Best Sports Betting Picks Today: NBA Gambling Predictions for February 12th

The entire NBA is in action on Wednesday.

With 30 teams playing a total of 15 games and 300-plus markets posted for each game, it can be hard to figure out your best bets for the day.

Not sure where to start? Try taking a look at our best bets and go from there. 

Best Bets Feb. 12: NBA

San Antonio Spurs vs. Boston Celtics

With Jrue Holiday and possibly Jaylen Brown out, Boston should win this one. However, they have not been at their best at home this season. They actually have a better road record (22-6) than home (16-10 SU, 9-17 ATS (as a home favorite).

San Antonio is getting better. Victor Wembanyama is a beast, Chris Paul is one of the best distributors the game has ever seen, and De’Aaron Fox is going to get better the more comfortable he becomes with the Spurs.

At full strength, the Celtics cover this spread without thinking about it. But with the injuries they are dealing with and San Antonio’s improving roster, the Spurs could keep this one close.

Our Pick: Spurs +8.5 (FanDuel)

Victor Wembanyama, UNDER 23.5 Points at -102

After a big game like the one he just had against the Wizards, Wembanyama tends to take a step back and produce less. Against a defense like Boston’s, that’s even more likely. I wouldn’t be shocked if they were to try to feature Fox in order to give him more of a chance to acclimate to his new team.

Victor Wembanyama, OVER 3.5 Blocks at +114

Boston does not allow too many blocks (4.1 per game; tied for second lowest per game average). Wemby is averaging 3.0 per game this month and 3.9 over the course of the season and has had 4+ in two of his last three games.

Asking for four is a lot, but if anyone can pull it off against the Celtics, it’s Wembanyama.

Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets

Houston returned home Sunday and brought their six-game losing streak to an end with a 94-87 win over the Raptors. Heading into their Tuesday night game against the Grizzlies, the Suns had lost five of their last seven.

Their primary issue? Defense. In those seven games, they gave up 120+ points per game and 129+ in the last three. The Rockets' offense is good enough to exploit the Suns' lackluster defense. But I wouldn’t expect another sub-100-point night again.

Our Picks: Rockets -6.5 and OVER 223.5  (FanDuel)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors

Cleveland is one of the best teams in the NBA this season and the owner of the No. 2 scoring offense in the NBA (122.5 points per game). They’ve won seven of their last eight games and are currently enjoying a three-game win streak.

Toronto had lost four in a row before edging out the 76ers Tuesday night, 106-103. When they host the Cavs tonight, it will be their third game in four days and the second of a back-to-back. So, they are not just going to be a lackluster team facing one of the NBA‘s best, but a tired, lackluster team facing one of the NBA’s best.

Our Pick: Cavaliers -13.5 (Caesar)