NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Wizards vs. Celtics play [3/13/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for March 13, 2026 are here, with Wizards vs. Celtics and Jazz vs. Trail Blazers among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s NBA action.

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List of NBA picks tonight [3/13, updated 9:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, March 13, 2026.

Wizards +19.5 (-106)

• Edge: 6.5%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Celtics (6:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +19.5 at -106 odds. A 58% probability produces an edge of 6.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Jazz +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 58%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Jazz +15.5 carries a 5.6% edge and a probability of 58% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Bulls +12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Bulls +12.5 vs. Clippers at -102 odds shows a 4.3% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Nuggets vs. Lakers under 241.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.9% edge and 54.4% probability make Nuggets vs. Lakers under 241.5 points at a value play in the Nuggets vs. Lakers matchup, per our model.

Timberwolves ML (-225)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 72.1%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Timberwolves ML at -225 odds presents a 2.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 72.1%.

Jazz ML (+830)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 13.3%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Jazz to win at +830 odds, supported by an edge of 2.5%.

Nuggets ML (-135)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 59.9%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Nuggets ML at -135 odds. A 59.9% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Nets +9 (-106)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Nets vs. 76ers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.4% edge on a 53.8% probability makes Nets +9 at -106 odds a solid value play in today's Nets vs. 76ers matchup.

Heat ML (-155)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 62.9%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on Heat to win at -155 odds. A 62.9% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making Heat the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 3/13/2026

As of 9:33PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wizards vs. Celtics	Wizards +19.5	-106 @ FanDuel	6.5%	58%
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers	Jazz +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	5.6%	58%
Bulls vs. Clippers	Bulls +12.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.3%	54.8%
Nuggets vs. Lakers	Under 241.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	2.9%	54.4%
Timberwolves vs. Warriors	Timberwolves ML	-225 @ BetMGM	2.9%	72.1%
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers	Jazz ML	+830 @ FanDuel	2.5%	13.3%
Nuggets vs. Lakers	Nuggets ML	-135 @ DraftKings	2.5%	59.9%
Nets vs. 76ers	Nets +9	-106 @ FanDuel	2.4%	53.8%
Magic vs. Heat	Heat ML	-155 @ DraftKings	2.1%	62.9%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [3/13/2026]

• Timberwolves vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Jazz vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bulls vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Nets vs. 76ers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hornets vs. Spurs (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Wizards vs. Celtics (6:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Magic vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nuggets vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for March 13, 2026, featuring plays such as Wizards +19.5 and Jazz +15.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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