NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Bucks vs. Bulls play [12/27/2025]

Today’s NBA picks for December 27, 2025 are here, with Bucks vs. Bulls and Jazz vs. Spurs among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA schedule.

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List of NBA picks tonight [12/27, updated 7:31PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Bulls -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Bulls -2.5 at -105 odds. A 56.5% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Jazz +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Jazz +14.5 carries a 4.6% edge and a probability of 57% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Nets +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Nets +12.5 vs. Timberwolves at -110 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 55.6% probability in simulations.

Nets +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Timberwolves (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.2% edge and 55.6% probability make Nets +12.5 vs. Timberwolves at a value play in the Nets vs. Timberwolves matchup, per our model.

Rockets ML (-142)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rockets ML at -142 odds presents a 2.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 60.7%.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 12/27/2025

As of 7:31PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Bucks vs. Bulls	Bulls -2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.3%	56.5%
Jazz vs. Spurs	Jazz +14.5	-110 @ FanDuel	4.6%	57%
Nets vs. Timberwolves	Nets +12.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%
Nets vs. Timberwolves	Nets +12.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.2%	55.6%
Cavaliers vs. Rockets	Rockets ML	-142 @ DraftKings	2.0%	60.7%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/27/2025]

• 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)
• Pacers vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• 76ers vs. Thunder (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Warriors vs. Raptors (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Celtics vs. Trail Blazers (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Grizzlies vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 27, 2025, featuring plays such as Bulls -2.5 and Jazz +14.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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