NBA picks today: Wednesday's best bets include Celtics vs. Heat play [1/14/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 14, 2026 are here, with Celtics vs. Heat and Grizzlies vs. Magic among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s NBA schedule.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/14, updated 9:35PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Celtics -2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Celtics -2.5 at -102 odds. A 54.9% probability produces an edge of 4.4%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Magic ML (-194)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 68.4%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Magic (2:00PM ET, Thursday)

Magic ML carries a 2.4% edge and a probability of 68.4% at -194 odds, according to our model.

Wizards +11.5 (-106)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 53.8%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Wizards +11.5 vs. Clippers at -106 odds shows a 2.3% edge, supported by a 53.8% probability in simulations.

Kings +10.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 52.8%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 2.3% edge and 52.8% probability make Kings +10.5 vs. Knicks at a value play in the Knicks vs. Kings matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Wednesday, 1/14/2026

As of 9:35PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Celtics vs. Heat	Celtics -2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	4.4%	54.9%
Grizzlies vs. Magic	Magic ML	-194 @ FanDuel	2.4%	68.4%
Wizards vs. Clippers	Wizards +11.5	-106 @ FanDuel	2.3%	53.8%
Knicks vs. Kings	Kings +10.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.3%	52.8%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/14/2026]

• Knicks vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Wizards vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Grizzlies vs. Magic (2:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Suns vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Thunder vs. Rockets (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Celtics vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Bucks vs. Spurs (8:00PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 14, 2026, featuring plays such as Celtics -2.5 and Magic ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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