It’s Monday and the NBA has a small slate of games to help us unwind after a long day of work. We have 4 games in total and I have scoured betting sites to bring you the best props, bets, and predictions available. Here are the best NBA bets for February 26th.<\/p>\n
We have a matchup between two young teams on different ends of the competitiveness spectrum. Also, we will have two of the most promising talents in the league on display, All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton<\/a> and Scottie Barnes<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are some familiar faces on both sides like Pascal Siakam<\/a> on the Pacers, formerly on the Raptors<\/a>. Bruce Brown<\/a> and Jordan Nwora<\/a> on the Raptors also played for the Pacers.<\/p>\n These teams have met twice this season already and the season series is tied 1-1 as both teams have each won on the road.<\/p>\n In both meetings, the over has hit pretty comfortably with both games finishing with 250+ points. I’m expecting more of the same. In the most recent meeting, the Pacers were missing Myles Turner<\/a> and Bennedict Mathurin<\/a>. They are the 2nd and 3rd highest scorers on the Pacers this season respectively. That points to more points from the Pacers’ perspective.<\/p>\n Both teams have a mostly clean bill of health. Aaron Nesmith<\/a> is the only doubt for the Pacers and RJ Barrett<\/a> is doubtful for the Raptors.<\/p>\n This is the 2nd game of a back-to-back for the Pacers so fatigue could play a factor for this pacy team. Usually, teams play less intensive defense on such nights.<\/p>\n In 4 of the last 5 games, the Pacers have scored at least 125 points. In their last 3 games, the Raptors have scored at least 121 points. Over the last 5 games, both teams rank in the top 10 in PACE. This is a straightforward bet. Give me the over in an entertaining matchup.<\/p>\n This is a situational pick. We’re backing on this game being a track meet. When teams with high pace meet, it meets there will be more shot attempts.<\/p>\n Jakob Poeltl<\/a> on the year is averaging about 8.6 RPG. This is a game I see him getting 10+ rebounds due to the amount of shots that will be put up.<\/p>\n In the most recent matchup, he had 11 rebounds. In the last 3 games, he has put up 9+ rebounds. In the most recent game for the Pacers, their starting center, Jalen Duren<\/a> put up 13 boards.<\/p>\n The Knicks have hit a rough patch recently, losing 5 of their last 6 games. For a team with deep-playoff-run aspirations, it is a rot they have to stop sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n They will be grateful to be going up against the Pistons, who have the worst record in the league. Also, the Knicks have a 10-game\u00a0 win streak against the Pistons in the H2H.<\/p>\n The Pistons come into this game on a 5 game losing streak. Also, this is the second game of a back-to-back for them. This team really can’t catch a break.<\/p>\n These teams have faced once already with the Knicks coming out on top though the Pistons covered the spread.<\/p>\n Julius Randle<\/a>, Mitchell Robinson<\/a>, and OG Anunoby<\/a> remain out for the knickerbocker. The Pistons have only Marcus Sasser<\/a> as an injury concern.<\/p>\n The reason for this pick despite the large number is because of the sheer difference in offensive power. I can see them putting 120 points on the board.<\/p>\n Also, the Knicks are a good defensive team and I can see them holding this Pistons team to under 105 points.<\/p>\n There is the possibility of a late-game cover by the Pistons but it’s not really a cause for concern because I trust the Knicks bench to maintain the lead or even extend it. This is a deep team and players will be making a claim to be in Thibodeau’s rotation down the stretch. Bet on the Knicks to give the Pistons a beatdown at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n Yes, this over was just picked in the Knicks’ previous game against the Celtics and he fell well below the mark. Are we doubling down on him? There’s a method to this madness. Trust me?<\/p>\n This will be the first meeting for Bojan against his former team and NBA players get up for games against their former players.<\/p>\n I can see a situation where he gets 12+ shot attempts. If that happens, he will smash through this number.<\/p>\n I understand this bet seems risky because of how the Knicks have spread their offense in the absence of Julius Randle. Its a common sense pick so go low on this.<\/p>\n This is a matchup between two retooling teams. Two similar teams in almost completely different situations.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies had their season derailed early on with a plethora of injuries and on most nights, you won’t know the majority of their rotation. Despite all that, they play hard every night. You can’t fault their effort.<\/p>\n On the other hand, this Nets team has been around a play-in spot all season. Heading into the trade deadline, they were a team in limbo. While they traded away some assets, they are a rebuilding team not really motivated to tank their season because they don’t have their picks.<\/p>\n The Nets are a team that has talented role players but the sum total of their parts doesn’t reflect that.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies have won only 5 games at home all year but you won’t think they have such few wins if you watch those games. They are competitive in almost every game.<\/p>\n This is the first meeting between these two ballclubs so we don’t have a precedent for this matchup.<\/p>\n Ben Simmons<\/a> is doubtful for the matchup while Grizzlies have no new additions to their long list of injuries.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies have beaten the Bucks and Rockets at home recently while the Nets come into this game on a 4-game losing streak.<\/p>\n Getting this at plus money is a huge value and I think the odd makers are overvaluing the dysfunctional Nets.<\/p>\n We got burned two days ago when we made this pick but we have to put that burn into context. Cam Thomas<\/a> had a team-high 18 points on 19 shot attempts (!), finishing with an FG% of 37.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are a very good defensive team and used a variety of defensive schemes to force him to have that poor night.<\/p>\n Cam Thomas is averaging 21PPG this season so I don’t expect him to have back-to-back bad shooting nights. He has hit 20 points in 3 of his last 6 games.<\/p>\n He is a volume scorer and I expect him to have another 19+ Field goals attempted game. Over the last 5 games, he has 4 games where he has attempted at least 16 shots. Give me Thomas to have a bounce-back game against a young Grizzlies team.<\/p>\n The Miami Heat travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings in the final game of their season series. Both teams head into this meeting on 3-game winning streaks.<\/p>\n The Heat won their first meeting at home, covering the spread. The Heat will be without Josh Richardson<\/a> while the Kings will be without Sasha Vezenkov<\/a>. Tyler Herro<\/a> and Terry Rozier<\/a> are minor doubts for the Heat.<\/p>\n This is a competitive game and I expected this game to be closer to a pick ’em so getting plus odds for the Heat is too good an offer to pass up.<\/p>\n The Kings picked up an impressive win over the Clippers in their last game but this will be the second game of a back-to-back. The logic here is we’re getting a spread of 6 points in a game I see ending within 3\/4 points.<\/p>\n Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of approximately 2:00 p.m. EST on February 26th. These are for entertainment purposes only and by no means a guarantee. Wager responsibly.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s Monday and the NBA has a small slate of games to help us unwind after a long day of work. We have 4 games in total and I have scoured betting sites to bring you the best props, bets, and predictions available. Here are the best NBA bets for February 26th. 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Pistons @ Knicks<\/h3>\n
Knicks -11.5 (-110)<\/h4>\n
Bojan Bogdanovic over 14.5 points (-115)<\/h4>\n
Nets @ Grizzlies<\/h3>\n
Grizzlies ML (+114)<\/h4>\n
Cam Thomas over 19.5 (-145)<\/h4>\n
Heat @ Kings<\/h3>\n
Heat +7.5 (-110)<\/h4>\n