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.
Chicago Bulls Vs New York Knicks Prediction (O/U 242.5, Knicks -12.5)
The New York Knicks are home against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night and both teams are banged up.
New York have several key injuries, including Josh Hart, who will miss this game. OG Anunoby is also a doubt, but he is a game-time decision.
No one truly knows what to expect. Typically, both teams are more than offensively efficient.
However, with Karl Anthony-Towns and Jalen Brunson, there could be some serious entertainment and points.
The Over could still be an option, but Chicago have the chance to take advantage of a New York squad that is not 100%.
Unfortunately, they dropped four straight games by 19+ points before the All-Star Break.
The spread is not ideal, but the Knicks scoring +128.5 points at 21/20 looks about right.
The Panel like the Knicks to score plenty of points.
The Panel Pick 1: Knicks +128.5 Points - 21/20 With Betway
Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action
- Knicks +128.5 Points Vs Bulls - 21/20 With Betway
- Clippers -1 Vs Bucks - 49/50 With Unibet
- Spurs To Beat Suns - 6/5 With William Hill
Los Angeles Clippers Vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction (O/U 227, Clippers -1)
The Los Angeles Clippers come off the break after three straight wins. Milwaukee and Doc Rivers are still a work in progress, although that could be said about both teams.
Also, the Bucks are not automatic at home. They are 4-7 in their last 11 games, with their ATS record under .500.
Los Angeles are not much better - remember that 25-point blowout at the hands of the Lakers?
However, they are a bit more resilient than Milwaukee.
The idea may be to play it safe with the Moneyline but with the spread so low, one can take a shot with Los Angeles.
The Clippers are the third best team defensively in the NBA (108 points per game allowed). Expect a bit better effort which has been lacking lately.
The Panel’s second pick is to risk the Clippers on the road at -1 on the spread which can be backed at close to Evens on betting apps.
The Panel's NBA Pick 2: Clippers -1 Vs Bucks - 49/50 With Unibet
Phoenix Suns Vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction (O/U 225.5, Suns -7.5)
The final game of our NBA treble features the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio, who will be without Victor Wembanyama because of a blood clot, have been a bit better at home (13-12). Both teams are 3-7 in their previous 10 games.
Naturally, acquiring De’Aaron Fox has brought some instant offense. The Spurs played better on their last road trip, with several close losses and a good showing against Boston before fading late (116-103 defeat).
On Thursday night, The Panel are siding with a mild home upset.
Phoenix are a mere 10-17 on the road, so The Panel expect San Antonio to cover and win outright at 6/5 with basketball betting sites
The Panel Pick 3: Spurs To Beat Suns - 6/5 With William Hill
