NBA picks today: Thursday's best bets include Nets vs. Celtics play [2/26/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for February 26, 2026 are here, with Nets vs. Celtics and Pelicans vs. Jazz among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NBA schedule.

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List of NBA picks tonight [2/26, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Nets +16.5 (-108)

• Edge: 6.3%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Nets +16.5 at -108 odds. A 58.2% probability produces an edge of 6.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Pelicans vs. Jazz under 244.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Pelicans vs. Jazz under 244.5 points carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 55.9% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Mavericks ML (-205)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 70.4%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)

Mavericks ML at -205 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 70.4% probability in simulations.

Grizzlies vs. Mavericks under 235.5 points (-106)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.5% edge and 54% probability make Grizzlies vs. Mavericks under 235.5 points at a value play in the Grizzlies vs. Mavericks matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Thursday, 2/26/2026

As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/26/2026]

• Lakers vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Timberwolves vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Cavaliers vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Nets vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Knicks vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 26, 2026, featuring plays such as Nets +16.5 and under 244.5 points in the Pelicans vs. Jazz matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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