NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Cavaliers vs. 76ers play [1/16/2026]

Cavaliers vs. 76ers under 235.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on under 235.5 points in Cavaliers vs. 76ers at -108 odds. A 56% probability produces an edge of 4.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Pelicans vs. Pacers under 238.5 points (-108)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Pelicans vs. Pacers under 238.5 points carries a 3.0% edge and a probability of 54.9% at -108 odds, according to our model.

76ers -2.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

76ers -2.5 vs. Cavaliers at -102 odds shows a 2.9% edge, supported by a 53.4% probability in simulations.

Timberwolves +3.5 (-105)

• Edge: 2.9%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Timberwolves vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.9% edge and 54.1% probability make Timberwolves +3.5 vs. Rockets at a value play in the Timberwolves vs. Rockets matchup, per our model.

Clippers ML (-125)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Clippers ML at -125 odds presents a 2.8% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 58.4%.

Pacers ML (-155)

• Edge: 2.8%
• Probability: 63.5%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Pacers to win at -155 odds, supported by an edge of 2.8%.

76ers ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 57%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has uncovered value on 76ers ML at -120 odds. A 57% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 1/16/2026

As of 1:36AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Cavaliers vs. 76ers	Under 235.5 Points	-108 @ FanDuel	4.1%	56%
Pelicans vs. Pacers	Under 238.5 Points	-108 @ DraftKings	3.0%	54.9%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers	76ers -2.5	-102 @ DraftKings	2.9%	53.4%
Timberwolves vs. Rockets	Timberwolves +3.5	-105 @ DraftKings	2.9%	54.1%
Clippers vs. Raptors	Clippers ML	-125 @ DraftKings	2.8%	58.4%
Pelicans vs. Pacers	Pacers ML	-155 @ BetMGM	2.8%	63.5%
Cavaliers vs. 76ers	76ers ML	-120 @ BetMGM	2.5%	57%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/16/2026]

• Cavaliers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pelicans vs. Pacers (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Bulls vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Clippers vs. Raptors (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Timberwolves vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Wizards vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 16, 2026, featuring plays such as under 235.5 points in the Cavaliers vs. 76ers matchup and under 238.5 points in the Pelicans vs. Pacers matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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