NBA picks today: Friday's best bets highlight Pistons vs. Jazz play [12/26/2025]

Today’s NBA picks for December 26, 2025 are here, with Pistons vs. Jazz among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s NBA play.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, going over the latest basketball odds to find legitimate betting edges. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of NBA picks tonight [12/26, updated 9:07PM ET]

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

Jazz +8.5 (+100)

• Edge: 7.5%
• Probability: 57.5%
• 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 NBA slate.

Mavericks ML (-142)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 61.1%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Kings (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.4% edge and 61.1% probability make Mavericks at the moneyline at a value play in the Mavericks vs. Kings matchup, per our model.

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

As of 9:07PM ET, here is our top NBA bet by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pistons vs. Jazz	Jazz +8.5	+100 @ BetMGM	7.5%	57.5%
Mavericks vs. Kings	Mavericks ML	-142 @ DraftKings	2.4%	61.1%

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

• Pistons vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Clippers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Mavericks vs. Kings (5:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Suns vs. Pelicans (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nuggets vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Nets vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Cavaliers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bucks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Knicks vs. Hawks (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Jazz vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA 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.

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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

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