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NBA Picks for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers.
Line: Lakers by 7.5.
7:10 PM ET
The Lakers won’t have Luka Doncic again, but the Mavericks won’t have anyone. Dallas has been a disaster recently, while the Lakers are coming off two tough losses versus the Spurs and Thunder, so they’ll want to rebound, especially after getting blown out two nights ago.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Lakers -11.5 +198 for the alt line, which can be boosted on FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
Player Prop: We’re betting against Ryan Rollins if he’s active in the Thunder-Bucks game. Stay tuned for updates.
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NBA Pick: Lakers -7.5 +104 (2 Units to win 2.08) – Bookmaker Bet on WalterFootball’s favorite sportsbook, Bookmaker
Alt Line: Lakers -11.5 +198 (0.5 Units to win 0.99) – FanDuel Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel
NBA Picks for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 (1-0, +$395)
Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic.
Line: Magic by 9.5.
7:10 PM ET
The Magic just destroyed the Bucks, so this is a nice revenge spot for Milwaukee. The Bucks have been playing well aside from the loss to Orlando, thanks to some of their players returning from injury.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Bucks +5.5 +216 for the alt line, which can be boosted on FanDuel. You can also get +5.5 +256, boosted on DraftKings. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
Player Prop: We’re betting against Devin Booker in another game tonight. Booker hasn’t crossed 21 points since his return from injury, and Oklahoma City has the best defense against guards. The best line is under 21.5 -104 at DraftKings. You can Get $250 in bonus bets from DraftKings by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Bucks +9.5 +109 (2 Units to win 2.18) – Bookmaker — Correct; +$220
Alt Line: Bucks +5.5 +216 (0.5 Units to win 1.08) – FanDuel — Correct; +$110
Alt Line: Bucks +5.5 +256 (0.25 Units to win 0.64) – DraftKings — Correct; +$65
Player Prop: Devin Booker under 21.5 points -104 (1.04 Units to win 1) – DraftKings — No action; $0
NBA Picks for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 (1-1, +$155)
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks.
Line: Knicks by 11.5.
7:40 PM ET
The Pacers don’t get blown out that often, so this line is too high. The Knicks are coming off a tough gauntlet of Nuggets, Pistons, and Celtics, having won the former and the latter. Following this game, they play the 76ers tomorrow night. This is a classic flat spot.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Pacers +6.5 +228 for the alt line, which can be boosted on FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
Player Prop: We’re betting against Kevin Durant in another game tonight. Durant’s been on a cold streak, and he usually has trouble scoring against Kawhi Leonard. The best line is under 23.5 +100 at BetMGM.
NBA Pick: Pacers +11.5 +100 (2 Units to win 2) – FanDuel — Correct; +$200
Alt Line: Pacers +6.5 +228 (0.25 Units to win 0.57) – FanDuel — Correct; +$55
Player Prop: Kevin Durant under 23.5 points +100 (1 Unit to win 1) – BetMGM — Incorrect; -$100
NBA Picks for Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 (2-0, +$260)
Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers.
Line: Thunder by 7.5.
9:10 PM ET
I had to take a few days off from the NBA after Wednesday’s bad beat. We had the Spurs -10.5, but they won by 10. They blew a big lead and shot just 12-of-20 from the free-throw line. At any rate, the Thunder are the play tonight. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still out, but Jalen Williams will return, so the Thunder are mostly healthy. The same can’t be said about the Lakers, who will be missing Luka Doncic and perhaps DeAndre Ayton.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Thunder -14.5 +230 for the alt line, which can be boosted on FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
Player Prop: We’re betting against Austin Reaves tonight. The Thunder are incredibly stingy against guards. The best line is under 19.5 points -104 at DraftKings. You can Get $250 in bonus bets from DraftKings by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Thunder -7.5 +106 (2 Units to win 2.12) – Bookmaker — Correct; +$210
Alt Line: Thunder -14.5 +230 (0.5 Units to win 1.15) – FanDuel Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
Player Prop: Austin Reaves under 19.5 points -104 (1.04 Units to win 1) – DraftKings — Correct; +$100
NBA Picks for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (-$275)
Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs.
Line: Spurs by 10.5.
9:40 PM ET
The Thunder are doing what the Pacers did last night. They’re resting everyone, from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to their top bench players. Only their scrubs will play, so the Spurs should be able to win easily.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Spurs -21.5 +465 for the alt line, which can be boosted on FanDuel, and also -12.5 +153, which can be boosted on DraftKings. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Spurs -10.5 +102 (2 Units to win 2.04) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Spurs -21.5 +465 (0.5 Units to win 2.33) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
Alt Line: Spurs -12.5 +153 (0.25 Units to win 0.38) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$25
NBA Picks for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (1-0, +$295)
NBA Picks for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (1-0, +$295)
Utah Jazz at Indiana Pacers.
Line: Jazz by 2.5.
7:10 PM ET
NBA players are the laziest people on the planet. The Pacers are sitting all of their starters and some key bench guys because of “rest.” Pathetic. The Pacers are basically putting a G-league team on the court tonight.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Jazz -6.5 +172 for the alt line. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Jazz -2.5 +106 (2 Units to win 2.12) – FanDuel — Correct; +$210
Alt Line: Jazz -6.5 +172 (0.5 Units to win 0.86) – FanDuel — Correct; +$85
NBA Picks for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 (0-1, -$250)
New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers.
Line: 76ers by 5.5.
7:40 PM ET
The 76ers nearly lost to the Kings, who went on to get blown out by the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics last night. They also struggled to put away the Bucks. The Pelicans are playing much better lately with Zion Williamson healthy. New Orleans could win outright, especially with Paul George now sidelined due to a drug suspension. The Pelicans played last night, but this is a bigger game, and they’re 4-2 against the spread this year off no rest when the opponent has rest.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Pelicans -1.5 +205 for the alt line. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Pelicans +5.5 +104 (2 Units to win 2.08) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Pelicans -1.5 +205 (0.5 Units to win 1.03) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 (0-1, -$250)
New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers.
Line: 76ers by 5.5.
7:40 PM ET
The 76ers nearly lost to the Kings, who went on to get blown out by the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics last night. They also struggled to put away the Bucks. The Pelicans are playing much better lately with Zion Williamson healthy. New Orleans could win outright, especially with Paul George now sidelined due to a drug suspension. The Pelicans played last night, but this is a bigger game, and they’re 4-2 against the spread this year off no rest when the opponent has rest.
Alt Line: We’re going with the Pelicans -1.5 +205 for the alt line. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Pelicans +5.5 +104 (2 Units to win 2.08) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Pelicans -1.5 +205 (0.5 Units to win 1.03) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 (0-1, -$275)
Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers.
Line: 76ers by 12.5.
8:10 PM ET
We bet the 76ers two nights ago and will be doing the same tonight. Joel Embiid and Paul George are both probable, which means the 76ers will take this game seriously. The Kings, meanwhile, have been a disaster since their four-game winning streak. Zach LaVine returns tonight, but has a bad back, and there are other missing players for Sacramento.
Alt Line: The best alt line values are 76ers -19.5 +276, with a 25-percent profit boost on FanDuel, and -19.5 +273 on DraftKings with a 25-percent boost. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: 76ers -12.5 +100 (2 Units to win 2) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: 76ers -19.5 +276 (0.5 Units to win 1.38) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
Alt Line: 76ers -19.5 +273 (0.25 Units to win 0.68) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$25
NBA Picks for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 (0-1, -$275)
Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks.
Line: Timberwolves by 5.5.
8:40 PM ET
The Timberwolves are not playing great basketball right now, and they may take this game lightly with a battle against the Thunder tomorrow. Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he rests.
Alt Line: We’re going to bet the moneyline. Both DraftKings and FanDuel have profit boosts we’ll be utilizing for this wager. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Mavericks +5.5 +110 (2 Units to win 2.2) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Mavericks ML +270 (0.5 Units to win 1.35) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
Alt Line: Mavericks ML +294 (0.25 Units to win 0.74) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$25
NBA Picks for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 (1-0, +$175)
Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers.
Line: 76ers by 11.5.
8:10 PM ET
We have a clear misprice here, as the 76ers are being lined as if they played yesterday. They technically did, but given the blowout nature of the game, none of their regulars played more than 26 minutes. Joel Embiid and Paul George didn’t even play, as they were resting for this game. Given that the 76ers were embarrassed, I’m expecting a huge win from them tonight. They’re 3-1 against the spread following blowout losses this year, and the Bucks won’t have their top two players.
Alt Line: The best value is 76ers -21.5 +340 at FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: 76ers -11.5 +112 (2 Units to win 2.24) – FanDuel — Correct; +$225
Alt Line: 76ers -21.5 +340 (0.5 Units to win 1.7) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 (0-1, -$250)
Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls.
Line: Bulls by 1.5.
8:10 PM ET
The wrong team is favored on the natural line. The Lakers have a much better record than the Bulls, but Chicago has gotten better since Josh Giddey returned from injury. The Lakers, meanwhile, are coming off a comeback win against Luka Doncic’s former team.
Alt Line: The best value is Bulls -11.5 +360 at FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Bulls -1.5 +112 (2 Units to win 2.24) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Bulls -11.5 +360 (0.5 Units to win 1.8) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 (0-1, -$250)
Washington Bullets at Charlotte Hornets.
Line: Hornets by 12.5.
12:10 PM ET
The Bullets are the worst team in the NBA, partly because C.J. McCollum is gone. With McCollum traded and other injuries, the Bullets are down their first-, fifth-, sixth-, seventh-, ninth-, and 10th-highest scorers. Since McCollum was traded, they’ve played against one team better than these Hornets, and that was a blowout loss to the Suns. They also had two games against the Nuggets, but Nikola Jokic and others didn’t play for Denver. The Hornets, who are very underrated, should have no problem winning easily.
Alt Line: The best value is Hornets -21.5 +332 at FanDuel, which you can get via their 25-percent boost on the NBA, up to $50. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Hornets -12.5 +100 (2 Units to win 2) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$200
Alt Line: Hornets -21.5 +332 (0.5 Units to win 1.66) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 (1-0, +$320)
New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies.
Line: Grizzlies by 4.5.
8:10 PM ET
The Grizzlies are missing half their roster. Their first-, fourth-, fifth-, and eighth-highest scorers are out. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are better with Zion Williamson. They’re 7-23 with him, which doesn’t sound great until you consider that they’re 3-13 without him. This spread is too high.
Alt Line: We’re just going to bet the moneyline. BetMGM has a 10-percent boost on the NBA, up to $50.
NBA Pick: Pelicans +4.5 +109 (2 Units to win 2.2) – DraftKings — Correct; +$220
Alt Line: Pelicans ML +203 (0.5 Units to win 1.02) – BetMGM — Correct; +$100
NBA Picks for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 (1-1, +$50)
San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz.
Line: Spurs by 14.5.
9:10 PM ET
The Spurs had issues putting away the Jazz recently, but they were looking ahead to their battle the following night against the Rockets. The Spurs are coming off a loss and now don’t have anything to look ahead to, so they should be motivated in this game. The Jazz are 1-10 without Lauri Markkanen.
Player Prop: The Spurs are terrific at defending wings. Ace Bailey had just eight points against them in the previous matchup. The best number for Bailey is under 14.5 points -118 at BetMGM.
Alt Line: The best value is Spurs -20.5 +264, which you can get at FanDuel with their 25-percent profit boost, up to $50 (two for $25 each).
NBA Pick: Spurs -14.5 +110 (2 Units to win 2.2) – FanDuel — Correct; +$220
Player Prop: Ace Bailey under 14.5 points -118 (1 Unit) – BetMGM — Incorrect; -$120
Alt Line: Spurs -20.5 +264 (0.5 Units to win 1.32) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 (0-2, -$400)
Toronto Raptors at Sacramento Kings.
Line: Raptors by 4.5.
10:00 PM ET
We were backing the Kings for a while. We’re going back on that train. They should be able to compete well with the Raptors, who may have shot their load last night with their win at Golden State.
Player Prop: DeMar DeRozan typically dominates his former team. The best line for him is over 17.5 points -126 at DraftKings. You can Get $250 in bonus bets from DraftKings by clicking the link.
Alt Line: The best values are Kings -1.5 +239 on DraftKings with their 25-percent boost, and Kings -10.5 +820 on FanDuel with their 25-percent profit boost, up to $50.
NBA Pick: King +4.5 +109 (2 Units to win 2.18) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$200
Player Prop: DeMar DeRozan over 17.5 points -126 (1 Unit) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$125
Alt Line: Kings -1.5 +236 (0.25 Units to win 0.6) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$25
Alt Line: Kings -10.5 +820 (0.5 Units to win 4.1) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 (0-2, -$375)
Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls.
Line: Bulls by 2.5.
8:00 PM ET
We’ve gotten burned by two East Coast teams losing to West Coast teams thus far, so we’ve learned our lesson. In fact, in all four games we’ve picked thus far, the West Coast team has covered. We’re going to ride the trend with the Clippers, who are available at a discount because Kawhi Leonard is sidelined. Even without Leonard, however, the Clippers are still the better team in this matchup.
Player Prop: The Bulls are woeful against centers. We’re going to play Ivica Zubac tonight. The best line for him is over 15.5 points -124 at DraftKings. You can Get $250 in bonus bets from DraftKings by clicking the link.
Alt Line: The best values are Clippers -6.5 +270 or -8.5 +350. We’ll go with the bigger payout.
NBA Pick: Clippers +2.5 +105 (2 Units to win 2.1) – BetMGM — Incorrect; -$200
Player Prop: Ivica Zubac over 15.5 points -124 (1 Unit) – DraftKings — Incorrect; -$125
Alt Line: Clippers -8.5 +350 (0.5 Units to win 1.75) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 (0-2, -$355)
Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors.
Line: Warriors by 4.5.
10:00 PM ET
The Warriors have won seven of their previous 10 games, but most of their victories have come against lower-end competition or injured teams. They’re going to have a tough battle against the Heat, who beat the Thunder recently.
Player Prop: Bam Adebayo has a great matchup against a Warriors team that struggles against centers. The best number for points + rebounds is 28.5 -106 at FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
Alt Line: FanDuel has a pair of 25-percent boosts, up to $25. We’ll use those on the alt line.
NBA Pick: Heat +4.5 +106 (2 Units to win 2.12) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$200
Player Prop: Bam Adebayo over 28.5 points + rebounds -106 (1 Unit) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$105
Alt Line: Heat -6.5 +440 (0.5 Units to win 2.2) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
NBA Picks for Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 (1-0, +$125)
Washington Bullets at Sacramento Kings.
Line: Kings by 8.5.
10:10 PM ET
The Bullets have been destroyed in every game since trading C.J. McCollum. That should continue against the Kings, who are hot.
Player Prop: No player prop in this game because it’s likely to be a blowout. However, I’m going to bet the alt line instead. We’re going with Kings -18.5 +340. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Kings -8.5 +112 (2 Units to win 2.24) – FanDuel — Correct; +$225
Alt Line: Kings -18.5 +340 (1 Unit to win 3.4) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$100
NBA Picks for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 (0-1, -$300)
New York Knicks at Golden State Warriors.
Line: Warriors by 5.5.
10:10 PM ET
We faded the Knicks last night, thinking that they’d save some juice for this game. We’ll come back with a bet on them tonight. This spread is mispriced because it’s factoring in the back-to-back, but the Knicks starters didn’t even play the full game last night. FanDuel and DraftKings has some profit boosts we’ll utilize for this game.
Player Prop: No player prop in this game because some questionable players are making it difficult to predict player stats. However, I’m going to bet the alt line instead. We’re going with Knicks -5.5 +340. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Knicks +5.5 +106 (1.5 Units to win 1.59) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$100
Knicks +5.5 +138 (0.5 Units to win 0.69) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$50
Knicks -5.5 +340 (1 Unit to win 3.4) – FanDuel — Incorrect; -$100
NBA Picks for Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 (2-0, +$335)
New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings.
Line: Knicks by 9.5.
10:10 PM ET
Our NBA picks are back. We’re looking to bet the Kings tonight, as they’ve played better basketball lately. The Knicks, meanwhile, could be unfocused with a tougher game on the horizon. FanDuel and DraftKings has some profit boosts we’ll utilize for this game.
Player Prop: Zach LaVine has the best matchup for the Kings. The best number is over 19.5 points -125 at FanDuel. You can Get $200 in bonus bets from FanDuel by clicking the link.
NBA Pick: Kings +9.5 +114 (1.25 Units to win 1.45) – DraftKings — Correct; +$145
Kings +10.5 +123 (0.5 Units to win 0.61) – FanDuel — Correct; +$60
Kings +10.5 +124 (0.25 Units to win 0.31) – DraftKings — Correct; +$30
NBA Player Prop: Zach LaVine over 19.5 points -125 (1 Unit) – FanDuel — Correct; +$100
