Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Monday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best bets for Thursday, November 20, 2025.
1. MAGIC -5.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 54.1%
Edge: 2.2%
Game: Clippers vs Magic (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hawks vs Spurs matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Magic -5.5 is a solid wager. So far throughout this season the Magic have been able to cover this number in 3/5 of their most recent matchups. Our model is projecting the Magic to exceed this -5.5 line, covering the spread tonight. In their most recent matchup this season, the Magic were able to cover this number, winning by eight points against the Warriors.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Magic -5.5, with -105 odds and a 2.2% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. 76ERS -2.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 52.4%
Edge: 2%
Game: 76ers vs Bucks (8PM EST)
Our model has determined one of the best NBA bets for Thursday’s game slate, setting its sights on the matchup between the 76ers vs Bucks. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has pinpointed 76ers -2.5 as the play in tonight’s NBA slate. Matched up against the Bucks who were suffering from some injuries with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Porter Jr. listed as OUT. Our model predicts that these injuries will give the 76ers just enough of an edge to be able to take the lead and cover this number against the Bucks. We suspect that the 76ers will be able to limit the Bucks shot attempts, leading to them covering this number tonight.
The Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on 76ers -2.5, at -110 odds and a 2% edge.
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