bet365 bonus code SPORTSLINE: Get $200 in bonus bets for Knicks-Pistons, UConn-St. John's, Seahawks-Patriots

Some big games are on tap for Friday, and sports fans looking to bet on NBA and college basketball games can use the latest bet365 bonus code SPORTSLINE. The offer gives new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after they place a wager of $5 or more. The NHL begins its Olympic break Friday, but there are six NBA games, including a huge Eastern Conference Knicks vs. Pistons showdown. In college basketball, No. 3 UConn visits Madison Square Garden for a critical Big East battle. Go to bet365 and sign up to wager on Friday's games and get your bonus bets now:

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The Detroit Pistons sit atop the NBA's Eastern Conference and Central Division, while the Knicks are tied for the Atlantic Division lead and sit 4.5 games behind in the East, along with the Boston Celtics. The Pistons (37-13) are on the second game of a back-to-back after losing 126-114 to the Washington Wizards, while the Knicks (33-18) have won eight in a row. New York beat the Denver Nuggets 134-27 in double overtime Wednesday. Both teams are in the top 10 in the NBA on both ends of the court, with Detroit ranked third in opponents scoring but New York just a shade better on offense. The Pistons won the only matchup between the teams so far this season, and the SportsLine Projection Model has them winning again. The model gives an "A" grade to Detroit -101 on the money line, as the Pistons win in 63% of simulations in the 7:30 p.m. ET matchup.         

The Connecticut Huskies have won 17 in a row, and their only loss this season is to current No. 1 Arizona. St. John's has won seven straight and sit just one game behind in second place in the Big East standings. The Red Storm (16-5) are at home for the 8 p.m. ET contest and won both games between the teams last season, but UConn (22-1) has won six of the past nine meetings. The Huskies are one of the nation's best defensive teams, allowing less than 64 points per game, but the Red Storm are second in the Big East in scoring (84.6). The Huskies are 2.5-point road favorites, and the SportsLine model has them winning 62% of the time but covering the spread in just 52.5% of simulations.    

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