Win
captured Sun, Nov 8, 11:14 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 2–2 · 50% before this game
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Celtics vs Bucks pick: Under 220.5 (-110, FanDuel)
- Yahoo Sports Under 2.5 Caleb Martin · rebounds · actual 2 BKN at DAL · Sun, Nov 8 author odds 2.36 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Sun, Nov 8, 11:14 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 4–3 · 57% before this game
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Nets vs Mavericks pick: Caleb Martin Under 2.5 Rebounds (+136, FanDuel)
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 21.5 LaMelo Ball · points · actual 24 UTA at MIN · Sun, Nov 8 author odds 1.96 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Sun, Nov 8, 11:14 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 2–1 · 67% before this game
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Jazz vs Timberwolves pick: LaMelo Ball Over 21.5 Points (-104)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Pistons -4.5 LAL at DET · Sun, Nov 8 Priced (1.91) -1.00 pts CLV -2.5% Loss
captured Sun, Nov 8, 9:14 a.m. ET · original page · Spread 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Lakers vs Pistons pick: Pistons -4.5 (-110)
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 (8 picks)
Recorded before tip-off (8)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Spurs -5.5 SAS at POR · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.91) +1.00 pts Win
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page
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Spurs vs Trail Blazers pick: Spurs -5.5 (-110)
- Laci Watson Yahoo Sports Rockets -6.5 HOU at PHX · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.91) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 6:43 p.m. ET · original page
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I'm taking Rockets minus 6.5, so Houston needs to win by seven.
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 21.5 Kevin Durant · points · actual 21 HOU at PHX · Sat, Nov 7 author odds 1.87 · Result only (no price) Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Player props 2–0 · 100% before this game
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Rockets vs Suns pick: Kevin Durant Over 21.5 Points (-115)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Over 220.5 ORL at GSW · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.85) +0.92 pts Win
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–1 · 50% before this game
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Magic vs Warriors pick: Over 220.5 (-118)
- Fran Leiva Yahoo Sports Warriors ORL at GSW · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.44) +0.53 pts Win
captured Sat, Nov 7, 9:44 a.m. ET · original page
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I think Golden State takes this one without too much trouble. ... Prediction: Warriors vs. Magic 121-107
- Bryan Fonseca Yahoo Sports Knicks -4.5 NYK at CLE · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.85) +0.94 pts CLV -3.5% Win
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Knicks vs Cavaliers pick: Knicks -4.5 (-110)
- Yahoo Sports Over 219.5 WAS at OKC · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (1.84) -1.00 pts CLV -3.3% Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 1–1 · 50% before this game
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Wizards vs Thunder pick: Over 219.5 (-115)
- Michael Arinze Yahoo Sports Over 1.5 Luguentz Dort · assists · actual 1 BKN at ATL · Sat, Nov 7 Priced (2.05) -1.00 pts Loss
captured Sat, Nov 7, 11:12 a.m. ET · original page
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Nets vs Hawks pick: Luguentz Dort Over 1.5 Assists (+105)
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 (8 picks)
Recorded before tip-off (8)
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 35 Luka Dončić · points · actual 53 POR at LAL · Fri, Nov 6 author odds 1.82 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 1:13 p.m. ET · original page · Player props 1–0 · 100% before this game
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Trail Blazers vs Lakers pick: Luka Doncic +35 Points (-122)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Timberwolves MIN at NOP · Fri, Nov 6 Priced (1.56) +0.62 pts CLV -6.5% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Timberwolves vs Pelicans pick: Timberwolves Moneyline (-180)
- Joe Dellera Yahoo Sports Over 18.5 Ajay Mitchell · points · actual 35 OKC at MEM · Fri, Nov 6 author odds 1.80 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Thunder vs Grizzlies pick: Ajay Mitchell Over 18.5 Points (-125)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Under 230.5 TOR at MIL · Fri, Nov 6 Priced (1.90) +0.96 pts CLV -4.3% Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page · Over/under 0–1 · 0% before this game
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Raptors vs Bucks pick: Under 230.5 (-114) My Raptors vs, Bucks best bet is the total to stay under 230.5 total points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings
- Vishwesha Kumar Yahoo Sports 76ers PHI at CLE · Fri, Nov 6 Result only (no price) Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 12:43 p.m. ET · original page
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I'm taking Philadelphia because it protects the ball, has more ways to create a good shot late, and can go straight to Embiid if Allen is unavailable.
- Jim Turvey Yahoo Sports Over 22.5 James Harden · PTS+REB · actual 23 PHI at CLE · Fri, Nov 6 author odds 1.78 · Result only (no price) Win
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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76ers vs Cavaliers pick: James Harden Over 22.5 Points & Rebounds (-128)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Over 3.5 Brandon Miller · 3-pointers made · actual 0 BOS at CHA · Fri, Nov 6 author odds 2.08 · Result only (no price) Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 11:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Celtics vs Hornets pick: Brandon Miller Over 3.5 Three-Pointers (+108)
- Matt Moore Yahoo Sports Under 228.5 WAS at ATL · Fri, Nov 6 Priced (1.90) -1.00 pts CLV -4.5% Loss
captured Fri, Nov 6, 9:13 a.m. ET · original page
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Wizards vs Hawks pick: Under 228.5 Points (-110)
Original pick pages
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/76ers-vs-cavaliers-prediction-pick-141557962.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bucks-vs-knicks-prediction-pick-165138692.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cavaliers-vs-76ers-prediction-preview-173406701.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cavaliers-vs-hornets-prediction-pick-161421162.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-vs-76ers-prediction-pick-141803060.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-vs-76ers-predictions-odds-183354989.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-vs-bucks-prediction-pick-143107718.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/celtics-vs-hornets-prediction-pick-142131196.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/grizzlies-vs-raptors-prediction-pick-135548320.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hawks-vs-wizards-prediction-pick-135536621.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heat-vs-kings-prediction-pick-132447657.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jazz-vs-timberwolves-prediction-pick-154812267.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-vs-cavaliers-prediction-pick-140521034.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lakers-vs-hawks-prediction-pick-145908753.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lakers-vs-pistons-prediction-pick-123857789.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/magic-vs-warriors-prediction-pick-141305560.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-vs-hawks-prediction-pick-154545176.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-vs-mavericks-prediction-pick-141000783.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nuggets-vs-rockets-prediction-pick-141548693.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pelicans-vs-clippers-prediction-pick-130553831.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raptors-vs-bucks-prediction-pick-140455365.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-vs-nuggets-odds-pick-234707580.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-vs-suns-odds-why-230954086.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rockets-vs-suns-prediction-pick-142545497.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-vs-suns-prediction-pick-142840783.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-vs-trail-blazers-prediction-143509974.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thunder-vs-grizzlies-prediction-pick-134921009.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thunder-vs-trail-blazers-prediction-150522174.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/thunder-vs-trail-blazers-predictions-142407354.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/timberwolves-vs-pelicans-prediction-pick-143116681.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/trail-blazers-vs-lakers-prediction-161803831.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/warriors-vs-magic-prediction-preview-143020351.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wizards-vs-pistons-prediction-pick-144953408.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wizards-vs-pistons-predictions-odds-155350840.html
- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wizards-vs-thunder-prediction-pick-141859312.html
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