The NBA regular season is back in action with an excellent slate of games this Thursday, with a total of eight matchups on the docket scheduled for today. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for six of tonight's contests.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Thursday, February 5.
NBA Picks, Predictions, Props for Thursday, February 5
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Nets vs. Magic
This is the third meeting of the season between these two teams, and neither game saw the Magic come close to covering this number.
One game was a 7-point win for the Orlando, and that was with Franz Wagner in the lineup. So, the Magic were still good at that point of the season.
The other game went to overtime, and the Magic won on a 3-point bank-shot from Paolo Banchero.
I don’t know what the Nets will do at the trade deadline, that’s obviously the risk here.
This bet is a lot less appealing if Michael Porter Jr. doesn't play for the Nets.
However, the Magic have lacked the ability to cover a number like this as of late; Orlando has the 4th-worst net rating in the league over the last 15 games.
Pick: Nets +10.5 (-105)
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Wizards vs. Pistons
By Bet Labs
This NBA moneyline system identifies value on teams priced as large road underdogs during the regular season, particularly against strong opponents riding winning streaks.
When elite home teams are on a roll and heavily favored, public perception inflates their line, creating outsized moneyline prices for the underdog.
These road teams, often playing their first or second away game, tend to compete harder than expected, capitalizing on the complacency or fatigue of teams with extended win streaks.
While outright wins are rare, the inflated odds generate high returns when they occur.
The system takes advantage of regression in long streaks and market overconfidence in dominant favorites, revealing that even short road trips by struggling teams can yield surprising upsets when motivation peaks against top-tier competition.
Pick: Wizards Moneyline (+575)
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Bulls vs. Raptors
I don’t know where offense is coming from for Chicago in this game.
Coby White, gone. Josh Giddey, not playing. Ayo Dosunmu is questionable. Tre Jones is questionable. Nikola Vucevic is gone.
The Raptors sport the 5th-best defense in the league. They are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, so we could see some tired legs on Toronto's jump shots.
This has the makings of a gross basketball game.
Also, here's a month-long trend that Evan Abrams (our stats hound) has been tracking: For the month of January, unders hit at a rate of 60% for a 14.5% ROI, and that trend has continued into early February.
Pre-All-Star Break – trade deadline, everyone’s ready to pack it in.
Pick: Under 226.5 (-115)
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Spurs vs. Mavericks
By Bet Labs
This NBA spread betting system is built on the idea that strong home teams with consistent rebounding form and stable scoring patterns tend to deliver reliable spread performances when the market prices them within a reasonable moneyline range.
By focusing on home teams with solid ATS results in their own building, a sustained run of strong offensive rebounding across five games, and a recent scoring trend that sits just above league norms without being inflated, the system targets teams whose advantages are real rather than driven by short bursts of variance.
Limiting the sample to regular season games ensures predictable motivation and rotation patterns, while requiring the team to be at home captures the benefits of familiarity, rest structure, and crowd support.
When these factors align and the moneyline range stays between -130 and -250, the favorite tends to be priced fairly and capable of controlling the game through rebounding and steady offense, creating a profitable long term position.
Pick: Mavericks +7.5 (-110)
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Warriors vs. Suns
By Joe Dellera
This is a good spot for Oso Ighodaro against the Warriors tonight, who always tend to play a bit smaller.
We've seen Ighodaro get longer run for the Suns in these spots as opposed to Mark Williams.
Ighodaro has recorded totals of five, 13, and seven rebounds in three games against the Warriors this season — and aside from a game last season in which he only played five minutes, he's gone over this line in six-of-seven matchups vs. Golden State.
Pick: Oso Ighodaro Over 4.5 Rebounds (-148)
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76ers vs. Lakers
By Bet Labs
This NBA totals betting system is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the under.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
It targets overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level.
When these elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
Pick: Over 232.5 (-110)
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