# 2026 NBA Odds and Picks

> Spurs favored to win 2026 NBA season with model-backed picks.
- Title: 2026 NBA Odds and Picks · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Spurs favored to win 2026 NBA season with model-backed picks. The SportsLine Projection Model backs the Spurs to cover as 5.5-point favorites in 2026 NBA…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/betting/news/2026-nba-odds-picks-best-bets-predictions-player-props-experts-model-backing-heat-more-wednesday-oct-21
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:05:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spurs, nba, 2026, odds, picks, predictions, best bets, player props, sports
## Friday NBA Matchups
Knicks vs. Celtics at 7 p.m. ET, Hawks vs. Hornets at 7 p.m. ET, Rockets vs. Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET.
## SportsLine Model Backing Spurs
The SportsLine Projection Model backs Spurs to cover as 5.5-point favorites after opening loss to Thunder.
## Player Prop Picks
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks, Under 4.5 assists (-160); Jalen Johnson, Hawks, Over 37.5 points (-112).
## Spurs -5.5 Favorite
Spurs -5.5 (-110) with model confidence in Victor Wembanyama's performance.
## Model Performance
Model returned nearly $19,000 profit for $100 players since 2018 with five straight seasons of four-digit profit.
## Friday NBA Parlay
Combining three picks into a parlay risks $100 to win $487.
## Key takeaway

The SportsLine Projection Model backs the Spurs to cover as 5.5-point favorites in 2026 NBA season with expert picks.