NBA Tips & Odds: The Panel's Picks And Best Bets For Thursday
Our team of experts is here to look at the top NBA games this Thursday night and focus on insights and odds from the best betting sites.
Below, we examine three contests from tonight's slate of games.
Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA heads down the stretch with Thursday night picks.
Knicks Vs Pistons Prediction: New York For Road Win
The New York Knicks are still trying to clinch the third seed in the Eastern Conference while Detroit are trying to halt a two-game losing streak.
Unfortunately, the Knicks are 33-16 in the East and 23-16 on the road.
Jalen Brunson has returned in time to play this critical game, but Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris remain out for Detroit.
However, Harris could still play (Achilles), but either way, that is still not a good sign for the Pistons.
Records get thrown out the window at this time of year and it boils down to whether New York can get a road win to avoid playing a meaningful Game 82.
That answer is yes on Thursday night.
The Panel Pick 1: Knicks Moneyline - 5/9 With Betway
The Panel's NBA Picks For Tuesday Night
- The Panel Pick 1: Knicks Moneyline - 5/9 With Betway
- The Panel Pick 2: Hawks/Nets Over 229.5 Points - 20/23 With Betway
- The Panel Pick 3: Nets +13.5 Points - 10/11 With Betway
Timberwolves Vs Grizzlies Prediction: Memphis Go All Out
The Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins and although Memphis have won three straight contests, a bigger test comes from the Timberwolves.
Minnesota are only one game out of the six seed Memphis currently occupies.
The numbers keep swinging in this matchup. At one point, Minnesota was favored by as much as 1.5 points, and Memphis was by 2.
Currently, the Grizzlies are a tentative one-point favourite with betting apps.
Minnesota and Memphis are one and the same in some ways, though.
The other problem is that the Grizzlies have lost three consecutive home games. Losing Jaylen Wells (wrist) hurts a bit, as Memphis is thin at shooting guard.
The Panel’s second pick is to choose the over on the game total. Memphis leads the league in pace and cannot sit back now.
The Panel Pick 2: Hawks/Nets Over 229.5 points - 20/23 With Betway
Hawks Vs Nets Prediction: Brooklyn To Keep Things Close
The Hawks are 4-6 in their previous 10 games while the Nets are 3-7.
Atlanta are 17-22 on the road while Brooklyn are 12-27 at home.
Quin Snyder and the Hawks allow 119.7 points per game and over 120 a night on the road.
Brooklyn showed up against New Orleans, but the Pelicans are looking for a better draft position.
The spread feels like a trap here, as Atlanta have won only three games on the road since the All-Star break. Yet, they did cover all three times.
Brooklyn want to appear competitive at home. The Panel takes the Nets to keep it close on Thursday night.
The Panel Pick 3: Nets +13.5 Points - 10/11 With Betway
