NBA Picks Today: Thursday's Best Bets Include Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Play [2/20/2025]

NBA betting is back for another pulse-pounding playoffs day on 2/20, and we're here to bring you our top basketball picks for Thursday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Lakers vs. Trail Blazers game at 10:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout moneyline play at 10:00PM ET, these picks are powered by advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [2/20, Updated: 9:32PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our independent predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bet for Thursday, February 20, 2025.

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Lakers ML (-135)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 59.9%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Drawing from our Lakers vs Trail Blazers prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Lakers vs. Trail Blazers matchup. We recommend a bet on Lakers ML at -135 odds, offering an edge of 2.5%.

Lakers ML vs. Trail Blazers

-135

Bet $25
Payout $43.53Bet $25, Payout $43.53

NBA Best Bets: Thursday, 2/20/2025

As of 9:32PM ET, here are the next NBA bets recommended by our model:

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Thursday's full suite of NBA picks is highlighted by a spread opportunity with a substantial 7.3% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on February 20, check out:

• Thursday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Thursday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [2/20/2025]

• Lakers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Grizzlies vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bucks vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Heat vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Pelicans vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Pistons vs. Spurs (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Timberwolves vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Thunder vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are rooted in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.