NBA Tips & Odds: The Panel's Picks And Best Bets For Friday's Action

Our team of experts has taken a look at some NBA games on Friday night. 

Let us focus on insights and odds from top betting sites as we look at a few games that might surprise bettors and fans alike.

Continue reading for The Panel's in-depth coverage and expert predictions as the NBA season continues with some Friday night picks.

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Milwaukee Bucks Vs Boston Celtics Prediction (O/U 230.5, Celtics -6.5)

The two teams are quite different. Milwaukee are hovering around .500, while the Boston Celtics are 18-4. 

Boston outscored thei opponents by 10.3 points per game in the early going. The Celtics remain favorites to repeat as NBA Champions at +300. 

Milwaukee appears like a team stuck in neutral under Doc Rivers and this Friday night game is more about Boston continuing to make a statement. 

The Celtics' goal is to keep covering games. Boston have covered two of its past three games. Despite a 9-13 ATS mark, the Celtics are getting a reasonable 6.5-point spread on Friday night.

As a side wager, the Celtics should eclipse 120 points on Friday night. 

So, The Panel likes Boston to cover over Milwaukee at home.   

The Panel Pick 1: Boston Celtics -6.5 Points - Evens With Bet365

Our NBA Picks For Friday Night 

• The Panel Pick 1: Boston Celtics -6.5 Points - Evens With Bet365
• The Panel Pick 2: Los Angeles and Atlanta Over 231.5 Points - 21/20 With Unibet
• The Panel Pick 3: Tyrese Haliburton Under 20 Points - 11/10 With BetVictor

Los Angeles Lakers Vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction (O/U 231.5, Hawks -4.5)

For various reasons, the Los Angeles Lakers have been unable to defend lately while the Atlanta Hawks keep winning. 

Atlanta won five straight games while the Hawks have triumphed by double digits in four of them. That alludes to alternate spreads as well. Atlanta could top 120 points at home. 

That assertion is not so crazy. Los Angeles allowed 134 points against Miami, and one has to wonder how long JJ Redick can keep his job. 

The Lakers remain just over .500, but time may not be on his side. Jalen Johnson and Trae Young have formed quite a 1-2 punch. 

This is a game where Los Angeles may need this more than Atlanta and that pressure make things worse.

The over can be played at 231.5, so look around with betting apps. 

The Panel’s second pick is going over on the Team Total here. 

The Panel Pick 2: Los Angeles and Atlanta Over 231.5 Points - 21/20 With Unibet

Indiana Pacers Vs. Chicago Bulls Prediction (O/U 247.0, Pacers -3.0)

With rest and load management such an issue, it can be difficult when last-minute decisions wreck a lineup. Chicago can score 120 points as easily as 120+ points are allowed.

However, Chicago come off a wild affair in San Antonio, where 263 points were scored. The Bulls racked up 139 on their side in the win. 

Records do not matter much here and it boils down to what Chicago has left in the tank.

Indiana have not quite been right. This was a team that could score at will, but Tyrese Haliburton has taken a step back.

The Under for Haliburton is set at 20.5 points. He averages 17.5 and is not the main threat. With his 41.5% shooting, the Guard could have issues again on Friday. 

The Panel pick is for Haliburton to score 20 points or less on Friday.

The Panel Pick 3: Tyrese Haliburton Under 20 Points - 11/10 With BetVictor