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.
Indiana Pacers Vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction (O/U 247, Pacers -3)
Atlanta have struggled since returning from the All-Star break, losing five of seven. In contrast, Indiana have been victorious in five of their last seven.
Both of these teams rank in the bottom third defensively, but the Hawks allow 119.7 points per contest and have also yielded 130+ points in their last four games.
All signs point to an Indiana road win, but Atlanta are a streaky team.
Fancying the Hawks for a mild home upset with basketball betting sites is reasonable.
After all, the moneyline is on the plus side.
The Panel Pick 1: Atlanta Hawks (Moneyline) - 5/4 With Betway
Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action
- Hawks To Win (Moneyline) - 5/4 With Betway
- 76ers And Celtics Over 225.5 Points - 10/11 With Unibet
- Lakers (-4.5 Points) - 10/11 With William Hill
Philadelphia 76ers Vs Boston Celtics Prediction (O/U 222.5, Celtics -14.5)
The Celtics only played at home last night giving up 118 points in a victory over Portland.
Meanwhile, earlier in the week, Philadelphia allowed 120+ points again in a 126-112 loss to Minnesota.
Boston are primed to score points, averaging around 120 points per game at TD Garden and came out of the All-Star break to score 124 in Philadelphia.
The problem is, which 76ers team will show up? Will they slow things down or succumb to Boston's pace?
The key is in the ratings. Boston rank third in offensive rating and Philadelphia rank 26th in defensive rating.
So our second pick is to take the Celtics and 76ers to go more than 225.5 points.
The Panel's NBA Pick 2: 76ers And Celtics Over 225.5 Points - 10/11 With Unibet
New York Knicks Vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction (O/U 229.5, Lakers -4.5)
The Los Angeles Lakers keep on rolling with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, dropping 136 against New Orleans on Tuesday and could easily have scored 140+ points.
With the Lakers 13-2 in their previous 15 contests, pundits wonder when the dud is coming.
After all, how many more times can one go to the same well?
On Thursday night, the Lakers are more than worth it to cover a modest 4.5-point spread on betting apps.
New York have lost by double digits to teams like Boston, Cleveland and Golden State, so lay the points with LA.
The Panel Pick 3: Lakers (-4.5 Points) - 10/11 With William Hill
