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In a Thursday NBA schedule that has a lot of thrilling matchups, the Indiana Pacers versus the Detroit Pistons is a game to watch.

Here is the betting info to analyze ahead of Thursday’s NBA action.

Below you’ll find our previews for this season, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Thursday’s Closest Projected NBA Games (by Spread)

Indiana Pacers (22-19) at Detroit Pistons (21-19)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Pistons Last Game: 124-119 W vs Knicks
  • Pacers Last Game: 127-117 L vs Cavaliers
Odds to Cover

Pacers -1 vs. Pistons

Bet $20, Payout $37.70

Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) at Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Thunder Last Game: 118-102 W vs 76ers
  • Cavs Last Game: 127-117 W vs Pacers
Betting Odds

Thunder -2.5 vs. Cavaliers

Bet $20, Payout $38.69

Houston Rockets (27-12) at Sacramento Kings (20-20)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Kings Last Game: 130-115 L vs Bucks
  • Rockets Last Game: 128-108 W vs Nuggets
To Cover the Spread

Kings -4.5 vs. Rockets

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Los Angeles Clippers (22-17) at Portland Trail Blazers (13-26)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Blazers Last Game: 132-114 L vs Nets
  • Clippers Last Game: 126-67 W vs Nets
Betting Odds

Clippers -7 vs. Trail Blazers

Bet $20, Payout $38.69

Phoenix Suns (19-20) at Washington Wizards (6-32)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Wizards Last Game: 120-106 L vs Timberwolves
  • Suns Last Game: 122-117 L vs Hawks
Spread

Suns -11.5 vs. Wizards

Bet $20, Payout $38.18
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Betting Guide

How Money Line Works?

Moneyline betting is by far the easiest way to place a sports wager. There are no point spreads to parse, no garbage-time free throws to ruin your betting day, and no last-minute meaningless touchdowns to take you from a winner to a loser.

How to Bet Odds

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What is the Spread?

If you are a golfer or have ever played on a bowling team, think of a point spread like a handicap. It is a way for two teams of differing abilities to play each other on equal footing.  The better team, and the favorite in the game, gives a certain amount …