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NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Thursday 5/7/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Thursday 5/7/26

Sports Betting Picks NBA DraftKings Sportsbook Insights

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By: DK.Network.Editors

Each day, DraftKings Network analysts share their favorite NBA bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. Below is a collection of the top NBA best bets for tonight’s slate.

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Bryan Armetta: Best NBA Player Props

Picks below! Read Bryan’s full betting analysis here: Best NBA player prop bets for Thursday 5/7/26

Donovan Mitchell 26+ points (-110)

LeBron James 7+ rebounds (-120)

Alex Hunter: Pistons vs. Cavaliers prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Alex’s full betting analysis here: Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 prediction, pick for Thursday 5/7/26

Best Bet: Pistons -3.5 (-110)

Griffin Wong: Thunder vs. Lakers prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Sean’s full betting analysis here: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 prediction, pick for Thursday 5/7/26

Best bet: Los Angeles Lakers +15.5 (-110)

DK.Network.Editors

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.