With all eyes on LeBron James tonight, we are fading the Los Angeles Lakers in our best bets column for Feb. 2. Read on for our top NBA picks for Thursday based on the best NBA odds.
LeBron James is 89 points away from the all-time scoring crown. The Miami Heat are hot and fighting for seeding in the East. The New Orleans Pelicans look to fight their way back into a playoff spot with Brandon Ingram back in the lineup. And a possible finals preview between the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks will close out the night. These storylines and many more highlight a seven-game slate and it's our time to find the best spots for betting value.
Here are our NBA best bets for Thursday (odds via FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM, PointsBet, and DraftKings Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
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