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

Magic ML (-154)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 65.7%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Grizzlies (12:00PM ET, Sunday)

Our model has identified value on Magic to defeat Grizzlies at -154 odds. A 65.7% probability produces an edge of 5.1%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Nuggets ML (-116)

• Edge: 4.5%
• Probability: 58.2%
• Matchup: Hornets vs. Nuggets (8:00PM ET, Sunday)

Nuggets ML carries a 4.5% edge and a probability of 58.2% at -116 odds, according to our model.

Pelicans +13.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.0%
• Probability: 56.3%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Rockets (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

Pelicans +13.5 vs. Rockets at -110 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 56.3% probability in simulations.

Pelicans ML (+570)

• Edge: 2.1%
• Probability: 17%
• Matchup: Pelicans vs. Rockets (7:00PM ET, Sunday)

A 2.1% edge and 17% probability make Pelicans at the moneyline at a value play in the Pelicans vs. Rockets matchup, per our model.

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

As of 11:34AM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Magic vs. Grizzlies	Magic ML	-154 @ FanDuel	5.1%	65.7%
Hornets vs. Nuggets	Nuggets ML	-116 @ FanDuel	4.5%	58.2%
Pelicans vs. Rockets	Pelicans +13.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.0%	56.3%
Pelicans vs. Rockets	Pelicans ML	+570 @ FanDuel	2.1%	17%

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

• 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)
• Trail Blazers vs. Kings (9:00PM ET, Sunday)
• Raptors vs. Lakers (9:30PM ET, Sunday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 18, 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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