NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Bucks vs. Celtics play [1/31/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 31, 2026 are here, with Bucks vs. Celtics and Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA schedule.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/31, updated 7:44PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Bucks +13.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Bucks +13.5 at -105 odds. A 56% probability produces an edge of 4.8%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Grizzlies +10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Grizzlies +10.5 carries a 3.8% edge and a probability of 54.3% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Nets +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.5%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Pistons (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Nets +13.5 vs. Pistons at -110 odds shows a 3.5% edge, supported by a 55.9% probability in simulations.

Kings ML (-135)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 60.4%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.9% edge and 60.4% probability make Kings at the moneyline at a value play in the Kings vs. Wizards matchup, per our model.

Mavericks +10.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Mavericks +10.5 at -110 odds presents a 2.5% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.9%.

Bulls +5.5 (+100)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 52.1%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Bulls +5.5 at +100 odds, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 1/31/2026

As of 7:44PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bucks vs. Celtics	Bucks +13.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.8%	56%
Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies	Grizzlies +10.5	-102 @ BetMGM	3.8%	54.3%
Nets vs. Pistons	Nets +13.5	-110 @ DraftKings	3.5%	55.9%
Kings vs. Wizards	Kings ML	-135 @ DraftKings	2.9%	60.4%
Mavericks vs. Rockets	Mavericks +10.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.5%	54.9%
Bulls vs. Heat	Bulls +5.5	+100 @ DraftKings	2.1%	52.1%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/31/2026]

• Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Bulls vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mavericks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Bucks vs. Celtics (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Magic vs. Spurs (4:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nets vs. Pistons (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Kings vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Jazz vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Lakers vs. Knicks (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 31, 2026, featuring plays such as Bucks +13.5 and Grizzlies +10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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

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