NBA Cheat Sheet: Get Props, First Basket & Predicted Scores for Thursday February 2, 2023

Thursday's NBA Predictions for player props, first basket and final scores are here. Using powerful AI and predictive analytics, Dimers gives basketball fans the tools, analysis and data to excel at NBA basketball betting on February 2, 2023. Dimers is the best NBA Basketball predictions service, so check out our NBA best bets for today's games now, including predictions for final scores, props and first basket.

Based on over 10,000 simulations, our AI machine learning model analyzes complex NBA data points, NBA trends and NBA insights for each and every game in the NBA regular season to provide free NBA predictions for you to bet on.

We use powerful predictive analytics to accurately predict what is likely to occur in tonight's NBA games. We then use this data to paint a picture of what the final score for each NBA game will be and how the box scores could look, while providing you with the best NBA odds from the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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Lakers vs. Pacers Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Thursday has the Lakers winning 120-118.

According to our predictive analytics model, the sportsbooks have got it right and both the Lakers and Pacers are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 240-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Tyrese Haliburton is projected to have 19 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists for the Pacers.

We expect the first basket to be scored by LeBron James who is a 17.22% chance, while Anthony Davis is the best value bet of the night at 16.84% and odds of +600

Lakers Box Scores

Lakers Prop Bet Trends

LeBron James has scored more than 29.5 points in 16 of his last 23 appearances, and our predictive analytics model says that trend is likely to continue - predicting LeBron to wipe another 32 points off of Kareem's record tonight.

Anthony Davis has collected more than 11.5 rebounds in 14 of his last 21 appearances, and we're projecting 12 boards for him tonight.

Pacers Box Scores

Pacers Prop Bet Trends

Tyrese Haliburton has collected fewer than 3.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 18 appearances and our predictive analytics model is expecting that trend to continue tonight.

Buddy Hield has scored more than 17.5 points in 15 of his last 22 appearances and we've got him down for 19 against the Lakers tonight.

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Heat vs. Knicks Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Miami vs. New York at Madison Square Garden this Thursday has the Heat prevailing 109-107.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Heat (-2) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 216.5 points is a 53% chance of going Over.

Jimmy Butler is expected to lead the Heat with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Julius Randle is projected to have 27 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the Knicks.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Bam Adebayo, who is a 14.18% chance.

Heat Box Scores

Heat Prop Bet Trends

Caleb Martin has collected more than 4.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 12 appearances and after 10,000 simulations of this matchup, we've marked him down for at least five.

Bam Adebayo has scored fewer than 21.5 points in 9 of his last 13 appearances and this trend looks likely to continue against the Knicks, with our model projecting just 17 points tonight.

Knicks Box Scores

Knicks Prop Bet Trends

Quentin Grimes has scored fewer than 10.5 points in 7 of his last 10 appearances and the results of over 10,000 simulations of this game suggests that trend is likely to continue against the Heat.

Jalen Brunson has collected fewer than 3.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 11 appearances and we've got him marked down for just 3 tonight against the Heat in what appears to be a tougher matchup for him than those he's encountered recently.

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Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Memphis vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse this Thursday has the Cavaliers winning 114-109.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Grizzlies (+6) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 223.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Ja Morant is expected to lead the Grizzlies with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Ja Morant, who is a 12.90% chance.

Grizzlies Box Scores

Grizzlies Prop Bet Trends

Ja Morant has recorded fewer than 9.5 assists in 11 of his last 17 appearances and based on our predicted box scores (8), we expect that trend to continue tonight against the Cavs.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has collected fewer than 7.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 appearances and is predicted to get 7 tonight, so with that in mind it could pay to bet his Under.

Cavaliers Box Scores

Cavaliers Prop Bet Trends

Evan Mobley has collected fewer than 9.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 12 appearances and our projections have him getting just 9 boards tonight against the Grizzlies.

Darius Garland has recorded more than 8.5 assists in 8 of his last 11 appearances and we see that trend continuing tonight against Memphis.

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Hornets vs. Bulls Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Charlotte vs. Chicago at United Center this Thursday has the Bulls winning 120-115.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Hornets (+6) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 236.5-point Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

LaMelo Ball is expected to step up for the Hornets with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while DeMar DeRozan is projected to finish with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Bulls.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by DeMar DeRozan, who is a 13.17% chance.

Hornets Box Scores

Hornets Prop Bet Trends

Terry Rozier has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 14 of his last 19 appearances and we expect a big game from him tonight, so the Over 3.5 dimes looks like a trend that will continue, according to our predictive analytics.

P.J. Washington has collected more than 4.5 rebounds in 13 of his last 24 appearances and considering we have him marked down for 5, this looks like a great bet - at plus-money odds!

Bulls Box Scores

Bulls Prop Bet Trends

Nikola Vucevic has collected fewer than 13.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 appearances and this looks like a tough matchup for him against the Hornets, so we have him down for just 12 boards.

Ayo Dosunmu has scored fewer than 9.5 points in 16 of his last 24 appearances and our model isn't super keen on this matchup for him either - marking him down for just 9 points tonight.

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Warriors vs. Nuggets Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Golden State vs. Denver at Ball Arena this Thursday has the Nuggets winning 120-110.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Warriors (+11.5) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 231.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

Jordan Poole is expected to lead the Warriors with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the Nuggets.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Nikola Jokic, who is a 13.14% chance.

Warriors Box Scores

Warriors Prop Bet Trends

There are no trends of note for the Golden State Warriors tonight.

Nuggets Box Scores

Nuggets Prop Bet Trends

Jamal Murray has scored fewer than 22.5 points in 9 of his last 15 appearances, so when you consider our projections have him down for 21, this trend looks likely to roll on tonight.

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Clippers vs. Bucks Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Clippers vs. Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum on Thursday has the Bucks winning 117-112.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Bucks (-4.5) are a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 230-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Kawhi Leonard is expected to step up for the Clippers with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to have 36 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the Bucks.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is a 15.85% chance.

Clippers Box Scores

Clippers Prop Bet Trends

Kawhi Leonard has collected fewer than 6.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 13 appearances and we expect that trend to extend out to 8 of his last 14 tonight.

Paul George has recorded more than 5.5 assists in 12 of his last 21 appearances and we have him down for 5 tonight in a real 50-50.

Bucks Box Scores

Bucks Prop Bet Trends

Grayson Allen has collected fewer than 3.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 12 appearances, so when you consider our projections have him down for 3, this trend looks likely to roll on tonight.

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Pelicans vs. Mavericks Prop Bets & Predictions

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Dallas at American Airlines Center this Thursday has the Mavericks winning 113-110.

According to our predictive analytics model, the Pelicans (+4.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 223 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

While we expect the first basket to be scored by Luka Doncic, who is a 16.80% chance.

Pelicans Box Scores

Pelicans Prop Bet Trends

Trey Murphy III has collected fewer than 2.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 15 appearances and we've marked him down for just 2 tonight.

CJ McCollum has collected fewer than 4.5 rebounds in 12 of his last 17 appearances and after 10,000 simulations of this game, we expect that trend to continue against the Mavs.

Mavericks Box Scores

Mavericks Prop Bet Trends

Luka Doncic has recorded fewer than 7.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 appearances, but when you consider our projections have him down for 10, this trend looks likely to break tonight.

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