Thursday's NBA slate offers bettors a final opportunity to capitalize before the All-Star Break, featuring five games. The highlight match sees the Oklahoma City Thunder, riding a seven-game winning streak, face the Minnesota Timberwolves as 7.5-point road favorites. The Miami Heat, fresh off a loss, aim to bounce back against the Dallas Mavericks, while the Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Clippers in a challenging matchup. SportsLine's predictive model has consistently delivered profits, suggesting top picks for these games.

The Heat, ranked highly defensively, are favored by 1 point against the Mavericks, missing P.J. Washington. The Thunder, known for their stellar defense, are predicted to hold the Timberwolves under 221.5 points. For the Clippers, Jordan Clarkson's performance is under scrutiny, with projections indicating he will fall short of 20.5 points and assists.