NBA best bets today: Top picks, player props and expert predictions for Thursday’s slate, backed by DraftKings Network analysts.
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Charlie Cummings
Same Game Parlay (SGP):
CLE Cavaliers at DET Pistons
UNDER 215.5 Total Points
Jalen Duren 12+ Rebounds
Tobias Harris 19+ Points
DET Pistons -3.5
Odds: +1000
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Ciaran Doyle
Parlay:
DET Pistons Moneyline (vs CLE)
OKC Thunder Moneyline (vs LAL)
Odds: -116
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Griffin Wong
Same Game Parlay (SGP):
LA Lakers at OKC Thunder
LA Lakers +15.5
LeBron James 25+ Points
Odds: +238
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Analysis:
Bryan Armetta
Parlay:
Donovan Mitchell 26+ Points (at DET)
LeBron James 7+ Rebounds (at OKC)
Odds: +250
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