Friday features 6 games on the NBA slate with start times ranging from 7:30 PM ET to 10:00 PM ET. Can the Pistons cover the 1.5-point spread as home underdogs against the Knicks? Will the Pacers defeat the Bucks by 2+ points at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee? I’ll pick both contests below. Read on for our Friday NBA Best Bets Feb. 6 article.
NBA Best Bet: New York Knicks -1.5 over Detroit Pistons
I like New York here. The Knicks are well-positioned to cover the 1.5-point spread against the Pistons because of their proven consistency. New York has been remarkably reliable following a victory, posting a 21-12 ATS record after a win this year. What’s more, their 18-15 ATS mark in conference games shows they travel well within the East. As favorites, the Knicks have maintained a strong 25-19 ATS record, and their 6-5 ATS performance with a rest advantage suggests they’ll have the necessary energy to pull away late. Expect New York’s late-game shot-making to overpower Detroit’s young core in crunch time. Final score projection: NEW YORK KNICKS 114, DETROIT PISTONS 110.
NBA Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks +1.5 over Indiana Pacers
I’d take Milwaukee in this game. The Bucks are primed to defend Fiserv Forum as gritty 1.5-point home underdogs against the Pacers on Friday night. History favors the Cream City Crew in this specific spot, as they’ve posted a solid 16-11 ATS record as home underdogs since the start of the 2023 season. Milwaukee also holds the recent mental edge, going 6-4 ATS in their last ten meetings with Indiana. Currently riding a small wave of momentum with a 2-0 ATS mark over their last two contests, the Bucks should defend well enough to stifle Indiana’s pace and secure the outright upset. Final score projection: MILWAUKEE BUCKS 118, INDIANA PACERS 114.
Friday NBA Best Bets Feb. 6
- New York Knicks -1.5
- Milwaukee Bucks +1.5