NBA Betting Guide: Odds, Predictions For Thursday, Feb. 2

NBA Odds, Predictions For Feb. 2

We've been struggling a bit in the NBA, so we're going to put our faith solely in the hands of the BetQL model today. Scroll down to see which lines the BetQL model likes today!

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Warriors at Nuggets Prediction

The Golden State Warriors (26-25 SU, 25-25 ATS, 29-18 O/U) head to the Mile High City for a Western Conference matchup with the Denver Nuggets (35-16 SU, 25-23-3 ATS, 23-27 O/U).

The over in this game is our model’s favorite play for today. The total opened at 239.5 but has ticked down to 232.5 and I think it’s dipped a little too low now. Denver has gone over this number in seven of its last 10 games and five of its last six home games. The Warriors have gone over this number in eight of their last 10 road games and the last time these two teams met, they finished with a final score of 251. The Nuggets have the second-best offensive rating this season at home, while the Warriors lead the league in pace, both on the season and specifically on the road. This is going to be a fast-paced game with plenty of scoring. BUT, make sure Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins are playing before betting on this. If they’re out, I’d look at a Nuggets team total over.

My Pick: Warriors-Nuggets o232.5

Lakers at Pacers Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers (24-28 SU, 24-25-3 ATS, 29-22 O/U) continue their five-game road trip with a stop in the midwest to take on the Indiana Pacers (24-28 SU, 27-24-2 ATS, 25-26 O/U).

Both teams rank in the top five in the league in pace, top 10 in scoring offense, and bottom five in scoring defense. That's a recipe for an over. When these two teams met earlier this season, the Pacers dominated in transition while the Lakers won the paint battle. Both are areas where the other team struggles to defend, which should also lead to a higher-scoring game. Not to mention, Indiana could get Tyrese Haliburton back tonight after missing significant time. As the team's leading scorer, that would be a welcomed sight for the over. Let's also not forget that the Pacers beat the Lakers in L.A. on a last-second buzzer-beater, so I'd imagine LeBron and Co. will want to show Indiana who's boss tonight and the way they'll do that is on the offensive end.

My Pick: Lakers-Pacers o240

Heat at Knicks Prediction

The Miami Heat (29-23 SU, 20-30-2 ATS, 22-29 O/U) will play their third straight road game tonight when they travel to The Garden for a matchup with the New York Knicks (27-25 SU, 25-24-3 ATS, 28-23 O/U).

The Heat are finally starting to round into form after a slow start to the season. They've won four of their last five games and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have been struggling, but they're still in seventh, just two games behind Miami. That said, our model says to back the home team tonight and I agree. New York ranks fourth in second-chance points over its last 10 games, which could end up being a huge problem for a Miami team that has struggled to rebound all season. The Knicks' issue lately has been consistency on offense, but defensively they're one of the most solid teams in the league and have the personnel to slow down Jimmy Butler.

My pick: Knicks ML (+115, Caesars)

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