NBA Saturday Preview November 14: Odds, Injuries, DFS, Props, Parlays
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Your Edge Every Day
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Five games make up tonight's NBA slate. Denver visits New Orleans, Dallas travels to Cleveland, and three 8 PM matchups bring plenty of opportunities for fantasy basketball and betting. It's also a big injury night: Anthony Edwards and Evan Mobley are out, and Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo are all questionable.
Every line below is the current number on our board, and every lineup and injury comes from our NBA starting lineups board. Our moneyline, spread and total call on every game is on the NBA picks page, and the NBA parlay generator builds off those same calls.
Game 1: Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans
Denver Nuggets at 
New Orleans Pelicans | 7:00 PM ET | Smoothie King Center
The lines: Moneyline DEN -590 · NO +430 | Spread DEN -11.5 · NO +11.5 | Total 234.5
Denver has one of the league's most dangerous offensive engines in Nikola Jokic. His ability to score, rebound and distribute makes him a difficult matchup regardless of opponent.
New Orleans is badly short-handed. Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray are both out, along with Yves Missi, Trendon Watford and Bryce McGowens. That's a lot of shooting and size missing against Jokic, and it's why Denver is laying 11.5 on the road. The Pelicans need Zion Williamson to control the paint and keep Denver from getting comfortable in the half court.
Injury report:
- Pelicans: Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, Trendon Watford and Bryce McGowens OUT.
- Nuggets: Julian Strawther OUT.
DFS targets:
- Nikola Jokic: premium multi-category production.
- Jamal Murray: scoring and assist upside.
- Zion Williamson: paint scoring and rebounding, with more usage available.
- Jeremiah Fears: runs the Pelicans offense with Dejounte Murray out.
- Saddiq Bey and Herbert Jones: minutes are there with five Pelicans out.
- Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun: salary-dependent Denver options.
Player props to investigate: Jokic points, rebounds and assists, Murray three-pointers, Zion points and rebounds, and Fears assists. Every line is on the NBA props board.
Parlay idea: Jokic 8+ rebounds, Jokic 6+ assists and Murray 15+ points. A big spread raises blowout risk, so starters' minutes could be capped late. Build it on the NBA parlay generator.
Our call: on the NBA picks page. Watch it first on the DEN at NO simulation, check the game page, and follow the box score live.
Game 2: Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks at 
Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:30 PM ET | Rocket Arena
The lines: Moneyline DAL +100 · CLE -118 | Spread CLE -1.5 · DAL +1.5 | Total 231.5
This is the closest game on the board: Cleveland is laying just 1.5 at home, and Dallas is even money on the moneyline.
Cleveland's injury report is the story. Evan Mobley is out with a toe injury, and Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson are all questionable. If the Cavaliers' stars sit, this line will move fast. Dallas has Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving projected to start, but Dereck Lively II is still out with a foot injury.
The Mavericks need strong perimeter shooting and efficient half-court execution. Without Mobley, they should have more room to work inside.
Injury report:
- Cavaliers: Evan Mobley OUT (toe). Donovan Mitchell (knee), James Harden (calf), Jarrett Allen (knee) and Peyton Watson (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE.
- Mavericks: Dereck Lively II, Tarik Biberovic and Sergio de Larrea OUT. Max Christie and Morez Johnson Jr. QUESTIONABLE.
DFS targets:
- Cooper Flagg: scoring and multi-category upside.
- Kyrie Irving: points and assists.
- Donovan Mitchell: scoring ceiling, if he plays.
- James Harden: assists and points, if he plays.
- Jarrett Allen: rebounds with Mobley out, if he plays.
- Daniel Gafford: rebounds and blocks inside.
Player props to investigate: Mitchell points, Harden assists, Allen rebounds, Flagg points and rebounds, and Irving three-pointers. Every line is on the NBA props board.
Parlay idea: Flagg 20+ points, Irving 5+ assists and Allen 8+ rebounds. Only build it once the Cleveland statuses are final. Build it on the NBA parlay generator.
Our call: on the NBA picks page. Watch it first on the DAL at CLE simulation, check the game page, and follow the box score live.
Game 3: Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies
Brooklyn Nets at 
Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM ET | FedExForum
The lines: Moneyline BKN +176 · MEM -210 | Spread MEM -4.5 · BKN +4.5 | Total 227
Memphis has the home court and the better record, but the Grizzlies' backcourt is thin. Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. are out, Quinten Post is out with a concussion, and Jerami Grant and Zach Edey are questionable.
Brooklyn brings Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. up front with Egor Demin running the offense. The Nets need to limit turnovers and keep Memphis out of transition.
Injury report:
- Grizzlies: Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Quinten Post OUT. Jerami Grant (head) and Zach Edey (ankle) QUESTIONABLE.
- Nets: Mikel Brown Jr. and Nolan Traore QUESTIONABLE.
DFS targets:
- Julius Randle: points and rebounds.
- Michael Porter Jr.: scoring and three-point upside.
- Egor Demin: assists.
- Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells: more shots with the Memphis guards out.
- Cameron Boozer: points and rebounds.
- Isaiah Stewart: rebounds and blocks at center.
Player props to investigate: Randle points and rebounds, Porter three-pointers, Demin assists, Boozer rebounds and Stewart blocks. Every line is on the NBA props board.
Parlay idea: Randle 20+ points, Porter 2+ three-pointers and Boozer 6+ rebounds. Build it on the NBA parlay generator.
Our call: on the NBA picks page. Watch it first on the BKN at MEM simulation, check the game page, and follow the box score live.
Game 4: Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves
Chicago Bulls at 
Minnesota Timberwolves | 8:00 PM ET | Target Center
The lines: Moneyline CHI +660 · MIN -1000 | Spread MIN -14.5 · CHI +14.5 | Total 236.5
The biggest spread of the night. Minnesota is laying 14.5 at home, even with Anthony Edwards out with a knee injury and Donte DiVincenzo out.
Without Edwards, the Wolves run through LaMelo Ball, Jonathan Kuminga and Jaden McDaniels, with Rudy Gobert anchoring the defense. Chicago is 2-9 and needs efficient perimeter shooting to stay in it, with Nic Claxton, Norman Powell and Jalen Smith all questionable.
This matchup is particularly interesting for rebounds, blocks and the usage that Edwards leaves behind.
Injury report:
- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) OUT.
- Bulls: Tobe Awaka and Caleb Wilson OUT. Nic Claxton (hamstring), Norman Powell (back) and Jalen Smith (finger) QUESTIONABLE.
DFS targets:
- LaMelo Ball: scoring and assists, with the most usage to gain.
- Jonathan Kuminga: points with Edwards out.
- Rudy Gobert: rebounds and blocks.
- Ayo Dosunmu: minutes in the backcourt.
- Josh Giddey: assists and rebounds.
- Matas Buzelis: scoring and three-point upside.
Player props to investigate: LaMelo Ball points and assists, Kuminga points, Gobert rebounds, Giddey assists and Buzelis three-pointers. Every line is on the NBA props board.
Parlay idea: Gobert 10+ rebounds, Ball 6+ assists and Giddey 6+ assists. With a 14.5-point spread, watch for a blowout cutting starters' minutes. Build it on the NBA parlay generator.
Our call: on the NBA picks page. Watch it first on the CHI at MIN simulation, check the game page, and follow the box score live.
Game 5: Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat
Detroit Pistons at 
Miami Heat | 8:00 PM ET | Kaseya Center
The lines: Moneyline DET -184 · MIA +154 | Spread DET -4.5 · MIA +4.5 | Total 228.5
Detroit comes in as the road favorite at 8-3, laying 4.5 in Miami.
The Pistons are missing Jalen Duren with a hamstring injury, plus Isaiah Joe, which puts even more on Cade Cunningham. Miami has Giannis Antetokounmpo questionable with a wrist injury, along with Klay Thompson. Whether Giannis plays decides this one for fantasy and for the line.
The key question is whether Miami can slow Cunningham without Detroit's top rebounder on the floor.
Injury report:
- Pistons: Jalen Duren (hamstring) and Isaiah Joe (hip) OUT. Ugonna Onyenso QUESTIONABLE.
- Heat: Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist), Klay Thompson (ankle) and Pelle Larsson (illness) QUESTIONABLE.
DFS targets:
- Cade Cunningham: points and assists.
- Ausar Thompson: rebounds and defensive stats with Duren out.
- John Collins: points and rebounds at center minutes.
- Duncan Robinson: three-point value.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: the slate's ceiling, if he plays.
- Bam Adebayo: rebounds, assists and defense.
Player props to investigate: Cunningham points and assists, Adebayo rebounds, Robinson three-pointers, Collins rebounds and Giannis points if active. Every line is on the NBA props board.
Parlay idea: Cunningham 7+ assists, Adebayo 8+ rebounds and Robinson 2+ three-pointers. Build it on the NBA parlay generator.
Our call: on the NBA picks page. Watch it first on the DET at MIA simulation, check the game page, and follow the box score live.
NBA DFS Value Board
Premium targets
Mid-tier targets
Value and sleeper watch
- Pelicans getting extra minutes with five players out.
- Memphis wings with Ty Jerome and Scotty Pippen Jr. out.
- Minnesota's starters soaking up Anthony Edwards' shots.
- Cleveland's bench if Mitchell, Harden or Allen sit.
DFS strategy: Don't chase cheap players simply because they're starting. Minutes, usage, matchup and salary all matter. Check our NBA projections and NBA DFS values, and wait for the Cleveland and Miami statuses before you lock.
NBA Parlay Central
Parlay 1: Three favorites. Our moneyline side in three games. With Minnesota at -1000 and Denver at -590, those two add almost nothing to the payout, so the spread calls usually do more work.
Parlay 2: Player production. Jokic 8+ rebounds, LaMelo Ball 20+ points, Cunningham 7+ assists and Randle 20+ points.
Parlay 3: Three-point special. Jamal Murray 2+ three-pointers, Michael Porter Jr. 2+ three-pointers and Duncan Robinson 2+ three-pointers.
Parlay 4: Big man special. Jokic 8+ rebounds, Gobert 10+ rebounds, Adebayo 8+ rebounds and Randle 8+ rebounds.
Parlay 5: Underdog special. Tonight's dogs getting points are New Orleans +11.5, Dallas +1.5, Brooklyn +4.5, Chicago +14.5 and Miami +4.5. Check them against our calls first.
Let the NBA parlay generator build these off our calls, then run the slip through the Parlay Doctor.
NBA Teaser Center
NBA teasers are less standardized than NFL teasers, and many books don't offer traditional six- or ten-point NBA teasers. Where alternate spreads are available, here's what tonight's board numbers become:
Line on our boardMoved 6 pointsMoved 10 points Nuggets -11.5-5.5-1.5 Cavaliers -1.5+4.5+8.5 Grizzlies -4.5+1.5+5.5 Timberwolves -14.5-8.5-4.5 Pistons -4.5+1.5+5.5Unlike football, there are no key numbers in basketball: NBA margins land almost evenly, so moving a line six points buys less than it does in the NFL. Check the adjusted price before you bet.
NBA Middle Opportunities
A middle happens when you take opposite sides of two different numbers on the same game and the final margin lands between them. Injury nights like tonight move lines, which is exactly when middles open up. For example:
- Take Dallas +1.5 now. If Cleveland's stars are cleared and the line moves to Cleveland -4.5, take Cleveland -4.5 too: both bets cash on a Cleveland win by 2, 3 or 4.
- Take Minnesota -14.5 now. If the line climbs to 17.5, Chicago +17.5 middles on a Minnesota win by 15, 16 or 17.
These are examples of how a middle works, not lines you can bet right now. A middle is never guaranteed profit, and both bets can lose outside the window. Our middle finder scans every NBA game for live middles.
Best Betting Markets to Watch
CategoryTarget Best fantasy centerpieceNikola Jokic Biggest usage bumpLaMelo Ball, with Edwards out Best playmaking targetCade Cunningham Best rebound targetRudy Gobert Best three-point targetMichael Porter Jr. Status to watchGiannis Antetokounmpo Closest gameMavericks-Cavaliers Highest totalBulls-Timberwolves, 236.5Final FantasyDailies Take
Tonight's slate offers plenty of opportunity, but the key is waiting for confirmed starting lineups and injury news, especially in Cleveland and Miami.
For DFS, prioritize usage and minutes. For player props, look for consistent volume. For parlays, avoid putting too many players from the same game into one ticket unless the outcomes support the same game script. For teasers and middles, the actual adjusted numbers and prices matter more than simply picking the team you think will win.
Check the starting lineups board, projections and player props before you lock your picks, and watch every game live in Game Zone on FantasyDailies TV on Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV, or in the app for iPhone and Android.
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