NBA picks today: Friday's best bets include Knicks vs. 76ers play [1/23/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 23, 2026 are here, with Knicks vs. 76ers and Warriors vs. Timberwolves among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/23, updated 9:11PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, January 23, 2026.

Knicks ML (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 47.8%
• Matchup: Knicks vs. 76ers (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has identified value on Knicks to defeat 76ers at -110 odds. A 47.8% probability produces an edge of 4.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Warriors +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.1%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (5:30PM ET, Saturday)

Warriors +6.5 carries a 4.1% edge and a probability of 56.5% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Wizards +10.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 55.3%
• Matchup: Wizards vs. Hornets (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

Wizards +10.5 vs. Hornets at -105 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 55.3% probability in simulations.

Timberwolves ML (-220)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 72.7%
• Matchup: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (5:30PM ET, Saturday)

A 4.0% edge and 72.7% probability make Timberwolves at the moneyline at a value play in the Warriors vs. Timberwolves matchup, per our model.

Raptors ML (-156)

• Edge: 3.3%
• Probability: 62.9%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Raptors ML at -156 odds presents a 3.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 62.9%.

Nuggets +8.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Bucks (9:30PM ET, Friday)

Our model finds value on Nuggets +8.5 at -105 odds, supported by an edge of 3.0%.

Lakers ML (-166)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 66.4%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

Our model has uncovered value on Lakers ML at -166 odds. A 66.4% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Cavaliers ML (-112)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Cavaliers vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 2.4% edge on a 56.4% probability makes Cavaliers to win at -112 odds a solid value play in today's Cavaliers vs. Magic matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Friday, 1/23/2026

As of 9:11PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Knicks vs. 76ers	Knicks ML	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	47.8%
Warriors vs. Timberwolves	Warriors +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	4.1%	56.5%
Wizards vs. Hornets	Wizards +10.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.0%	55.3%
Warriors vs. Timberwolves	Timberwolves ML	-220 @ FanDuel	4.0%	72.7%
Raptors vs. Trail Blazers	Raptors ML	-156 @ FanDuel	3.3%	62.9%
Nuggets vs. Bucks	Nuggets +8.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Lakers vs. Mavericks	Lakers ML	-166 @ DraftKings	2.5%	66.4%
Cavaliers vs. Magic	Cavaliers ML	-112 @ FanDuel	2.4%	56.4%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/23/2026]

• Nuggets vs. Bucks (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Raptors vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Wizards vs. Hornets (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Knicks vs. 76ers (3:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Warriors vs. Timberwolves (5:30PM ET, Saturday)
• Cavaliers vs. Magic (7:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Celtics vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lakers vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Saturday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 23, 2026, featuring plays such as Knicks ML and Warriors +6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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