NBA Weekly Preview 3

Last Updated on November 3, 2025 11:31 am by Erwin Noguera

Week three of the NBA tips off, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they’re ready to chase back-to-back championships.

The reigning league champions have had a perfect start and will put their unbeaten record to the test when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers.

Another key matchup in the West will feature the third-place Los Angeles Lakers visiting the fourth-place Portland Trail Blazers.

In a major showdown for the Eastern Conference lead, the Chicago Bulls will host the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Milwaukee Bucks will be looking to climb up the standings—but first, they’ll need to get past the Indiana Pacers.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the NBA, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

NBA Week 3: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks

After Tyrese Haliburton’s injury, it was anticipated that the Indiana Pacers would struggle, and indeed, they have one of the worst records in the league at 1-5. However, they achieved their only victory this past weekend by defeating the Golden State Warriors 114-109. In that game, Aaron Nesmith scored 31 points, while Quenton Jackson recorded the first double-double of his career with 25 points and 10 assists.

As for the Milwaukee Bucks, they sit third in the conference and second in their division with a 4-2 record, trailing the 76ers and Bulls, both at 5-1. They’re coming off a narrow 135-133 home loss to the Sacramento Kings. It was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s lowest-scoring night of the season (26 points) and his second-lowest in rebounds (11). The Greek star is averaging 34.2 points per game, the second-highest in the league. In 2025, the Bucks have lost five of the seven games they’ve played against this opponent. But back then, Haliburton was on the floor.

Pacers vs. Bucks Betting Pick: Bucks

NBA Week 3: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers

It’s been a strong start for the Portland Trail Blazers, who hold a 5-2 record and sit fourth in the Western Conference. However, their division rival, the Oklahoma City Thunder, remains perfect at 7-0. Portland is coming off a 109-107 win over the Denver Nuggets, its third consecutive victory. Jerami Grant was the hero of the night, scoring four points in the final 28 seconds to lead his team’s comeback win.

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, top the Pacific Division with a 5-2 record after also stringing together three straight wins. They’re coming off a 130-120 victory over the Miami Heat, highlighted by a triple-double from Doncic—29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. It was the Slovenian’s first triple-double of the season after three straight double-doubles in which he came close to achieving one. He did score fewer points this time, as he had been averaging 45 per game, but still maintains a league-leading 41.3 points per game. The Lakers have won all three of their road games this season.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Betting Pick: Lakers

NBA Week 3: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Bulls and 76ers are tied for first place in the East with identical 5-1 records, though Chicago holds a +32 point differential compared to Philadelphia’s +45. The Bulls remain unbeaten at home, while the 76ers haven’t lost on the road—one of those streaks will end this Tuesday.

The Bulls are coming off their first loss of the season, falling 128-116 on the road to the New York Knicks despite a triple-double from Josh Giddey—his first of the season. The 23-year-old Australian is having an excellent start to the campaign, leading the team in points (22.2) and assists (8.7), and ranking second in rebounds (9.3).

Meanwhile,the 76ers bounced back from their heartbreaking loss to the Celtics with a comfortable 129-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, while Quentin Grimes added 22 points and 13 assists. Joel Embiid sat out the game against the Nets but is expected to return on Tuesday.

Bulls vs. 76ers Betting Pick: 76ers

NBA Week 3: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

With a 3-2 record, the Los Angeles Clippers sit fifth in the East and second in the Pacific Division. They’re coming off a hard-fought 126-124 win over a struggling New Orleans Pelicans team, secured by a last-second basket from Kawhi Leonard. It was a big night for the forward, who scored 34 points, while James Harden added 24 points and 14 assists, and Ivica Zubac contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. The team has had several days of rest since then.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a roll. The reigning champions are off to a dominant 7-0 start, sitting at the top of the league. They’ve won every game so far, and their most recent victims were also the Pelicans, who they crushed 137-106 behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 33.6 points to start the season.

Clippers vs. Thunder Betting Pick: Thunder