NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Nets vs. Celtics play [2/27/2026]

Nets +17.5 (-112)

• Edge: 5.9%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Nets +17.5 at -112 odds. A 58.7% probability produces an edge of 5.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Cavaliers ML (+225)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 33.9%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Cavaliers ML carries a 3.1% edge and a probability of 33.9% at +225 odds, according to our model.

Grizzlies vs. Mavericks over 238.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Grizzlies vs. Mavericks over 238.5 points at -110 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 55.3% probability in simulations.

Nuggets +8 (-108)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.4% edge and 54.3% probability make Nuggets +8 vs. Thunder at a value play in the Nuggets vs. Thunder matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 2/27/2026

As of 6:04PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nets vs. Celtics	Nets +17.5	-112 @ DraftKings	5.9%	58.7%
Cavaliers vs. Pistons	Cavaliers ML	+225 @ FanDuel	3.1%	33.9%
Grizzlies vs. Mavericks	Over 238.5 Points	-110 @ DraftKings	2.9%	55.3%
Nuggets vs. Thunder	Nuggets +8	-108 @ FanDuel	2.4%	54.3%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/27/2026]

• Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Nets vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Nuggets vs. Thunder (9:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 27, 2026, featuring plays such as Nets +17.5 and Cavaliers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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