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.
Golden State Warriors Vs Orlando Magic Prediction (O/U 211, Warriors -5.5)
The Warriors have won four straight and seven of their last 10, while the Magic have gone 5-5 and neither team will want to be seeded in the 7-10 range.
The Over, which is 211 with basketball betting sites seems low, but Orlando can barely muster 103 points a game.
One problem for the Magic is injuries. Moritz Wagner is out for the year, Jalen Suggs is out and Cole Anthony is far from 100%.
After a 40-point home drubbing against Cleveland, how do the Magic respond on Thursday night?
It is a risk, but the Under 101.5 points for Orlando is plus money with betting apps.
Expect the Magic to struggle offensively on Thursday and that should be reflected in their points tally.
The Panel Pick 1: Magic Under 101.5 Points - 11/10 With Betway
Our NBA Picks For Thursday's Action
- Magic Under 101.5 Points - 11/10 With Betway
- Nuggets (-2.5 Points) - 20/23 With Unibet
- Timberwolves (Moneyline) - 2/1 With William Hill
Denver Nuggets Vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction (O/U 240.5, Nuggets -2.5)
Milwaukee are still recovering from an ugly effort that saw them manage a mere 97 points against Houston.
Meanwhile, Denver comes in hot with only one loss at home to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Overall, the Nuggets have won 10 of their previous 11 games while Nikola Jokic is averaging over 29 points a game and a triple-double per contest.
The problem is, Milwaukee blow hot and cold when it comes to shooting. Against Houston they were ice cold (40%), and against Miami they were pretty hot (51.2%).
Denver are more consistent from the field, but do not have Giannis Antetokounmpo, who shoots 58.1% from the foul line.
We're going for the Nuggets to cover on the road with help from a few missed foul shots.
The Panel's NBA Pick 2: Nuggets (-2.5 Points) - 20/23 With Unibet
Minnesota Timberwolves Vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction (O/U 225.5, Lakers -5.5)
The finale game in our NBA triple features the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers are now 9-2 in their last 11 games.
Minnesota stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier in the week, 131-128 on the road.
The game total is only 225.5 and Timberwolves games have been pretty high octane since the All-Star break.
Minnesota are desperate to secure one of the six locked play-off spots in the West and are currently the seventh seed.
The Lakers looked drained after their 107-99 win on Tuesday, and it could cost them here.
The Panel Pick 3: Timberwolves (Moneyline) - 2/1 With William Hill
