The Best NBA Bets For February 13

The Best NBA Bets For February 13

There are six NBA matchups on the slate for February 13, we look at the best NBA bets for February 13.

The BetPreview experts break down the three best NBA bets for tonight’s games, including full NBA bet previews for the Celtics vs Nets, Heat vs Bucks and Pistons vs Lakers.

Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Bet Preview

In early November, the Celtics and Nets squared off twice within just six days, delivering some intense basketball action. First up, on November 4th in Brooklyn, Jayson Tatum lit up the scoreboard with 32 points and snagged 11 rebounds, driving Boston to a gritty 124-114 win. Then, when they met again on November 10th, this time in Boston, Jaylen Brown took the spotlight, dropping 28 points and leading the Celtics to an easier 121-107 victory.

Heading into Tuesday’s matchup, the Boston Celtics are on a hot streak with four straight wins under their belt. They’re dominating the league with an impressive 41-12 record, sitting comfortably 5.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference.

On the flip side, the Brooklyn Nets have been struggling, managing just four wins in their last 10 outings. However, they’re coming off a smooth victory against the San Antonio Spurs. Despite this recent win, the Nets find themselves in 11th place in the East with a 21-31 record, indicating a challenging season so far.

Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets Best Bet

Jrue Holiday Over 4.5 Assists -130 at BetMGM Sportsbook

In the two games against the Nets this season, Holiday had 10 and 9 assists, respectively. With Tatum and Brown taking care of the scoring against the Nets in those two contests, Holiday was free to dish the ball out to the tandem.

Holiday has gone over the 4.5 number of assists in 3 of his last 4 games, while the Nets gave up 7 assists to Darius Garland and 5 to Kyrie Irving in a game where Luke Doncic also had 9 dimes.

With the Celtics projected to score 119 points in Tuesday’s game, there will be lots of opportunity for Holiday to get the ball around to his teammates, eclipsing 4.5 assists.

Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Bet Preview

The Bucks are currently leading their season face-off against the Heat 2-0, grabbing wins on October 31 (122-114) and November 29 (131-124).

Sitting at eighth in the East with a 28-25 record, the Heat are coming off a tight loss to the league-leading Celtics (106-110) at TD Garden on Sunday, and they were without Jimmy Butler. It was more of a defensive showdown, with no player really breaking out offensively. However, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo did put up a combined effort of 46 points, 18 rebounds, and eight assists.

Meanwhile, the Bucks, third in the East with a 35-19 record, are rolling into this game fresh off a solid win against the Denver Nuggets (112-95) at home on Monday. The Bucks are 6-2 in the second game of back-to-backs this season, winning all six of their games at home.

Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks Best Bet

Milwaukee Bucks -4.5 First Half -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook

The Bucks are killing it at home with a league-best 20-8-1 ATS in the first half, and they’re in a great spot to keep that momentum going against a Heat squad missing key players Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. When we talk about recent performances in the first half, Milwaukee is on another level. The Bucks rank fifth in limiting opponents’ effective field goal percentage (EFG%) in their last 10 games, while the Heat’s offense is in a slump, bottoming out in EFG% and landing at 27th in first-half point margin during the same period.

Milwaukee’s ability to hit the ground running, especially in the second game of a back-to-back, is impressive. They’ve consistently outperformed their last five opponents in the first half, leading by margins of 28, 10, 12, 5, and 11 points. For bettors, this trend suggests the Bucks have the resilience and strategy to start strong, even when games are stacked closely together.

Given these stats, the Bucks seem primed for another strong first-half performance at home, particularly against a Heat team struggling to find its rhythm offensively without Butler and Rozier.

Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers Bet Preview

As we gear up for the second and final showdown of the season between these two teams, the Lakers are entering with a win under their belt from their first encounter on November 29, 2023. They dominated the game, securing a 133-107 victory in Detroit. D’Angelo Russell was on fire, dropping 35 points to lead the charge. LeBron James also made significant contributions with 25 points and eight rebounds, while Anthony Davis put up a stellar performance with 28 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.

The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of dodging the dreaded title of owning the worst NBA season record ever, needing just two more wins to avoid history. They’ve been stepping up their game lately, even pulling off an impressive performance in a narrow 112-106 defeat against the LA Clippers. This shows they’re not going down without a fight.

On the other side, the LA Lakers are aiming to wrap up their three-game homestand on a high note. After dropping a game to the Denver Nuggets last Thursday, they managed to rebound with a win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster for them, but they’re looking to steady the ship with a victory.

The Pistons are showing signs of life, which could make them a riskier bet against than their overall record suggests. Meanwhile, the Lakers’ inconsistency of late makes their games a bit unpredictable, but they’re always a team that can pull off a win, especially when they’re looking to finish strong at home.

Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers Best Bet

LeBron James Under 32.5 Points and Assists -115 at DraftKings Sportsbook
James has reportedly been ailing with a left ankle peroneal tendinopathy since Jan. 4. He has been a regular name on the Lakers injury report while playing through them.

In a game against a team that is currently 8-44, it’s very possible that James will either be inactice against the Pistons or play reduced minutes. The Lakers have important games against the Jazz and Warriors who sit right below them in the battle for the final playoff spot in the west.

With the Lakers sitting as 11-point favorites, we will take our chances on James not playing deep into the fourth quarter unless the game is extremely tight.