We’ve got another busy day in the NBA tomorrow, with nine games on the schedule. However, that includes multiple tanking teams, whom we have to tread lightly around. Here are your NBA predictions and preview for Friday, February 20th.
NBA Predictions & Preview For Friday, February 20th
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets
Start Time – 7:00 PM EST
As of this writing, I don’t know if the Charlotte Hornets came through for me on Thursday night. But, regardless, I’m going in on them again tomorrow as they host the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Hornets will still be undermanned tomorrow (no Colby White, Moussa Diabate, or Miles Bridges), but, as was the case on Thursday, we’re being given enough leeway on the spread to make them worth a play. My line is Charlotte -1, so the Hornets as a home dog is the move.
Best Bet: Charlotte +4.5 (-110)
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Start Time – 10:00 PM EST
Not only am I in on the Hornets two nights in a row, but I’m also fading the Denver Nuggets on Thursday and Friday. They are still without Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon, and are facing a road back-to-back tomorrow.
And the Portland Trail Blazers are a kinda ok basketball team, relatively speaking. My line is Portland -1.5, so another road dog it is.
Best Bet: Portland +3.5 (-110)
2025/6 Overall Record: 119-102 (54%)
Profit (based on $100/bet): $437.93
Return on Investment: 2%
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