NBA picks today: New Year's Eve best bets include Trail Blazers vs. Thunder play [12/31/2025]

Trail Blazers +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.6%
• Probability: 57.8%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Trail Blazers +15.5 at -105 odds. A 57.8% probability produces an edge of 6.6%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Spurs ML (-118)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Spurs (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Spurs ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 57.5% at -118 odds, according to our model.

Pelicans ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Bulls (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Pelicans ML at -115 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 56.7% probability in simulations.

Pelicans vs. Bulls under 246.5 points (-114)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 56.2%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Bulls (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)

A 2.9% edge and 56.2% probability make Pelicans vs. Bulls under 246.5 points at a value play in the Pelicans vs. Bulls matchup, per our model.

Timberwolves vs. Hawks under 243.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Hawks (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Timberwolves vs. Hawks under 243.5 points at -108 odds presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.5%.

Wizards +10.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Wizards +10.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.3%.

Trail Blazers ML (+810)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 13.2%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Trail Blazers ML at +810 odds. A 13.2% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA best bets summary: Wednesday, 12/31/2025

As of 2:02AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Trail Blazers vs. Thunder	Trail Blazers +15.5	-105 @ BetMGM	6.6%	57.8%
Knicks vs. Spurs	Spurs ML	-118 @ DraftKings	3.4%	57.5%
Pelicans vs. Bulls	Pelicans ML	-115 @ DraftKings	3.2%	56.7%
Pelicans vs. Bulls	Under 246.5 Points	-114 @ FanDuel	2.9%	56.2%
Timberwolves vs. Hawks	Under 243.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	2.6%	54.5%
Wizards vs. Bucks	Wizards +10.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.3%	54.2%
Trail Blazers vs. Thunder	Trail Blazers ML	+810 @ FanDuel	2.2%	13.2%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [12/31/2025]

• Warriors vs. Hornets (1:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Hawks (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Magic vs. Pacers (3:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Suns vs. Cavaliers (3:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Knicks vs. Spurs (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Pelicans vs. Bulls (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Nuggets vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Wizards vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for December 31, 2025, featuring plays such as Trail Blazers +15.5 and Spurs ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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