NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include 76ers vs. Bulls play [12/26/2025]

Bulls -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Bulls (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Bulls -1.5 at +100 odds. A 55.5% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Wizards +7.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Wizards +7.5 carries a 3.5% edge and a probability of 53.5% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Jazz +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Jazz +9.5 vs. Pistons at -110 odds shows a 3.4% edge, supported by a 55.8% probability in simulations.

Clippers ML (-125)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

A 2.4% edge and 57.9% probability make Clippers at the moneyline at a value play in the Clippers vs. Trail Blazers matchup, per our model.

Pistons vs. Jazz under 243.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Pistons vs. Jazz under 243.5 points at -105 odds presents a 2.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 53.5%.

Heat vs. Hawks under 245.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 53.6%
• Matchup: Heat vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on under 245.5 points in Heat vs. Hawks at -106 odds, supported by an edge of 2.2%.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 12/26/2025

As of 1:34AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
76ers vs. Bulls	Bulls -1.5	+100 @ DraftKings	5.5%	55.5%
Raptors vs. Wizards	Wizards +7.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.5%	53.5%
Pistons vs. Jazz	Jazz +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.4%	55.8%
Clippers vs. Trail Blazers	Clippers ML	-125 @ DraftKings	2.4%	57.9%
Pistons vs. Jazz	Under 243.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.3%	53.5%
Heat vs. Hawks	Under 245.5 Points	-106 @ FanDuel	2.2%	53.6%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/26/2025]

• Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Celtics vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Hornets vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Heat vs. Hawks (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• 76ers vs. Bulls (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Suns vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bucks vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 26, 2025, featuring plays such as Bulls -1.5 and Wizards +7.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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