NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Thunder vs. Raptors play [2/24/2026]

Raptors ML (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has identified value on Raptors to defeat Thunder at -102 odds. A 55.5% probability produces an edge of 5.0%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Mavericks ML (-122)

• Edge: 3.8%
• Probability: 58.7%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Mavericks ML carries a 3.8% edge and a probability of 58.7% at -122 odds, according to our model.

Pacers +9 (-106)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Pacers +9 vs. 76ers at -106 odds shows a 3.3% edge, supported by a 54.7% probability in simulations.

Wizards +13.5 (-115)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 56.6%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

A 3.1% edge and 56.6% probability make Wizards +13.5 vs. Hawks at a value play in the Wizards vs. Hawks matchup, per our model.

Cavaliers ML (-170)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 65.8%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)

Cavaliers ML at -170 odds presents a 2.9% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 65.8%.

Bulls +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 54.7%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model finds value on Bulls +8.5 at -108 odds, supported by an edge of 2.8%.

Warriors ML (-124)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 58.1%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Warriors ML at -124 odds. A 58.1% probability produces a 2.7% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 2/24/2026

As of 6:09AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Thunder vs. Raptors	Raptors ML	-102 @ BetMGM	5.0%	55.5%
Mavericks vs. Nets	Mavericks ML	-122 @ DraftKings	3.8%	58.7%
76ers vs. Pacers	Pacers +9	-106 @ FanDuel	3.3%	54.7%
Wizards vs. Hawks	Wizards +13.5	-115 @ BetMGM	3.1%	56.6%
Knicks vs. Cavaliers	Cavaliers ML	-170 @ BetMGM	2.9%	65.8%
Hornets vs. Bulls	Bulls +8.5	-108 @ FanDuel	2.8%	54.7%
Warriors vs. Pelicans	Warriors ML	-124 @ FanDuel	2.7%	58.1%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [2/24/2026]

• 76ers vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Knicks vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Thunder vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Mavericks vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Tuesday)
• Heat vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Warriors vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Hornets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Celtics vs. Suns (9:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Magic vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Tuesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for February 24, 2026, featuring plays such as Raptors ML and Mavericks ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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