In the blink of an eye, we're now in the second half of the NBA season and fans across the globe could not be more intrigued in how things are going to shape out the rest of the way. After a thrilling All-Star Game, all eyes are on the Oklahoma City Thunder to see if they can repeat as the champions. However, there's still a long way to go before the NBA Finals get here.

And with that, there are going to be countless blockbuster games that people are not only not going to want to miss out on, but also place some wagers for. Yes, there's no better time than now to check out the best NBA betting sites for updated odds and put some money down on the action. Luckily for you, we've got you covered here at Online Sports Betting with a betting guide, plus a weekly look at top games to bet on.

Best NBA games to bet on for the week of February 16-22 including the Knicks vs. Pistons

Each week, you're going to want to come back to our NBA picks betting guide page for an updated look at the top contests to bet on. Right now, we've got our best NBA games to bet on for the week of February 16-22, with the list of course including a monster showdown in the Eastern Conference between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons.

The Mecca of NBA basketball will host this one on Thursday night, with the Knicks and Pistons all set to face off at Madison Square Garden. We don't have to tell you that plenty of eyes are going to be on Cade Cunningham and Jalen Brunson, two of the top sharpshooters not only out East, but for the league as a whole.

Entering this contest, the Knicks are home favorites by 4.5 points, with the moneyline set with -180 NBA betting odds. The over/under is placed at 225.5 points, with -110 odds for both, which tells you that Vegas thinks this is going to be a high-scoring affair, with the studs on both teams hoping to put on a show. Will Detroit post an upset in Manhattan? We'll find out soon enough.

The Boston Celtics are understandably road favorites vs. the Warriors

In another massive meeting that people can't wait for, the Boston Celtics are understandably road favorites vs. the Warriors. Despite Boston still being without Jayson Tatum due to his torn Achilles, the Celtics are looking like serious contenders to win it all once again.

As for Golden State, the Warriors don't look like the same team they did a few years back, but Steph Curry is always a threat to light up the scoreboard when he's on the hardwood. Boston, despite being the road team, is favored by 4.5 points. Golden State holds +126 moneyline odds to stick it to Boston, but there isn't much optimism of that getting done.

The Lakers are hoping to take down the Clippers in Friday night's matchup

Last but not least, we're wrapping up our look at the three best games of the week with an all Los Angeles contest. Indeed, the Lakers are hoping to take down the Clippers in Friday night's matchup, as this is a game that people have had circled on their calendars for quite some time.

As you might have been able to guess, there are going to be countless eyes on LeBron James, as rumors continue to swirl that he could retire after this season. Because of that, any rivalry game with the Clippers is going to have extra eyes on it. The Lakers hold -110 odds to post a win, with the hope being that LeBron puts on a great showing from start to finish in this one.

Updated NBA Finals odds: Oklahoma City remains the overwhelming favorite after the All-Star Break

Taking a look at things as a whole, it's not a stunner whatsoever that the Oklahoma City Thunder remain massive favorites to win the NBA Finals. While the Thunder haven't been able to maintain the sensational pace they were showcasing early on in the season, OKC is still 42-14 on the year, which is surely nothing to sneeze at.

With that said, the oddsmakers have given Chet Holmgren, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. +130 NBA Finals betting odds to repeat as the champs. Keep in mind that Oklahoma City took down Indiana last June to win the first NBA Finals title in the franchise's history. While there's plenty of hope among the OKC faithful that the Thunder will repeat, it's of course going to be a tall task.

Denver closed out the first half of the season strong, with the Nuggets No. 2 in terms of odds at +550 to win the title. Behind them, the Spurs (+1200), Knicks (+1300), Celtics (+1300), Pistons (+1300) and others won't be ready to go down without a fight either. These odds are of course fluid and things will change throughout the rest of the campaign - we'll be sure to update these odds each week for you as well.

Updated NBA MVP odds: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is running away with the race

Just like updated Finals odds each week, you're going to want to bookmark this page for updated NBA MVP odds as well. This week, it's safe to say that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is running away with the race, as he continues to play at an elite level, reminding everyone he's one of the best in the business.

As things stand, SGA, who took home MVP honors last season, is No. 1 on the list with -210 betting odds. He's not the only one getting a serious look, however, as the one and only Nikola Jokic is behind him at +330. Elsewhere, Cade Cunningham (+1400) and Victor Wembanyama (+3500) are the other main standouts in contention.

With the Thunder and Nuggets holding the two best NBA Finals odds, it makes sense that Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic also are the favorites to win MVP. This could come down to who ends up winning the title, which will only make the 2026 NBA postseason even more interesting for everyone to follow closely. We sure can't wait for things to get here.