The NBA regular season is back in action with a total of six matchups on the slate for this Saturday. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA picks for four of today's contests.
Continue below for our NBA best bets and predictions for Saturday, February 21.
NBA Best Bets, Picks for Saturday, February 21
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick |
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Magic vs. Suns
I'm not expecting a ton of points from two defensive-minded teams who are also without Devin Booker, Franz Wagner and possibly Jalen Suggs.
Phoenix is tied for the second-most Unders at home (9-19) on the season, and Orlando is tied for the ninth-most while on the road (11-14).
Pick: Under 219.5 (-110)
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76ers vs. Pelicans
By Bet Labs
This NBA moneyline system captures regular season games where visiting teams show renewed energy and focus after a disappointing home loss.
When a team transitions from playing at home to the road following a poor result, motivation and effort tend to rise, particularly in non-conference matchups where travel can reset rhythm and concentration.
Teams with a solid overall record often channel frustration from a narrow defeat into improved play away from home, benefiting from reduced pressure and sharper preparation.
By targeting quality teams coming off home losses in unfamiliar settings, this approach leverages the psychological edge of redemption and the tendency for capable squads to perform better when seeking to rebound on the road.
Pick: 76ers Moneyline (-160)
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Rockets vs. Knicks
By Joe Dellera
The Rockets face off against the Knicks on Saturday night, and I’m running back a favorite of ours.
Tari Eason has been smacking without Steven Adams. He averages 13.2 points per game without him and also sees a nice uptick in his volume.
He missed this prop last game, but it wasn't for lack of volume. He got up nine shots and was just 2-for-9 from the floor, 1-for-6 from 3-point range, and shot a grand total of zero free throws.
This is a good spot against the Knicks team that struggles to defend the corner, and that's a spot that Tari thrives from.
Pick: Tari Eason Over 12.5 Points (-115)
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Pistons vs. Bulls
Action PRO is projecting 4.78 assists for Tre Jones in the Bulls' matchup against the Pistons tonight, presenting a 12.6% edge against his current assists prop line of over/under 3.5, which is good enough for a B+ grade in our database.
Jones recorded six assists across 22 minutes of action in his return to the Bulls' lineup a few days ago, which was a few ticks down from his average of 26.7 minutes per game on the season.
Dating back to before his latest injury though, Jones has now tallied 5+ assists in nine straight outings, while reaching 7+ assists in five of those contests and 10+ assists in two of those affairs.
The Bulls draw a tough matchup tonight against a Pistons team that ranks 2nd in defensive rating and 3rd in points allowed per game. However, this line appears to be too low any way you slice it.
Pick: Tre Jones Over 3.5 Assists (-125)
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