NBA picks today: Sunday's best bets include Knicks vs. Bulls play [2/22/2026]

Bulls +9.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Bulls +9.5 at -102 odds. A 55.7% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Celtics ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Lakers (6:30PM ET, Sunday)

Celtics ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 57.1% at -115 odds, according to our model.

Wizards +11.5 (-110)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 55.7%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Wizards +11.5 vs. Hornets at -110 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 55.7% probability in simulations.

Pacers ML (-115)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Pacers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 3.0% edge and 56.3% probability make Pacers at the moneyline at a value play in the Mavericks vs. Pacers matchup, per our model.

76ers +9.5 (-110)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

76ers +9.5 at -110 odds presents a 2.1% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.4%.

Mavericks vs. Pacers under 235.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Pacers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model finds value on under 235.5 points in Mavericks vs. Pacers at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 2.0%.

NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 2/22/2026

As of 4:12PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Knicks vs. Bulls	Bulls +9.5	-102 @ DraftKings	5.2%	55.7%
Celtics vs. Lakers	Celtics ML	-115 @ BetMGM	3.4%	57.1%
Hornets vs. Wizards	Wizards +11.5	-110 @ BetMGM	3.3%	55.7%
Mavericks vs. Pacers	Pacers ML	-115 @ BetMGM	3.0%	56.3%
76ers vs. Timberwolves	76ers +9.5	-110 @ FanDuel	2.1%	54.4%
Mavericks vs. Pacers	Under 235.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.0%	54.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/22/2026]

• Mavericks vs. Pacers (5:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Hornets vs. Wizards (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Celtics vs. Lakers (6:30PM ET, Sunday)
• 76ers vs. Timberwolves (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Trail Blazers vs. Suns (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Knicks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Magic vs. Clippers (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Bulls +9.5 and Celtics ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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