There are 6 games on the NBA slate tonight, including a potential NBA Finals preview, as we’ll see the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. With the teams currently tied in the loss column at 14, this game could go a long way to deciding who finishes the season with the best record in the league, and maybe even home-court advantage in the NBA Finals. You can find our expert NBA picks for that game and the rest of the night’s action. But first, let’s break down my NBA best bets for each contest on Wednesday, February 25.
Thunder vs Pistons NBA best bet: Isaiah Joe over 3.5 made threes (+132)
With Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being out, Isaiah Joe has stepped up and has been incredible knocking down shots from deep. In February he is making 51.3% of shots of his 3-point attempts and has hit the over on this line in 5 of the last 6. In his last 2 games he has shot 6 for 11 in each from beyond the arc and should carry this form into the matchup with the Pistons.
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Spurs vs Raptors NBA best bet: Under 229.5 (-110)
The Raptors do not do high scoring games often of late. Each of their last 5 contests have failed to clear the combined 229-point mark. With this being a clash between 2 sides that rank in the top 10 of defensive rating over the last 10 games, expect this game to follow that trend.
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Warriors vs Grizzlies NBA best bet: GG Jackson over 14.5 points (+100)
GG Jackson continues to step up for the Grizzlies as a reliable scoring option. He has managed 15 or more points in 4 straight games which includes three performances of 20 or more points. He leads the Grizzlies among players who have played more than 1 game over the last 10 contests in points in the paint and should thrive against an undersized Warriors team.
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Kings vs Rockets NBA best bet: Maxime Raynaud over 9.5 rebounds (+104)
The Kings have turned to youth and rookie Maxime Raynaud has been delivering, especially when it comes to rebounding. He has recorded 12 or more rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games. With his 7’1” frame giving him a size advantage over Alperen Sengun, he should be able to keep this going here. The Rockets are bottom 10 in the last 10 games when it comes to true shooting percentage, so there should be rebounding opportunities available to him here.
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Cavaliers vs Bucks NBA best bet: Over 228.5 (-106)
The Bucks have explosive scoring guards which has helped them rank 7th in offensive rating over the last 10 games. They have major defensive shortcomings however so a team in the Cavaliers that ranks 2nd in that category should be able to do damage themselves. Expect a high-scoring shootout as a result.
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Celtics vs Nuggets NBA best bet: Under 228.5 (-110)
Each of the last 5 matchups between these sides have come in under the combined 228-point mark. With the Celtics coming into this contest being top in defensive rating and dead last in pace over the last 10 games, that trend is unlikely to change tonight.
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