NBA predictions and picks: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Cavaliers vs. Spurs

The Knicks, Pelicans and Bucks won on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out in the final minutes of the game. Monday's schedule features a trio of favorites that aren't getting enough respect.

NBA predictions and picks: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Cavaliers vs., Spurs vs, Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves.

Mavericks are the second-worst team in the NBA with the worst record (8-16-2). They have won just five games all season by at least nine points. Thunder are 15-11 ATS on the year and 9-4 ATCW as road ‘dogs.

NBA predictions and picks: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Cavaliers vs., Spurs.

Spurs have been the league's worst team for weeks and hadn't won a game in almost a month until Thursday. San Antonio won over the Rockets and Heat in recent days, but they still lost 11 straight games by an average of 19.5 points. The Cavaliers rank third in net rating (+6.0) and should return to their elite ways with the return of star guard Donovan Mitchell.

NBA predictions and picks: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Cavaliers vs., Spurs vs..

Trail Blazers and Timberwolves play each other again in the "encore spot" at 10 p.m. ET. The previous 52 home favorites went 28-23-1 ATS against their encore opponent.