We’re back with many attractive options to bet on across tonights NBA slate. With the help of advanced simulations and machine learning, our Basketball Forever bot has expertly pinpointed our best bets for Thursday, February 26, 2026.
1. Pacers +13.0 (-110)
Odds: +110
Probability: 57.8%
Edge: 5.5%
Game: Hornets vs Pacers (7PM EST)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the Hornets vs Pacers matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Pacers +13.0 is a solid wager. Our model is predicting the Pacers to be able to keep tonight’s game close. The betting bot believes that the Pacers will be able to limit the Hornets easy buckets, allowing for them to cover the spread. In their first two head-to-head matchups, the Pacers were able to come out on top, winning both games. Due to the pacers having injuries for tonight’s game, our model predicts that they’ll be able to hold off the Hornets enough to cover tonight’s number.
Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Pacers +13.0. With -110 odds and a 2.7% edge, this is our best bet of the day.
2. Timberwolves -5.5 (-112)
Odds: -112
Probability: 52.4%
Edge: 3.3%
Game: Timberwolves vs Clippers (10PM EST)
The next best bet our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered takes place between the Timberwolves vs Clippers. Our model predicts that Timberwolves -5.5 is a solid wager for today’s slate. Going into this game, the Clippers have four players listed on their injury report, with two of those being OUT and two being GTD. Compared to the Timberwolves who have nobody on their injury report, our model suspects they’ll be able to exploit these injuries, leading to points scored. The Basketball Forever betting bot predicts that the Timberwolves will be able to limit the Clippers points, allowing them to cover tonight’s spread. With a 52.4% probability, our model predicts that the Timberwolves will be able to cover this number tonight against the Clippers.
The play here is Timberwolves -5.5 with odds of -112. Our model has identified a 3.3% edge for this particular wager.
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