NBA odds, free score predictions for Friday, Feb, 21: Model picks Cavaliers-Knicks, Rockets-Timberwolves, more

The NBA All-Star break is in the rearview mirror, with nine games on Friday’s NBA schedule. Detroit brings a four-game winning streak into the second half of the season, and it will be on the road facing San Antonio in Austin on Friday night. The Pistons are 4-point road favorites in the latest NBA odds as they try to cover the spread for the 13th time in their last 18 road games. Other games to keep an eye on include the Heat vs. Raptors (+3), Mavericks vs. Pelicans (+5.5) and Jazz vs. Thunder (-15.5)

Meanwhile, Warriors vs. Kings (+2) sees a pair of teams with identical 28-27 records battling it out in a game that could have major postseason implications for either the NBA playoffs or NBA play-in tournament. SportsLine’s proven model has simulated every Friday NBA game 10,000 times and revealed an exact score prediction for each matchup. See all the NBA picks at SportsLine right here.

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Cavaliers vs. Knicks (+8.5, 241.5), 7 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Cavaliers 123, Knicks 110
Cleveland has won five straight and nine of its last 10 games, including a 110-97 win in Brooklyn on Thursday night. New York is coming off an overtime win against Chicago, notching its 10th win in its last 12 games. Alex Selesnick is 68-51 in his last 119 NBA player prop picks, and he has locked in a bet for this matchup. Visit SportsLine to see his player prop pick.. 

Magic vs. Grizzlies (-3, 225.5), 7 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Magic 109, Grizzlies 108
The Grizzlies had no injuries for the first time in 283 regular-season games on Thursday, but they came up short in a 127-113 loss to Indiana. Orlando has won three of its last four games, and the model likes the Magic as home underdogs on Friday night. Micah Roberts is on an 11-3 roll on ATS picks involving the Grizzlies, returning nearly $800 for $100 bettors. Visit SportsLine to see all of the expert picks for this game. 

Wizards vs. Bucks (-5.5, 230), 7 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Bucks 111, Wizards 110
Former Milwaukee starter Khris Middleton is expected to make his Washington debut on Friday against his old team. He adds some much-needed offensive firepower to go alongside Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.2 points per game. PropBetGuy, who joined SportsLine in December and is 77-59 in his last 136 NBA player props, has revealed his best prop bet for Wizards vs. Bucks. 

Raptors vs. Heat (-3, 218.5), 7:30 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Heat 111, Raptors 105
Miami is looking to start a push for playoff seeding against a Toronto team that has lost five of its last six games. The Heat beat the Raptors by double digits on Dec. 12, as big man Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 16 rebounds. The model also has a 4-star prop pick for Tyler Herro’s points + assists. Visit SportsLine to see that pick and others. 

Spurs vs. Pistons (-4.5, 235.5), 8:30 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Pistons 117, Spurs 109
San Antonio has ruled out star Victor Wembanyama for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot in his right shoulder, leaving a major void. Wembanyama scored at least 30 points on 12 occasions this season while also leading the league in blocked shots, so the model likes Detroit to expose his absence on Friday. Mike Barner is on an 83-53 roll on NBA prop picks, returning more than $2,000 for $100 bettors. Visit SportsLine to see his NBA prop pick for this game. 

Mavericks vs. Pelicans (+5.5, 237.5), 8:30 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Mavericks 116, Pelicans 113
Dallas has been dealing with a slew of injuries, and it will be without six key contributors on Friday. The model has accounted for those injuries and likes the Pelicans to cover as road underdogs in this matchup. Mike Barner is on an 83-53 roll on NBA prop picks, returning more than $2,000 for $100 bettors. Visit SportsLine to see his NBA prop pick for this game. 

Rockets vs. Timberwolves (+3.5, 220.5), 9:30 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Rockets 109, Timberwolves 107
Minnesota closed the first half of the season with a 116-101 win over Oklahoma City, and the Timberwolves have a chance to build on that momentum against the Rockets to open the second half. Matt Severance, who is 89-57 in his last 146 NBA picks, has revealed his moneyline pick for Friday’s game. Visit SportsLine to see all of his picks. 

Jazz vs. Thunder (-15.5, 235.5), 9:30 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Thunder 120, Jazz 106
Oklahoma City won seven consecutive games prior to its loss to Minnesota, with five of those victories coming by at least 14 points. The Thunder have already picked up two wins over the Jazz this season, including a 133-106 win in December. SportsLine’s model has also revealed multiple highly rated prop picks for this game. You can see them all here. 

Kings vs. Warriors (-2, 236.5), 10 p.m. ET

Score prediction: Warriors 116, Kings 112
Golden State has won three of its four games since acquiring Jimmy Butler in a trade with Miami. Butler has averaged 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in his four games. Want expert and model prop picks for every game on Friday? Join SportsLine now to get all of the picks you need.  

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