NBA picks today: Monday's best bets include Nuggets vs. Pelicans play [1/12/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 12, 2026 are here, with Nuggets vs. Pelicans and Bulls vs. Rockets among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/12, updated 9:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Nuggets vs. Pelicans under 235.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 235.5 points in Nuggets vs. Pelicans at -105 odds. A 54.6% probability produces an edge of 3.4%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Bulls +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bulls +11.5 carries a 3.3% edge and a probability of 54.5% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Pelicans ML (+136)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 45.5%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Pelicans ML at +136 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 45.5% probability in simulations.

Suns ML (-112)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.9% edge and 55.7% probability make Suns at the moneyline at a value play in the Suns vs. Heat matchup, per our model.

Nuggets -3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Nuggets -3.5 at -110 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.

Bucks -2.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Bucks -2.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 2.3%.

Lakers vs. Kings under 230.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Lakers vs. Kings under 230.5 points at -105 odds. A 53.4% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA best bets summary: Monday, 1/12/2026

As of 9:31PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nuggets vs. Pelicans	Under 235.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.4%	54.6%
Bulls vs. Rockets	Bulls +11.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.3%	54.5%
Nuggets vs. Pelicans	Pelicans ML	+136 @ FanDuel	3.1%	45.5%
Suns vs. Heat	Suns ML	-112 @ FanDuel	2.9%	55.7%
Nuggets vs. Pelicans	Nuggets -3.5	-110 @ DraftKings	2.7%	55.1%
Timberwolves vs. Bucks	Bucks -2.5	-110 @ DraftKings	2.3%	54.6%
Lakers vs. Kings	Under 230.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	2.2%	53.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/12/2026]

• Lakers vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Monday)
• Hornets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Monday)
• Suns vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bulls vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Spurs vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 12, 2026, featuring plays such as under 235.5 points in the Nuggets vs. Pelicans matchup and Bulls +11.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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