{"id":648266,"date":"2026-01-18T15:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T14:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=648266"},"modified":"2026-01-18T15:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T14:04:16","slug":"n-nba-nba-player-props-best-bets-2026-01-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/n-nba-nba-player-props-best-bets-2026-01-18\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Player Props: Our 3 Best Bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tonight&rsquo;s NBA player props slate features marquee stars across Western and Eastern Conference matchups. The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Sacramento Kings in a clash at Golden 1 Center, while the Los Angeles Lakers host the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena.<\/p><p>With Deni Avdija, Luka Doncic, and Brandon Ingram headlining, bettors have strong angles to target. These games bring pace, scoring, and star power, making the January 18 slate especially appealing for prop betting. Check out all of our NBA picks &amp; predictions for tonight&rsquo;s slate.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best NBA player props for today<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Market &amp; line<\/th><th>Odds &amp; book<\/th><th>Matchup<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Deni Avdija<\/td><td>Over 20.5 points<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-110 at FanDuel (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at FanDuel<\/a><\/td><td>Trail Blazers vs Kings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brandon Ingram<\/td><td>Over 21.5 points<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-110 at DraftKings (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110 at DraftKings<\/a><\/td><td>Raptors at Lakers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Luka Doncic<\/td><td>3+ made threes<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-115 at BetMGM (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-115 at BetMGM<\/a><\/td><td>Raptors at Lakers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Odds from FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM, correct as of 6:00 p.m. ET. Shop around before you bet &ndash; lines can move quickly.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prop #1 &ndash; Deni Avdija Over 20.5 Points<\/h2><p><strong>Line:<\/strong> Over 20.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-110 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110<\/a>) at FanDuel<\/p><p>Avdija has emerged as a primary scorer, averaging 22.0 points per game and ranking 14th in the league with 26.1 points per contest earlier this season. His usage rate is strong, with consistent shot attempts and perimeter production (1.7 threes per game).<\/p><p>The Kings matchup projects as high-scoring with a total of 229.5 points. Sacramento&rsquo;s defense has been vulnerable against versatile wings, and Avdija&rsquo;s ability to attack both inside and outside gives him multiple scoring avenues.<\/p><p>Portland&rsquo;s ATS form (14&ndash;2 in January) suggests competitive play, keeping Avdija&rsquo;s minutes secure.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prop #2 &ndash; Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 Points<\/h2><p><strong>Line:<\/strong> Over 21.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"-110 (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-110<\/a>) at DraftKings<\/p><p>Ingram averages 21.8 points per game, with steady contributions across rebounds and assists. His shot volume remains consistent, and he thrives in mid-range scoring opportunities.<\/p><p>The Lakers-Raptors matchup carries a total of 225.5 points, and with both teams dealing with injuries, Ingram&rsquo;s role as a primary scorer becomes even more critical. Toronto&rsquo;s defense has struggled against dynamic wings, giving Ingram a favorable angle.<\/p><p>Recent production shows Ingram hovering around this line, and his minutes remain high in competitive games.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Brandon Ingram turnaround fadeaway shots<br><br>2025-26  55.1% FG (43\/78) &mdash; so far this season<br>2024-25 &nbsp;71.4% FG (10\/14)<br>2023-24 &nbsp;51.6% FG (33\/64)<br>2022-23 &nbsp;53.7% FG (29\/54) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WiVq8apA4e\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/WiVq8apA4e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nora (@B_X_I_14) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/B_X_I_14\/status\/2012269003444486551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 16, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prop #3 &ndash; Luka Doncic 3+ Made Threes<\/h2><p><strong>Line:<\/strong> 3+ made threes (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-115<\/a>) at BetMGM<\/p><p>Doncic leads the Lakers&rsquo; offense, averaging 33.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. From beyond the arc, he connects on 3.4 threes per contest, making this prop line attainable.<\/p><p>The Raptors&rsquo; defense has been inconsistent against perimeter scorers, and with a game total of 225.5, Doncic should see ample opportunities to fire from deep. His usage rate ensures high shot volume, and his efficiency from long range supports this angle.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NBA Player Props Betting Card for January 18<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deni Avdija Over 20.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Ingram Over 21.5 points (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-Draftkings-Sportsbook\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-110<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luka Doncic 3+ made threes (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}' rel=\"nofollow\">-115<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related NBA Betting Articles&nbsp;<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/nba-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Today&rsquo;s NBA picks and predictions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/best-nba-betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Best NBA betting sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonight&rsquo;s NBA player props slate features marquee stars across Western and Eastern Conference matchups. The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Sacramento Kings in a clash at Golden 1 Center, while the Los Angeles Lakers host the Toronto Raptors at Crypto.com Arena. With Deni Avdija, Luka Doncic, and Brandon Ingram headlining, bettors have strong angles to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":648260,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,2589],"tags":[1435,5005,22],"class_list":["post-648266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-nba-predictions","tag-brandon-ingram","tag-deni-avdija","tag-luka-doncic"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NBA Player Props: Our 3 Best Bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026 - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"NBA player props &amp; best bets for Jan 18 slate: Avdija, Ingram, and Doncic headline tonight&rsquo;s matchups with strong scoring angles.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/n-nba-nba-player-props-best-bets-2026-01-18\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NBA Player Props: Our 3 Best Bets for Sunday, January 18, 2026 - The Playoffs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"NBA player props &amp; 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