Best NBA Bets Tonight | Expert Picks from ‘Buckets’ Podcast (Friday, Feb. 2)

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Find our best NBA bets tonight with picks for Friday's slate from the BUCKETS Podcast, where our analysts gave out picks for four of the games on tonight's 10-game slate featuring predictions for Magic vs Timberwolves, Pelicans vs Spurs and more.

Read their analysis and listen to the latest episode of the BUCKETS Podcast below.

Best NBA Bets Tonight | Expert Picks for Friday, Feb. 2

GameTime (ET)Pick
Los Angeles Clippers LogoDetroit Pistons Logo
7:00 p.m.Clippers -11.5
Toronto Raptors LogoHouston Rockets Logo
8:00 p.m.Over 228.5
Orlando Magic LogoMinnesota Timberwolves Logo
8:00 p.m.Magic +7.5
New Orleans Pelicans LogoSan Antonio Spurs Logo
8:00 p.m.Pelicans -6.5

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Clippers -11.5 at Pistons

7:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass

By Sean Little

The Clippers have been burying teams. It looks like they are taking every game seriously no matter who they play, or what the contest is. I don't expect this to be a dull spot.

I like the Clippers to keep it rolling and continue to prove that they might be the best team in the NBA.

Pick: Clippers -11.5


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Raptors vs Rockets Over 228.5

8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass

By Matt Moore

I have this total projected at 238.

The Raptors are 15-9 to the over on the road this season and that includes six of their last eight. Houston is coming off a miserable offensive performance against the Pelicans so I expect them to revert back to the mean.

This is a Raptors team that traded away two of their best defensive players and it is an all new team.

Pick: Over 228.5



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Magic +7.5 at Timberwolves

8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass

By Sean Little

The game total is 212.5 and I believe even that is a touch high. I am always going to take a three-possession underdog when the total is that low.

Since Franz Wagner has returned, the Magic have settled down and have covered their last three in a row. The Magic are 16-10 on the road against the spread and have been undervalued all season long.

As much as I worry about Orlando's ability to score, I worry about the Timberwolves down the stretch trying to score against a stout Magic defense. Points will come at an ultimate premium so I will take the 7.5-point dog.

Pick: Magic +7.5


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Pelicans -6.5 at Spurs

8:00 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass

By Matt Moore

When San Antonio faces a team that is over .500 at home, they are 0-6 straight up and 1-5 against the spread.

I can't get to a spot where the Spurs cover this number regardless of who is questionable. I wouldn't be surprised if Zion plays tonight, but even if he doesn't play, I am totally comfortable with this.

Pick: Pelicans -6.5

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