NBA picks today: Thursday's best bets include Pacers vs. Thunder play [1/22/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for January 22, 2026 are here, with Pacers vs. Thunder and Suns vs. Hawks among the top plays identified by our model across Thursday’s NBA play.

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List of NBA picks tonight [1/22, updated 9:57PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Pacers +15.5 (-106)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: Pacers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on Pacers +15.5 at -106 odds. A 56.7% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

Suns ML (-144)

• Edge: 4.9%
• Probability: 64%
• Matchup: Suns vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Suns ML carries a 4.9% edge and a probability of 64% at -144 odds, according to our model.

Kings ML (+450)

• Edge: 3.2%
• Probability: 21.4%
• Matchup: Kings vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Friday)

Kings ML at +450 odds shows a 3.2% edge, supported by a 21.4% probability in simulations.

Nuggets +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 2.7%
• Probability: 53.2%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Bucks (9:30PM ET, Friday)

A 2.7% edge and 53.2% probability make Nuggets +4.5 vs. Bucks at a value play in the Nuggets vs. Bucks matchup, per our model.

NBA best bets summary: Thursday, 1/22/2026

As of 9:57PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [1/22/2026]

• Heat vs. Trail Blazers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Lakers vs. Clippers (10:00PM ET, Thursday)
• Rockets vs. Pistons (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Celtics vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Kings vs. Cavaliers (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Suns vs. Hawks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Pacers vs. Thunder (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Pelicans vs. Grizzlies (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Nuggets vs. Bucks (9:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for January 22, 2026, featuring plays such as Pacers +15.5 and Suns ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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