The Thursday night NBA lineup is limited with only three games on tap. The Thursday night NBA double header on TNT has an outstanding match-up in the opener, Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs at 8 p.m. ET, and a not so good match-up with the league’s worst team, Miami Heat taking court against Western Conference leader Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center set to follow the first game at 10:30 p.m. The only other game in action has the New Jersey Nets hosting the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m.
The Spurs are -220 money line favorites in their game with the Mavericks with a spread line of -5 points according to odds makers at Sportsbook.com . The game total has opened at 181.5.
Current betting trends have the Mavericks drawing a majority of public interest with 71% of money line bets placed. Sportsbook.com has the Spurs getting a slight betting edge against the spread (ATS) among early bettors with 54% of money played. The OVER is the favorite totals bet getting 79% of the action placed.
The Mavericks have struggled winning straight up and covering the betting line going 4-6 in their last 10 road games. The Spurs have gone 7-3 SU at home over their last ten games however, split ATS going 5-5.
The Lakers, are favored by 13 ½ -points ATS after opening at -14 and the money line is OFF the board for tonight’s game. The game total is currently holding at 209 ½ points.
With the double-digit spread line, Miami is getting just under 50% of the action at 47% while the public is gambling 53% of side wagers on the Lakers. The OVER is getting 81% of the action in totals betting.
At home the Lakers have been solid winning eight of their last 10 games SU, but only split those 10 at 5-5 ATS. The Lakers have won nine straight on the road and at home combined. The Lakers have covered three straight games ATS when the line was over 10 points.
The Nets are -165 money line favorites to win SU and have a 3 ½ point edge ATS according to oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com.
Early betting trends have the Nets as the solid favorite with gamblers getting 82% of side bets however, 79% are risking the Bucks on the money line.
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