NBA February 5, 2026 Best Games

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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers hit the court for one of many compelling matchups on the NBA slate on Thursday.

Before Thursday’s NBA action, here’s an in-depth peek at the odds.

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

Thursday’s Closest Projected NBA Games (by Spread)

Philadelphia 76ers (29-21) at Los Angeles Lakers (30-19)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Lakers Last Game: 125-109 W vs Nets
  • Sixers Last Game: 113-94 W vs Warriors
Odds to Cover

Lakers -3 vs. 76ers

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Charlotte Hornets (23-28) at Houston Rockets (31-18)

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  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Rockets Last Game: 114-93 L vs Celtics
  • Hornets Last Game: 102-95 W vs Pelicans
Spread

Rockets -4.5 vs. Hornets

Bet $20, Payout $38.52

Golden State Warriors (27-24) at Phoenix Suns (31-20)

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  • Game Time: 10:00 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Suns Last Game: 130-125 W vs Trail Blazers
  • Warriors Last Game: 113-94 L vs 76ers
To Cover the Spread

Suns -5.5 vs. Warriors

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Chicago Bulls (24-27) at Toronto Raptors (30-22)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Raptors Last Game: 128-126 L vs Timberwolves
  • Bulls Last Game: 131-115 L vs Bucks
Spread

Raptors -7.5 vs. Bulls

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

San Antonio Spurs (34-16) at Dallas Mavericks (19-31)

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  • Game Time: 8:30 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Mavs Last Game: 110-100 L vs Celtics
  • Spurs Last Game: 116-106 W vs Thunder
Odds to Cover

Spurs -8 vs. Mavericks

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Brooklyn Nets (13-36) at Orlando Magic (25-24)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Magic Last Game: 128-92 L vs Thunder
  • Nets Last Game: 125-109 L vs Lakers
Spread

Magic -9.5 vs. Nets

Bet $20, Payout $38.18

Utah Jazz (16-35) at Atlanta Hawks (25-27)

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  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Hawks Last Game: 127-115 W vs Heat
  • Jazz Last Game: 131-122 W vs Pacers
Betting Odds

Hawks -9.5 vs. Jazz

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Washington Wizards (13-36) at Detroit Pistons (37-12)

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  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET | Thursday, February 5, 2026
  • Pistons Last Game: 124-121 W vs Nuggets
  • Wizards Last Game: 132-101 L vs Knicks
Odds to Cover

Pistons -16.5 vs. Wizards

Bet $20, Payout $37.54
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Betting Guide

How Money Line Works?

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