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NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Friday 5/8/26

NBA Best Bets Today: Top Expert Picks & Predictions for Friday 5/8/26

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 5/8/26

Mikal Bridges 15+ points (-109)

Stephon Castle 17+ points (-108)

Sean Barnard: 76ers vs. Knicks prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Sean’s full betting analysis here: New York vs. Philadelphia 76ers Knicks Game 3 prediction, pick for Friday 5/8/26

Best Bet: 76ers Moneyline (-122)

Sean Barnard: Timberwolves vs. Spurs prediction, pick

Pick below! Read Sean’s full betting analysis here: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 3 prediction, pick for Friday 5/8/26

Best Bet: Timberwolves +4.5 (-108)

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.