NBA picks today: Thursday's best bets include Nets vs. Cavaliers play [2/19/2026]

Nets +16.5 (-108)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 57.4%
• Matchup: Nets vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on Nets +16.5 at -108 odds. A 57.4% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Pacers ML (-130)

• Edge: 4.8%
• Probability: 61.3%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Pacers ML carries a 4.8% edge and a probability of 61.3% at -130 odds, according to our model.

Rockets ML (-176)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 67.4%
• Matchup: Rockets vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

Rockets ML at -176 odds shows a 3.6% edge, supported by a 67.4% probability in simulations.

Knicks ML (-172)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 66.7%
• Matchup: Pistons vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Thursday)

A 3.4% edge and 66.7% probability make Knicks at the moneyline at a value play in the Pistons vs. Knicks matchup, per our model.

76ers ML (-116)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)

76ers ML at -116 odds presents a 2.7% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 56.4%.

Nuggets ML (-175)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 66.1%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model finds value on Nuggets to win at -175 odds, supported by an edge of 2.5%.

Celtics ML (-205)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 69.6%
• Matchup: Celtics vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has uncovered value on Celtics ML at -205 odds. A 69.6% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Kings +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 54%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)

A 2.0% edge on a 54% probability makes Kings +8.5 at -108 odds a solid value play in today's Magic vs. Kings matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Thursday, 2/19/2026

As of 10:36AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Nets vs. Cavaliers	Nets +16.5	-108 @ FanDuel	5.5%	57.4%
Pacers vs. Wizards	Pacers ML	-130 @ DraftKings	4.8%	61.3%
Rockets vs. Hornets	Rockets ML	-176 @ FanDuel	3.6%	67.4%
Pistons vs. Knicks	Knicks ML	-172 @ FanDuel	3.4%	66.7%
Hawks vs. 76ers	76ers ML	-116 @ FanDuel	2.7%	56.4%
Nuggets vs. Clippers	Nuggets ML	-175 @ BetMGM	2.5%	66.1%
Celtics vs. Warriors	Celtics ML	-205 @ DraftKings	2.4%	69.6%
Magic vs. Kings	Kings +8.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.0%	54%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/19/2026]

• Nets vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Rockets vs. Hornets (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Hawks vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Pacers vs. Wizards (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Pistons vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Raptors vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Suns vs. Spurs (8:30PM ET, Thursday)
• Celtics vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Magic vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Nuggets vs. Clippers (10:30PM ET, Thursday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 19, 2026, featuring plays such as Nets +16.5 and Pacers ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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