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Best NBA Picks Today: Top Bets and Player Props for Friday 4/17/26

Best NBA Picks Today: Top Bets and Player Props for Friday 4/17/26

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By: DK.Network.Editors

Looking for the best NBA picks today? DraftKings Network analysts share their top bets, player props and predictions from the NBA Player Pulse Betting Group for Friday’s slate.

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Tim Finnegan

Parlay:

LaMelo Ball 20+ Points (at ORL)

Jalen Green 20+ Points (vs GS)

Odds: +190

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Analysis:


Alex Hunter

Parlay:

CHA Hornets -3.5 (at ORL)

Gui Santos OVER 2.5 Assists (at PHO)

Odds: +213

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Analysis:


Cooper Albers

Parlay:

Stephen Curry OVER 4.5 Threes (at PHO)

Kon Knueppel UNDER 2.5 Threes (at ORL)

Odds: +359

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Analysis:


Bill Yin

Same Game Parlay (SGP):

CHA Hornets at ORL Magic

Paolo Banchero OVER 22.5 Points

Franz Wagner UNDER 4.5 Rebounds

Odds: +194

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