2026–27 season · Mon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 21 games · 592 picks from 60 sources
NBA Week 5 expert picks and most-picked sides
NBA Week 5 runs from Monday, Nov 9, 2026 through Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 (21 scheduled games). So far we have graded 535 picks across 14 completed games from 60 sources, with 51 picks waiting for tip-off. Updated , results through Nov 10, 2026.
Most-picked sides
The most-picked moneyline side went 10–4 (71.4%) in the 14 Week 5 games with 5+ winner picks. Misses: the Hornets over the Cavaliers (6 of 7 picked the Cavaliers), the Grizzlies over the Raptors (11 of 13 picked the Raptors) and the Celtics over the 76ers (13 of 19 picked the 76ers).
Biggest upset of the week
Cavaliers at Hornets: Only 1 of 7 counted winner picks took the Hornets. Final: CHA 124, CLE 112.
Day by day
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Monday, Nov 9, 2026
8 games
Mon, Nov 9, 7:10 p.m. ET Final
Lakers at Hawks
Market favorite: ATL (56%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 8 of 14 rightLAL: 8 (57%) · WonATL: 6 (43%)Spread picks: 5 of 10 right (lines ATL -1.5, ATL +2.5, ATL +5.5, ATL +7.5, LAL -2.5, LAL -1.5)LAL: 5 (50%)ATL: 5 (50%)Over/under picks: 14 of 15 right (lines 230.5, 231.5, 233.5, 234.5, 236.5, 237.5)Over: 13 (87%)Under: 2 (13%)Team totals picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 115)LAL: 1 (100%)ATL: 0 (0%)Called the Lakers: Winners and Whiners, Pronosticos Para Hoy, PredixSport (8 of 14)
Mon, Nov 9, 7:10 p.m. ET Final
Cavaliers at Hornets
Market favorite: CLE (73%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 1 of 7 rightCLE: 6 (86%)CHA: 1 (14%) · WonSpread picks: 4 of 16 right (lines CHA +8.5, CHA +10.5, CHA +15, CLE -8.5, CLE -7.5, CLE -5.5)CLE: 12 (75%)CHA: 4 (25%)Over/under picks: 2 of 7 right (lines 214.5, 215, 216.5, 221.5, 222.5)Over: 2 (29%)Under: 5 (71%)Team totals picks: 1 of 3 right (lines 102.5, 110, 112.5)CLE: 2 (67%)CHA: 1 (33%)Called the Hornets: Wincomparator (1 of 7)
Mon, Nov 9, 7:11 p.m. ET Final
Wizards at Pistons
Market favorite: DET (78%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 6 of 6 rightWAS: 0 (0%)DET: 6 (100%) · WonSpread picks: 11 of 15 right (lines DET -15.5, DET -10.5, DET -9.5, DET -7.5, DET -5, WAS +10.5)WAS: 3 (20%)DET: 12 (80%)Over/under picks: 3 of 8 right (lines 213.5, 217.5, 218.5, 221.5, 222.5)Over: 3 (38%)Under: 5 (62%)Team totals picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 115)WAS: 1 (100%)DET: 0 (0%)Called the Pistons: StatSalt, PredixSport, Picks and Parlays (6 of 6)
Mon, Nov 9, 7:35 p.m. ET Final
Grizzlies at Raptors
Market favorite: MEM (53%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 2 of 13 rightMEM: 2 (15%) · WonTOR: 11 (85%)Spread picks: 4 of 11 right (lines MEM +2.5, MEM +3.5, TOR -3.5, TOR -2.5)MEM: 4 (36%)TOR: 7 (64%)Over/under picks: 3 of 10 right (lines 227, 227.5, 228.5, 230.5, 236.5)Over: 7 (70%)Under: 3 (30%)Called the Grizzlies: Picks and Parlays, Doc's Sports (2 of 13)
Mon, Nov 9, 8:10 p.m. ET Final
Pacers at Mavericks
Market favorite: DAL (63%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 10 of 12 rightIND: 2 (17%)DAL: 10 (83%) · WonSpread picks: 2 of 9 right (lines DAL -5.5, DAL -4.5, DAL -3.5, DAL -2.5)IND: 0 (0%)DAL: 9 (100%)Over/under picks: 1 of 5 right (lines 222.5, 223.5, 224.5, 225.5)Over: 1 (20%)Under: 4 (80%)Team totals picks: 0 of 1 right (lines 112)IND: 0 (0%)DAL: 1 (100%)Called the Mavericks: Winners and Whiners, BetMGM, StatSalt (10 of 12)
Mon, Nov 9, 8:40 p.m. ET Final
Nuggets at Rockets
Market favorite: HOU (63%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 9 of 9 rightDEN: 0 (0%)HOU: 9 (100%) · WonSpread picks: 13 of 18 right (lines DEN +7.5, DEN +8.5, DEN +9, DEN +14.5, HOU -9.5, HOU -8.5)DEN: 6 (33%)HOU: 12 (67%)Over/under picks: 3 of 9 right (lines 212.5, 216.5, 217.5, 219.5, 220.5, 222.5)Over: 6 (67%)Under: 3 (33%)Team totals picks: 1 of 2 right (lines 101.5, 104.5)DEN: 1 (50%)HOU: 1 (50%)Called the Rockets: BetMGM, Picks and Parlays, Parley Center (9 of 9)
Mon, Nov 9, 9:10 p.m. ET Final
Spurs at Suns
Market favorite: SAS (76%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 8 of 8 rightSAS: 8 (100%) · WonPHX: 0 (0%)Spread picks: 7 of 10 right (lines PHX +7.5, PHX +8.5, SAS -9.5, SAS -8.5, SAS -7.5)SAS: 7 (70%)PHX: 3 (30%)Over/under picks: 3 of 9 right (lines 222, 223.5, 225, 226.5, 227.5, 228.5)Over: 6 (67%)Under: 3 (33%)Team totals picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 117.5)SAS: 1 (100%)PHX: 0 (0%)Called the Spurs: BetMGM, StatSalt, Parley Center (8 of 8)
Mon, Nov 9, 10:11 p.m. ET Final
Pelicans at Warriors
Market favorite: GSW (82%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 8 of 9 rightNOP: 1 (11%)GSW: 8 (89%) · WonSpread picks: 7 of 12 right (lines GSW -11.5, GSW -9.5, GSW -8.5, GSW -7.5, NOP +9.5, NOP +10.5)NOP: 5 (42%)GSW: 7 (58%)Over/under picks: 1 of 6 right (lines 227.5, 229.5, 232.5, 238.5)Over: 5 (83%)Under: 1 (17%)Team totals picks: 0 of 2 right (lines 113.5)NOP: 2 (100%)GSW: 0 (0%)Called the Warriors: Picks and Parlays, FanDuel Research, Parley Center (8 of 9)
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
6 games
Tue, Nov 10, 7:40 p.m. ET Final
Bucks at Knicks
Market favorite: NYK (88%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 10 of 10 rightMIL: 0 (0%)NYK: 10 (100%) · WonSpread picks: 10 of 12 right (lines MIL +15.5, MIL +17.5, NYK -15.5, NYK -15, NYK -14.5, NYK -12.5)MIL: 2 (17%)NYK: 10 (83%)Over/under picks: 6 of 9 right (lines 214.5, 219.5, 220, 220.5, 221.5, 224.5)Over: 3 (33%)Under: 6 (67%)Team totals picks: 0 of 5 right (lines 117.5, 118.5, 119.5, 120)MIL: 5 (100%)NYK: 0 (0%)Called the Knicks: BetMGM, FanDuel Research, StatSalt (10 of 10)
Tue, Nov 10, 8:10 p.m. ET Final
Celtics at 76ers
Market favorite: BOS (52%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 6 of 19 rightBOS: 6 (32%) · WonPHI: 13 (68%)Spread picks: 4 of 8 right (lines BOS -1.5, BOS +4.5, PHI -1.5, PHI +1.5)BOS: 4 (50%)PHI: 4 (50%)Over/under picks: 11 of 21 right (lines 210.5, 211.5, 213.5, 215.5, 216.5, 217)Over: 11 (52%)Under: 10 (48%)Called the Celtics: BetMGM, Wincomparator, AciertosPro (6 of 19)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 p.m. ET Final
Clippers at Suns
Market favorite: PHX (59%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 11 of 12 rightLAC: 1 (8%)PHX: 11 (92%) · WonSpread picks: 3 of 7 right (lines LAC +3.5, LAC +4.5, PHX -4.5, PHX -3.5, PHX -2.5)LAC: 4 (57%)PHX: 3 (43%)Over/under picks: 4 of 6 right (lines 221.5, 224.5, 225.5, 230.5, 231.5)Over: 4 (67%)Under: 2 (33%)Team totals picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 113.5)LAC: 1 (100%)PHX: 0 (0%)Called the Suns: Winners and Whiners, StatSalt, Parley Center (11 of 12)
Tue, Nov 10, 9:10 p.m. ET Final
Heat at Jazz
Market favorite: MIA (72%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 7 of 7 rightMIA: 7 (100%) · WonUTA: 0 (0%)Spread picks: 4 of 14 right (lines MIA -9.5, MIA -8.5, MIA -6.5, UTA +6.5, UTA +8.5, UTA +10.5)MIA: 10 (71%)UTA: 4 (29%)Over/under picks: 2 of 5 right (lines 223.5, 226.5, 228.5)Over: 4 (80%)Under: 1 (20%)Team totals picks: 1 of 1 right (lines 109.5)MIA: 0 (0%)UTA: 1 (100%)Called the Heat: BetMGM, StatSalt, Parley Center (7 of 7)
Tue, Nov 10, 10:10 p.m. ET Final
Magic at Kings
Market favorite: ORL (66%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 8 of 10 rightORL: 8 (80%) · WonSAC: 2 (20%)Spread picks: 4 of 8 right (lines ORL -6.5, ORL -5.5, SAC +5.5, SAC +6.5, SAC +8.5)ORL: 3 (38%)SAC: 5 (62%)Over/under picks: 2 of 6 right (lines 217.5, 222.5, 223.5, 225, 225.5)Over: 4 (67%)Under: 2 (33%)Called the Magic: BetMGM, Parley Center, FanDuel Research (8 of 10)
Tue, Nov 10, 11:10 p.m. ET Final
Thunder at Trail Blazers
Thunder (8-2)103
Trail Blazers (6-3)123
Market favorite: OKC (53%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 5 of 14 rightOKC: 9 (64%)POR: 5 (36%) · WonSpread picks: 1 of 8 right (lines OKC -2.5, OKC -1.5, OKC +2.5, OKC +4.5, POR +2.5)OKC: 7 (88%)POR: 1 (12%)Over/under picks: 2 of 4 right (lines 224.5, 225, 226.5)Over: 2 (50%)Under: 2 (50%)Called the Trail Blazers: Wincomparator, AciertosPro, VseProSport (5 of 14)
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
5 games
Wed, Nov 11, 7:10 p.m. ET Scheduled
Wizards at Pacers
Market favorite: IND (60%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 4 picksWAS: 2 (50%)IND: 2 (50%)Spread picks: 4 picks (lines IND -2.5, WAS +3.5, WAS +4.5, WAS +6.5)WAS: 3 (75%)IND: 1 (25%)Over/under picks: 5 picks (lines 221.5, 226.5, 230.5)Over: 2 (40%)Under: 3 (60%)Picks and Parlays, Doc's Sports pick WAS · Wincomparator, StatSalt pick IND
Wed, Nov 11, 8:10 p.m. ET Scheduled
Nets at Pelicans
Market favorite: NOP (62%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 5 picksBKN: 1 (20%)NOP: 4 (80%)Spread picks: 4 picks (lines NOP -5, NOP -4.5, NOP -2.5, NOP +1.5)BKN: 0 (0%)NOP: 4 (100%)Over/under picks: 1 pick (lines 229.5)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 1 (100%)Doc's Sports picks BKN · Wincomparator, StatSalt pick NOP
Wed, Nov 11, 8:10 p.m. ET Scheduled
Nuggets at Grizzlies
Market favorite: DEN (61%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 3 picksDEN: 2 (67%)MEM: 1 (33%)Spread picks: 3 picks (lines DEN -4.5, MEM +3.5, MEM +5.5)DEN: 1 (33%)MEM: 2 (67%)Over/under picks: 1 pick (lines 228.5)Over: 1 (100%)Under: 0 (0%)Wincomparator, StatSalt pick DEN · Pickswise picks MEM
Wed, Nov 11, 8:10 p.m. ET Scheduled Game of the day
Spurs at Bulls
Market favorite: SAS (89%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 5 picksSAS: 4 (80%)CHI: 1 (20%)Spread picks: 4 picks (lines CHI +14.5, CHI +15.5, SAS -14.5)SAS: 2 (50%)CHI: 2 (50%)Over/under picks: 2 picks (lines 240.5, 245.5)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 2 (100%)StatSalt, Wincomparator, Picks and Parlays pick SAS · Doc's Sports picks CHI
Wed, Nov 11, 9:40 p.m. ET Scheduled
Warriors at Rockets
Market favorite: HOU (67%)
Moneyline (winner) picks: 5 picksGSW: 0 (0%)HOU: 5 (100%)Spread picks: 3 picks (lines GSW +6.5, GSW +11.5)GSW: 3 (100%)HOU: 0 (0%)Over/under picks: 1 pick (lines 223.5)Over: 0 (0%)Under: 1 (100%)Wincomparator, Picks and Parlays, StatSalt pick HOU
+1 pick on the game page (player props, extra picks from the same source)
Friday, Nov 13, 2026
2 games
Fri, Nov 13, 7:10 p.m. ET Scheduled
Knicks at Pacers
Moneyline (winner) picks: none recordedSpread picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recordedFri, Nov 13, 9:40 p.m. ET Scheduled
Warriors at Spurs
Moneyline (winner) picks: none recordedSpread picks: none recordedOver/under picks: none recorded
Week 5 records
Week leaders start at 8 graded picks in one market.
Moneyline (winner)
| Place | Source | Type | Graded W-L-P | Win % | 95% likely range | Priced picks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PredixSport | Telegram | 11-3-0 | 78.6% | 52–92% | 14 | +2.9 |
| 2 | Wincomparator | Web | 11-2-0 | 84.6% | 58–96% | 7 | +2.2 |
| 3 | BetMGM | Web | 7-2-0 | 77.8% | 45–94% | 9 | +1.3 |
| 4 | Master Parley | Web | 7-2-0 | 77.8% | 45–94% | 9 | +1.2 |
Spread
| Place | Source | Type | Graded W-L-P | Win % | 95% likely range | Priced picks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickswise | Web Panel · 7 writers | 7-3-0 | 70.0% | 40–89% | 10 | +4.0 |
| 2 | Covers | Web Panel · 13 writers | 6-4-0 | 60.0% | 31–83% | 8 | +2.0 |
| 3 | SI Betting (Sports Illustrated) | Web | 5-5-0 | 50.0% | 24–76% | 10 | +0.1 |
| — | Sports Chat Place | Web Panel · 2 writers | 6-7-0 | 46.2% | 23–71% | 13 | -0.9 |
| — | USA Today Sportsbook Wire | Web Panel · 7 writers | 3-8-0 | 27.3% | 10–57% | 11 | -5.0 |
Over/under
| Place | Source | Type | Graded W-L-P | Win % | 95% likely range | Priced picks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA Today Sportsbook Wire | Web Panel · 7 writers | 7-6-0 | 53.8% | 29–77% | 13 | +1.0 |
| — | NBA Expert Picks: Bold Predictions & Winning Tips for Bettors | Web | 6-5-0 | 54.5% | 28–79% | 11 | -0.9 |
| — | StatSalt | Web Panel · 3 writers | 3-5-0 | 37.5% | 14–69% | 8 | -2.5 |
| — | Picks and Parlays | Web Panel · 4 writers | 1-8-0 | 11.1% | 2–44% | 9 | -7.7 |
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