The NBA regular season continues with an excellent 5-game slate this Saturday. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest NBA odds and identified NBA best bets for all five of today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Saturday, February 28.
NBA Best Bets, Picks, Predictions: Saturday, February 28
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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  | 1 p.m. | |
  | 3:30 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 8:30 p.m. | |
  | 9:30 p.m. | |
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Rockets vs. Heat Spread Pick
By Matt Moore
Miami will be shorthanded against Houston today.
However, history says this is a spot where you need to back the Heat if they have a pulse — and they do have a pulse right now.
Houston’s offense is its weak-spot, and Miami has a top-five halfcourt defense.
When Houston runs up against teams that can match its defensive energy, the Rockets struggle.
Miami’s pace doesn’t actually help them offensively, but it wears out the opponent and drags them into halfcourt settings.
I’ll back the Heat to take advantage of the terrible rest spot that the Rockets find themselves in today.
Pick: Heat +3.5 (-115)
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Raptors vs. Wizards Player Prop Bet
Action PRO is projecting 2.07 steals for Scottie Barnes in the Raptors' matchup against the Wizards tonight, presenting a solid 19.2% edge against his current prop line of over/under 1.5, which is strong enough to give the Over an A-grade in our database.
Barnes has recorded 2+ steals in five straight games entering tonight's contest, with four of those five performances ringing in at 3+ steals.
Tonight should be a good spot for Barnes to continue that streak in a matchup against a Wizards' team that turns the ball over 15.2 times per game, which ranks 3rd-most in the league.
You could also consider sprinkling Barnes 3+ Steals (+400) at DraftKings.
Pick: Scottie Barnes Over 1.5 Steals (+125)
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Lakers vs. Warriors Prop Prediction
Action PRO is projecting 8.76 points for Luke Kennard in the Lakers' matchup against the Warriors tonight, showing a massive 24.7% edge against his current points prop line of over/under 6.5, which is good enough to tag the Over with an A+ grade in our database.
Kennard has played eight games since joining the Lakers, and he's scored 7+ points in every single one of those games, while hitting 9+ points in four of those contests, despite only breaking double-digits once during that stretch.
The Warriors are tough at the defensive end, ranked top-11 in both defensive rating and points allowed per game.
However, this should be a good spot for Kennard to keep the momentum going in the scoring department against a Golden State squad that ranks 1st in 3-point attempts per game on the season.
Pick: Luke Kennard Over 6.5 Points (-112)
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Pelicans vs. Jazz Over/Under Pick
By Bet Labs
This NBA totals betting system targets regular season games where betting action and market movement are misaligned.
When a majority of wagers lean heavily toward the Over yet the total drops from open to close, it signals sharp money driving the line down despite public sentiment.
In these spots, both teams often come off recent games that exceeded expectations offensively, inflating totals and public confidence in high scoring outcomes.
However, regression and defensive adjustments tend to follow, especially when oddsmakers shade lines higher to match demand.
This setup creates ideal conditions for value on the Under, as professional bettors anticipate slower pace, shooting variance, or fatigue leading to lower scoring than the market expects.
Pick: Under 245.5 (-110)
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Trail Blazers vs. Hornets Total Prediction
By Matt Moore
I love the Under in this game.
The rebounding advantage for Charlotte is going to be massive, resulting in elongated possessions.
Portland’s offense will struggle against a Charlotte defense that isn’t good — but isn’t that bad, either.
I project this total down at 224.9, with Portland only projected for 113 points.
I’m expecting a bit of a slog, with Charlotte’s offense coming out on top and the Blazers’ offense looking anemic.
Pick: Under 228 (-110)
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