NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Wizards vs. Hawks play [2/24/2026]

Wizards +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +13.5 at -110 odds. A 56.6% probability produces an edge of 4.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Trail Blazers +5.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 54.6%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Trail Blazers +5.5 carries a 4.1% edge and a probability of 54.6% at -102 odds, according to our model.

Raptors -1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Raptors -1.5 vs. Thunder at -105 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 55.2% probability in simulations.

Bulls +8.5 (-106)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.0% edge and 54.5% probability make Bulls +8.5 vs. Hornets at a value play in the Hornets vs. Bulls matchup, per our model.

Mavericks ML (-122)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Mavericks ML at -122 odds presents a 2.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.7%.

Pacers +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Pacers +9.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 2.3%.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/24/2026

As of 7:31AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Wizards vs. Hawks	Wizards +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.2%	56.6%
Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers	Trail Blazers +5.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.1%	54.6%
Thunder vs. Raptors	Raptors -1.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.2%
Hornets vs. Bulls	Bulls +8.5	-106 @ FanDuel	3.0%	54.5%
Mavericks vs. Nets	Mavericks ML	-122 @ DraftKings	2.8%	57.7%
76ers vs. Pacers	Pacers +9.5	-110 @ BetMGM	2.3%	54.7%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/24/2026]

• 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Thunder vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Heat vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Warriors vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hornets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Celtics vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Magic vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 24, 2026, featuring plays such as Wizards +13.5 and Trail Blazers +5.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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