NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, December 5th

For a change, we have a busy NBA schedule on a Thursday, with eight games on the sked for tomorrow. That means there are plenty of spots to make some dough. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Thursday, December 5th.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, December 5th

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

Start Time – 8:00 PM EST

Yes, I know that Kevin Durant is on the shelf, once again, for the Phoenix Suns, but seriously – they’re only a one-point favorite over the New Orleans Pelicans?! THE PELICANS? We’re talking about THE PELICANS?!

New Orleans is terrible. If it weren’t for the Washington Wizards, the Pelicans would be the worst team in the league. They’ve lost nine straight games and 15 of their last 16. Devin Booker and company should be favored by about 5.5 points here, so they’re the play.

Best Bets: Phoenix -1 (-112)

Sacramento Kings vs Memphis Grizzlies

Start Time – 8:00 PM EST

With only two wins over their last eight games, the season is starting to get away from the Sacramento Kings. A team can’t afford any slumps in the dog-eat-dog Western Conference. Meanwhile, despite injuries, the Memphis Grizzlies are cruising.

Advanced stats have the Grizzlies rated as the sixth-best team in the NBA this season. And, most importantly for tomorrow’s game, Memphis is 12-3 at home and has won five straight games at the FedExForum. Memphis -10 is my line, so I really like this play.

Best Bets: Memphis -4 (-110)

Overall Record: 42-20 (68%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $1850.88
Return on Investment: 30%