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NBA Best Bets Today- Our Top Picks for Sunday, January 18, 2026

Our NBA Best Bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026.

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For Sunday, January 18, we have got a six-game slate, headlined by the NBA London Game, where the Orlando Magic lock horns with the Memphis Grizzlies. In other clashes, we see the Chicago Bulls clashing against the Brooklyn Nets, the Denver Nuggets being up against the Charlotte Hornets, the Los Angeles Lakers encountering the Toronto Raptors, and more.

Rather than breaking down every game, we have picked our NBA Best Bets today, which consist of a spread, a total, and a player prop from different matchups. These picks are driven by trends, stats and edges. We would prioritize them while focusing on just a few spots today.

In case you are looking for full game previews and more options, head over to our NBA picks and predictions page for today. Otherwise, continue scrolling down for our favorite NBA best bets of the day, backed by a quick breakdown for each play.

Our NBA Best Picks of the Day

Tag	Game	Market and Line	Odds and Book
Best Bet	Memphis Grizzlies vs Orlando Magic	Orlando Magic -4 (spread)	-108 at FanDuel
Play #2	Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers	Over 228.5 (total)	-110 at FanDuel
Play #3	Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors	Brandon Ingram Over 24.5 points (player prop)	-104 at FanDuel

Odds updated: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:50 am ET. Lines may move before the tip off.

Game 1- Best Bet: Orlando Magic -4 vs Memphis Grizzlies

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Best Bet	Orlando Magic -4 vs Memphis Grizzlies (spread)	-108 at FanDuel

The Orlando Magic lock horns with the Memphis Grizzlies at a neutral site. The Orlando Magic maintain the 15th-ranked offensive rating in the league, and an eleventh-ranked defensive rating. On the other hand, the Memphis Grizzlies are seeded lower in the deck when it comes to offense, and are 13th in defense. Both teams are well rested, but the Magic are riding off a two-game winning streak, while the Grizzlies are coming off a loss, and have been struggling on the road.

The spread at Magic -4 feels undervalued given Orlando’s overall form, offensive and defensive edge, as well as the Grizzlies’ road struggles. We expect this closer to -6 or -7.

Considering Orlando’s defensive and offensive strength, and Memphis’ challenges, we are comfortably laying the Magic -4 as our NBA Best Bet of the Day.

Game 2- Play #2: Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Over 228.5

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Play #2	Kings vs Trail Blazers Over 228.5 (total)	-110 at FanDuel

The Sacramento Kings allow 120.0 points to their rivals, while the Trail Blazers restrict their opponents at 118.4 points. Sacramento has one of the worst offensive ratings in the league, and its defensive rating has occupied it the 27th spot in the standings. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers are seeded 23rd in offense, and have the 17th-best defense. Moreover, both these teams play fast, often resulting in high-scoring contests.

The total at 228.5 feels short for teams which struggle defensively, and allow more points to their opponents.

This over fits the high-scoring narrative for the Kings vs Trail Blazers.

Game 3- Play #3: Brandon Ingram Over 24.5 points vs Los Angeles Lakers

Pick Type	Market	Odds and Book
Play #3	Brandon Ingram Over 24.5 points vs LA Lakers	-104 at FanDuel

Brandon Ingram is the leading Toronto Raptors scorer, who drops around 22 points per game. Though he has been struggling with consistency, and has only one 20+ point game in the last five contests, Ingram and the Raptors hold an upper hand during Sunday’s clash. The Lakers are stepping into the matchup with a depleted roster and lack of depth. They will be missing key stars such as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, giving a solid advantage to the guests.

The Lakers are struggling with the absence of their stars and Ingram could make the most of it. The line at Over 24.5 points feels reachable for Ingram.

We expect Brandon Ingram to cover the number on Sunday.

NBA Best Bets Recap for January 18, 2026

Best Bet: Orlando Magic -4 vs Memphis Grizzlies (-108 at FanDuel)
Play #2: Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers Over 228.5 (-110 at FanDuel)
Play #3: Brandon Ingram Over 24.5 points vs LA Lakers (-110 at FanDuel)

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