We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Monday, November 17, 2025.
1. BUCKS +6.5 (-105)
Odds: -105
Probability: 53.1%
Edge: 3.7%
Game: Bucks vs Cavaliers (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Bucks vs Cavaliers matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Bucks +6.5 is a solid wager. Going into tonight’s game, the Bucks have been able to cover this number in 3/5 matchups. Facing off against the Cavaliers, who have covered this number 4/5, our model suspects that this game will be a close one. With the Bucks covering this number in their first head-to-head matchup, our model is projecting this matchup to go back and forth throughout the game, with the Bucks covering this particular number in the end.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Bucks +6.5. With -105 odds and a 3.7% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. RAPTORS -8.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 52.3%
Edge: 3.3%
Game: Hornets vs Raptors (7:30PM EST)
The next best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Hornets vs Raptors. Our model predicts that Raptors -8.5 is a solid wager for today’s slate. The Raptors have been playing well so far this season, winning 4/5 of their most recent matchups. Throughout these matchups they’ve been able to cover this particular number in 4/5 games. Over the Hornets last 5 matchups they’ve only been able to cover this number in 1/5 games leading our model to predict the Raptors to take control of this game, covering the spread and winning the game.
The play here is Raptors -8.5 with odds of -110. Our model has identified a 3.3% edge for this particular wager.
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