The NBA returns in a big way following the all-star break, as 24 teams hit the hardwood on Thursday night. TNT will have a double-header featuring the Suns vs Mavericks and Lakers vs Warriors games, and I have included 1 of those 2 games in my NBA mega parlay. Continue reading below to see who else made the cut.
I would also encourage you to head over to our NBA picks page for predictions on the side and total on Thursday's games.
Let's dive into my bet now!
Brooklyn Nets ML over Toronto Raptors (+118)
The big news coming out of Brooklyn right after the all-star break is the firing of head coach Jacque Vaughn. He was swiftly replaced by assistant Kevin Ollie, who will take over until the end of the regular season. Vaughn's faith was sealed after the Nets lost 136-86 in their last game against the Celtics; the team was just not responding to him anymore and it was time to part ways. A new head coach more often than not brings a positive shock as well as a fresh perspective to a roster looking for a result.