NBA picks today: Sunday's best bets include Hornets vs. Wizards play [2/22/2026]

Wizards +11.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +11.5 at -105 odds. A 56.1% probability produces an edge of 4.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Mavericks ML (-130)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Pacers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Mavericks ML carries a 3.0% edge and a probability of 58.4% at -130 odds, according to our model.

Bulls +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Bulls +9.5 vs. Knicks at -102 odds shows a 3.0% edge, supported by a 53.5% probability in simulations.

Clippers ML (-130)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Clippers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.9% edge and 58.2% probability make Clippers at the moneyline at a value play in the Magic vs. Clippers matchup, per our model.

76ers +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

76ers +8.5 at -105 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54%.

Nets +9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Hawks (3:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Nets +9.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 2.6%.

Trail Blazers ML (-155)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 63.3%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Suns (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Trail Blazers ML at -155 odds. A 63.3% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Celtics ML (-125)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Lakers (6:30PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.3% edge on a 57.9% probability makes Celtics to win at -125 odds a solid value play in today's Celtics vs. Lakers matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 2/22/2026

As of 2:09PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hornets vs. Wizards	Wizards +11.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.9%	56.1%
Mavericks vs. Pacers	Mavericks ML	-130 @ DraftKings	3.0%	58.4%
Knicks vs. Bulls	Bulls +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	3.0%	53.5%
Magic vs. Clippers	Clippers ML	-130 @ DraftKings	2.9%	58.2%
76ers vs. Timberwolves	76ers +8.5	-105 @ DraftKings	2.7%	54%
Nets vs. Hawks	Nets +9.5	-105 @ BetMGM	2.6%	53.8%
Trail Blazers vs. Suns	Trail Blazers ML	-155 @ BetMGM	2.5%	63.3%
Celtics vs. Lakers	Celtics ML	-125 @ DraftKings	2.3%	57.9%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/22/2026]

• Nuggets vs. Warriors (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Nets vs. Hawks (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Raptors vs. Bucks (3:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Mavericks vs. Pacers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Hornets vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Celtics vs. Lakers (6:30PM ET, Sunday)
• 76ers vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Suns (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Knicks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Magic vs. Clippers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Wizards +11.5 and Mavericks ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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