Find our best NBA bets tonight with expert picks from the BUCKETS Podcast, where our analysts gave out picks for two games on Thursday's slate — Pelicans vs. Lakers and Hornets vs. Hucks.
Read their analysis and listen to the latest episode of the BUCKETS Podcast below.
Best NBA Bets Tonight: Expert Picks for Friday, Feb. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 10:30 p.m. | Pelicans 1H +.5 |
  | 8 p.m. | Over 230.5 |
Pelicans 1H +.5 at Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA TV
By Matt Moore
I am going to keep riding the wagon that is the Pelicans first half spread. I know the injury report is not great for the Pelicans with both Jonas Valanciunas and Zion Williamson both being questionable.
I like the matchup regardless of if Zion plays or not as a first half road dog. The Pelicans have been cooking in the first half at 33-17-1 against the spread, which is second in the NBA, only behind the Celtics.
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Over 230.5 vs. Hornets
8 p.m. ET ⋅ NBA League Pass
By Matt Moore
The Bucks are on a back-to-back and the Hornets just lost two starters to the trade deadline. The Hornets' defense is horrible and the Bucks' defense still isn't great.
My model has this in the 240s and I don't have much else for a cap other than two bad defenses facing off.
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