NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, February 20th

After a soft opening on Wednesday with only one game on the schedule, the NBA machine cranks back on properly tomorrow with a full slate of games. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Thursday, February 20th.

NBA Predictions & Preview For Thursday, February 20th

Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks

Start Time – 7:30 PM EST

The thought was once the Orlando Magic got Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner back on the court they would start winning games again. That has not been the case, as they are 3-6 over their last nine contests. Perhaps this shows the importance of Jalen Suggs, who will remain out tomorrow against the Atlanta Hawks.

Orlando is also not a good road team, going 10-19 away from home this season. My numbers have this game lined up as Atlanta -2.5, so the home team is the play.

Best Bet: Atlanta +1.5 (-110)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers

Start Time – 10:00 PM EST

The Portland Trail Blazers raised some eyebrows from late January into early February by winning six straight games and 10 of 11. They have since come back down earth, dropping three straight heading in the All-Star break.

However, they are still a solid team at home, and the Los Angeles Lakers are a poor road team and will be playing the second night of a back-to-back tomorrow. Portland -0.5 is my line, so the Blazers are my play.

Best Bet: Portland +3.5 (-105)

Overall Record: 111-79 (58%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $2,227.65
Return on Investment: 12%