Best NBA Bets Today (Dec 13): Picks for Today's Odds, Lines & Props

RotoWire provides betting picks and analysis for Saturday's NBA Cup games, focusing on one spread pick and player props for Jalen Brunson, Paolo Banchero, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

For Jalen Brunson, the analysis highlights his recent strong performance, including scoring 35 points in the NBA Cup quarterfinals and averaging 28.6 points over his last 11 games. Despite a career average of 22.0 points per game against the Orlando Magic, his current form suggests he is likely to exceed that line.

Regarding Paolo Banchero, the note mentions he is returning from a groin injury and has not yet scored 20 points since his comeback. However, his involvement is expected to be high in a crucial game against the New York Knicks, and he has historically averaged 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists against them.

The spread pick involves the Oklahoma City Thunder versus the San Antonio Spurs. While the Thunder are dominant this season and heavy favorites, the Spurs, potentially with Victor Wembanyama returning, could challenge and cover the 10.5-point spread, as they have done in four of their last five games.

For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the analysis points out that he has exceeded 42.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists in five of his last seven games. If the game remains close and he plays significant minutes, he is expected to reach or surpass that prop line again.