NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Kings vs. Pistons play [1/24/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 24, 2026 are here, with Kings vs. Pistons and Pelicans vs. Spurs among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/24, updated 8:06PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Kings +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Pistons (3:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Kings +13.5 at -110 odds. A 57.1% probability produces an edge of 4.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Pelicans +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Spurs (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Pelicans +12.5 carries a 4.0% edge and a probability of 56.3% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Bucks ML (-116)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Bucks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Bucks ML at -116 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 56.7% probability in simulations.

Raptors +12.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Thunder (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.5% edge and 55.3% probability make Raptors +12.5 vs. Thunder at a value play in the Raptors vs. Thunder matchup, per our model.

Heat vs. Jazz under 245.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Heat vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)

Heat vs. Jazz under 245.5 points at -108 odds presents a 2.4% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.4%.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 1/24/2026

As of 8:06PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kings vs. Pistons	Kings +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.7%	57.1%
Pelicans vs. Spurs	Pelicans +12.5	-110 @ DraftKings	4.0%	56.3%
Mavericks vs. Bucks	Bucks ML	-116 @ FanDuel	3.0%	56.7%
Raptors vs. Thunder	Raptors +12.5	-112 @ FanDuel	2.5%	55.3%
Heat vs. Jazz	Under 245.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	2.4%	54.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/24/2026]

• Lakers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Heat vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Kings vs. Pistons (3:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nuggets vs. Grizzlies (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Warriors vs. Timberwolves (5:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Pelicans vs. Spurs (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Raptors vs. Thunder (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Mavericks vs. Bucks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 24, 2026, featuring plays such as Kings +13.5 and Pelicans +12.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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