Between the NBA, MLB and the rest of a busy sports calendar in April, there's no better time to take advantage of the latest DraftKings promo code offering new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after their first $5 wager. On Thursday, you can wager on matchups like Pistons vs. Timberwolves, Thunder vs. Lakers, Diamondbacks vs. Braves and Giants vs. Mets to boost your bankroll. Claim your DraftKings promo code here:

For the full terms and conditions and how to claim the promo, read our DraftKings promo code review.

How to claim the DraftKings promo code 

No code is required for this online sports betting offer, but users have to be of legal age in a state where DraftKings legitimately operates. You must also be a new user at the sportsbook to qualify for the offer, meaning you could not have previously signed up for a DraftKings account. Here's how to sign up for one of the top betting sites.

  1. Select "Claim Bonus" on this page, or click here.
  2. Create a DraftKings Sportsbook account by entering all required information, including name, email and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
  3. Agree to DraftKings' terms and conditions.
  4. Make an initial deposit of $5 or more
  5. Place a first bet of at least $5 and collect your bonus bets instantly.

Get started here:

You will receive DraftKings' bonus bets in the form of $25 slips within 72 hours of your qualifying wager settling as a win. Bonus bets are valid for seven days after they are received. They hold no cash value. Payouts from bonus bets are transferred to the user's cash balance and do not include the bonus bet stake.

Thursday NBA betting preview

The Detroit Pistons will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night for a 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Detroit is the best team in the East so far this season with Cade Cunningham leading the way while Anthony Edwards has guided Minnesota into a playoff position (fifth in the West) as well. Detroit is favored by 3.5 at home while the over/under is currently 224.5.

Also at NBA betting sites, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Los Angeles Lakers for a 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic have been NBA MVP candidates all season and they'll likely spent some time matched up tonight. The Thunder are favored by 9.5 in the latest NBA  spread betting odds, while the over/under is 231.5 points.Get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager:

Thursday MLB betting preview

There are four games in the MLB on Thursday at MLB betting sites. The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Atlanta Braves for a 9:40 p.m. ET first pitch and the expected starters are Ryne Nelson and Reynaldo Lopez. The latest MLB odds from DraftKings list Atlanta as the -120 road favorite for moneyline betting, while Arizona is +100.

At 9:45 p.m. ET, the San Francisco Giants will host the New York Mets. It's the first matchup of a three-game series and Robbie Ray will take the mound for the Giants, while David Peterson starts for the Mets. Get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager:

Responsible Gaming at DraftKings

DraftKings provides a "Responsible Gaming Center" tab for users on their profile pages. This landing page includes help for problem gambling as well as "Safer Play Tools," a list of options that allow users to limit their use of the app with deposit limits (daily, weekly or monthly), wagering limits, max wager limits and time limits. The platform also has a support team available 24/7 via live chat, and provides contact information for state and national helplines for those who need additional help. If you think you may have a gambling problem, you can call or text 1-800-MY-RESET.