Free NBA Picks November 4th, 2026 | Don’t Bet Before Watching This

NBA Slate Preview and Betting Picks

J.A. Cavalier previews a 14-game NBA slate and offers betting picks rather than reporting completed games. No game results or specific in-game timestamps are provided.

• 76ers at Pistons: Under 217.5, citing both teams’ recent unders, slower pace, and defensive styles.
• Hawks at Wizards: Washington +2.5. Cavalier argues that Washington’s current roster is stronger than the teams Atlanta beat in their previous meetings. Jalen Johnson is questionable.
• Bucks at Celtics: No play. Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard are questionable, making Boston’s 11.5-point spread difficult to assess.
• Hornets at Nets: First-half over 105. Cavalier expects Charlotte’s improving health and added ball handling to help create a faster tempo. He avoids the full-game over because he doubts Brooklyn will sustain its offense.
• Bulls at Knicks: Knicks team total over 123.5, rather than laying 12.5 points. He cites Chicago’s poor defense and struggles from three-point range.
• Pacers at Grizzlies: Indiana team total under 111.5, citing the Pacers’ recent low scoring and absences among their creators and rotation players.
• Jazz at Pelicans: New Orleans -5.5, citing Utah’s five-game losing streak, frontcourt concerns, and the Pelicans’ recent win over Memphis.
• Cavaliers at Thunder: Cleveland moneyline. Cavalier calls it a revenge opportunity after Oklahoma City beat Cleveland in their previous meeting and points to several Thunder players being out.
• Timberwolves at Rockets: Houston -7.5. He argues that the Rockets’ defense can make life difficult for Minnesota, which he says will be without its leading scorer.
• Raptors at Nuggets: Toronto +4.5. Cavalier questions Denver’s depth and argues the market may be overvaluing the Nuggets because of Nikola Jokić. He acknowledges Toronto’s demanding schedule as a concern.
• Trail Blazers at Suns: Portland -2.5, citing the team’s strong recent form and a previous decisive win over Phoenix.
• Mavericks at Spurs: San Antonio -11.5. He expects the Spurs’ size and rebounding to trouble Dallas and predicts a potential blowout.
• Lakers at Kings: Los Angeles -11.5, citing Sacramento’s poor defense and the Lakers’ recent high-scoring performances.
• Heat at Clippers: Over 233.5, based on both teams’ recent defensive struggles and Miami’s ability to attack the paint.

Promotion

Cavalier promotes a paid NBA “20 dime route,” claiming a 9–1 record over his previous ten such plays. He says the featured pick is his biggest NBA play of the night and offers the season package free if that pick loses.

Presenter and Source

J.A. Cavalier, who also introduces himself as “MJA Cavalere” in the subtitles.