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11-09-2026 NBA Game Forecasts: 8 Picks

By Kai Mercer · 11-09-2026 00:01:03 EST

AI picks

8 NBA game winner picks for 11-09-2026; see each recorded selection.

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Pick records

LAL at ATL

Kai Mercer picksLAL to beat ATL

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 19:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 0.0000

Final score: LAL 124, ATL 114. AI pick: Los Angeles Lakers.

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CLE at CHA

Kai Mercer picksCLE to beat CHA

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 19:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Missed · observed value 1.0000

Final score: CLE 112, CHA 124. AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers.

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WSH at DET

Kai Mercer picksDET to beat WSH

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 19:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 01:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: WSH 111, DET 122. AI pick: Detroit Pistons.

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MEM at TOR

Kai Mercer picksTOR to beat MEM

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 19:30:00 EST to 11-10-2026 01:30:00 EST.

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Result: Missed · observed value 0.0000

Final score: MEM 118, TOR 102. AI pick: Toronto Raptors.

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IND at DAL

Kai Mercer picksDAL to beat IND

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 20:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 02:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: IND 122, DAL 125. AI pick: Dallas Mavericks.

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DEN at HOU

Kai Mercer picksHOU to beat DEN

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 20:30:00 EST to 11-10-2026 02:30:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: DEN 100, HOU 110. AI pick: Houston Rockets.

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SA at PHX

Kai Mercer picksSA to beat PHX

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 21:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 03:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 0.0000

Final score: SA 122, PHX 96. AI pick: San Antonio Spurs.

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NO at GS

Kai Mercer picksGS to beat NO

Outcome window: 11-09-2026 22:00:00 EST to 11-10-2026 04:00:00 EST.

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Result: Accurate · observed value 1.0000

Final score: NO 87, GS 138. AI pick: Golden State Warriors.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks

AI pick: Los Angeles Lakers to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 19:00 EST. LAL finished the previous NBA regular season 53-29; ATL finished 46-36.

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 Charlotte Hornets

AI pick: Cleveland Cavaliers to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 19:00 EST. CLE finished the previous NBA regular season 52-30; 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.

Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons

AI pick: Detroit Pistons to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 19:00 EST. WSH finished the previous NBA regular season 17-65; DET finished 60-22.

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.

Memphis Grizzlies at Toronto Raptors

AI pick: Toronto Raptors to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 19:30 EST. MEM finished the previous NBA regular season 25-57; TOR finished 46-36.

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.

Indiana Pacers at Dallas Mavericks

AI pick: Dallas Mavericks to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 20:00 EST. IND finished the previous NBA regular season 19-63; DAL 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.

Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets

AI pick: Houston Rockets to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 20:30 EST. DEN finished the previous NBA regular season 54-28; 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.

San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns

AI pick: San Antonio Spurs to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 21:00 EST. SA finished the previous NBA regular season 62-20; PHX finished 45-37.

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.

New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors

AI pick: Golden State Warriors to win. Tipoff: 11-09-2026 22:00 EST. NO finished the previous NBA regular season 26-56; GS finished 37-45.

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

6 accurate, 2 missed, 0 push, 0 pending.

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