NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Raptors vs. Wizards play [2/28/2026]

Wizards +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Wizards +13.5 at -110 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 4.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Pelicans vs. Jazz under 245.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.2%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)

Pelicans vs. Jazz under 245.5 points carries a 3.3% edge and a probability of 55.2% at -108 odds, according to our model.

Rockets ML (-130)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 59.6%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Heat (3:30PM ET, Saturday)

Rockets ML at -130 odds shows a 3.1% edge, supported by a 59.6% probability in simulations.

Lakers ML (-170)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 65.3%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.3% edge and 65.3% probability make Lakers at the moneyline at a value play in the Lakers vs. Warriors matchup, per our model.

Spurs ML (-122)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 57.3%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Knicks (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

Spurs ML at -122 odds presents a 2.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 57.3%.

Wizards ML (+600)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 16.4%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Wizards to win at +600 odds, supported by an edge of 2.1%.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 2/28/2026

As of 2:29PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Raptors vs. Wizards	Wizards +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.7%
Pelicans vs. Jazz	Under 245.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.3%	55.2%
Rockets vs. Heat	Rockets ML	-130 @ DraftKings	3.1%	59.6%
Lakers vs. Warriors	Lakers ML	-170 @ BetMGM	2.3%	65.3%
Spurs vs. Knicks	Spurs ML	-122 @ DraftKings	2.3%	57.3%
Raptors vs. Wizards	Wizards ML	+600 @ BetMGM	2.1%	16.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/28/2026]

• Rockets vs. Heat (3:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Raptors vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lakers vs. Warriors (8:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Pelicans vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Spurs vs. Knicks (1:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 28, 2026, featuring plays such as Wizards +13.5 and under 245.5 points in the Pelicans vs. Jazz matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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