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The latest bet365 bonus code CBSBET365 gives new users $200 in bonus bets after placing a first wager of $5 or more, and there are numerous ways to unlock those funds on Thursday. Penn State hosts Wisconsin in a college basketball matchup, while the NBA schedule features games like 76ers vs. Rockets and Clippers vs. Lakers. The Lakers have gone Over the total in four of their last six games, and SportsLine's proven computer model is backing the Over (224.5) in Lakers vs. Clippers on Thursday in its NBA best bets at bet365 Sportsbook. According to the latest NBA odds, the Lakers are now favored by 1.5 points after opening at +2.

The model has also revealed a pick for Rockets vs. 76ers, while SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman has locked in a side for Wisconsin vs. Penn State. Claim the latest bet365 bonus code here:

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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model enters Week 14 of the 2025-26 NBA season on a sizzling 35-15 roll on top-rated NBA spread picks dating back to last season. It also enters Week 12 of college basketball on a sizzling 10-1 run on its top-rated over/under college basketball picks dating back to last season. Anybody following its college basketball betting and NBA betting picks at sportsbooks and on betting sites could have seen strong returns. Bet games at bet365 here:

Thursday's top picks, best bets

  • Rockets -2 vs. 76ers (-110)
  • Over 224.5 in Lakers vs. Clippers (-110)
  • Wisconsin -5.5 vs. Penn State (-110)

Combining the model's three picks into a three-leg parlay at bet365 would result in a payout of +596 (risk $100 to win $596). Bet it at bet365 here:

Rockets -2 vs. 76ers (-110)

Houston has won four of its last five games and is riding a three-game winning streak, including victories over the Timberwolves and Spurs. The Rockets covered the spread as 4.5-point home favorites against San Antonio on Tuesday, as Alperen Sengun narrowly missed a triple-double. Second-year guard Reed Sheppard scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and has knocked down 11 triples over the last three games. Philadelphia has lost three of its last four games, so SportsLine's model has Houston covering the spread in 70% of simulations. Back the Rockets at bet365 here:

Over 224.5 in Lakers vs. Clippers (-110)

The Clippers have won 13 of their last 16 games, but they are coming off a 138-110 loss at Chicago on Tuesday, marking the third-most points they have allowed in a game this season. They have scored at least 110 points in six of their last seven games, while the Lakers have reached that mark in six straight games. The Lakers have gone Over the total in four of their last six outings and seven of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents. The model has these teams combining for 231 points on Thursday night to help the Over cash in 59% of simulations. Back the Over at bet365 here:

Wisconsin -5.5 vs. Penn State

"The Badgers rank 12th nationally in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency (122.9), while Penn State's defense has plummeted to 107.7 AdjD, ranking dead last in the Big Ten in field goal percentage allowed (48.3%)," SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman said. "The deciding factor is the interior. Penn State surrenders a staggering 57% shooting on two-point attempts. Furthermore, with leading scorer Freddie Dilione limited by an ankle injury, Penn State lacks the firepower to trade baskets in a high-efficiency game. This is a revenge spot for Wisconsin, who were upset as 11-point home favorites by the Nittany Lions last March. Expect Wisconsin to dominate the paint and cover comfortably." Back Wisconsin at bet365 here:

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