Find our best NBA bets tonight with picks for Thursday's slate from the BUCKETS Podcast, where our analysts gave out picks for two of the games on tonight's five-game slate, including Pacers vs Knicks and 76ers vs. Jazz.
Read their analysis and listen to the latest episode of the BUCKETS Podcast below.
Best NBA Bets Tonight | Expert Picks from the ‘Buckets’ Podcast (Feb. 1)
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 10:00 p.m. | Kris Dunn Under 0.5 3PM (-120) |
  | 7:30 p.m. | Pacers +3 (-110) |
Kris Dunn Under 0.5 3PM (-125) vs. 76ers
10:00 p.m. ET ⋅ TNT
By Sean Little
This is -130 in the market currently but I have this closer to -145. He doesn't get the minutes nor enough volume when he is in the game. The Jazz have played 16 games in January and he has only made one or more 3-pointers in half of those. His attempts per game are also low as he's only attempted 1.3 long balls per game this month.
He plays much more on the road than at home. At home, he is only averaging 15 minutes and under one three-point attempt per game. I think he plays less minutes tonight. The spot is also tough. The 76ers are first in the league in opponent three-point percentage.
Pick: Kris Dunn Under 0.5 3PM (-125)
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Pacers +3 (-110) at Knicks
7:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Jay Money
*** Both Albert Nguyen and Jay Money are heavy leans, but did not take the bet themselves.
Jay Money: The sharpest thing you can do is fade a team that is this hot. Julius Randle's injury hasn't shown an affect yet but they played some cupcakes. Without Randle and potentially OG Anunoby, they lack a lot of size. They are bound to lose eventually and one of these games the injuries will pile up. Pacers, plus the points, is too tasty to not bet with the wings and size advantage they have.
Albert Nguyen: It is all about spots on a nightly basis in the regular season. The Knicks have won eight in a row and are 17-5 at home. They are the hottest team in the NBA and are only three-point favorites. To me, this is a Pacers play or nothing at all. They tend to get off to slow starts and turn it on from there so if you are betting this, the Pacers need to build a huge lead early on.
Pick: Pacers +3 (-110)
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