Best NBA Bets Tonight: NBA Predictions for Thursday

Game	Time (ET)	Pick
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It’s time for another night of outstanding NBA basketball — and the best NBA bets tonight and our predictions for Thursrday, October 26.

The NBA season continues with a double-header on TNT tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks debut their new backcourt superstar in Damian Lillard against the 76ers, followed by the Lakers and Suns clashing in a Western Conference showdown between two contenders who have questions this season.

Let’s get to the bets and predictions, courtesy of our “Buckets” NBA podcast betting experts.

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By Sean Little

I am high on Tyrese Maxey heading into this season especially with the James Harden situation unfolding how it is.

I don’t know who will check him for the Bucks on the defensive end, and I am confident in his jump shooting ability as the Bucks generally clog the paint. The Bucks have some new additions, mainly Damian Lillard, so I expect the defensive rotations to take some time getting sorted out.

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By Jay Money

I like the Lakers in a bounce back spot in their home opener against the Suns tonight. When the Lakers play well, it generally begins with a solid first quarter and I expect Anthony Davis to come out with a fire after finishing with 0 points in the second half on Tuesday.

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By Albert Nguyen

I agree with Jay Money in the sense that this is a bounce back spot for the Lakers in game 2 of the season. The reason I am on first half as opposed to the whole game is because I don’t know if I can trust the Lakers in a late game situation just yet.

Anthony Davis should have a good performance in the first half like he did against the Nuggets on opening night.

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By Albert Nguyen

Because of the limits restriction for LeBron James, I think Hachimura will get a lot of playing time not only tonight but all season long. He is an active player who should have no problem accruing 4+ rebounds tonight.

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