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.

Los Angeles Lakers Vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction (O/U 225.5, Bucks -6.5)

Thursday night opens with Washington and Detroit, but the first TNT game features the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks from Milwaukee. 

LeBron James is still out of action, while Luka Doncic (ankle) is questionable. 

On the other hand, Milwaukee expects only to be missing Tyler Smith from the lineup.

This game could be strange. Milwaukee have lost three straight, while the Lakers have dropped consecutive contests.

Something has to give, and the offense may be compromised. 

Solid defense and middle-of-the-road offense reinforce our prediction.

After all, the 225.5 point game total seems a little high. 

With Doncic not 100%, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, The Panel likes the under on Thursday. 

The Panel Pick 1: Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks Under 225.5 points - 10/11 With BetMGM

Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action 

• Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks Under 225.5 points - 10/11 With BetMGM
• Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls Under 230.5 points - 10/11 With Betfred
• Golden State Warriors -7.5 points - Evens With Betfred

Brooklyn Nets Vs Chicago Bulls Prediction (O/U 230.5, Bulls -2.5)

Thursday night highlights another potential coin-flip game: Brooklyn and Chicago play from the United Center. 

The Nets rank 29th in scoring offense, and the Bulls rank 29th in scoring defense. One barely manages 105 points a game, while the other goes over 120 most nights. 

Brooklyn’s pace is 30th, while Chicago come in third.

Also, since the All-Star break, the Under has happened seven of 11 times in Brooklyn games. 

It is easy to see why the Nets struggle on some nights to get above 100 points. 

The question is, can Chicago take advantage of Brooklyn’s current downturn?

Remember to always browse around among the betting apps. 

The key is in the ratings. Milwaukee rank 12th in defense but inside the Top 10 against teams such as Cleveland, Boston, Oklahoma City and Denver.

The Panel’s second pick is to take the Under, as Brooklyn and Chicago expect to score fewer than 230.5 points on Thursday night.

The Panel Pick 2: Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls Under 230.5 points - 10/11 With Betfred

Sacramento Kings Vs Golden State Warriors Prediction (O/U 233.5, Warriors -7.5)

The Golden State Warriors are better on the court when Jimmy Butler is there. 

Stephen Curry and company have rolled to nine wins in their last 10 games after the All-Star break. 

Sacramento have injury issues, with Domantas Sabonis being questionable tonight due to a hamstring injury. 

Betting could be quite an adventure here, as Golden State sometimes play down to their competition.

The Warriors tend to go on spurts where they look lost. Even against Portland, Golden State allowed 120 points on a night that likely should have been a blowout.

On Thursday night, the Warriors are The Panel pick to cover the spread at 7.5. 

Golden State have covered the spread in four of its past five wins.

The Panel Pick 3: Golden State Warriors -7.5 points - Evens With Betfred