Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and we’re here to provide you with our top picks for Tuesday’s NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best player props and bets for Thursday, February 12, 2026.
PLAYER PROPS
1. DENI AVDIJA OVER 5.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+108)
Odds: +108
Probability: 55.8%
Projection: 6.5
Edge: 7.7%
Game: Trail Blazers vs Jazz (9PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day. Taking us all the way to Utah, where we’re locked in on the Trail Blazers vs Jazz matchup. In this game, our betting bot has its eyes set on Deni Avdija Over 5.5 Total Assists. Throughout the season, Avdija has been able to average a total of 6.6 assists per game. In his most recent matchup against the Jazz, Avdija was able to finish the game with 9 assists made, exceeding tonight’s line with a lot of room to spare, giving us high confidence. Our model predicts that Avdija will be forced to move the ball, leading to him exceeding this line again tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Deni Avdija Over 5.5 Total Assists with +108 odds and a 7.7% edge, making this our best bet of the day.
2. ISAIAH COLLIER UNDER 10.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+100)
Odds: +100
Probability: 53.4%
Projection: 9.1
Edge: 6.4%
Game: Trail Blazers vs Jazz (9PM EST)
The next best bet that our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place in the Trail Blazers vs Jazz game, focusing in on Isaiah Collier Under 10.5 Total Assists. So far this season, Hunter has been able to average a total of 7.4 AST per game. Our model suspects that tonight’s line is high considering the Trail Blazers defensive prowess. With the Trail Blazers only letting up 26.9 assists per game, our model suspects Collier will have a tough time moving the ball to the best scoring matchup. Our model believes that this is a solid wager to have for tonight’s NBA slate.
Our model highly recommends wagering on Isaiah Collier Under 10.5 Total Assists, with +100 odds and a 6.4% edge.
3. AUSTIN REAVES UNDER 5.5 TOTAL ASSISTS (+122)
Odds: +122
Probability: 50.3%
Projection: 5.4
Edge: 5.2%
Game: Mavericks vs Lakers (10PM EST)
According to our model, the final best player prop bet for the NBA tonight features Austin Reaves in the Mavericks vs Lakers showdown. Our betting bot has found value in Austin Reaves Under 5.5 Total Assists. In their first head-to-head matchup against the Mavericks, Reaves was only able to walk away with a total of 3 assists made throughout the game. Our model suspects tonight’s game will go similarly, with the betting bot projecting Reaves to fall below tonight’s line. Our model predicts Reaves will fall short of his line tonight.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot highly recommends wagering on Austin Reaves Under 5.5 Total Assists, with a detected edge of 5.2% and +122 odds.
BEST BETS
1. JAZZ +8.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 55.5%
Edge: 3.6%
Game: Trail Blazers vs Jazz (9PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Trail Blazers vs Jazz matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Jazz +8.5 is a solid wager. Going into this game,
the Jazz have been able to cover this particular number in 5/5 of their most recent matchups while having injuries on their roster. Our model suspects that with the Jazz’s track record of covering tonight’s spread, our model predicts that they’ll be able to cover it again in tonight’s matchup. Our model predicts that the Jazz will be able to limit the Trail Blazers easy buckets, leading to them covering this particular number.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Jazz +8.5. With -108 odds and a 3.6% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. BUCKS +13.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 54.7%
Edge: 2.7%
Game: Bucks vs Thunder (7:30PM EST)
The next best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Bucks vs Thunder. Our model predicts that Bucks +13.5 is a solid wager for today’s slate. The Bucks have been able to cover this particular number in 4/5 of their most recent matchups. Going into this game, the Thunder are suffering from a lot of injuries including Williams, Topic, SGA, and more. Our model predicts that the Bucks will take advantage of these injuries leading to points scored and for them to cover this spread.
The play here is Bucks +13.5 with odds of -108. Our model has identified a 2.7% edge for this particular wager.
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