The best NBA picks Thursday feature three big matchups on tonight’s six-game slate.
In particular, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat is one of the NBA PRO Report’s top predictions. Odds are on the move with Milwaukee’s roster playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Additionally, our NBA PRO projections identified an edge on the point spread between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers.
Not to be outdone, there’s a value play on the Charlotte Hornets vs. Toronto Raptors game, which has attracted big money and action from sharp basketball bettors. And here’s a hint: It’s not on the point spread!
NBA odds and data as of Thursday morning.
NBA Picks for Thursday, Jan. 12
Bucks vs. Heat Prediction
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ BSSUN
Thursday marks the first time since Oct. 2021 that Miami has been favored against Milwaukee.
But, it’s not the spread sharps are betting: Instead, they like the game to go under the total of 217.5.
Although our NBA betting data reveals a 50-50 over/under ticket split, 85% of the coin is on the under.
The lopsided handle triggered both Sharp Action and Big Money alerts via the NBA PRO Report.
Thunder vs. 76ers Prediction
7 p.m. ET ⋅ BSOK
The 76ers are -9.5 at home versus the Thunder on Thursday night.
NBA PRO Projections suggest that the number is sufficiently off to warrant a play on the Thunder plus the points.
We believe the line should be closer to Philadelphia -7.2, offering a B-grade recommendation on OKC to cover.
Pick: Thunder +9.5 |
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Hornets vs. Raptors Prediction
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ BSSE
Pros like the uptempo Hornets and Raptors to go over the total of 231.5.
Public bettors anticipate a high-scoring game — 74% of the tickets are on the over — but so do sharps!
We’ve tracked 96% of the money on the Hornets vs. Raptors over, sounding our Sharp Action and Big Money alerts.
FanDuel is also a point lower at 230.5.
Pick: Over 231.5 |