NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Kings vs. Warriors play [1/9/2026]

Kings +14.5 (-105)

• Edge: 5.5%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Kings +14.5 at -105 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 5.5%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Spurs ML (-106)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 54.8%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Celtics (8:00PM ET, Saturday)

Spurs ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 54.8% at -106 odds, according to our model.

Lakers ML (-155)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 63.7%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

Lakers ML at -155 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 63.7% probability in simulations.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers under 239.5 points (-112)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.9% edge and 55.8% probability make Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers under 239.5 points at a value play in the Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 1/9/2026

As of 9:34PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Kings vs. Warriors	Kings +14.5	-105 @ DraftKings	5.5%	56.7%
Spurs vs. Celtics	Spurs ML	-106 @ FanDuel	3.4%	54.8%
Bucks vs. Lakers	Lakers ML	-155 @ BetMGM	2.9%	63.7%
Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers	Under 239.5 Points	-112 @ FanDuel	2.9%	55.8%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/9/2026]

• Kings vs. Warriors (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Rockets vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bucks vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)
• Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (1:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Heat vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Spurs vs. Celtics (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Mavericks vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Hornets vs. Jazz (9:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 9, 2026, featuring plays such as Kings +14.5 and Spurs ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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