NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Pelicans vs. Thunder play [1/27/2026]

Pelicans +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.6%
• Probability: 56.9%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Pelicans +14.5 at -105 odds. A 56.9% probability produces an edge of 5.6%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Kings +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Kings +14.5 carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 55.7% at -105 odds, according to our model.

Nets +8.5 (-106)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Nets +8.5 vs. Suns at -106 odds shows a 3.4% edge, supported by a 54.8% probability in simulations.

Wizards +6.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.3%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.0% edge and 54.3% probability make Wizards +6.5 vs. Trail Blazers at a value play in the Trail Blazers vs. Wizards matchup, per our model.

Nuggets +6.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 52.7%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Nuggets +6.5 at -102 odds presents a 2.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 52.7%.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 1/27/2026

As of 6:35PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Pelicans vs. Thunder	Pelicans +14.5	-105 @ BetMGM	5.6%	56.9%
Kings vs. Knicks	Kings +14.5	-105 @ BetMGM	4.5%	55.7%
Nets vs. Suns	Nets +8.5	-106 @ FanDuel	3.4%	54.8%
Trail Blazers vs. Wizards	Wizards +6.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.3%
Pistons vs. Nuggets	Nuggets +6.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.2%	52.7%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/27/2026]

• Trail Blazers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Kings vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pelicans vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Bucks vs. 76ers (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Nets vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Pistons vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Clippers vs. Jazz (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 27, 2026, featuring plays such as Pelicans +14.5 and Kings +14.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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