'NBA On TNT' Best Bet Doubleheader For Thursday, January 5

The NBA is taking center stage with an NBAOn TNT doubleheader on Thursday, January 5th. Boston Celtics visit Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets host Los Angeles Clippers.

Boston Celtics are 26-12 and Dallas Mavericks are 22-16. Boston beat Dallas 125-112 earlier this season. Dallas is on a seven-game winning streak. Luka Doncic is averaging 29.5 points per game against Boston. Dallas' vig is pricier at Pinnacle Sportsbook (Pinny). The consensus market is split but nearly 90% of the money is betting on Dallas.

NBA Best Bet #1: Mavericks +3 (-110) at DraftKings Sportsbook, down to +2.

Los Angeles Clippers are playing a game against Denver Nuggets. Paul George is doubtful to play, but he was spotted at shoot-around. LAC is my No. 1 power-rated team in the NBA if PG and Kawhi Leonard are both playing. Denver is terrible on defense, Lac beats up bad defenses. The public might play a role in shaping the betting markets in this primetime matchup. Nearly 75% of the money at DraftKings is on the Nuggets, which is bad for sports bettors.

NBA Best Bet #2: Clippers +6 (-105) at DraftKings Sportsbook, down to +5. PointsBet Sportsbooks users can make their first bets risk-free up to $2,000. Draft Kings users get up $1,500 deposit bonus and 20% first deposit match.