There are only three games on Thursday’s NBA slate, which means bettors will have plenty of opportunities for action. Some of tonight’s most intriguing lines are in the Wizards-Timberwolves, Bucks-Bulls and Clippers-Suns games, and BetQL’s betting experts have sorted through all the odds to help you find the best bets.
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Today’s best NBA bets: odds, lines and picks for Thursday
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Wizards of Timberwolves Prediction
The Wizards (27-30 SU, 28-28-1 ATS, 30-27 O/U) cap off their road trip with their final game of the season against the Timberwolves (31-29 SU, 28-30-2 ATS, 29 -31 O/U).
We took the Wizards as our upset pick the other night, and it cashed in, courtesy of a 25-point win at Portland. I’m heading back to the pit and taking the points with them tonight against Wolves. Minnesota is back home after a four-game road trip, and its players will be busy preparing their families for a few days off during the All-Star break. I wonder whether or not their focus will be there the same as the Wizards, given that Washington is finishing a road trip and is likely still in business mode. The last time these teams met, Washington won by 15 despite Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns playing in that game, which is why I think the Wizards can cover again tonight.
CHOICE: Wizards +3
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Bucks to Bulls Prediction
Bucks (40-17 SU, 30-23-4 ATS, 28-29 O/U) and Bulls (26-32 SU, 29-28-1 ATS, 25-32 O/U) meet for third times this season.
The Bulls are back to back after playing the Pacers last night in Indianapolis. Chicago blew a huge 24-point lead to lose by four. Now that Chicago is back at home against the Bucks, the only argument I could make for the Bulls winning this game is that they are extremely unpredictable. When you think they’re going to zigzag, they zigzag. That said, I trust Milwaukee to get the job done on the road. The Bucks have already lost to the Bulls twice this season, and I don’t see them losing a third straight time. Milwaukee weren’t at full strength in any of those games either, with Khris Middleton sidelined in the last meeting and Jrue Holiday sidelined in the first. DeMar DeRozan is the glue of this Chicago team, and he’s been banged up lately and could sit out again tonight with the All-Star break coming up. Lay the dots with Milwaukee. You can still get -7.5 on PointsBet, but the number has dropped to -8 on most other books, so hurry!
CHOICE: Dollars -7.5
Clippers to Suns Prediction
The Clippers (31-28 SU, 30-29 ATS, 26-32-1 O/U) face the Suns (32-27 SU, 32-27 ATS, 26-30-3 O/U) in their final game before the break of the stars.
The Suns picked up a nice win in their first home game since trading for Kevin Durant. Devin Booker has looked great since returning from injury, and Phoenix’s defense has been the difference maker. However, I think they will see the effects of losing Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges tonight in terms of depth against a tough LA team. The Clippers are coming off a fantastic shooting performance against the Warriors, in which they shot 53% from the field and 47% from deep. For a team that typically relies on defense, this is a very welcome sign for Clippers fans. I think they can continue that strong production tonight against this Suns team that traded their best defenseman to Bridges. I did a little online shopping for you, and the best number is +1.5 at BetMGM, so grab it quick!
TAKE: Mowers +1.5
