Best NBA Bets Today: Free Betting Picks, Predictions & Player Props 2/28

For the fourth straight day since the All-Star break, the NBA has at least seven games on the docket. Chicago at Miami headlines the four intriguing matchups tonight. The Heat (40-21) lead the Bulls (39-22) by one game for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, neither squad has the conference’s best mark in 2022, as Miami is 17-8 and Chicago is 16-12 since the New Year began.

This daily NBA article will examine the best betting picks and NBA player prop bets today. With OddsShopper, bettors can maximize their profits and see the best bets with the highest expected return on investment . OddsShopper can find which sportsbooks offer the best prices for these prop bets. The following are the seven best bets for tonight’s card.

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Timberwolves Moneyline (-160) Over Cavaliers

Can the Cavaliers score enough to keep pace with the Wolves? Minnesota is 3-2 over its last five games, although their two losses were because they struggled on the offensive end. However, the Timberwolves have been pretty efficient offensively lately, posting an offensive rating of 113.1 points over the last eight. They also have been better on the road than at home during this stretch. Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell have paved the way for the Timberwolves, and the Cavs have been gnashed by opposing centers and point guards over their last five outings. However, this bet has more to do with who the Cavaliers will be missing than about Minnesota. Cleveland will once again be without their top four guards in Darius Garland, Rajon Rondo, Caris LeVert and Collin Sexton. The Cavs have lost three of their last four and are just 7-6 without Garland. OddsShopper gives Minnesota a 53% chance of winning.

Hornets Spread (+10) Over Bucks; Over 138 Points

This game has all the makings to be an entertaining track meet. Neither team is in good form, and both teams have been awful on the defensive end this year. While the Bucks have been pretty good at home this year, the point spread seems absurdly high.

Milwaukee enters in poor form, having lost three of their last four at home and four of five overall. The Bucks’ big problem has been their defense, as they have registered a defensive rating of 120.1 over the last five games, with their opponents posting an effective goal percentage of 57.9%. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis have all played well offensively during this stretch.

Charlotte is in a big-time funk, having lost 10 of their last 12. Only four of those setbacks have been by double digits, and none have occurred in the past six games. The Hornets have been pretty solid on the offensive end recently, as they averaged more than 118 points over the last eight games. Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball have led the way from deep. Miles Bridges, Montrezl Harrell and Kelly Oubre have also averaged double figures during this stretch. Moreover, Charlotte has taken the last two meetings and leads the season series 2-1.

OddsShopper gives the Hornets a 55% chance of covering with an ROI of 10%.

Meanwhile, the point total has dropped two points since earlier this morning. OddsShopper gives the over a 52% chance of hitting.

Kings Spread (-5.0) Over Thunder

Sacramento has taken each of its last two games versus Oklahoma City, with the average margin of victory being 8 points. Harrison Barnes is averaging 20 points a game against the Thunder, and he has shot the ball very well lately, connecting on 57.3% of his shots from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc over the last 10 games. However, the Kings may be without Richaun Holmes (questionable). Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is depleted by injuries, with Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Ty Jerome, Mike Muscala, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Kenrich Williams having been ruled out. OddsShopper gives Sacramento a 62% chance of winning the game.

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Buddy Hield Over 18.5 Points

Hield is enjoying playing in coach Rick Carlisle’s free-wheeling offense, though it is not much different from the Kings, as he is still playing with two point guards, with one being familiar teammate Tyrese Haliburton. The biggest difference is that Hield is now regularly in the starting lineup. Hield has shot the ball well in his six appearances with the Pacers, connecting on nearly 50% of his shots from the field and canning 3.5 treys a game. He has topped the 20-point mark in half of his games with Indiana and averages 19.5 points as a starter this season. Hield is projected for 20.77 points tonight. OddsShopper gives the over a 62% chance of hitting and an expected ROI of 21%.

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Bulls Spread (+4.0) Over Heat
Justin Holiday Over 9.5 Points
Seth Curry Over 15.5 Points

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