NBA best bets, public plays for Thursday night's games

How the public is betting Thursday's games at DraftKings and BetMGM, plus insights from a FanDuel trader

It’s another big eight-game NBA slate on Thursday, with several intriguing matchups including Warriors-Knicks and an NBA Finals rematch as the Heat (+4.5) take on the Nuggets in Denver. Most importantly, it’ll be a more relaxing evening for me not having to stress out about the Minnesota Timberwolves losing at home to an inferior team.

The public is all over several big favorites, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 11.5-point favorites at the San Antonio Spurs.

Here’s a look at the biggest public NBA plays at DraftKings and BetMGM, along with insights from a FanDuel sportsbook trader on some of Thursday’s biggest games:

DraftKings

Most-bet by total wagers

1. Bucks -11.5 (at Hornets)

2. Warriors -4.5 (at Knicks)

3. Thunder -11.5 (at Spurs)

4. Nuggets -4.5 (vs. Heat)

Most-bet by handle

1. Heat +4.5

2. Warriors -4.5

3. Bucks -11.5

Lopsided sides by betting percentage: