For Thursday night’s NBA schedule, there are a total of seven games airing; free best NBA bets are here. However, our analysts at Basketball Insiders have picked the winners of the most interesting matchups for today’s contests. The 2021-22 NBA regular season ends on Sunday, Apr. 10. Free best NBA bets, expert picks and BetOnline odds are available below.
Celtics vs Bucks: Celtics +6.5 (-110)
Heading into this Eastern Conference rematch, the Celtics are 6.5-point underdogs on the road. The tip-off time for this game is 7:30 p.m. ET. Thus far, Boston is 2-1 versus Milwaukee in the last three meetings this season. And, the team is on a three-game win streak. Though, on Dec. 25, 2021, the Bucks defeated them 117-113 at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee has won six of its past 10 contests.
Moreover, the C’s are 8-3 ATS in their previous 11 games played. Plus, Boston has covered the spread in its last six matchups against Milwaukee. Also, the Celtics are 13-2 in their past 15 road games. Robert Williams III is still out for Boston, but Milwaukee will be without Grayson Allen. So, pick the Celtics to win, the Bucks will cover the spread and the total will go under 230.
76ers vs Raptors: Raptors +1.5 (-110)
Additionally, the 76ers (49-30) are 1.5-point favorites over the Raptors (46-33) at Scotiabank Arena. This intriguing rematch will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET. Philadelphia has won three straight games. For tonight’s contest, the team will have to find a way to win without Matisse Thybulle. On the other side, Toronto is 2-1 against Philadelphia in its last three head-to-head appearances. The Raptors won 93-88 at Wells Fargo Center on Mar. 20.
To add to the information above, the Sixers are 1-5 ATS in their past six games and last six road contests. They have played down to their competition during this stretch. And, the 76ers are 3-17 in their last 20 road games versus the Raptors. In other words, pick the Raptors to win, they will cover the spread and the…