Best bets today for all sports: Friday's picks include Pistons vs. Jazz NBA play [12/26/2025]

Today’s best sports bets for December 26, 2025 are here, with Pistons vs. Jazz in the NBA and among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s action.

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List of best bets for today [12/26, updated 9:06PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 26, 2025.

NBA: Jazz +8.5 (+100)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• NBA matchup: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Jazz +8.5 at +100 odds. A 57.5% probability produces an edge of 7.5%, making this the strongest play for today's sports action.

College Football: Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young over 55.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 6.4%
• Probability: 58.8%
• College Football Matchup: Pop-Tarts Bowl (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.4% edge and 58.8% probability make Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young over 55.5 points at a value play in the Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young matchup, per our model.

College Football: Georgia Tech +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 56.5%
• College Football Matchup: Pop-Tarts Bowl (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Georgia Tech +3.5 at -105 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.5%.

College Football: Georgia Tech ML (+155)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 43.8%
• College Football Matchup: Pop-Tarts Bowl (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Georgia Tech to win at +155 odds, supported by an edge of 4.6%.

NHL: Blackhawks +1.5 (+112)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 51.3%
• NHL Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Blackhawks +1.5 at +112 odds. A 51.3% probability produces a 4.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's NHL action.

NBA: Jazz vs. Spurs under 247.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 55.5%
• NBA Matchup: Jazz vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.1% edge on a 55.5% probability makes under 247.5 points at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Jazz vs. Spurs matchup.

Men's College Football: Penn State +2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Men's College Football Matchup: Pinstripe Bowl (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Penn State +2.5 at -102 odds. A 54.3% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Penn State the favorable side in Saturday’s men's college football matchup.

NHL: Blackhawks ML (+285)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 29.5%
• NHL Matchup: Blackhawks vs. Stars (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Blackhawks to defeat Stars at +285 odds shows a 29.5% probability and a 3.5% edge.

Best sports bets today summary: Friday, 12/26/2025

As of 9:06PM ET, here is our top bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pistons vs. Jazz (NBA)	Jazz +8.5	+100 @ BetMGM	7.5%	57.5%
Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young (College Football)	Over 55.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	6.4%	58.8%
Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young (College Football)	Georgia Tech +3.5	-105 @ FanDuel	5.3%	56.5%
Georgia Tech vs. Brigham Young (College Football)	Georgia Tech ML	+155 @ BetMGM	4.6%	43.8%
Blackhawks vs. Stars (NHL)	Blackhawks +1.5	+112 @ FanDuel	4.1%	51.3%
Jazz vs. Spurs (NBA)	Under 247.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	4.1%	55.5%
Penn State vs. Clemson (Men's College Football)	Penn State +2.5	-102 @ BetMGM	3.8%	54.3%
Blackhawks vs. Stars (NHL)	Blackhawks ML	+285 @ DraftKings	3.5%	29.5%

List of upcoming events to bet on now [12/26/2025]

• NBA: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• NBA: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• EPL: Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest (7:30AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Brighton vs. Arsenal (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Bournemouth vs. Brentford (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Everton vs. Burnley (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Wolves vs. Liverpool (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• EPL: Fulham vs. West Ham (10:00AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina (11:00AM ET, Saturday)
• NCAAF: Penn State vs. Clemson (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our best bets are locked and loaded for December 26, 2025, featuring plays such as Jazz +8.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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