The NBA Cup festivities are behind us and the NBA regular season resumes its normal scheduled program. Thursday night will be a big one with 24 teams hitting the NBA hardwood. The highlight of the night is a clash between the LA Clippers and OKC Thunder starting at 8 pm ET, live on NBA TV.
After doing a complete analysis of all 12 games, I’ve come up with a Best Bet for every single one of them. Odds are courtesy of FanDuel, we got you covered with NBA Picks for every single NBA game this season. Let’s get into it now!
Hawks vs Hornets Best Bet: Hornets +5.5 (-112)
Charlotte has covered in 8 of 11 meetings, they’ve been in decent form lately winning 4 of 8 games. Atlanta has struggled a bit going 2-4 SU in their last 6 outings.
Knicks vs Pacers Best Bet: Knicks -4 (-112)
New York looks to win a 7th game in a row, they’ve also covered in 6 consecutive games going into this one. There might be a slight hangover from their NBA Cup win, but Indiana has just 5 wins in 20 games and should be no match for the Knicks here.
Heat vs Nets Best Bet: Under 225.5 (-114)
The under has cashed in 5 straight for Miami. The Nets have the 2nd best defensive rating in the NBA over their last 6 outings.
Wizards vs Spurs Best Bet: Under 241.5 (-108)
At some point the Spurs will have to start playing some defense. With Webmy back I feel like they’ll start doing just that, starting with Thursday’s game vs Washington.
Raptors vs Bucks Best Bet: Raptors -5.5 (-108)
Bucks are still without Giannis. They just lost 127-82 to the Brooklyn Nets, scoring just 8 threes in that game. Although Toronto has lost a bit of its touch from earlier this season, they should still take care of business here.
Clippers vs Thunder Best Bet: Over 220.5 (-110)
An average of 227.3 points per game has been scored in the last 10 meetings, with the over cashing 6 times in the last 9 of those games. OKC has cashed on the over in 5 of 7 overall, I feel more comfortable backing the over than the Thunder to cover.
Rockets vs Pelicans Best Bet: Under 234.5 (-110)
Defense should take the center stage in this match-up. The Rockets and Pels are averaging just 226 points per game in the last 10 meetings, with the under cashing 6 times.
Pistons vs Mavericks Best Bet: Pistons -5.5 (-110)
Detroit is 9-2 SU on the road in 11 games, they’ve also covered in 5 of 7 meetings vs the Mavs. Cade Cunningham should have his way with the Mavericks defense, especially if rookie Cooper Flagg tries to guard him.
Magic vs Nuggets Best Bet: Magic +7.5 (-110)
Orlando has covered in 7 of 9 meetings, they’ll look to redeem themselves after losing that NBA Cup semi final to the Knicks earlier. Denver is coming off a huge OT win over Houston, I have questions regarding their fatigue levels coming into this game.
Warriors vs Suns Best Bet: Suns ML (+116)
Golden State just wasted a 48-point performance by Stephen Curry. They’ll have issues guarding all the Suns shooters here. Phoenix has won 8 of 13 at home this season and is 14-6 ATS in 20 games vs West opponents.
Lakers vs Jazz Best Bet: Jazz +7 (-108)
Utah has covered in 9 of 13 games vs the Lakers, they’re playing at home where they should feel a lot more comfortable. We just saw them win 5 of 8 games, the last time these two met only 2 points separated them, so it makes way more sense to back the Jazz.
Kings vs Trail Blazers Best Bet: Over 237.5 (-106)
Don’t expect to see a lot of defense here. The over has cashed in 5 of 7 Portland games and in 10 of their last 13 vs West opponents. Sacramento plays the 9th fastest pace, the Blazers are 2nd only to Miami.
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