There's a great selection of NBA action on Thursday, with a whopping 12 games on the schedule. The early slate provides some compelling East-West matchups and a few divisional rivalries with plenty of betting value. As always, we bring you our three best bets and prop bets for the day below!
NBA Betting Tips: Thursday, November 13th 2025
Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls (11:00am AEDT)
This Central Division clash pits the surging Detroit Pistons against a gritty Chicago Bulls squad. The Pistons have been one of the league's biggest early surprises, boasting an impressive 9-2 record behind a high-octane offence led by their dynamic backcourt. They’ve shown a fantastic capacity to put up big numbers, averaging 118.0 points per game. The Bulls, at 6-4, have been excellent at keeping games tight and covering spreads, particularly at home where their defence is stifling. However, in this matchup, we expect the pace to be dictated by Detroit. The Pistons are coming off a high-scoring 137-135 OT win, and against a familiar opponent, the emphasis will be on pushing the ball. Chicago may try to slow it down, but Detroit's relentless attacking will create plenty of possessions, pushing the final score past the projected total.
Our primary betting advice is backing the Total Points Over 228.5. Detroit's offensive efficiency and the likelihood of a faster-paced game than Chicago typically prefers should see both teams easily clear the century mark.
For a strong individual wager, look to the Pistons' star, Cade Cunningham, to register a big scoring night. He’s been in superb form and in rivalry games, he often takes on the mantle of primary scorer. Against a Chicago defense focused on stopping the entire team, Cunningham should get enough clean looks to cash his points prop.
Prop Bet: C. Cunningham Over 28.5 Points $1.85 (1 Unit) Ladbrokes
Over 228.5 Points
$1.90 (2 Units)
Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs (12:00pm AEDT)
The Golden State Warriors (6-6) are limping into the Frost Bank Center, and the timing couldn't be worse. They land in San Antonio on the second night of a grueling back-to-back, still stinging from an embarrassing blowout loss to the Thunder. The Warriors' inconsistent start and reliance on older legs are severe liabilities tonight.
Contrast that with the red-hot San Antonio Spurs (8-2). They are playing suberb ball in their arena right now, boasting a pristine 5-0 home record that speaks to a team confident and comfortable in their own system.
All signs point to a Spurs win, particularly in the paint. Center Victor Wembanyama, in his third year, is set up for a monster night against an undersized Golden State frontcourt. He is poised to feast on tired legs and missed shots, easily securing 12 or more rebounds to help fuel the Spurs' transition game. Expect the Spurs to exploit Golden State's road fatigue and pull away for a decisive victory.
Prop Bet: V. Wembanyama 12+ Rebounds $1.97 (1 Unit) Neds
Spurs –4.5
$1.90 (2 Units)
Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks (12:30pm AEDT)
The Phoenix Suns (6-5) roll into Dallas riding a serious wave of momentum, having secured three straight wins capped by a 23-point demolition of the Pelicans. The offence is sizzling, highlighted by Grayson Allen’s franchise-record performance where he rained down 10 three-pointers last game. Phoenix is finding its rhythm and establishing itself as a cohesive unit.
Contrast this with the grim situation in Dallas (3-8). The Mavericks are reeling from five losses in their last six games, and the turmoil reached a peak with the firing of General Manager Nico Harrison. This move leaves a struggling roster trying to navigate chaos and an identity crisis at the highest level of the organisation.
The difference in focus couldn't be sharper: a surging Suns team brimming with confidence, facing a Mavs squad fractured by on-court struggles and front-office upheaval. With a demoralising 3-8 record staring them down, Dallas has shown very little fight lately. The pressure on their stars will be immense in the first home game of the post-Harrison era, and Phoenix is poised to capitalise on the dysfunction.
Suns to Win
$1.98 (2.5 Units)
