NBA picks today: Monday's best bets include Wizards vs. Hawks play [2/23/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for February 23, 2026 are here, with Wizards vs. Hawks and Jazz vs. Rockets among the top plays identified by our model across Monday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [2/23, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Monday, February 23, 2026.

Wizards +12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +12.5 at -105 odds. A 56.3% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Jazz +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Jazz +13.5 carries a 4.6% edge and a probability of 57% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Pacers +9 (-106)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Pacers +9 vs. 76ers at -106 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 54.5% probability in simulations.

Mavericks ML (-122)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 2.7% edge and 57.6% probability make Mavericks at the moneyline at a value play in the Mavericks vs. Nets matchup, per our model.

Jazz ML (+570)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 17.4%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Monday)

Jazz ML at +570 odds presents a 2.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 17.4%.

NBA best bets summary: Monday, 2/23/2026

As of 7:32PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wizards vs. Hawks	Wizards +12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.1%	56.3%
Jazz vs. Rockets	Jazz +13.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.6%	57%
76ers vs. Pacers	Pacers +9	-106 @ FanDuel	3.1%	54.5%
Mavericks vs. Nets	Mavericks ML	-122 @ DraftKings	2.7%	57.6%
Jazz vs. Rockets	Jazz ML	+570 @ FanDuel	2.5%	17.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/23/2026]

• Kings vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Jazz vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Monday)
• 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Thunder vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Wizards +12.5 and Jazz +13.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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