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

Today’s NBA picks for New Year's Eve are here, with Trail Blazers vs. Thunder and Wizards vs. Bucks among the top plays identified by our model across Wednesday’s NBA action.

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List of NBA picks tonight [12/31, updated 7:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Trail Blazers +15.5 (-105)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Trail Blazers +15.5 at -105 odds. A 57.9% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Wizards +10.5 (-106)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Wizards +10.5 carries a 2.0% edge and a probability of 53.5% at -106 odds, according to our model.

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

As of 7:32PM 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 @ FanDuel	6.7%	57.9%
Wizards vs. Bucks	Wizards +10.5	-106 @ FanDuel	2.0%	53.5%

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

• Trail Blazers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Wizards vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Rockets vs. Nets (6:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Heat vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

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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 Wizards +10.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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