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.
Keep reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA season continues with some Thursday night picks.
Golden State Warriors Vs Houston Rockets Prediction (O/U 220.5, Rockets -1)
Both teams come into this after back-to-back games, which will be common with this five-game slate.
No one truly knows how either team will perform with the prospect of a week-long break for most players.
Houston have struggled a bit, losing six of their past 10 contests. Winning two out of three games is not so bad, though.
Meanwhile, Golden State are right around .500 on the road.
The Rockets rank third in the West in defensive rating and second at home. With the urgency of this game, things could grind down and get ugly.
The spread at -1 is ideal for Houston but we like the under here for Golden State and Houston on Thursday.
The Panel Pick 1: Warriors And Rockets Under 220.5 Points - 10/11 With BoyleSports
Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action
- Panel Pick 1: Warriors And Rockets Under 220.5 Points - 10/11 With BoyleSports
- Panel Pick 2: Timberwolves (Moneyline) - 7/2 With Betway
- Panel Pick 3: Jazz Over 109.5 Points - 10/11 With BetMGM
* All prices correct at the time of publication using basketball betting sites.
Oklahoma City Thunder Vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction (O/U 219.5, Thunder -4.5)
Oklahoma roll into Minnesota aiming to win one more game before the All-Star break.
Again, the concern is how sluggish the Thunder looked on Wednesday night at home against the Miami Heat.
The Thunder are 7-1 and will not be happy after that game and it's sobering that Oklahoma City were on pace to give up close to 120 points at home.
Both teams have won eight of their previous 11 contests behind solid defense. The Timberwolves yield a solid 108.3 points per game.
Don't forget to browse all these alternate game lines and spreads among the betting apps.
The Panel’s second pick is risk the Minnesota Moneyline at home in something of a surprise.
The Panel Pick 2: Timberwolves (Moneyline) - 7/2 With Betway
Los Angeles Clippers Vs Utah Jazz Prediction (O/U 225.5, Clippers -7.5)
The final game of the NBA before the All-Star break features one of the worst teams in the league, but sometimes the Los Angeles can lay a total egg.
The Clippers are another team on the back end of a back-to-back.
Naturally, Utah started well against the Lakers on Wednesday night.
The Jazz give up 119.4 points per game and have only 12 wins, while the Clippers seem destined for victory.
Utah may let it loose a bit and hit that 110-point mark, though they were on track to do that Wednesday.
Even so, The Panel pick is for Utah to score 110+ points
The Panel Pick 3: Jazz Over 109.5 Points - 10/11 With BetMGM
