On a Thursday night where basketball takes center stage, it's perhaps the NBA — not the NCAA Tournament — where experts are finding the best bets against the spread.
The Action Network's PRO Report crunched the NBA odds and has value picks on all four games Thursday:
- New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic, 7 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ET
The four NBA games tonight are generating a combination of big money, smart action from top basketball bettors, support from our app experts betting these predictions, as well NBA systems.
One of the picks tonight, meanwhile, features an A grade recommendation against the spread from advanced projections predicting who will cover.
Let's dive into the four premier NBA picks Thursday.
NBA odds and data as of Thursday, via FanDuel
NBA Picks Thursday
Knicks vs. Magic (+3.5)
7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
The Knicks-Magic opening line moved a full point. After checking PRO, it's clear the money rolling in was sharp.
