Thursday night brings a packed sports slate, and DraftKings is rolling out a major welcome offer for new users. Place your first $5 bet, and if it wins, you'll receive $300 in bonus bets. This is a perfect opportunity to add some extra stakes to a night featuring key NBA matchups and MLB action.

The spotlight shines on Madison Square Garden as the Boston Celtics visit the New York Knicks. The Celtics have been on a tear, winning four straight and 11 of their last 13, looking more like the dominant force from last season with Jayson Tatum leading the charge. Despite being road underdogs, the SportsLine Projection Model—which simulates every game 10,000 times—sees strong value in backing Boston at +180 on the moneyline.

In the other featured NBA game, the model is backing the Toronto Raptors to cover as 3.5-point favorites against the Miami Heat. Over in MLB, experts have locked in a pick for the Royals vs. White Sox evening matchup, rounding out a compelling night of sports.

For bettors, combining these three expert picks into a single parlay at DraftKings could yield a payout of +625. Remember, new users can unlock $300 in bonus bets simply by placing a winning $5 wager to kick off their action on these games.