NBA Picks Today: Sunday's Best Bets Include Two Moneyline Plays [2/23/2025]

NBA betting is back for another enticing playoffs day on 2/23, and we're here to share our top basketball picks for Sunday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including Wizards vs. Magic and Heat vs. Bucks, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout spread play at 6:00PM ET, these picks are based on advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Today [2/23, Updated: 5:30PM ET]

After crunching the numbers and running thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bets for Sunday, February 23, 2025.

We sort these picks by start times, reserving the highest edges and probabilities exclusively for Dimers Pro subscribers.

Wizards +13 (-106)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.4%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Magic (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Drawing from our Wizards vs Magic prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity today, which comes in the Wizards vs. Magic game. We recommend a spread bet on Wizards +13 at -106 odds, offering an edge of 3.0%.

Bucks ML (-184)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 67.5%
• Matchup: Heat vs. Bucks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Based on our Heat vs Bucks prediction, our model has found another great NBA bet for Sunday's basketball action, this time in the matchup between the Heat and Bucks. We suggest placing a wager on Bucks ML at -184 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.7% edge.

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Suns ML (-142)

• Edge: 2.0%
• Probability: 60.7%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)

Leveraging insights from our Suns vs Raptors prediction, our next pick for Sunday's basketball action is from the Suns vs. Raptors game. We recommend a bet on Suns ML at -142 odds. Our model indicates a favorable 2.0% edge for this wager.

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NBA Best Bets: Sunday, 2/23/2025

As of 5:30PM ET, here are the next three NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Wizards vs. Magic	Wizards +13	-106 @ FanDuel	3.0%
Heat vs. Bucks	Bucks ML	-184 @ FanDuel	2.7%
Suns vs. Raptors	Suns ML	-142 @ DraftKings	2.0%

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Sunday's full suite of NBA picks is highlighted by an over/under opportunity with a substantial 3.2% edge over the sportsbook odds.

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on February 23, check out:

• Sunday's NBA First Basket Predictions
• NBA Player Prop Picks for Sunday

List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [2/23/2025]

• Heat vs. Bucks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Wizards vs. Magic (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Suns vs. Raptors (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pistons vs. Hawks (6:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Spurs vs. Pelicans (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Thunder vs. Timberwolves (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are rooted in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.