NBA Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Timberwolves vs. Lakers Play [2/27/2025]

NBA betting is back for another attractive playoffs day on 2/27, and we're here to bring you our top basketball picks for Thursday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Timberwolves vs. Lakers game at 10:30PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 10:30PM ET, these picks are based on extensive simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [2/27, Updated: 10:17PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bet for Thursday, February 27, 2025.

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Lakers ML (-198)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 70.6%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Drawing from our Timberwolves vs Lakers prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Timberwolves vs. Lakers game. We recommend a bet on Lakers ML at -198 odds, offering an edge of 4.2%.

NBA Best Bets: Thursday, 2/27/2025

As of 10:17PM ET, here are the next NBA bets recommended by our model:

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Among Thursday's NBA picks is a +525 moneyline play with an edge of 2.4%.

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on February 27, check out:

• Thursday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Thursday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [2/27/2025]

• Timberwolves vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Nuggets vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Thunder vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Cavaliers vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Raptors vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Clippers vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.