I’m here to share a few of my top picks for today’s NBA slate on Underdog, with most of these selections grounded in our latest projections.
Keep in mind that these are some of our best-projected picks as of publication, but NBA news can change, potentially impacting the appeal of these plays. Our NBA DFS projections team continuously updates their inputs to reflect the latest information.
Below, I’ll outline my strategy for Underdog on Thursday.
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Underdog NBA Picks for Thursday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for Thursday:
- Tyrese Maxey lower than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
- Julius Randle lower than 12.5 Rebounds & Assists
- LaMelo Ball lower than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
Heat vs. 76ers NBA Underdog Predictions
Tyrese Maxey lower than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Tyrese Maxey looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 11.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 68.6% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 10.8% edge.

Timberwolves vs. Clippers NBA Underdog Predictions
Julius Randle lower than 12.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Julius Randle looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 12.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 71.5% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 10.0% edge.
Hornets vs. Pacers NBA Underdog Predictions
LaMelo Ball lower than 11.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for LaMelo Ball looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 11.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 64.0% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 9.4% edge.
Pictured: Tyrese Maxey
Photo Credit: Imagn
