NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Anthony Edwards, Hornets-Mavs, Pistons-Suns)

Thursday’s NBA schedule is packed with compelling matchups, headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves – a reprise of last season’s Western Conference Finals. Beyond this marquee game, several other contests promise excitement, including a clash between the Detroit Pistons and the Phoenix Suns, and a battle between top Rookie of the Year contenders Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.

NBA Betting Landscape

Recent Performance

One analyst is looking to rebound from a recent 1-of-3 showing on Wednesday with three new plays for Thursday’s eight-game slate. Their historical betting record shows a 155-116 record for the 2025-26 season (+12.45 units), following a 281-293-5 record in the 2024-25 season (-4.94 units). Overall, since the 2021-22 season, the record stands at 1446-1353-27 (+45.61 units).

Did You Know? Since the 2021-22 season, this analyst has placed 1446 winning NBA bets.

Key Bets for Thursday

The analyst has identified three specific bets for Thursday, January 29th: a Phoenix Suns team total UNDER 105.5 (-112), a Charlotte Hornets moneyline (-175) against the Dallas Mavericks, and Anthony Edwards OVER 2.5 3-Pointers Made (-154).

Phoenix Suns Under

With Devin Booker ruled out for his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury, the Suns face a challenging matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Detroit currently ranks second in the NBA in net rating, defensive rating, and opponent points per game, allowing just 110.0 points per game. The Suns, without Booker, have struggled to score, averaging only 101.3 points in the six games he’s missed, and failing to exceed 108 points in any of those contests.

Charlotte Hornets Upset Potential

Despite both the Hornets and Mavericks playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the analyst favors Charlotte to win on the road. The Hornets boast a strong 9-1 record against the spread on the second night of back-to-backs this season and currently hold the NBA’s top net rating over their last 10 games, with a 7-3 record and a four-game winning streak. Dallas, meanwhile, is 22nd in net rating and recently suffered a double-digit loss to Minnesota.

Expert Insight: The Hornets’ recent success and strong performance on the second night of back-to-backs suggest they are well-positioned to capitalize on a potentially fatigued Mavericks team, even on the road.

Anthony Edwards 3-Point Prop

Despite a relatively quiet game on Wednesday, where he shot 6-for-17 from the field, Anthony Edwards still managed to make three of his four attempted 3-pointers. His 3-point prop for Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder is set at 2.5, despite averaging over three 3-pointers per game. The Thunder rank 26th in the league in opponent 3-pointers made and opponent 3-point percentage, creating a favorable matchup for Edwards, who shoots 41.4 percent from beyond the arc and has cleared this line in two previous matchups against OKC this season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What teams are playing on Thursday?

Thursday’s NBA schedule includes eight games, highlighted by the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns, and a matchup featuring Rookie of the Year candidates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.

Which player is the focus of one of the betting recommendations?

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is the focus of one betting recommendation, with the over/under set at 2.5 3-pointers made.

Is Devin Booker playing in the Suns game?

No, Devin Booker has been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns for the third consecutive game due to an ankle injury.

With several intriguing matchups and potential betting opportunities on the horizon, will these games live up to the hype and deliver the excitement NBA fans are anticipating?