TNT doubleheader shins spotlight on NBA stars

We’re betting management in Cleveland, Orlando, San Antonio and Denver will just be praying to get through Thursday’s doubleheader without any injuries, as the four will play their final game before NBA All-Star break.

Magic vs Cavaliers odds – Thursday, February 11, 8:00 PM ET

The Cavaliers should be favored at home in this contest, as they are 23-3 at “The Q” this season, and they’re currently on a 12-game winning streak, the highest in the league this year. These two, who met in last year’s Eastern Conference finals with Orlando coming away with the win, have bumped heads once this year, and the Cavaliers dropped the Magic 102-93 in Orlando on Remembrance Day. LeBron James led the way with 36 points and eight boards, while Vince Carter had 29 for the Magic, and Carter is coming off a monster 48-point performance against New Orleans on Monday night. However, the Cavaliers should have an upper hand in this contest in the form of rest. Cleveland has been off since beating New Jersey on Tuesday, while Orlando plays in Chicago on Wednesday night, so between a game and travel time, there isn’t much time to rest. Take the Cavaliers’ NBA odds on Thursday.

Spurs vs Nuggets odds – Thursday, February 11, 10:30 PM ET

These Western Conference squads get the late game on TNT, and the Nuggets should be favored due to a 23-4 record at the Pepsi Center, as well as two wins over the Spurs already this season, both in San Antonio. The Nuggets finally got Carmelo Anthony back into the lineup after he had missed eight games with an ankle injury, and he slotted in just fine in a 127-91 rout of Dallas on Tuesday, also at the Pepsi Center. Meanwhile, the Spurs have to be stinging after a 101-89 loss in Los Angeles against the Lakers, who played without Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. Even though it was on the road in the Staples Center, the Spurs should be able to keep it at least in single digits if they’re going to lose to the Lakers without their star and starting center, and many are starting to doubt the Spurs, who have had some injuries over the first part of the season. However, with their championship experience, you can’t count San Antonio out just yet. They’ll have their hands full in San Antonio, and they’ll have to find a way to slow down Anthony, who is well rested and eager to get back into playing shape after sitting for the last two weeks. When you’re making your sports betting picks on Thursday, include the Denver Nuggets in your NBA betting picks.