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Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks Feb. 11: Back Mikal Bridges and fade Karl-Anthony Towns on Tuesday

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks re-ignite their rivalry on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.

The pregame narrative: Karl-Anthony Towns is banged up, which has me fading his point total against Indiana’s strong defence. I’m also backing Mikal Bridges to clear a modest rebound and assist total at plus money.

Check out my Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks for Feb. 11.

Pacers vs. Knicks prop picks

Best bet: Bridges over 6.5 rebounds/assists (+116)

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Bridges might have to assume a larger scoring role with KAT’s current form (more on that later) but he should still be in play to clear this number.

The first-year Knick is averaging 3.2 assists per game this season. He has at least two assists in 11 straight contests and cleared this line five times. That’s a solid passing floor to work with.

He’s posted similar stats as a rebounder — 3.1 per game — and should have solid opportunities to flourish on the glass tonight.

OG Anunoby (foot) is questionable having not played since Feb. 1. and Josh Hart (knee) is probable but has been lacking in the rebounding department with a nagging injury.

Indiana is also allowing the fifth-most rebounds per game to small forwards over the last 30 days, according to Fantasy Pros, and will likely be without Myles Turner (neck sprain).

Bridges had seven rebounds and four assists against the Pacers on Nov. 10 and finished with one counting stat shy of this mark in the first meeting on Oct. 25.

Key stat: Bridges is averaging 4.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists in his last five games against the Pacers. In that span, he’s never finished with fewer than six rebounds/assists and cleared this line three times.

Quick pick

Towns under 24.5 points (-115): Our Jordan Horrobin faded Towns against the Boston Celtics on Saturday and it went swimmingly.

KAT finished with just nine points on 3-of-8 shooting in a blowout loss. It marked the sixth time in the last seven games that he fell short of this total.

The concern with Towns is a lingering thumb injury suffered on Jan. 15. Horrobin pointed out some noteworthy splits in his write-up, and I’ll lay them out again.

Pre-injury (38 GP): 25.4 PPG, 55.0 FG%, 44.9 3PT%
Post-injury (9 GP): 18.1 PPG, 44.4 FG%, 30.0 3PT%

The big man is fighting it and won’t get a soft landing spot against the Pacers on Tuesday. Indiana is 13-4 in the new year and behind some great defensive basketball.

Rick Carlisle’s squad is sixth in defensive rating (111.5) since Jan. 1.

Picks made at 11:40 a.m. ET 02/11/2025.

Raptors vs. 76ers same-game parlay predictions Feb. 11: Back Barnes and Quickley in a losing effort

The Toronto Raptors take a four-game losing streak into a visit with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The pregame narrative: Philly is on a three-game skid, but I expect a comfortable win over a dismantled Toronto team. Despite that, I’m mixing in prop picks on two Raptors — Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley — to make this a +320 SGP.

Check out my Raptors vs. 76ers same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 11.

Raptors vs. 76ers predictions

Parlay: 76ers -4.5 | Barnes 8+ rebounds | Quickley 2+ threes (+320)

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76ers -4.5 (-265): The Raptors have struggled on the road with a 4-21 record and their injury report is crowded:

RJ Barrett (out)
Brandon Ingram (out)
Jakob Poeltl (out)
Gradey Dick (questionable)
Jonathan Mogbo (questionable)

For the 76ers, there’s a chance that Joel Embiid will miss Tuesday as the team plays in Brooklyn tomorrow. He only plays one half of back-to-backs so hopefully, he suits up at home tonight.

Even without its superstar, Philadelphia should have no problems led by Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.

Over the last 18 games, Maxey averaged 32.4 points per game on 48.8% shooting. With those stats, he’s more than ready to be the No. 1 scoring option.

The Raptors scored 87 points against the Houston Rockets last time out and I think another poor performance is in the script for Tuesday.

SGP legs

Barnes 8+ rebounds (-117): With Poeltl out and Mogbo potentially out, Toronto will be in dire need of some rebounding.

And in a good matchup, Barnes should be the one to step up and grab some extra boards.

The 76ers allow the sixth most rebounds to power forwards (10.9) per game, per Fantasy Pros. With all the injuries, Barnes could also see some time playing centre.

In his last outing against the Houston Rockets, Barnes had nine rebounds in a game that was played at a slow pace and finished with just 181 total points.

Quickley 2+ threes (-275): The next scoring option behind Barnes should be Quickley.

Against the Rockets, the sharpshooting guard had 20 points and took 15 shots. He hit 3-of-9 triples.

That’s exciting news because Quickley averages 11.8 shot attempts per game. He’s been riddled with injuries all year but it seems he’s shaping into form.

In his stint with Toronto following the trade deadline last season, he averaged 18.6 PPG and hit 2.8 threes per game.

Picks made at 10:20 a.m. ET 02/11/2025

Luka Doncic props for Lakers debut vs. Jazz: Bet on Doncic to stuff stat sheet

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world when Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis traded places. On Monday, Doncic is slated to don the Purple and Gold for the first time.

The pregame narrative: There are blockbuster trades and then there’s this. Doncic — a perennial MVP candidate — joins a red-hot Lakers squad with championship aspirations. L.A. is a sizeable home favourite against the Utah Jazz and I expect him to show out.

Check out these Luka Doncic props for the Feb. 10 matchup against the Jazz.

Luka Doncic props vs. Jazz

Doncic markets	Betting odds
Over 27.5 points	-125
Under 27.5 points	-112
Over 7.5 rebounds	+105
Under 7.5 rebounds	-150
Over 6.5 assists	-150
Under 6.5 assists	+105
Over 3.5 threes	-175
Under 3.5 threes	+125

Best Doncic prop bet

Best bet: Over 14.5 rebounds and assists (-108)

It’ll take a while before we know how Doncic truly fits into this Lakers squad. But the Slovenian can stuff the stat sheet in more ways than one and that’s what I want to tap into.

He’s an elite passer and should hoover up defensive boards as L.A. looks to move in transition. Doncic has averaged north of 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in each of the last four seasons.

I’m bullish on Doncic clearing his 6.5 assist total but have some hesitancy with LeBron James’ passing abilities.

Maybe LeBron will be the primary facilitator and Luka will go pure-scorer mode. Again, we’ll have to wait and see. Also, the -150 odds aren’t that nice.

In the rebounding department, Doncic should feast since Los Angeles has no true centre after the Mark Williams deal fell through.

Right now, an inexperienced Jaxson Hayes (5.5 RPG) is slated at the No. 5.

Doncic cleared this line in six of his last seven full games with the Mavericks, landing on exactly 14 rebounds/assists in the outlier. Last year, he had 49 double-doubles in 70 games.

Knowing the 25-year-old’s skill set, this seems like a solid bet.

Pick as of 3:55 p.m. ET on 02/10/2025.

Jazz vs. Lakers same-game parlay predictions Feb. 10: Bet on Kessler be active on the boards, Doncic to shine in debut

All eyes will be on Luka Doncic as he makes his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz.

The pregame narrative: I expect a big performance out of Doncic in his first game as a Laker. I’m taking the over on his points prop mixed with a pick on Walker Kessler and Lakers ATS in this +300 SGP.

Check out my Jazz vs. Lakers same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 10.

Jazz vs. Lakers predictions

Parlay: Lakers -8.5 | Doncic 27+ points | Kessler 10+ rebounds (+300)

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Lakers -8.5 (-225): Without LeBron James and Doncic active on Saturday, the Lakers handled business at home, beating the Indiana Pacers 124-117.

L.A. is on an impressive five-game win streak with big victories against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks along the way.

It covered this spread in three of those five games and gets a soft matchup against the Jazz.

Utah is a dreadful 7-21 on the road. Meanwhile, the Lakers have one of the better home records in the NBA at 18-6.

Even if LeBron were to miss his second straight contest, I believe the Lakers will win big on Monday.

SGP legs

Doncic 27+ points (-132): My whole sports brain tells me Luka will go off in his first game in a Lakers uniform.

His departure from the Dallas Mavericks wasn’t the prettiest. He was unexpectedly traded before his conditioning was put into question by the Mavericks’ management and the NBA media.

Doncic has been the victim of injuries this season and it resulted in the superstar averaging under 30 points (28.1) for the first time since 2021-22.

He also gets a prime matchup to get back up to speed.

The Jazz give up the third most points to point guards (25.8), per Fantasy Pros. They also own the second-worst defensive rating (120.3).

Expect Doncic to remind everyone why he should have never been traded.

Kessler 10+ rebounds (-226): With the Lakers’ trade to acquire Mark Williams falling through, the squad still has a serious hole at the centre position.

Jaxon Hayes, who averages 17.8 minutes a night, has been forced into the starting role. That’s not something he’s used to during his career.

Hayes is serviceable but there’s a clear advantage for opposing bigs at the rim and Kessler is the gold standard for under-the-basket centres.

He has 10-plus rebounds in 12 of his last 14 games. He is also coming off a 22-rebound performance over the Phoenix Suns.

Kessler is averaging a double-double (11.2 PPG, 11.9 RPG) this season and has played 33 or more minutes in four consecutive games.

Picks made at 11:20 a.m. ET 02/10/2025

Best NBA prop bets Feb. 10: Back Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul and Christian Braun on Monday night

Monday’s double-digit NBA slate features four prop bet recommendations.

The pregame narrative: I have picks on Chris Paul, Christian Braun and a pair of Dallas Mavericks (Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington) who should feast in a good matchup with star Anthony Davis sidelined.

Check out the best NBA prop bets for Feb. 10.

Best NBA prop bets

Best bet: Paul over 6.5 assists (-118)

Paul has played three games with new San Antonio Spurs star De’Aaron Fox, clearing this number twice.

Fox gives the pass-first point guard another strong scoring option alongside Victor Wembanyama and that duo should feast against the Washington Wizards tonight.

Washington allows an NBA-high 121.6 PPG.
Only 2 teams allow more assists/game to PGs.
Paul had 11 assists vs. the Wizards in Nov.

The Spurs scored 139 points in that prior meeting against Washington. That’s a lot to ask for again but tonight’s total of 237 points is the second-highest of the 10-game slate.

There should be plenty of scoring, giving Paul a great opportunity to pile up dimes against Washington, which gets torched both in the paint and the perimeter.

Key stat: Paul is 9-1 against the line over his last 10 games.

Quick picks

Braun over 5.5 rebounds (-130): The 23-year-old is having a solid season as he’s transitioned into a starting role with the Denver Nuggets.

Braun is scoring 14.7 points per game with excellent efficiency and he’s been strong on the glass lately.

He’s cleared this number in all five games this month (averaging 8.2 boards) and landed on exactly five in four straight before that.

Braun is seeing plenty of run, averaging 36.4 minutes per game in February. Russell Westbrook remains out and Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) is questionable.

The minutes should be there again against a Portland Trail Blazers team that is bottom 10 in the NBA in rebounding rate.

Back Mavericks duo

Irving over 2.5 threes (-150): With Davis out, Irving goes back to assuming the alpha role in Dallas.

Prior to Davis’ arrival, Irving cleared this mark in 14 of 21 games without Luka Doncic this season, according to StatMuse.

He faces a Sacramento Kings team that allows opponents to shoot 37.7% from deep, the second-worst mark in the NBA.

Irving is drilling threes at a 40.7% clip this season, averaging 2.9 per game.

He’s gotten 40-plus minutes in three straight contests and is a good bet to get up at least 20 shots tonight. A healthy number of those should come from long-range.

Washington over 26.5 points/rebounds (-112): Washington was quiet over 16 minutes in Davis’ Mavericks debut before leaving with a right ankle sprain.

The injury has him questionable tonight and it could certainly limit him if he plays. But I’m expecting strong production if he’s a go.

Washington had a big January, his best month of the season. He averaged 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds.

The 26-year-old topped this line in five of six games ahead of Davis’ debut:

Jan. 31 vs. DET: 22 pts, 13 reb
Jan. 29 vs NO: 25, 14 reb
Jan. 27 vs. WSH: 19 pts, 9 reb
Jan. 25 vs. BOS: 17 pts, 8 reb
Jan. 23 vs. OKC: 22 pts, 19 reb
Jan. 22 vs. MIN: 30 pts, 7 reb

Washington is averaging a career-high 8.2 rebounds per contest and has some three-point upside, converting 37.8% of his triples.

Like Irving, Sacramento’s poor perimeter defence could lead to a nice night for him beyond the arc.

Picks made at 12:55 p.m. ET on 02/10/2025.

Best NBA prop bets Feb. 10: Back Kyrie Irving, Chris Paul and Christian Braun on Monday night

Monday’s double-digit NBA slate features four prop bet recommendations.

The pregame narrative: I have picks on Chris Paul, Christian Braun and a pair of Dallas Mavericks (Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington) who should feast in a good matchup with star Anthony Davis sidelined.

Check out the best NBA prop bets for Feb. 10.

Best NBA prop bets

Best bet: Paul over 6.5 assists (-141)

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Not my favourite price but I like the line.

Paul has played three games with new San Antonio Spurs star De’Aaron Fox, clearing this number twice.

Fox gives the pass-first point guard another strong scoring option alongside Victor Wembanyama and that duo should feast against the Washington Wizards tonight.

Washington allows an NBA-high 121.6 PPG.
Only 2 teams allow more assists/game to PGs.
Paul had 11 assists vs. the Wizards in Nov.

The Spurs scored 139 points in that prior meeting against Washington. That’s a lot to ask for again but tonight’s total of 237 points is the second-highest of the 10-game slate.

There should be plenty of scoring, giving Paul a great opportunity to pile up dimes against Washington, which gets torched both in the paint and the perimeter.

Key stat: Paul is 9-1 against the line over his last 10 games.

Quick picks

Braun over 5.5 rebounds (-109): The 23-year-old is having a solid season as he’s transitioned into a starting role with the Denver Nuggets.

Braun is scoring 14.7 points per game with excellent efficiency and he’s been strong on the glass lately.

He’s cleared this number in all five games this month (averaging 8.2 boards) and landed on exactly five in four straight before that.

Braun is seeing plenty of run, averaging 36.4 minutes per game in February. Russell Westbrook remains out and Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) is questionable.

The minutes should be there again against a Portland Trail Blazers team that is bottom 10 in the NBA in rebounding rate.

Back Mavericks duo

Irving over 2.5 threes (-136): With Davis out, Irving goes back to assuming the alpha role in Dallas.

Prior to Davis’ arrival, Irving cleared this mark in 14 of 21 games without Luka Doncic this season, according to StatMuse.

He faces a Sacramento Kings team that allows opponents to shoot 37.7% from deep, the second-worst mark in the NBA.

Irving is drilling threes at a 40.7% clip this season, averaging 2.9 per game.

He’s gotten 40-plus minutes in three straight contests and is a good bet to get up at least 20 shots tonight. A healthy number of those should come from long-range.

Washington over 25.5 points/rebounds (-115): Washington was quiet over 16 minutes in Davis’ Mavericks debut before leaving with a right ankle sprain.

The injury has him questionable tonight and it could certainly limit him if he plays. But I’m expecting strong production if he’s a go.

Washington had a big January, his best month of the season. He averaged 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds.

The 26-year-old topped this line in five of six games ahead of Davis’ debut:

Jan. 31 vs. DET: 22 pts, 13 reb
Jan. 29 vs NO: 25, 14 reb
Jan. 27 vs. WSH: 19 pts, 9 reb
Jan. 25 vs. BOS: 17 pts, 8 reb
Jan. 23 vs. OKC: 22 pts, 19 reb
Jan. 22 vs. MIN: 30 pts, 7 reb

Washington is averaging a career-high 8.2 rebounds per contest and has some three-point upside, converting 37.8% of his triples.

Like Irving, Sacramento’s poor perimeter defence could lead to a nice night for him beyond the arc.

Picks made at 12:55 p.m. ET on 02/10/2025.

Luka Doncic props for Lakers debut vs. Jazz: Bet on Doncic to record a double-double

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world when Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis traded places. On Monday, Doncic is slated to don the Purple and Gold for the first time.

The pregame narrative: There are blockbuster trades and then there’s this. Doncic — a perennial MVP candidate — joins a red-hot Lakers squad with championship aspirations. L.A. is a sizeable home favourite against the Utah Jazz and I expect him to show out.

Check out these Luka Doncic props for the Feb. 10 matchup against the Jazz.

Luka Doncic props vs. Jazz

Doncic markets	Betting odds
Over 27.5 points	-110
Under 27.5 points	-121
Over 7.5 rebounds	-117
Under 7.5 rebounds	-114
Over 7.5 assists	+100
Under 7.5 assists	-132
Over 42.5 PRA	-117
Under 42.5 PRA	-114
Over 3.5 threes	-114
Under 3.5 threes	-117
To record a double-double	+128
To record a triple-double	+1,150

Best Doncic prop bet

Best bet: To record a double-double (+128)

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It’ll take a while before we know how Doncic truly fits into this Lakers squad. But the Slovenian can stuff the stat sheet in more ways than one and that’s what I want to tap into.

Doncic scoring 10 points is practically a guarantee. He’s done that in every game since his rookie season except two, and he left those contests before the five-minute mark due to injury.

He’s an elite passer and should hoover up defensive boards as L.A. looks to move in transition. Doncic has averaged north of 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in each of the last four seasons.

I’m bullish on Doncic clearing his 7.5 assist total but have some hesitancy with LeBron James’ passing abilities. Maybe LeBron will be the primary facilitator and Luka will go pure-scorer mode. Again, we’ll have to wait and see.

In the rebounding department, Doncic should feast since Los Angeles has no true centre after the Mark Williams deal fell through.

Right now, an inexperienced Jaxson Hayes (5.5 RPG) is slated at the No. 5.

Doncic had three double-doubles in his last five full games with the Mavericks. Last year, he had 49 double-doubles in 70 games.

Knowing the 25-year-old’s skill set, this seems like a solid bet at plus money.

Pick as of 1:15 p.m. ET on 02/10/2025.

Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets same-game parlay predictions Feb. 10: Bet on Jokic and Simons in +380 wager

Two of the hottest teams in the NBA meet on Monday when the Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers.

The pregame narrative: Portland has been rolling thanks to a strong defence while Denver is filling the basket with ease. Back the Blazers on an alt spread and take an alt under alongside prop bets on Nikola Jokic and Anfernee Simons at +390

Check out my Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 10.

Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets predictions

Parlay: Trail Blazers +12.5 | Under 240.5 points | Jokic 2+ threes | Simons 15+ points (+380)

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Trail Blazers +12.5 (-195): Styles make fights and I think Portland’s gameplan lends itself well to covering alternate spreads.

The Blazers are 10-2 in their last 12 games and have been shutting teams down on defence. Check out some of their stats during this run.

First in defensive rating (105.3)
First in opponent PPG (103.1)
Third in opponent FG% (44.2)
27th in pace (96.95)

Portland might not have the skill to match Denver on the offensive end but that doesn’t matter. Chauncey Billups’ squad is slowing the game down and making life miserable for any and all opponents.

The Blazers have covered a +12.5 spread in five of its last six games against the Nuggets, beating them outright on Dec. 19.

SGP legs

Under 240.5 points (-360): The worry with this leg — and Portland +12.5 — is Denver’s recent form.

The Nuggets have the second-best offensive rating (121.7) to pair with the best true shooting percentage (61.3) in 2025. They’re 16-6 in that span with a 14-8 ATS record.

But they’re not covering -12.5 or going over 240 points with much frequency:

Failed to cover -12.5 in 12/22 games (54.5%)
Under 240.5 points in 15/22 games (68.2%)

The last meeting between these teams (which Portland won), went over this mark. But the previous six went under.

Jokic over 2+ threes (-141): Jokic is having a career year from deep, posting highs in makes (2.1) and attempts (4.5) per game.

His 46.2% three-point percentage is the third-best in basketball.

I’ll look toward Jokic on this market on most nights and love including it in SGPs even if it has juiced up odds, like on Monday.

The Serbian centre has cleared this total in five of his last seven games and hit four 3s against the Blazers earlier this year.

Simons 15+ points (-400): Finally, let’s add Simons to hit the 15-point milestone. This is a reasonable ask which brings our SGP up from +290 to +380.

The shooting guard is on a roll right now with 20-plus points in three straight games. He’s cleared this number in eight of his last 11 games and draws a premium matchup against the Nuggets.

Denver allows the most points per game to opposing shooting guards, per Fantasy Pros.

Simons has cleared this mark in four straight against Denver, scoring 21-plus points each time.

Picks made at 12:00 p.m. ET 02/10/2025.

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Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay predictions Feb. 10: Back Mitchell and Edwards at +350

The red-hot Minnesota Timberwolves head east to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The pregame narrative: Anthony Edwards is a man on a mission right now and I want in on the action. I’m backing the Wolves’ superstar to hit four-plus threes in this +350 SGP that includes a pick on Donovan Mitchell.

Check out my Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 10.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers predictions

Parlay: Timberwolves +13.5 | Edwards 4+ threes | Mitchell 25+ points (+350)

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Timberwolves +13.5 (-205): For the first two legs of this parlay, it is important to note that Edwards is questionable with a hip injury that held him out of Saturday’s contest with the Portland Trail Blazers.

It was considered a ‘precaution’ by head coach Chris Finch so I have a good feeling he’ll suit up on Monday.

Without Edwards, Minnesota had no issues disposing of Portland, 114-98. Overall, the Timberwolves are 8-2 in their last 10 and have soared up to sixth in the West with a 30-23 record.

Since Jan. 6, the Wolves are 13-6 and have covered this lofty spread in every contest.

This is as tough as it gets against the Eastern Conference’s best home team (24-4) but buying points for added insurance gives this leg extra backing.

I’m predicting Minnesota will keep things competitive in its ongoing pursuit of a better playoff seeding.

SGP legs

Edwards 4+ threes (-143): It would be a shame if Ant were to be ruled out for a second straight contest because the man is torching defences right now.

Over his last 18 games, he’s averaging:

32.3 points
4.5 made 3s
44.0 3PT%

He’s cashed this wager in 11 of those contests and I could easily see Edwards clearing his 30.5-point total.

However, taking his 3s prop instead covers the type of performance he had against Cleveland on Jan. 18.

In that game, Edwards made four triples and finished with 28 points.

Mitchell 25+ points (-106): The Cavaliers’ primary scorer is averaging his lowest PPG (24.0) since 2019-20 — but it’s not because of bad play.

Cleveland often wins by large margins, meaning Mitchell is playing the fewest minutes of his career (31.3 MPG).

But considering I expect this game to be close, I like his chances of having a big performance.

In the seven-point win over the Timberwolves on Jan. 18, Mitchell scored 36 points on 12-of-27 shooting (44.4%) — a below-average night in terms of efficiency.

But the uptick in minutes (33) allowed the dynamic guard to get enough shots up to easily clear this point total.

In games in which Mitchell played 33-plus minutes this season, he’s averaging 27.3 PPG.

Picks made at 11:20 a.m. ET 02/10/2025

Feb. 10 NBA odds, schedule and matchups: Doncic debuts for Lakers, Bucks host Warriors

The football season is over but the NBA is just heating up. There are 10 games on tap for Monday’s slate with one name dominating the headlines.

The latest: Luka Doncic debuts for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz. Elsewhere, the banged-up Milwaukee Bucks are home underdogs to the Golden State Warriors while the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Check out today’s basketball schedule and our NBA odds for Feb. 10.

NBA odds: Feb. 10

Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic
ML odds: Atlanta +175, Orlando -209
Spread: Magic -5.5 (-110)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
ML odds: Minnesota +333, Cleveland -450
Spread: Cavaliers -9.5 (-110)

San Antonio Spurs vs. Washington Wizards
ML odds: San Antonio -650, Washington +450
Spread: Spurs -11.5 (-110)

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat
ML odds: Boston -225, Miami +185
Spread: Celtics -6 (-110)

Charlotte Hornets vs. Brooklyn Nets
ML odds: Charlotte +145, Brooklyn -175
Spread: Nets -4 (-110)

Golden State Warriors vs. Milwaukee Bucks
ML odds: Golden State -250, Milwaukee +200
Spread: Warriors -6.5 (-110)

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
ML odds: New Orleans +700, Oklahoma City -1,200
Spread: Thunder -15.5 (-110)

Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks
ML odds: Sacramento -106, Dallas -112
Spread: Mavericks -1 (-110)

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets
ML odds: Portland +333, Denver -450
Spread: Nuggets -9.5 (-110)

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
ML odds: Utah +525, Los Angeles -800
Spread: Lakers -13 (-110)

Betting insights

Los Angeles has won nine of its last 10 games while going 8-2 ATS. Now, it’s adding a perennial MVP candidate to the lineup. The Jazz have been a punching bag this season (12-39 record) but have been a respectable 15-13 ATS as a road underdog.

The Mavericks got Anthony Davis in return from Doncic … but he’s already injured. Dallas was a middling team when Doncic didn’t play this season and will miss its new superstar tonight. The new-look Kings are fully healthy and are a 1-point road dog.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is out and the Bucks are playing on a back-to-back. Damian Lillard showed out yesterday but the odds indicate Milwaukee will be in tough against a Warriors team with a rest advantage and Jimmy Butler playing.

The Cavaliers are a conference-best 24-4 at home (18-10 ATS) and host a Timberwolves team battling injuries. Anthony Edwards is questionable and Julius Randle is out. The Cavs also beat the T-Wolves 124-117 in Minnesota on Jan. 25.

Odds as of 9:35 a.m. ET on 10/02/2025.