NBA picks today: Sunday's best bets include Jazz vs. Spurs play [1/18/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 18, 2026 are here, with Jazz vs. Spurs and Thunder vs. Cavaliers among the top plays identified by our model across Sunday’s NBA slate.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/18, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 basketball bets, ranked by edge for Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Jazz +16.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 57.7%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Spurs (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has identified value on Jazz +16.5 at -110 odds. A 57.7% probability produces an edge of 5.3%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Cavaliers +6.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Cavaliers (2:30PM ET, Monday)

Cavaliers +6.5 carries a 4.7% edge and a probability of 57.1% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Lakers ML (-115)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 57.9%
• Matchup: Raptors vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

Lakers ML at -115 odds shows a 4.4% edge, supported by a 57.9% probability in simulations.

Mavericks +9.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Mavericks vs. Knicks (5:00PM ET, Monday)

A 3.2% edge and 54.5% probability make Mavericks +9.5 vs. Knicks at a value play in the Mavericks vs. Knicks matchup, per our model.

Hawks -2.5 (-105)

• Edge: 3.0%
• Probability: 54.2%
• Matchup: Bucks vs. Hawks (1:00PM ET, Monday)

Hawks -2.5 at -105 odds presents a 3.0% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.2%.

Wizards ML (+225)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 33.3%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Wizards (3:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model finds value on Wizards to win at +225 odds, supported by an edge of 2.5%.

Jazz vs. Spurs under 240.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 53.5%
• Matchup: Jazz vs. Spurs (5:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model has uncovered value on Jazz vs. Spurs under 240.5 points at -105 odds. A 53.5% probability produces a 2.3% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Trail Blazers vs. Kings under 229.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 53.4%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.2% edge on a 53.4% probability makes under 229.5 points at -105 odds a solid value play in today's Trail Blazers vs. Kings matchup.

Pacers +8 (-108)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 54.1%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Monday)

Our model projects value on Pacers +8 at -108 odds. A 54.1% probability produces a 2.2% edge, making Pacers the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Kings ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Trail Blazers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Kings to defeat Trail Blazers at -120 odds shows a 56.7% probability and a 2.1% edge.

NBA best bets summary: Sunday, 1/18/2026

As of 8:32PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Jazz vs. Spurs	Jazz +16.5	-110 @ DraftKings	5.3%	57.7%
Thunder vs. Cavaliers	Cavaliers +6.5	-110 @ DraftKings	4.7%	57.1%
Raptors vs. Lakers	Lakers ML	-115 @ BetMGM	4.4%	57.9%
Mavericks vs. Knicks	Mavericks +9.5	-105 @ DraftKings	3.2%	54.5%
Bucks vs. Hawks	Hawks -2.5	-105 @ BetMGM	3.0%	54.2%
Clippers vs. Wizards	Wizards ML	+225 @ BetMGM	2.5%	33.3%
Jazz vs. Spurs	Under 240.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.3%	53.5%
Trail Blazers vs. Kings	Under 229.5 Points	-105 @ DraftKings	2.2%	53.4%
Pacers vs. 76ers	Pacers +8	-108 @ FanDuel	2.2%	54.1%
Trail Blazers vs. Kings	Kings ML	-120 @ BetMGM	2.1%	56.7%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/18/2026]

• Trail Blazers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Raptors vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)
• Bucks vs. Hawks (1:00PM ET, Monday)
• Thunder vs. Cavaliers (2:30PM ET, Monday)
• Clippers vs. Wizards (3:00PM ET, Monday)
• Mavericks vs. Knicks (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Jazz vs. Spurs (5:00PM ET, Monday)
• Pacers vs. 76ers (7:00PM ET, Monday)
• Suns vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Monday)
• Celtics vs. Pistons (8:00PM ET, Monday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 2026, featuring plays such as Jazz +16.5 and Cavaliers +6.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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