NBA picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Bulls vs. Raptors play [10/21/2026]

Bulls +9.5 (+101)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 55.4%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Bulls +9.5 at 50¢ odds. A 55.4% probability produces an edge of 5.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Clippers ML (-190)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 68.9%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET)

Clippers ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 68.9% at -190 odds, according to our model.

Trail Blazers ML (-140)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET)

Trail Blazers ML at -140 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 60.4% probability in simulations.

Heat ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Heat (7:30PM ET)

A 3.2% edge and 56.7% probability makes Heat at the moneyline a value play in the Timberwolves vs. Heat matchup, per our model.

Pacers ML (-150)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 62.8%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET)

Pacers ML at -150 presents a 2.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 62.8%.

Mavericks +8.5 (-103)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 53.3%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET)

Our model finds value on Mavericks +8.5 at 51¢, supported by an edge of 2.5%.

Grizzlies ML (-117)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Jazz-Grizzlies to finish as a tie after 90 minutes at -117. A 56.5% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Bulls ML (+350)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 24.3%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET)

A 2.1% edge on a 24.3% probability makes Bulls to win at +350a solid value play in today's Bulls vs. Raptors matchup.

Lakers ML (-210)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 69.7%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Lakers to win at -210. A 69.7% probability produces a 2.0% edge, making Lakers the favorable ML play in today's matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Wednesday, 10/21/2026

As of 2:35AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [10/21/2026]

• Bucks vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Hawks vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Bulls vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Hornets vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Pacers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Jazz vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Mavericks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Suns vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Warriors vs. Lakers (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Kings vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for October 21, 2026, featuring plays such as Bulls +9.5 vs. Raptors and Clippers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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