NBA picks today: Monday's best bets include Bulls vs. Celtics play [10/26/2026]

Bulls +14.5 (-104)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Bulls vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Bulls +14.5 at 51¢ odds. A 56.5% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Cavaliers -4.5 (+110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)

Cavaliers -4.5 carries a 5.3% edge and a probability of 52.9% at +110 odds, according to our model.

Suns +9.5 (50¢)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET)

Suns +9.5 vs. Thunder at 50¢ odds shows a 5.3% edge, supported by a 55.3% probability in simulations.

Jazz ML (-113)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 58.3%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

A 5.3% edge and 58.3% probability makes Jazz at the moneyline a value play in the Grizzlies vs. Jazz matchup, per our model.

Cavaliers ML (-138)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 63.2%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET)

Cavaliers ML at 58¢ presents a 5.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 63.2%.

Pacers ML (-150)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 64.9%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Pacers to win at 60¢, supported by an edge of 4.9%.

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Under 238.5 points (+100)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

Our model has uncovered value on Grizzlies vs. Jazz Under 238.5 points at 50¢. A 54.5% probability produces a 4.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Hawks +4.5 (-103)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET)

A 4.2% edge on a 54.9% probability makes Hawks +4.5 at 51¢a solid value play in today's Hawks vs. Rockets matchup.

Hornets ML (-117)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Hornets to win at 54¢. A 57.7% probability produces a 3.8% edge, making Hornets the favorable ML play in today's matchup.

Jazz -1.5 (+100)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 52.9%
• Matchup: Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Jazz -1.5 at 50¢ shows a 52.9% probability and a 2.9% edge.

NBA best bets summary: Monday, 10/26/2026

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

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [10/26/2026]

• Wizards vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Bulls vs. Celtics (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Mavericks vs. Heat (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Pacers vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Suns vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Monday)
• Hawks vs. Rockets (8:30PM ET, Monday)
• Grizzlies vs. Jazz (9:00PM ET, Monday)
• Warriors vs. Nuggets (10:00PM ET, Monday)

Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for October 26, 2026, featuring plays such as Bulls +14.5 vs. Celtics and Cavaliers -4.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.