The Charlotte Hornets hardly resemble the group that misplaced seven consecutive video games again in November, as they’re within the midst of a seven-game successful streak. It is their longest such stretch since a seven-game run in 2015-16, and they’re three away from matching the franchise file of 10 straight victories set throughout the 1997-98 season.

Charlotte (23-28) seeks its first eight-game successful streak since 1999-00 when it visits the Toyota Heart to face the Houston Rockets (31-18) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Hornets, who have not misplaced since dropping a 94-87 determination to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 21, have received by a mean of 13.85 factors and recorded three double-digit triumphs throughout their present run – together with two by 27 or extra factors.

The Hornets have misplaced 4 of their final 5 conferences with the Rockets, however they’ve received three of their final 5 contests in Houston. The Rockets received eight of 10 video games earlier than struggling a uncommon dwelling loss on Wednesday, a 114-93 setback in opposition to the Boston Celtics that dropped them to 17-5 on their very own courtroom this season.

Seven different video games are on Thursday’s NBA schedule, with one being a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers (29-21) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-19) at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Area. The Lakers return dwelling from a 5-3 street journey to battle a 76ers squad that has received 5 consecutive contests, together with the primary two of its five-game trek. The golf equipment met in Philadelphia in December, with the Lakers posting a 112-108 victory.

The NHL has seven video games on faucet earlier than it takes a 19-day break for the 2026 Winter Olympics, certainly one of which pits the Ottawa Senators (27-22-7) in opposition to the host Philadelphia Flyers (25-20-10) at 7 p.m. ET at Xfinity Cell Area. The Senators have received the final 4 conferences between the golf equipment, together with a pair of one-goal selections earlier this season.

One other hectic evening of faculty basketball consists of an American Athletic Convention showdown between Memphis (10-11) and UAB (14-8) at 9 p.m. ET at Bartow Area in Birmingham, Ala. The Blazers have misplaced 4 consecutive dwelling video games, whereas the Tigers enter with a three-game street dropping streak.

The Rockets are 3.5-point favorites in opposition to the Hornets within the newest consensus NBA odds, whereas the Lakers are 4.5-point favorites over the 76ers. The Senators are -137 on the cash line in opposition to the Flyers and UAB is a 1.5-point favourite in opposition to Memphis.

Beneath is a snapshot of what to observe and guess for Thursday, Feb. 5. All occasions Jap

NBA greatest bets, the place to observe

Hornets at Rockets

Time: 8 p.m. | Location: Houston | TV: NBA League Move | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)

SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Over 216.5 (-107) | Knowledgeable: Brandon Miller Over 20.5 Factors (-114 Alex Selesnick)

5 of the contests throughout the Hornets’ seven-game successful streak went Over the projected complete for Thursday’s matchup. Solely two of the Rockets’ final seven video games have completed with a mixed complete of greater than 216 factors, however two of them have been of their final three outings. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin believes the factors will move on the Toyota Heart because the Over hits in nearly 63% of its simulations. SportsLine props skilled Alex Selesnick likes Brandon Miller to bounce again from a 16-point efficiency in opposition to the New Orleans Pelicans final day trip because the Charlotte ahead scored 21 or extra factors in 9 of his earlier 10 contests.

76ers at Lakers

Time: 10 p.m. | Location: Los Angeles | TV: NBA League Move | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)

SportsLine picks — Mannequin: 76ers +149 | Knowledgeable: VJ Edgecombe Over 13.5 Factors (-110, Larry Hartstein)

The 76ers have received 5 consecutive video games and executed so in spectacular trend, recording 4 of the victories by double digits. They now face a Lakers membership that concluded its prolonged street journey with a 125-109 overcome the Brooklyn Nets however misplaced two of its three earlier contests, each by 10 or extra factors. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin does not see a blowout in Thursday’s matchup however thinks the 76ers will lengthen their successful streak as its simulations have them successful 51% of the time. SportsLine skilled Larry Hartstein (7-0, +713 on his final seven NBA participant prop picks) feels Philadelphia rookie VJ Edgecombe, who scored 15 factors in his first assembly with the Lakers this season, may have one other productive sport after dropping 25 in opposition to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.

NHL greatest bets, the place to observe

Senators at Flyers

Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Philadelphia | TV: ESPN+ | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)

SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Senators -137 | Knowledgeable: Flyers +1 (-152, Matt Severance)

The Senators matched their season excessive with 4 consecutive victories earlier than dropping a 4-3 determination to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Ottawa has the possibility to finish a sweep of the season sequence after edging the Flyers 2-1 at dwelling on Oct. 23 and 3-2 in extra time at Philadelphia simply over two weeks later. The Flyers have received solely three of their final 14 video games (3-8-3), and the SportsLine Projection Mannequin sees one other loss of their speedy future because the Senators win in 57% of simulations. SportsLine skilled Matt Severance (+357 on his final 54 NHL picks) is backing the Flyers on the puck line as he feels they’re coming off their greatest efficiency shortly and can do no matter essential to keep away from being swept by Ottawa.

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Memphis at UAB

Time: 9 p.m. | Location: Birmingham, Ala. | TV: ESPN2 | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)

SportsLine picks — Mannequin: UAB -134 | Knowledgeable: UAB -1.5 (-110, Larry Hartstein)

Regardless of their present slide at dwelling, the Blazers are 6-6 on their very own courtroom and have received seven of the final 11 total video games. The Tigers have been heading in the wrong way as they’ve misplaced three of their final 4 contests. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin sees each tendencies persevering with as its simulations have UAB successful 66% of the time. Though the Tigers received all three conferences between the faculties final season, SportsLine skilled Larry Hartstein (8-2-1, +575 on his final 11 faculty basketball unfold picks involving Memphis) agrees and likes the Blazers to cowl the unfold as Memphis is simply 1-6 on the street this marketing campaign and coping with accidents to some key gamers.