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NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday 4/17/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday 4/17/26

Sports Betting Picks NBA DraftKings Sportsbook Insights

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By: DK.Network.Editors

Each day, DraftKings Network analysts share their favorite NBA bets on DraftKings Sportsbook. Below is a collection of the top NBA best bets for tonight’s slate.

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Bryan Armetta: Best NBA Player Props

Picks below! Read Bryan’s full betting analysis here: Best NBA Play-In Tournament player prop bets for Friday 4/17/26

Franz Wagner 2+ three-pointers made (+142)

Steph Curry 5+ assists (-131)

Alex Hunter: Magic vs. Hornets prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Sean’s full betting analysis here: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets prediction, pick for Friday 4/17/26

Best Bet: Hornets -3.5 (-112)

Bill Yin: Suns vs. Warriors prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Bill’s full betting analysis here: Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors, pick prediction for Friday 4/17/26

Best Bet: Golden State Warriors Moneyline (+120)

DK.Network.Editors

DraftKings promoters may sometimes play on personal accounts in the games that advice is offered on. Personal views on the games and strategies above do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. DraftKings promoters may also deploy different players and strategies than what is recommended above. DraftKings promoters do not have access to any non-public information.