Best NBA Bets Today – Thursday, May 1, 2025

Here are the best NBA bets today for Thursday, May 1, 2025. FTN is home to the tools, research, models, data, and experts you need to become a smarter sports bettor.

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NBA Best Bets Today (May 1, 2025)

Josh Hart 25+ Points + Rebounds + Assists

-150, DraftKings

Bet by Sam Choudhury

Josh Hart has at least 25 points, rebounds and assists in 58 out of 82 (70.7%) games, averaging 13.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He’s been even better on the road, recording 25-plus points, rebounds and assists in 28 out of 39 (72%) games, including each of the last four, averaging 13.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Against Detroit, Hart has no less than 26 points, rebounds and assists in nine out of the last 10 (90%) games, including all three on the road, averaging 13.4 points on 9.7 shots, 9.3 rebounds on 18.6 chances and 5.9 assists on 10.8 potential assists. It is worth noting that Hart suffered a wrist injury late in Game 6, however, in a closeout game, he should see a full complement of minutes even at less than full strength, which would be more than enough to clear this line.

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