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

Pacers +12.5 (-102)

• Edge: 7.1%
• Probability: 57.6%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Pacers +12.5 at -102 odds. A 57.6% probability produces an edge of 7.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Wizards +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 57.2%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Wizards +9.5 carries a 6.7% edge and a probability of 57.2% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Pelicans vs. Jazz over 244.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Pelicans vs. Jazz over 244.5 points at -105 odds shows a 4.5% edge, supported by a 55.7% probability in simulations.

Lakers ML (-205)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 70.4%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.2% edge and 70.4% probability make Lakers at the moneyline at a value play in the Lakers vs. Suns matchup, per our model.

Nets +10.5 (-108)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Nets +10.5 at -108 odds presents a 3.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.1%.

Bulls +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Bulls +3.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.0%.

Pelicans ML (-238)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 73.1%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Pelicans ML at -238 odds. A 73.1% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Pacers ML (+560)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 17.8%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 2.6% edge on a 17.8% probability makes Pacers to win at +560 odds a solid value play in today's Hornets vs. Pacers matchup.

Nets ML (+410)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 21.8%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model projects value on Nets to win at +410 odds. A 21.8% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making Nets the favorable ML play in Saturday’s matchup.

Rockets ML (-142)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Rockets to defeat Magic at -142 odds shows a 60.8% probability and a 2.1% edge.

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

As of 6:02PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Hornets vs. Pacers	Pacers +12.5	-102 @ BetMGM	7.1%	57.6%
Wizards vs. Hawks	Wizards +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	6.7%	57.2%
Pelicans vs. Jazz	Over 244.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	4.5%	55.7%
Lakers vs. Suns	Lakers ML	-205 @ FanDuel	3.2%	70.4%
Spurs vs. Nets	Nets +10.5	-108 @ DraftKings	3.2%	55.1%
Trail Blazers vs. Bulls	Bulls +3.5	-105 @ FanDuel	3.0%	54.3%
Pelicans vs. Jazz	Pelicans ML	-238 @ DraftKings	2.7%	73.1%
Hornets vs. Pacers	Pacers ML	+560 @ FanDuel	2.6%	17.8%
Spurs vs. Nets	Nets ML	+410 @ DraftKings	2.2%	21.8%
Rockets vs. Magic	Rockets ML	-142 @ DraftKings	2.1%	60.8%

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

• Heat vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Hornets vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Spurs vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Rockets vs. Magic (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Kings vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Lakers vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Timberwolves vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 26, 2026, featuring plays such as Pacers +12.5 and Wizards +9.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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