# NBA DVP Mismatches Today: November 6, 2026 (Every Game)

> NBA defense vs position mismatches for every game on tonight's 9 game slate. The softest matchup by position, backed by each player's averages.

**Date:** 2026-11-06  
**Author:** HeatCheck HQ  
**Tags:** DVP, Defense vs Position, NBA, Player Props, Daily Picks, Betting Strategy  
**Full article:** https://heatcheckhq.io/blog/nba-dvp-mismatches-nov-6-2026  
**Live picks & dashboards:** https://heatcheckhq.io

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**Today's best NBA defense vs position mismatch picks for Friday, November 6, 2026** are LaMelo Ball (Score: 67, the Pelicans allow the most points to PGs, he averages 17.2), Walker Kessler (Score: 65, the Trail Blazers allow the most points to Cs, he averages 14.4), Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Score: 62, the Wizards allow the most points to SGs, he averages 21.7). Rankings are generated by HeatCheck HQ's eight factor DVP mismatch scoring model, updated daily.

# NBA DVP Mismatches Today: November 6, 2026

There are 9 NBA games tonight, and I went through each one for the softest defense vs position spot. A bad defensive rank only matters if the player on the other end actually fills that stat, so every lean below pairs the matchup with the player's own averages. The best of the night is LaMelo Ball points against the Pelicans. It is early in the season, so the defensive ranks are built on a handful of games and will move.

> [DVP Dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position): full 30 team rankings at every position.

> **Yesterday's picks:** [NBA DVP Mismatches: November 5](/blog/nba-dvp-mismatches-nov-5-2026)

## Tonight's DVP Mismatches at a Glance

| Game | Tip (ET) | Player | Lean | Opp Rank Allowed | Player Avg |
|------|----------|--------|------|------------------|------------|
| WSH @ ATL | 7:00 PM | Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL SG) | points over | 1st most | 21.7 |
| BOS @ CHA | 7:00 PM | Brandon Miller (CHA SF) | threes made over | 3rd most | 3.0 |
| PHI @ CLE | 7:30 PM | Joel Embiid (PHI C) | rebounds over | 2nd most | 10.0 |
| UTAH @ DAL | 8:00 PM | Jaxson Hayes (UTAH C) | rebounds over | 3rd most | 6.4 |
| OKC @ MEM | 8:00 PM | Jaylen Wells (MEM SF) | threes made over | 2nd most | 1.8 |
| TOR @ MIL | 8:00 PM | Immanuel Quickley (TOR PG) | assists over | 1st most | 5.8 |
| MIN @ NO | 8:00 PM | LaMelo Ball (MIN PG) | points over | 1st most | 17.2 |
| POR @ LAL | 10:00 PM | Walker Kessler (LAL C) | points over | 1st most | 14.4 |
| SA @ SAC | 10:00 PM | Victor Wembanyama (SA C) | points over | 2nd most | 29.0 |

Opp Rank Allowed is where the defense ranks in that stat allowed to the player's position (1st = most allowed).

## Wizards vs. Hawks DVP Mismatch

*7:00 PM ET · MNMT · Total 228.5*

The Wizards are giving up 27.3 points a game to opposing SGs, the most in the league. Nickeil brings 21.7 points a game into it on 16.4 shots, which is the production that makes the matchup matter. There is a second angle too, the same defense ranks 4th worst in threes allowed to the position, so threes made works as a backup play.

On the other side, Anthony Davis draws the Hawks, who allow the 3rd most points to PFs. He averages 23.4 points.

**Lean:** Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) points over

**Also consider:** Anthony Davis (WSH) points over

## Celtics vs. Hornets DVP Mismatch

*7:00 PM ET · Total 207.5*

The Celtics are giving up 3.4 threes a game to opposing SFs, the 3rd most in the league. Brandon brings 3.0 threes a game into it in 32.9 minutes, which is the production that makes the matchup matter. There is a second angle too, the same defense ranks 5th worst in points allowed to the position, so points works as a backup play.

On the other side, Jayson Tatum draws the Hornets, who allow the 2nd most points to PFs. He averages 27.0 points.

**Lean:** Brandon Miller (CHA) threes made over

**Also consider:** Jayson Tatum (BOS) points over

## 76ers vs. Cavaliers DVP Mismatch

*7:30 PM ET · Prime Video · Total 229.5*

The Cavaliers are giving up 17.5 rebounds a game to opposing Cs, the 2nd most in the league. Joel brings 10.0 rebounds a game into it in 33.3 minutes, which is the production that makes the matchup matter.

On the other side, VJ Edgecombe draws the Cavaliers, who allow the 3rd most rebounds to SGs. He averages 7.0 rebounds.

**Lean:** Joel Embiid (PHI) rebounds over

**Also consider:** VJ Edgecombe (PHI) rebounds over

> **Want the full board?** See all of today's plays on [Top Plays](/top-plays), or dive deeper on the [Defense vs Position dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position).

## Jazz vs. Mavericks DVP Mismatch

*8:00 PM ET · KFAA-TV · Total 224.5*

Cs have feasted on the Mavericks, who allow 17.3 rebounds a game at the position (the 3rd most). Jaxson Hayes is averaging 6.4 rebounds in 24.4 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage.

On the other side, Kyrie Irving draws the Jazz, who allow the 5th most points to PGs. He averages 22.7 points.

**Lean:** Jaxson Hayes (UTAH) rebounds over

**Also consider:** Kyrie Irving (DAL) points over

## Thunder vs. Grizzlies DVP Mismatch

*8:00 PM ET · KSBI · Total 223.5*

SFs have feasted on the Thunder, who allow 3.5 threes a game at the position (the 2nd most). Jaylen Wells is averaging 1.8 threes in 27.3 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage.

**Lean:** Jaylen Wells (MEM) threes made over

## Raptors vs. Bucks DVP Mismatch

*8:00 PM ET · MyMi · Total 229.5*

PGs have feasted on the Bucks, who allow 10.7 assists a game at the position (the most). Immanuel Quickley is averaging 5.8 assists in 31.8 minutes a night, so the volume is there to take advantage.

**Lean:** Immanuel Quickley (TOR) assists over

## Timberwolves vs. Pelicans DVP Mismatch

*8:00 PM ET · GCSEN · Total 230.5 · Top play of the night*

The Pelicans are giving up 34.5 points a game to opposing PGs, the most in the league. LaMelo brings 17.2 points a game into it on 13.4 shots, which is the production that makes the matchup matter. There is a second angle too, the same defense ranks 3rd worst in assists allowed to the position, so assists works as a backup play.

On the other side, Dejounte Murray draws the Timberwolves, who allow the 4th most rebounds to PGs. He averages 6.2 rebounds.

**Lean:** LaMelo Ball (MIN) points over

**Also consider:** Dejounte Murray (NO) rebounds over

## Trail Blazers vs. Lakers DVP Mismatch

*10:00 PM ET · Prime Video · Total 231.5*

The Trail Blazers are giving up 28.8 points a game to opposing Cs, the most in the league. Walker brings 14.4 points a game into it on 8.7 shots, which is the production that makes the matchup matter.

On the other side, Damian Lillard draws the Lakers, who allow the 3rd most threes to PGs. He averages 2.7 threes.

**Lean:** Walker Kessler (LAL) points over

**Also consider:** Damian Lillard (POR) threes made over

## Spurs vs. Kings DVP Mismatch

*10:00 PM ET · DAZN SAS · Total 230.5*

The Kings are giving up 28.7 points a game to opposing Cs, the 2nd most in the league. Victor brings 29.0 points a game into it on 21.9 shots, which is the production that makes the matchup matter.

On the other side, De'Aaron Fox draws the Kings, who allow the 2nd most assists to PGs. He averages 6.1 assists.

**Lean:** Victor Wembanyama (SA) points over

**Also consider:** De'Aaron Fox (SA) assists over

## Related Guides

- [Defense vs Position Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide)
- [NBA DVP Matchups Explained](/blog/nba-dvp-matchups-explained)
- [NBA Back-to-Back Rest Analysis](/blog/nba-back-to-back-rest-analysis)

## Before You Lock

Check the [Defense vs Position dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position) for full 1 to 30 rankings at every position and stat. Confirm lineups before tip: if a starter sits, the backup will not move the needle the same way, and a rotation change can flip which player draws the soft matchup.

For full team-level defensive rankings and how to use DVP data in your process, see the [DVP Betting Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide).

**More from HeatCheck HQ:**
- [First Basket Picks Tonight](/blog/nba-first-basket-picks-nov-6-2026): tipoff scoring leaders
- [Live DVP Dashboard](/nba/defense-vs-position): full 30 team rankings
- [Streak Plays](/nba/streaks): players clearing their lines consistently
- [DVP Betting Guide](/blog/nba-defense-vs-position-guide): how to use matchup data

*Updated as lineups confirm. Full slate at [heatcheckhq.io](https://heatcheckhq.io).*

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