NBA Basketball Predictions

Updated

Upcoming Games for February 25, 2021

TimeTeamsWinBest
ML		Best
Spread		PointsTotal
Points		Best
O/U

Bet Value

We use three different graphics to describe Bet Value within a matchup.

More on Bet Value
More Details
Dallas Mavericks (0-0)
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0)		44.8%
55.2%
+170
-185
+180
-150
+5-109
-4½-112
+5-110
-5-110
109.3
111.5		220.8
o228½-109
u229-110
o228½-110
u229-110
Overall Bet Value Active
Overall Bet Value Active
Orlando Magic (0-0)
Brooklyn Nets (0-0)		43.6%
56.4%
+317
-380
+350
-400
+8½-105
-8½-109
+8½-110
-8½-110
106.7
109.1		215.8
o228½-110
u229-109
o229-110
u229½-110
Overall Bet Value Active
Overall Bet Value Active
Sacramento Kings (0-0)
New York Knicks (0-0)		53.7%
46.3%
+100
-115
+100
-115
+1-105
-1-109
+1-110
-1-110
106.4
104.9		211.3
o225½-109
u225½-109
o225½-110
u226½-110
Overall Bet Value Active
Overall Bet Value Active
Los Angeles Clippers (0-0)
Memphis Grizzlies (0-0)		54.6%
45.4%
-325
+270
-320
+280
-8-105
+8-106
-8-110
+8-110
113.2
111.4		224.6
o225-115
u225½-109
o225½-110
u225½-110
Games for Feb 24, 2021
Games for Feb 19, 2026

Games In Progress

TimeTeamsOrig.
Win %		Closing
ML		Closing
Spread		Orig. Total
Points		Closing
O/U		PeriodCurrent
Score
Atlanta Hawks (0-0)
Philadelphia 76ers (0-0)		33.5%
66.5%
-110
-110
-105
-110
+1-115
+1-115
+1-110
+0-105
226.3
o241-110
u241½-108
o242-105
u242-110
1st Q
01:29		22
23
Brooklyn Nets (0-0)
Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0)		67.7%
32.3%
+686
-1000
+750
-1000
+15½-106
-16+100
+16½-110
-15½-110
218.0
o229½-110
u230-110
o229½-110
u230-110
1st Q
END-		16
34
Houston Rockets (0-0)
Charlotte Hornets (0-0)		33.0%
67.0%
-180
+159
-180
+160
-4½-110
+4½-105
-4-115
+4½-109
216.4
o218-110
u218-110
o218-110
u218-105
2nd Q
11:40		24
33
Indiana Pacers (0-0)
Washington Wizards (0-0)		45.5%
54.5%
-130
+110
-125
+115
-2-110
+2-110
-2-105
+2-109
225.6
o233-113
u233½-110
o232½-110
u233½-110
1st Q
END-		24
26

Completed Games

TimeTeamsWinBest
ML		Best
Spread		Final
Points		Sportsbook
Log Loss		DRatings
Log Loss
Atlanta Hawks
Denver Nuggets		36.1%
63.9%
-145
+130
-145
+130
-3-110
+3-107
-3-109
+3-105
110
87		-0.55080-0.55080-1.01838
New York Knicks
Phoenix Suns		31.2%
68.8%
-115
-104
-109
+100
-1-105
+1-112
+0-109
+1½-110
107
112		-0.71744-0.71445-0.37469
Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies		24.0%
76.0%
-215
+183
-200
+185
-6-107
+6-110
-5½-110
+6-109
117
116		-0.41720-0.42286-1.42870
Los Angeles Clippers
Brooklyn Nets		40.7%
59.3%
-220
+200
-220
+190
-6-110
+6-110
-5½-110
+6-109
121
105		-0.39531-0.40651-0.89919
Toronto Raptors
Boston Celtics		36.1%
63.9%
+285
-340
+300
-345
+9½-105
-9-115
+10-110
-9½-109
117
125		-0.28978-0.27950-0.44721
Philadelphia 76ers
Orlando Magic		64.5%
35.5%
-150
+135
-150
+135
-3-114
+3½-105
-3-110
+3½-109
103
91		-0.53604-0.53604-0.43837
New Orleans Pelicans
Washington Wizards		44.9%
55.1%
-142
+125
-145
+130
-3-108
+3-110
-3-105
+3-109
128
107		-0.56384-0.55080-0.79991
Dallas Mavericks
Utah Jazz		40.3%
59.7%
-183
+165
-185
+175
-5-107
+5-110
-5-109
+5-109
114
116		-0.99826-1.02427-0.51611
Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves		36.7%
63.3%
+125
-140
+125
-140
+2½-105
-3-103
+3½-110
-3-105
122
131		-0.56639-0.56639-0.45798
Indiana Pacers
Charlotte Hornets		52.4%
47.6%
+159
-180
+160
-180
+5-117
-4½-110
+4½-105
-4½-105
114
112		-0.98022-0.98262-0.64541
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors		42.5%
57.5%
+215
-250
+215
-245
+6½-105
-6½-110
+7-109
-6-110
113
120		-0.36772-0.36951-0.55295
Houston Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers		23.8%
76.2%
-267
+225
-260
+240
-7-115
+7-105
-7-109
+7½-110
102
103		-1.21328-1.23998-0.27212
Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs		36.6%
63.4%
+249
-290
+270
-310
+8½-108
-8½-110
+9½-110
-9-109
91
107		-0.32594-0.30562-0.45495
Utah Jazz
Oklahoma City Thunder		69.6%
30.4%
+686
-1050
+750
-950
+19-105
-19½-110
+19-109
-19-105
125
129		-0.13045-0.12225-1.19027
Phoenix Suns
Memphis Grizzlies		56.1%
43.9%
-210
+180
-215
+190
-6-105
+5½-105
-5½-110
+6-109
117
98		-0.42344-0.40893-0.57745
New Orleans Pelicans
Atlanta Hawks		29.8%
70.2%
+340
-435
+360
-410
+10½-105
-10½-110
+11-110
-10½-105
100
117		-0.24649-0.23934-0.35416
Load More Games

Season Prediction Results

 GamesRecord (Pct)No Pick

Log Loss

Log loss is used to determine the accuracy of a model.

More on Log Loss
+/-
Sportsbooks00-0 (0.000)0 
Sportsbooks00-0 (0.000)0 
DRatings00-0 (0.000)0

Season Simulation

 Regular SeasonPostseason
#TeamWLMake PlayoffsWin DivisionWin Conf.Conf. Champ.Win Champ.

Predictions Methodology

The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.

Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.

Related Blog Posts

Time Value of Money in Sports Betting

Analyzing the disconnect in how bettors think about value.

Randomness, Edge, and Volume in Sports Betting Outcomes

We dig into the data behind variance and expectation.

Top 5 Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Find out who makes our top five sweepstakes sportsbook list.

2025-2026 NFL Season Preview

Here is our 2025-2026 NFL season preview based on 1,000 simulations.

The Predictive Power of Prediction Markets

Discover how prediction markets deliver accurate forecasts.

All Blog Posts