The NBA season is in full swing, and Thursday night gives us a four-game slate packed with star power and compelling matchups. From high-scoring affairs to defensive battles, each matchup brings its own set of challenges and opportunities.
With several teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, bettors and fans alike have plenty to keep an eye on as top players take the court. This preview breaks down the analytics, recent performances, and matchup specifics to highlight the best bets for Thursday’s NBA games.
Below, I’ll dive into key picks for tonight, focusing on standout performers like Stephen Curry, Victor Wembanyama, and the reigning NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. By analyzing the numbers and considering each player’s recent form and opponent tendencies, you will be given the insights needed to make informed decisions and hopefully capitalize on the excitement of NBA games this Thursday.
What are the Best Bets for NBA Games on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025?
Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks | Stephen Curry: Over 35.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-120)
Early on this season, the Bucks are allowing the second-most points per game (25.7) and the third-highest FG% (45.5%) to opposing PGs. This should get Curry into a good scoring rhythm, which will put him right in the thick of this matchup. On the whole, Milwaukee is allowing an average of 41.4 PRA to opposing PGs, which is third-most in the NBA.
Curry has failed to hit this mark in each of his last two games, but he did absolutely smash through the PRA number in the two games prior. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, who profiles similarly to Curry, just accumulated 43 PRA against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Washington Wizards at Oklahoma City Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Over 45.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-118)
We’ll be getting an up-tempo affair in tonight’s Wizards-Thunder game, as both teams rank inside the Top-10 for pace (WAS: 4th, OKC: 10th). SGA should be just fine scoring points, but even better, Washington is allowing the seventh-most rebounds per game (6.4) and eighth-most assists (9.1) to opposing PGs.
Gilgeous-Alexander has only exceeded 45.5 points + rebounds + assists once this season, but he has been right around the mark in previous games, finishing with 40, 44, and 45 on different occasions. Going with SGA is very much about the matchup, as we’ve just seen LaMelo Ball (64 PRA) and Tyrese Maxey (52 PRA) just do incredibly well against the Wizards.
Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs | Victor Wembanyama: Over 41.5 Points + Rebounds (-112)
Wembanyama is in a prime position to pounce on an undersized Heat frontline tonight. Miami hasn’t faced a center quite like Wemby yet, but this team his still allowing the fourth-highest FG% per game (56.5%) and eighth-most rebounds (12.9) to opposing centers this season.
In four games, Wembanyama has hovered right around this mark of 41.5 points + rebounds every time out; he had outputs of 39 and 40, while exceeding the number in those other two games. The Heat has the second-worst offensive rebounding rate in the NBA, so Wemby will have no trouble cleaning up on the glass.
