NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Nuggets vs. Pelicans play [1/13/2026]

Nuggets vs. Pelicans under 235.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 3.9%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on under 235.5 points in Nuggets vs. Pelicans at -105 odds. A 55.1% probability produces an edge of 3.9%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Heat -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Heat -1.5 carries a 3.8% edge and a probability of 53.8% at +100 odds, according to our model.

Bulls +12.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bulls +12.5 vs. Rockets at -105 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Suns ML (-105)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.1% edge and 54.3% probability make Suns at the moneyline at a value play in the Suns vs. Heat matchup, per our model.

Bucks ML (-154)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 63.3%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Bucks ML at -154 odds presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.3%.

Spurs +7.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Spurs +7.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 2.2%.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 1/13/2026

As of 6:32AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nuggets vs. Pelicans	Under 235.5 Points	-105 @ FanDuel	3.9%	55.1%
Suns vs. Heat	Heat -1.5	+100 @ BetMGM	3.8%	53.8%
Bulls vs. Rockets	Bulls +12.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.6%	54.8%
Suns vs. Heat	Suns ML	-105 @ BetMGM	3.1%	54.3%
Timberwolves vs. Bucks	Bucks ML	-154 @ FanDuel	2.6%	63.3%
Spurs vs. Thunder	Spurs +7.5	-105 @ BetMGM	2.2%	53.5%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/13/2026]

• Suns vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bulls vs. Rockets (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Spurs vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hawks vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Warriors (11:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 13, 2026, featuring plays such as under 235.5 points in the Nuggets vs. Pelicans matchup and Heat -1.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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