NBA picks today: Sunday's best bets include Kings vs. Trail Blazers play [4/12/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for April 12, 2026 are here, with Kings vs. Trail Blazers and Bulls vs. Mavericks among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NBA play.

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List of NBA picks tonight [4/12, updated 8:06PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Kings +18.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 59.1%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Trail Blazers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Kings +18.5 at -110 odds. A 59.1% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Bulls vs. Mavericks under 249.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Bulls vs. Mavericks under 249.5 points carries a 5.7% edge and a probability of 58.1% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Jazz vs. Lakers over 238.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.7%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Jazz vs. Lakers over 238.5 points at -105 odds shows a 5.7% edge, supported by a 57% probability in simulations.

Jazz +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

A 5.3% edge and 57.6% probability make Jazz +14.5 vs. Lakers at a value play in the Jazz vs. Lakers matchup, per our model.

Grizzlies +14.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Grizzlies +14.5 at -110 odds presents a 3.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.2%.

Jazz ML (+725)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 15.7%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on Jazz to win at +725 odds, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

Grizzlies ML (+725)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 14.2%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has uncovered value on Grizzlies ML at +725 odds. A 14.2% probability produces a 2.1% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 4/12/2026

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

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [4/12/2026]

• Suns vs. Thunder (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Nuggets vs. Spurs (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Warriors vs. Clippers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Kings vs. Trail Blazers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Jazz vs. Lakers (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Grizzlies vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Bulls vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Pelicans vs. Timberwolves (8:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for April 12, 2026, featuring plays such as Kings +18.5 and under 249.5 points in the Bulls vs. Mavericks matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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