NBA picks today: Saturday's best bets include Magic vs. Grizzlies play [1/17/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 17, 2026 are here, with Magic vs. Grizzlies and Hornets vs. Nuggets among the top plays identified by our model across Saturday’s NBA play.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/17, updated 8:30PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Magic ML (-180)

• Edge: 6.7%
• Probability: 71%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Grizzlies (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Magic to defeat Grizzlies at -180 odds. A 71% probability produces an edge of 6.7%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Nuggets ML (-142)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 63.1%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Nuggets (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Nuggets ML carries a 4.4% edge and a probability of 63.1% at -142 odds, according to our model.

Pelicans +12.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Rockets (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Pelicans +12.5 vs. Rockets at -110 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 56.4% probability in simulations.

Trail Blazers ML (-142)

• Edge: 3.7%
• Probability: 62.3%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 3.7% edge and 62.3% probability make Trail Blazers at the moneyline at a value play in the Lakers vs. Trail Blazers matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Saturday, 1/17/2026

As of 8:30PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/17/2026]

• Wizards vs. Nuggets (9:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Lakers vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Magic vs. Grizzlies (12:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Nets vs. Bulls (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Pelicans vs. Rockets (7:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Hornets vs. Nuggets (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Magic ML and Nuggets ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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