Ladbrokes’ Daily NBA Tips & Player Predictions cover the biggest matchups throughout the 2026/27 season, with expert insights, game analysis and betting previews across the key markets.
Toronto beat Orlando 129–99 just two days ago, and this rematch has a similar feel.
The Raptors started slowly last time and fell behind early, but their offense clicked once they found opportunities in transition and took better care of the ball.
Toronto has also been one of the league’s toughest defensive teams, allowing just over 102 points per game and posting a net rating below 100. With Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs still out, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles could cause Orlando more problems.
PREDICTION: Raptors to Cover (-5.5 Points) @ $1.90
PLAYER PICK
The Magic have struggled to keep opponents off the boards, ranking fifth in rebounds allowed.
RJ Barrett took advantage on Thursday, grabbing nine rebounds to go with 25 points. He’s also beginning to find his rhythm at the free-throw line and looks well placed to lead the way again in the rematch.
PREDICTION: RJ Barrett Over Points/Rebounds Total
Houston beat Dallas by 18 points in their season opener and hasn’t lost since.
Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. both scored 30 points, while Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson each finished with double-digit rebounds.
The Mavericks look like genuine Play-In contenders after picking up confidence-boosting wins over the Heat and Thunder. But it may take more than a standout performance from Cooper Flagg to stop a Rockets team that looks like one of the West’s strongest sides.
PREDICTION: Rockets to Cover (-6.5 Points) @ $1.90
PLAYER PICK
Three-point shooting could be a key factor in this matchup. Houston leads the league, shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc, while poor perimeter shooting hurt Dallas in their first meeting, when the Mavericks made less than 30% of their threes.
Fred VanVleet attempted nine threes in Thursday’s win over Milwaukee, making four—a notable improvement after a slow start to the season. It’s still a small sample, but I’m backing him again and leaning into the revenge angle after his tough shooting night in the season opener.
PREDICTION: Fred VanVleet 3+ Made Threes
The Clippers have looked better than expected to start the season, even if the wins haven’t followed.
Los Angeles pushed Oklahoma City close before falling by seven earlier this week. Now they face a Minnesota team without Anthony Edwards—a loss the Wolves felt during Thursday’s five-point defeat to the Warriors.
There were signs of frustration on the Minnesota bench, with LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert exchanging words. Ball also struggled from three, which contributed to the Wolves’ defeat.
Minnesota is back in action Sunday for a difficult road game against the Spurs. That gives the Clippers a decent chance to keep this matchup close.
PREDICTION: Clippers to Cover (+7.5 Points) @ $1.90