Wise n' Shine: NCAAB picks, NBA predictions & NHL best bets for Thursday

Good morning, Pickswise Nation. The NBA is nearing its all-star break, but we have 1 more day of regular-season action prior to the hiatus. There is also plenty on offer in the NHL and college basketball, while Tiger Woods returns to the golf course. It's another big day in the world of sports, so let's get right to it and make your next bet better with Wise n' Shine!'

About Last Night

LeBron leads Lakers to a win
LeBron James returned from an ankle issue to play for the first time since breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record last Tuesday. He scored 21 points as the Lakers defeated the Pelicans 120-102. Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Memphis and Denver were other winners.

NHL mega parlay cashes at +1063
Pickswise's +1063 NHL mega parlay was a winner on Wednesday. The Rangers covered their -1.5 puck line against Vancouver, Buffalo did the same in a rout of Anaheim and Colorado took down Minnesota. We also hit our Coyotes ML best bet at +195 odds as Arizona edged past the Lightning.

Another #1 bites the dust
On the heels of then-#1 Purdue's loss this past Saturday, top-ranked Alabama lost at Tennessee 68-59. Meanwhile, Marquette edged Xavier 69-68 in a thriller between 2 top-25 teams.'

  
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