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NBA Picks & Predictions: Thursday (11/12)

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We have four NBA games scheduled this evening, so several betting options are available. Here are my two best NBA picks for Thursday, November 12th.

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Thursday’s Best NBA Picks & Predictions

(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)

Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers

The Raptors (5-6) are in a funk right now, losing two in a row and three of their last four games. Toronto has been in a tough spot with both Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes sidelined. They faced the Celtics last night and had a fourth-quarter lead before blowing the game and losing 98-93. Now on the second leg of a back-to-back, it doesn’t get any easier for the Raptors.

That’s because they’re headed to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers (9-3), who have been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference despite significant roster turnover. There haven’t been any growing pains integrating Jaylen Brown and LeBron James into the lineup so far. The Sixers are looking to get back on track after losing 123-101 to the Celtics at home on Nov. 10.

While Barnes is listed as a game-time decision for this matchup, I’m anticipating the star forward to miss yet another game. That puts the Raptors in an extremely tough spot on the road against a championship contender. I know that the spread is a high number, but there’s a legitimate chance that this one turns into a blowout in the Sixers’ favor. To that end, we’ll lay the points on Philly here. They’re healthier, more rested, and at home.

Pick: 76ers -9.5 (-110)

Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves

The Mavericks (7-4) have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA so far, showing that they can be competitive in the Western Conference. The biggest reason for this is that Cooper Flagg is ascending into a superstar in his second year in the league, putting up 25.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.9 assists so far. The Mavs come into Thursday’s action on a high, having won three games in a row.

On the other side, the Timberwolves (8-3) are definitely a tough matchup. They’re currently on a four-game winning streak, showing no ill effects of playing without superstar Anthony Edwards. However, it’s worth noting that three of those wins came against bottom-feeders like the Bucks, Pelicans, and Jazz. Facing a more talented Mavericks team can produce a different result here.

Given how well Dallas has played so far with Flagg leading the way, I like getting them plus the points here. They have every chance of pulling off the upset here, even more so to keep it close. The fact is, we’re getting an underrated team facing an opponent that is without its best player in this one. With that in mind, we’ll go Mavericks +5.5 in this spot.

Pick: Mavericks +5.5 (-105)

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