Best NBA Over/Under Bets Today | October 26

Written by: Christian Jope
Published October 26, 2023
3 min read

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and almost every team has completed their first game. On Thursday night, TNT will host a two-game schedule full of the NBA's top stars!

In the Eastern Conference, two giants face off as the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks reignite their incredible rivalry. It will be an exciting match with a new-look Bucks team and a shorthanded Sixers side. It's an MVP-level battle when Joel Embiid takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers look to bounce back from an opening night loss when they face a Phoenix Suns team that knocked off the Warriors in their last match. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be under the spotlight when they match up against Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.

Let's check out the bets!

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Best NBA Over Under Bets Today October 26

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks

TeamSpreadMoneyTotal
Philadelphia 76ers+6.0 (-105)+195O 225.0 (-110)
Milwaukee Bucks-6.0 (-105)-238U 225.0 (-110)

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Total: Under 225.0 (-110)

Last season, the Philadelphia 76ers posted an O/U record of 49-42-2, a 53.9% success rate at a +0.9 differential. Philadelphia had an average game points total of 226.1 per game through the regular season. Top scorer and league MVP Joel Embiid performed below season averages against the Bucks, averaging 26.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 43.6% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.

The Milwaukee Bucks had a 47-40-0 O/U record, a 54.0% success rate, with a +4.0 differential. Milwaukee posted an average game points total of 230.2 through the regular season. Star man Giannis Antetokounpmo was solid through four games against the Sixers last season, averaging 28.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists on 53.9% from the field.

The Sixers lost three of their four games against the Bucks last season, clearing 225.0 just once.

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers

TeamSpreadMoneyTotal
Phoenix Suns+1.5 (-108)+102O 229.0 (-108)
Los Angeles Lakers-1.5 (-112)-122U 229.0 (-112)

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Total: Under 229.0 (-112)

The Phoenix Suns are boasting a new-look team from last season, so extract what you can from their 48-42-3 O/U record the previous season - a 53.3% success rate at a -0.4 Total +/-. The Suns averaged a combined game points total of 225.2 last season and totaled 212 points in their season-opening game against the Warriors. Devin Booker led the team in their first match, posting 32 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds on 61.9% from the field and 37.5% from three.

The Los Angeles Lakers reinforced their roster with some impressive bench pieces after a season where they posted an O/U record of 52-47-0, a 52.5% success rate on a Total +/- of +0.8. The Lakers had a combined total points average of 233.8 per game last season but opened the 2023-24 campaign with just 226.0 total points in their loss to the Nuggets. LeBron James paced the Lakers with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists on 62.5% from the field.

The Suns and Lakers split their four-game regular season series last season, clearing 229.0 twice.

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Christian Jope is a writer, social media strategist, and data analyst. A Queen’s University Alumni, Christian is an author and social media strategist with Raptors Cage, while also working closely with MLSE and Canada Basketball through community-driven events.
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