Moneyline Monday: NBA Picks and Predictions for Nov 2, 2026
Moneyline Monday for Monday, November 2, 2026: the Mavericks, Timberwolves, Raptors, Rockets and Cavaliers make up the MC Sports model's five-team NBA moneyline parlay tonight, +505 on FanDuel: its most likely winners, with no leg shorter than -500.
Mavericks, Timberwolves, Raptors, Rockets and Cavaliers to win, +505 together. The model gives all five 20% to hit.
| Leg | Model | FanDuel |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks ML vs Sacramento Kings · 8:00 PM ET | 81% | -310 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves ML vs Milwaukee Bucks · 8:00 PM ET | 80% | -420 |
| Toronto Raptors ML vs Los Angeles Clippers · 10:00 PM ET | 70% | -180 |
| Houston Rockets ML vs Boston Celtics · 8:30 PM ET | 68% | -194 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers ML vs Oklahoma City Thunder · 7:00 PM ET | 64% | -176 |
Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks Prediction: Mavericks Moneyline (-310)
8:00 PM ET · American Airlines Center · NBA League Pass, KFAA-TV, MavsTV
The Mavericks (4-2) host the Kings (0-6), and they are 2-1 at home this season. The MC Sports model gives the Mavericks an 80.8% chance to win and projects a 12.1-point margin. FanDuel has the Mavericks moneyline at -310.
Model key points
- Names to know: Cooper Flagg leads the Mavericks at 26.8 points a game; Darius Acuff Jr. leads the Kings at 26.3.
- Kings injury report: out Dylan Cardwell, Keegan Murray, Maxime Raynaud and Ben Simmons.
- Mavericks injury report: out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberovic, Sergio de Larrea and Dereck Lively II.
- Model track record: picks at 80%+ went 163-28 (85.3%) in the walk-forward back-test.
Milwaukee Bucks at Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction: Timberwolves Moneyline (-420)
8:00 PM ET · Target Center · NBA League Pass, MyMi, Bucks App, DAZN MIN
The Timberwolves (4-3) host the Bucks (1-5), and they are 2-1 at home this season. The MC Sports model gives the Timberwolves an 80.2% chance to win and projects a 11.8-point margin. FanDuel has the Timberwolves moneyline at -420.
Model key points
- Names to know: Jaden McDaniels leads the Timberwolves at 17.3 points a game; Tyler Herro leads the Bucks at 22.0.
- Timberwolves injury report: out Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.
- Model track record: picks at 80%+ went 163-28 (85.3%) in the walk-forward back-test.
Toronto Raptors at Los Angeles Clippers Prediction: Raptors Moneyline (-180)
10:00 PM ET · Intuit Dome · NBA League Pass, KTLA, ClipperVision
The Raptors (3-3) visit the Clippers, and they are 1-2 on the road this season. The MC Sports model gives the Raptors a 70.1% chance to win and projects a 7.3-point margin. FanDuel has the Raptors moneyline at -180.
Model key points
- Names to know: Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors at 24.8 points a game.
- Clippers injury report: out Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura, Brandon Ingram, Derrick Jones Jr., Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
- Raptors injury report: out Nate Bittle and Kawhi Leonard.
- Rest: the Raptors and Clippers are on the second night of a back-to-back.
- Model track record: picks at 70%+ went 395-83 (82.6%) in the walk-forward back-test.
Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets Prediction: Rockets Moneyline (-194)
8:30 PM ET · Toyota Center (Houston) · NBA League Pass
The Rockets (6-1) host the Celtics (5-1), and they are 3-0 at home this season. The MC Sports model gives the Rockets a 67.8% chance to win and projects a 6.4-point margin. FanDuel has the Rockets moneyline at -194.
Model key points
- Names to know: Alperen Sengun leads the Rockets at 22.8 points a game; Jayson Tatum leads the Celtics at 28.3.
- Celtics injury report: out Devin Carter and Paul George.
- Rockets injury report: out Steven Adams and Clint Capela.
- Rest: the Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back.
- Model track record: picks at 65%+ went 496-127 (79.6%) in the walk-forward back-test.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction: Cavaliers Moneyline (-176)
7:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena · NBCSN
The Cavaliers (4-2) host the Thunder (4-2), and they are 3-0 at home this season. The MC Sports model gives the Cavaliers a 63.9% chance to win and projects a 4.9-point margin. FanDuel has the Cavaliers moneyline at -176.
Model key points
- Names to know: Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers at 22.7 points a game; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder at 26.0.
- Thunder injury report: out Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topic, Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams.
- Cavaliers injury report: out Jaylon Tyson.
- Model track record: picks at 60%+ went 612-191 (76.2%) in the walk-forward back-test.
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Moneyline Monday FAQ
What are the best NBA moneyline picks for Monday, November 2, 2026?
The MC Sports model's five-team parlay is the Dallas Mavericks (81%), the Minnesota Timberwolves (80%), the Toronto Raptors (70%), the Houston Rockets (68%) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (64%).
What does the Moneyline Monday parlay pay?
At FanDuel's prices when this was published, the five legs together are +505, so $10 pays $60.50 if all five win. Prices move before tip-off.
What is Moneyline Monday?
Every Monday in the NBA season, MC Sports HQ publishes a five-team moneyline parlay from its model: its most likely winners, skipping the heaviest favorites, with the model's numbers and the reasoning behind each team.
These are model picks, not sure things, and a parlay needs every leg. Keep each bet to a small, fixed share of your bankroll (see unit sizing).
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