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NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Friday 5/1/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Friday 5/1/26

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 Playoffs player prop bets for Friday 5/1/26

Anthony Black 2+ steals (+114)

Sam Merril 2+ three-pointers made (-120)

Deandre Ayton 9+ rebounds (-113)

Griffin Wong: Lakers vs. Rockets prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Griffin’s full betting analysis here: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Game 6 prediction, pick for Friday 5/1/26

Best bet: Either Team to Win by 5 or Less (+200)

Sean Barnard: Magic vs. Pistons prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Sean’s full betting analysis here: Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6 prediction, pick for Wednesday 5/1/26

Best Bet: Game Total Under 210.5 (-110)

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.