NBA Tips & Odds: The Panel's Picks And Best Bets For Thursday
Our team of experts has taken a look at tonight's slate of games in the NBA.
They'll focus on insights and odds from top betting sites as we look at a few games that might surprise bettors and fans alike.
Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA season continues with some Thursday night picks.
Dallas Mavericks Vs Boston Celtics Prediction (O/U 230.5, Celtics -9.5)
Thursday night starts with the Boston Celtics entertaining the new-look Dallas Mavericks in Boston.
Without Luka Doncic, the Mavs look a little different, with Anthony Davis teaming up with Kyrie Irving, although Davis is questionable with a foot injury. Dallas will also be without a number of other injured players.
Boston carry a punch while again leading their division and they continue to play well when the lights are shining bright.
After an impressive road win in Cleveland, the expectation is for Boston not to suffer a dip against the Mavericks because every game counts in the NBA.
The Panel are backing the Celtics to win by double digits on Thursday.
The Panel Pick 1: Celtics -9.5 Points To Beat The Cavaliers - 5/6 With BoyleSports
Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action
- Celtics -9.5 Points To Beat The Cavaliers - 5/6 With BoyleSports
- Lakers Over 114.5 Points - 20/23 With Betway
- Pacers And Clippers Over 228.5 Points - 19/20 With BetMGM
Golden State Warriors Vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction (O/U 221.5, Lakers -7.5)
The Lakers significantly improved themselves in the Western Conference with the addition of Doncic, while the Warriors took a desperate plunge.
Golden State acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and the two parties agreed on a two-year extension.
The Warriors looked so good early in the season, but they have fallen back to .500 (25-25). Stephen Curry can only do so much and teams have figured that out.
The Lakers have had their moments, but a resounding 122-97 win against the Clippers adds hope to their chances.
The plan is to attack the spread and perhaps there are some other methods to consider such as the total team points.
Don't forget to examine several alternate props among the best betting apps.
The Panel’s second pick is for the Lakers to score 115 points or more.
The Panel Pick 2: Lakers Over 114.5 Points - 20/23 With Betway
Indiana Pacers Vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction (O/U 228.5, Clippers -5.5)
The Clippers need to bounce back quickly from their heavy loss to the Lakers. Fortunately for them, the Indiana Pacers are their next opponents.
Indiana allow 115 points per game and play at the eighth-best pace in the NBA.
This allows for some betting latitude as the Clippers and Packers could play a similar game to the one we saw between Utah and Golden State.
The Over/Under has been set at 228.5 on basketball betting sites.
Indiana scored 89 points against Portland in their last game, and the Clippers were also held to 97 points, which sets up a potential offensive breakout.
Our third and final pick is for the Pacers and Clippers to go Over.
The Panel Pick 3: Pacers And Clippers Over 228.5 Points - 19/20 With BetMGM
