Thursday's NBA slate features just two games, but there's still plenty of value to chase. Today's NBA parlays target a pair of three-leg combos for Magic vs. Suns and Heat vs. Warriors, with payouts of 5.20x and 3.47x at Polymarket.
Let's break down the latest NBA picks for Thursday, Nov. 5.
NBA parlays at a glance (Thursday, Nov. 5)
| Matchup & time | Combo & analyst |
|---|---|
| Magic vs Suns 9 p.m. |
Magic +1.5 Under 223.5 Miles Bridges Over 1.5 threes Combo: 5.20x Quinn Allen |
| Heat vs Warriors 10 p.m. |
Over 233.5 Warriors -7.5 Warriors team total Over 120.5 Combo: 3.47x JC Blanco |
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Magic vs Suns
- Time: 9 p.m.
- TV: DAZN-ORL, Suns+
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 5.20x
- Magic +1.5
- Under 223.5
- Miles Bridges Over 1.5 threes
Despite Phoenix's defensive vulnerabilities, neither team is offensively efficient. Orlando is 28th in ppg, while the Suns rank 17th.
The Magic have been limited to under 100 points in two straight games, while Phoenix is playing on the second night of a back-to-back. The Under is a cleaner look.
I'm rounding out this combo with Miles Bridges draining two or more threes. He's hit the Over in two straight outings, going 7-for-12 combined. The Magic are also allowing over two makes per game from downtown to power forwards.
Read Quinn's full Magic vs. Suns prediction.
Heat vs Warriors
- Time: 10 p.m.
- TV: NBA TV
- Analyst: Juan Carlos Blanco
Combo: 3.47x
- Over 233.5
- Warriors -7.5
- Warriors team total Over 120.5
Golden State has scored between 119 and 134 points in three games during its current winning streak, while the Heat bring a nice bump in pace (108.0 possessions per road game).
On the second night of a back-to-back, Miami will struggle to keep up defensively with a well-rested Warriors squad. Expect plenty of scoring opportunities for Golden State against a tired Heat defense.
Read JC's full Heat vs. Warriors prediction.
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