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Best NBA Picks Today: Top Betting Picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday 5/1/26

Best NBA Picks Today: Top Betting Picks on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday 5/1/26

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By: DK.Network.Editors

Get the best NBA picks today, including top bets, player props and predictions from the NBA Player Pulse Betting Group for Friday’s games.

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Bill Yin

Same Game Parlay (SGP):

DET Pistons at ORL Magic

Cade Cunningham OVER 29.5 Points

Jalen Duren UNDER 13.5 Points

Paolo Banchero 15+ Points

Odds: +246

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Analysis:

Same Game Parlay (SGP):

LA Lakers at HOU Rockets

Alperen Sengun 18+ Points

LeBron James 20+ Points

Odds: +106

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Analysis:


Griffin Wong

Same Game Parlay (SGP):

LA Lakers at HOU Rockets

LeBron James 25+ Points

Jabari Smith Jr. 3+ Threes

Amen Thompson 2+ Steals

Odds: +575

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Analysis:


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