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.
Milwaukee Bucks Vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction (O/U 224.5, Bucks -11.5)
Thursday night opens with the Milwaukee Bucks, who will be aiming to notch consecutive wins when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia continue to lose, and by increasingly significant margins. They managed a meagre 91 points in a 14-point defeat to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Now, Milwaukee doesn't need to worry about facing a prolific offence here. Philadelphia average 109.6 points per game (26th), but that figure has been closer to 105 since the All-Star Break.
Records don’t matter as much at this stage of the season as who is, and isn’t, playing well.
Philadelphia have lost 14 games by 12 points or more since the All-Star break. Back the cover.
The Panel Pick 1: Bucks -11.5 points - 20/23 With Betway
Our NBA Picks For Thursday Night
- The Panel Pick 1:Bucks -11.5 points - 20/23 With Betway
- The Panel Pick 2: Heat (Moneyline) - 10/17 With Betway
- The Panel Pick 3: Lakers And Warriors Under 228.5 Points - 4/5 With Betway
Memphis Grizzlies Vs Miami Heat Prediction (O/U 238.5, Grizzlies -4.5)
The Grizzlies continue to struggle and on Tuesday night, they couldn’t keep up with Golden State and Stephen Curry in a 134–125 defeat. Memphis have now lost seven of their last eight games.
Miami, meanwhile, have rallied strongly. Just a couple of weeks ago, they were out of the playoff picture. Five straight wins later, the Heat are now ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Slumps can happen at any time, but Miami are beating the teams they should beat. Given how much Memphis are struggling, this line could arguably be lower.
Always shop around and watch for movement when it comes to betting apps.
How does one assess Memphis at this stage? It’s not just the losing, but the manner of the losses. The Grizzlies look disorganised defensively, having allowed 120+ points in seven of their last 10 games.
The Panel’s second pick is to back Miami for the outright win. The Heat have revenge on their minds after a previous 34-point defeat in Memphis. They haven’t forgotten.
The Panel Pick 2: Heat (Moneyline) - 10/17 With Betway
Golden State Warriors Vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction (O/U 229.5, Lakers -2.5)
Los Angeles have won back-to-back games after going 1–4 in their previous five.
Then there’s Golden State as Curry spearheads an offence that can still produce plenty of points.
The Warriors scored 148 at San Antonio and 134 against Memphis. Golden State possess a dangerous offence - but so do the Lakers.
The problem with Los Angeles is consistency, which is unusual for a team with 46 wins.
The Lakers are 29–9 at home and 12–3 within the division. Golden State are 3–10 against the division.
Los Angeles to cover at 1.5 points is hovering around Evens with NBA betting sites but here, we prefer the under in what could be another close game.
The Panel is backing these two teams to score 228 points or fewer on Thursday.
The Panel Pick 3: Lakers And Warriors Under 228.5 Points - 4/5 With Betway
