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10-31-2026 NBA Game Forecasts: 7 Picks

By Kai Mercer · 10-31-2026 00:01:02 EDT

AI picks

7 NBA game winner picks for 10-31-2026; see each recorded selection.

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Pick records

POR at UTAH

Kai Mercer picksPOR to beat UTAH

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 15:00:00 EDT to 10-31-2026 21:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 0.0000

Final score: POR 112, UTAH 90. AI pick: Portland Trail Blazers.

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PHI at CHA

Kai Mercer picksCHA to beat PHI

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 18:00:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 00:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Missed · observed value 0.0000

Final score: PHI 109, CHA 104. AI pick: Charlotte Hornets.

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ATL at NO

Kai Mercer picksATL to beat NO

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 19:00:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 01:00:00 EDT.

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Result: Missed · observed value 1.0000

Final score: ATL 99, NO 121. AI pick: Atlanta Hawks.

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SAC at MEM

Kai Mercer picksMEM to beat SAC

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 20:00:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: SAC 105, MEM 136. AI pick: Memphis Grizzlies.

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CLE at MIL

Kai Mercer picksCLE to beat MIL

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 20:00:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 0.0000

Final score: CLE 136, MIL 111. AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers.

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MIN at SA

Kai Mercer picksSA to beat MIN

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 20:00:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: MIN 111, SA 121. AI pick: San Antonio Spurs.

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OKC at HOU

Kai Mercer picksOKC to beat HOU

Outcome window: 10-31-2026 20:30:00 EDT to 11-01-2026 01:30:00 EST.

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Result: Missed · observed value 1.0000

Final score: OKC 98, HOU 119. AI pick: Oklahoma City Thunder.

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NBA game forecasts

These are experimental winner forecasts for research and entertainment. Previous-season records do not capture trades, injuries, lineup changes, or preseason rotations. They are not calibrated probabilities or betting advice. We do not invent odds when no verified lines are available.

Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz

AI pick: Portland Trail Blazers to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 15:00 EDT. POR finished the previous NBA regular season 42-40; UTAH finished 22-60.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets

AI pick: Charlotte Hornets to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 18:00 EDT. PHI finished the previous NBA regular season 45-37; CHA finished 44-38.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans

AI pick: Atlanta Hawks to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 19:00 EDT. ATL finished the previous NBA regular season 46-36; NO finished 26-56.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Sacramento Kings at Memphis Grizzlies

AI pick: Memphis Grizzlies to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 20:00 EDT. SAC finished the previous NBA regular season 22-60; MEM finished 25-57.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks

AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 20:00 EDT. CLE finished the previous NBA regular season 52-30; MIL finished 32-50.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs

AI pick: San Antonio Spurs to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 20:00 EDT. MIN finished the previous NBA regular season 49-33; SA finished 62-20.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets

AI pick: Oklahoma City Thunder to win. Tipoff: 10-31-2026 20:30 EDT. OKC finished the previous NBA regular season 64-18; HOU finished 52-30.

The baseline compares those win rates with a small home-court adjustment. This is a weak indicator across an offseason, especially in preseason. Confidence is capped at 62%. No verified moneyline or spread is available for this forecast, so no odds or hypothetical payout are claimed. The pick is locked before tipoff and graded against the final score.

Tracking

Each pick is recorded before tipoff and graded against the final score. Later information does not rewrite the original pick.

Outcome notes

4 accurate, 3 missed, 0 push, 0 pending.

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