Upcoming Games for February 25, 2021
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | 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 |
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics | 40.8% 59.2% | +183 -210 +195 -215 | +5-112 -4½-115 +5-109 -5-105 | 102 109 | -0.41978-0.40323 | -0.52498 | |
| Miami Heat Cleveland Cavaliers | 57.8% 42.2% | +183 -215 +185 -210 | +5½-110 -5½-107 +5½-109 -5½-109 | 128 149 | -0.41720-0.41737 | -0.86284 | |
| Los Angeles Clippers Indiana Pacers | 53.7% 46.3% | -370 +305 -380 +330 | -9-110 +9-110 -8½-105 +9½-110 | 114 113 | -0.27281-0.25755 | -0.62172 | |
| New York Knicks Charlotte Hornets | 45.3% 54.7% | +115 -130 +115 -135 | +2½-110 -2-113 +2-105 -2-109 | 103 114 | -0.60042-0.59314 | -0.60290 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans Detroit Pistons | 59.7% 40.3% | +183 -210 +190 -200 | +5-110 -5-110 +5-110 -4½+100 | 108 129 | -0.41978-0.41690 | -0.90946 | |
| Sacramento Kings Orlando Magic | 50.6% 49.4% | +795 -1300 +900 -1200 | +15½-110 -15½-110 +15½-105 -15½-109 | 117 121 | -0.11362-0.10285 | -0.70597 | |
| Toronto Raptors Los Angeles Clippers | 27.1% 72.9% | +156 -175 +160 -165 | +4-110 -4-105 +4½-110 -4-105 | 94 119 | -0.47862-0.48102 | -0.31542 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors | 43.0% 57.0% | +561 -700 +590 -600 | +12½-105 -12½-110 +13-105 -12½-109 | 106 109 | -0.15948-0.15622 | -0.56296 | |
| Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets | 48.8% 51.2% | +461 -585 +510 -650 | +10½-107 -10½-105 +11½-110 -10½-105 | 135 142 | -0.18956-0.17323 | -0.67027 | |
| Milwaukee Bucks Portland Trail Blazers | 46.5% 53.5% | +661 -1000 +750 -1000 | +15½-110 -15½-110 +16-109 -15-110 | 99 130 | -0.13502-0.12170 | -0.62584 | |
| Houston Rockets Minnesota Timberwolves | 38.3% 61.7% | -130 +110 -125 +115 | -2-108 +2-105 -1½-109 +2-105 | 108 110 | -0.78250-0.78592 | -0.48321 | |
| Washington Wizards Utah Jazz | 24.2% 75.8% | +135 -150 +130 -150 | +3½-115 -3-110 +3-109 -3-109 | 133 110 | -0.87962-0.86710 | -1.41931 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Memphis Grizzlies | 31.1% 68.9% | -1800 +995 -1600 +1100 | -17-105 +17-110 -17-109 +17-109 | 123 98 | -0.09203-0.08484 | -1.16648 | |
| Miami Heat Cleveland Cavaliers | 75.1% 24.9% | +125 -140 +130 -140 | +2½-108 -2½-110 +3-110 -2½-109 | 120 103 | -0.83833-0.85085 | -0.28640 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Boston Celtics | 22.6% 77.4% | -130 +115 -130 +115 | -2-110 +2-105 -2-109 +2-109 | 109 119 | -0.79536-0.79536 | -0.25569 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers Indiana Pacers | 49.8% 50.2% | -415 +327 -400 +365 | -8½-107 +8½-110 -8½-105 +9-110 | 137 130 | -0.25512-0.23808 | -0.69669 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 1 | 1-0 (1.000) | 0 | -0.52565 | |
| Sportsbooks | 1 | 1-0 (1.000) | 0 | -0.49182 | |
| DRatings | 1 | 0-1 (0.000) | 0 | -1.39376 | -0.86811 -0.90194 |
Season Simulation
| Regular Season | Postseason | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Team | W | L | Make Playoffs | Win Division | Win 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.
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