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NBA Best Bets Today: Top picks, predictions, expert analysis for Friday 1/16/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top picks, predictions, expert analysis for Friday 1/16/26

Sports Betting Picks NBA DraftKings Network

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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 Thursday’s slate.

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Bryan Armetta: Best NBA Player Props

Joel Embiid under 8.5 rebounds (-130)

Pascal Siakam 2+ three-pointers made (-125)

Cam Thomas 17+ points (-114)

See Bryan’s full analysis and best bets here: Best NBA player prop bets for Thursday 1/16/26

Bryan Armetta: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Prediction/Pick

Best Bet: Timberwolves vs. Rockets under 222.5 total points (-112)

See Bryan’s full analysis and best bets here: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets prediction, pick on Friday 1/16/25

Sean Barnard: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers Prediction/Pick

Best Bet: Game Total Over 232.5 (-110)

See Sean’s full analysis and best bets here: Cleveland Cavaliers at Philadelphia 76ers prediction, pick for Friday 1/16/26

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.