NBA Summer League Best Bets, July 13

The NBA Summer League is on its seventh day, and fans and bettors know the tournament's hierarchy.

The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers aim to remain at the top of the table after facing off with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. The Houston Rockets are in a similar situation, undefeated but facing off with the 0-3 Golden State Warriors. Closing the night is a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings, two teams with the opportunity to claw back to .500.

Let's check out the bets!

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls

When: 3:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN 2

Cleveland Cavaliers to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook

CLE Key Players: Sam Merrill, Emoni Bates, Isaiah Mobley

CHI Key Players: Javon Freeman-Liberty, Dalen Terry, Adama Sanogo

Two of the better teams in the tournament, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, face off to establish themselves at the top of the Summer League table. The Cavaliers are coming off of a blowout win in their last match, shooting 52.6% from the field and 55.6% from deep on 15 made. The Bulls have succeeded off their inside-outside play, hitting 16 threes on 53.3% from deep and 52.9% overall in an eight-point win over the Kings last time out.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks

When: 3:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Atlanta Hawks to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

PHI Key Players: Jaden Springer, D.J. Steward, Javonte Smart

ATL Key Players: Tyrese Martin, Kobe Bufkin, Mouhame Gueye

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks are expected to put on an entertaining scoring battle when they match up on Thursday night. Despite losing their last match, the Sixers scored 103 points on 50.0% shooting from the field. The Hawks are coming off of a win where their plus-16 rebounding differential and 15 offensive rebounds helped earn them a six-point victory.

Brooklyn Nets vs Toronto Raptors

When: 5:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN 2

Brooklyn Nets to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook

BKN Key Players: David Duke Jr., Armoni Brooks, Jalen Wilson

TOR Key Players: Gradey Dicks, Moses Brown, Marquis Nowell

With eyes on climbing to the top of the Summer League table, the Brooklyn Nets take on the struggling Toronto Raptors. Brooklyn is coming off a defensive win over the Bucks, where they allowed their opponents just 37.5% shooting from the field and 25.0% from three. The Raptors dropped their previous game after leading at halftime, despite a strong performance from rookie shooter Gradey Dick.

Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks

When: 5:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Milwaukee Bucks to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook

MIA Key Players: Orlando Robinson, Jamaree Bouyea, Jamal Cain

MIL Key Players: MarJon Beauchamp, Lindell Wigginton, Nico Mannion

After dropping their last games, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks are trying to get back on the winning track. Despite a solid two-way performance, the Miami Heat suffered a three-point loss - due to their 28-turnover night. The Bucks lost by 21 points in their last game, shooting just 25.0% from three on 28 attempts and committing 25 turnovers on the night.

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors

When: 7:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN

Houston Rockets to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

HOU Key Players: Tari Eason, Cam Whitmore, Trevor Hudgins

GSW Key Players: Lester Quinones, Gui Santos, Reggie Perry

Teams on two different trends play when the 3-0 Houston Rockets take on the 0-3 Golden State Warriors. Despite Jabari Smith Jr. being unavailable for their previous match, the Houston Rockets still earned a 13-point win behind a 26-point night from Trevor Hudgins. The Warriors were close to achieving their first win of the tournament last time out, losing by two points in overtime despite a 31 points night from Lester Quinones.

Charlotte Hornets vs New Orleans Pelicans

When: 7:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

New Orleans Pelicans to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook

CHO Key Players: Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Junior, James Bouknight

NOP Key Players: Dyson Daniels, Jordan Hawkins, Tevian Jones

The Charlotte Hornets are still searching for their first victory when they face the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hornets fell short in their last match, despite a 59-point game from wing players Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. The Pelicans won their previous game by holding their opponents to just 35.9% shooting and a team-leading 16-point night from Tevian Jones off the bench.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic

When: 9:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN 2

Portland Trail Blazers to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

POR Key Players: Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, Michael Devoe

ORL Key Players: Anthony Black, Caleb Houstan, Jett Howard

The 2-1 Portland Trail Blazers take on the 0-3 Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Portland's quality has been apparent throughout the tournament, most recently receiving a 45-point combined effort from Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray. The Orlando Magic fell short in their last game, despite holding their opponents to just 38.6% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Sacramento Kings

When: 9:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Minnesota Timberwolves to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook

MIN Key Players: Brandon Williams, Leonard Miller, Josh Minott

SAC Key Players: Colby Jones, Jordan Ford, Neemias Queta

Both sitting at 1-2 through the Summer League, the Timberwolves and Kings aim to reach the .500 mark after Thursday night. Despite a solid shooting performance in their last match, the Timberwolves lost after giving up 33 free throws despite another all-around performance from Leonard Miller. The Kings also come off a loss after allowing 52.9% from the field and 53.3% from the three-point range.