The NBA regular season is back with a solid slate of games on Thursday night, with a total of five matchups scheduled for today, featuring one nationally televised showdown, as Warriors vs. 76ers takes center stage at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for all five of tonight's matchups.
Continue below for our NBA picks, odds, props, and predictions for Thursday, December 4.
NBA Picks, Odds, Props, Predictions: Thursday, December 4
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
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  | 8 p.m. | |
  | 7:30 p.m. | |
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Celtics vs. Wizards
By Joe Dellera
The Celtics take on the Wizards on Thursday and I’ll be targeting Boston' big man.
This line is too low.
Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play with illness, and then the Wizards are down a ton of players, with the key absent for this matchup being Alex Sarr.
This is already a great matchup for opposing centers, and Queta recorded 15 and 12 against them on November 5.
The Wizards allow the fourth-most points in the paint to their opponents, and Sarr is their best rim defender.
They also allow the second-most rebounds per game, and considering they play at the fourth-fastest pace, we should have plenty of extra opportunities for Boston.
Pick: Neemias Queta Over 20.5 Points + Rebounds (-110)
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Lakers vs. Raptors
No Luka Doncic for the Lakers tonight, and while the Lakers have gone a smooth 3-1 without Doncic in the lineup, I still can’t be convinced this is a good thing.
Luka's absence changes the team's offensive dynamic, as he is averaging a league-high in points, and LeBron looks like he’s about four steps slower.
This line should be closer to Raptors -2.5.
So, I’ll back the Dinos on a Thursday night in the Association.
Pick: Raptors -1.5 (-115)
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Warriors vs. 76ers
By Bet Labs
This NBA system captures regular season games where visiting teams show renewed energy and focus after a disappointing home loss.
When a team transitions from playing at home to the road following a poor result, motivation and effort tend to rise, particularly in non-conference matchups where travel can reset rhythm and concentration.
Teams with a solid overall record often channel frustration from a narrow defeat into improved play away from home, benefiting from reduced pressure and sharper preparation.
By targeting quality teams coming off home losses in unfamiliar settings, this approach leverages the psychological edge of redemption and the tendency for capable squads to perform better when seeking to rebound on the road.
Pick: Warriors Moneyline (+130)
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Timberwolves vs. Pelicans
By Joe Dellera
The Ant-Man gets another matchup with the lowly Pelicans tonight. So, let’s ride the hot hand.
It was an overtime game, but Ant just made six three-pointers on 13 attempts against New Orleans, and this is building on a further hot streak of clearing this mark in six straight games.
Ant is a streaky shooter, but the Pelicans simply allow a monstrous amount of three-pointers.
The Pelicans allow the highest frequency of above the break three-pointers in the league, which is a shot Edwards loves to take.
Both of these teams play at a moderate pace, and I expect Ant to continue to launch from beyond the arc.
Pick: Anthony Edwards Over 3.5 Three-Pointers Made (+105)
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Jazz vs. Nets
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" in totals betting 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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