{"id":45071,"date":"2025-10-13T12:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=45071"},"modified":"2025-10-13T12:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T18:14:29","slug":"nba-2025-preseason-weekly-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/nba\/nba-2025-preseason-weekly-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Preseason Weekly Preview 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Fiserv Forum, one of the best games of the third week of the NBA preseason will take place, featuring the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of the league\u2019s top players will face off: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another notable matchup will pit the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Detroit Pistons, while the New York Knicks will take on the Washington Wizards, and the Indiana Pacers will face the San Antonio Spurs.

At Gambyl Exchange<\/a>, you can explore all the predictions for the NBA Preseason 2025<\/a>, the final bets for this Matchday, and the odds for each match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Preseason Week 3: Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pacers -137 <\/em><\/td>Spurs +100<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Monday, October 13 at 7:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MT, and 4:00 pm PT <\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Bankers Life Fieldhouse<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch It?<\/strong><\/td>NBA TV<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Even though we\u2019re still in the preseason, and many of the players seeing action now won\u2019t be on the final rosters, the outlook appears encouraging for the Indiana Pacers, despite having Tyrese Haliburton sidelined with an injury and losing Myles Turner in the offseason. Taelon Peter has shown good control with the ball in his hands, and it\u2019s time for Bennedict Mathurin to take a step forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The San Antonio Spurs have won their first two games, and the good news is that Victor Wembanyama has looked very healthy, raising hopes for a return to the Playoffs. For instance, in his last game, he scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just 16 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, point guard De\u2019Aaron Fox remains out due to injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacers vs. Spurs Betting Pick: Spurs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Preseason Week 3: New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Knicks -556 <\/em><\/td>Wizards +346<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Monday, October 13 at 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, 4:30 pm PT <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Madison Square Garden<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>NBA TV<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The New York Knicks are off to a 3-0 start this preseason, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers twice and the Minnesota Timberwolves once. With new head coach Mike Brown, this lineup is expected to have much more control of the game, especially with a stellar sixth man like Malcolm Brogdon. There\u2019s also greater depth in the frontcourt thanks to the addition of power forward Guerschon Yabusele, who stood out during his time with the 76ers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Washington Wizards have moved on from the disappointing Jordan Poole era and now have a talented player to build around in Cam Whitmore, who will need to develop chemistry with Alexandre Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Bilal Coulibaly. It\u2019s a young core that could finally give Washington hope for a brighter future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knicks vs. Wizards Betting Pick: Knicks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Preseason Week 3: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cavaliers TBD<\/em><\/td>Pistons TBD<\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MT, and 4:00 pm PT <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Rocket Arena<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>NBA TV<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, the time to win is now. However, their two losses to the mediocre Chicago Bulls should serve as a wake-up call not to take less competitive teams lightly. Even so, with players like Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland, success in the regular season seems all but guaranteed. It will also be interesting to see what Lonzo Ball can bring to the team, and his ball-handling and defensive skills could become an important factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Detroit Pistons regained some respect last season, but this year they lost a key player in Malik Beasley. His replacement, the veteran Duncan Robinson, is also an excellent three-point shooter. All eyes will be on the continued development of Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson, the team\u2019s two brightest young talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Betting Pick: Cavaliers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBA Preseason Week 3: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bucks TBD<\/em><\/td> Thunder TBD<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, October 14 at 7:00 pm ET, 6:00 pm CST, 5:00 pm MT, and 4:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Fiserv Forum<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>NBA TV<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year is a crucial one for the Milwaukee Bucks. If they fail to be truly competitive, Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade, effectively ending this successful era for the franchise. Without some of the key supporting players from past seasons, the Greek superstar will have to rely on developing better chemistry with Myles Turner and Cole Anthony. It\u2019s still unclear whether Antetokounmpo will be available to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a loss to the Indiana Pacers in their last outing, but they remain one of the top favorites in the NBA this season thanks to their strong team chemistry. It\u2019s worth noting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only played in the first game, where he recorded 16 points and five assists in 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bucks vs. Thunder Betting Pick: Thunder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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