NBA picks today: Tuesday's best bets include Thunder vs. Nets play [3/17/2026]

Today’s NBA picks for March 17, 2026 are here, with Thunder vs. Nets and 76ers vs. Nuggets among the top plays identified by our model across Tuesday’s NBA schedule.

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List of NBA picks tonight [3/17, updated 9:39PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s best basketball bets, ranked by edge for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Nets +18.5 (-105)

• Edge: 8.6%
• Probability: 59.8%
• Matchup: Thunder vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model has identified value on Nets +18.5 at -105 odds. A 59.8% probability produces an edge of 8.6%, making this the strongest play for today's NBA slate.

76ers +15.5 (-110)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 56.7%
• Matchup: 76ers vs. Nuggets (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

76ers +15.5 carries a 4.3% edge and a probability of 56.7% at -110 odds, according to our model.

Kings +13.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 56.1%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Kings +13.5 vs. Spurs at -108 odds shows a 4.2% edge, supported by a 56.1% probability in simulations.

Rockets ML (-130)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 59.1%
• Matchup: Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)

A 2.6% edge and 59.1% probability make Rockets at the moneyline at a value play in the Lakers vs. Rockets matchup, per our model.

Mavericks +8.5 (-108)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 54.5%
• Matchup: Hawks vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

Mavericks +8.5 at -108 odds presents a 2.6% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 54.5%.

Pelicans ML (-120)

• Edge: 2.6%
• Probability: 57.1%
• Matchup: Clippers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)

Our model finds value on Pelicans to win at -120 odds, supported by an edge of 2.6%.

Kings ML (+640)

• Edge: 2.4%
• Probability: 15.9%
• Matchup: Spurs vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)

Our model has uncovered value on Kings ML at +640 odds. A 15.9% probability produces a 2.4% edge, making this a strong play for today's NBA action.

Nuggets +5.5 (-112)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 55.1%
• Matchup: Nuggets vs. Grizzlies (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)

A 2.3% edge on a 55.1% probability makes Nuggets +5.5 at -112 odds a solid value play in today's Nuggets vs. Grizzlies matchup.

NBA best bets summary: Tuesday, 3/17/2026

As of 9:39PM ET, here are our top NBA bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
Thunder vs. Nets	Nets +18.5	-105 @ BetMGM	8.6%	59.8%
76ers vs. Nuggets	76ers +15.5	-110 @ BetMGM	4.3%	56.7%
Spurs vs. Kings	Kings +13.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.2%	56.1%
Lakers vs. Rockets	Rockets ML	-130 @ DraftKings	2.6%	59.1%
Hawks vs. Mavericks	Mavericks +8.5	-108 @ DraftKings	2.6%	54.5%
Clippers vs. Pelicans	Pelicans ML	-120 @ FanDuel	2.6%	57.1%
Spurs vs. Kings	Kings ML	+640 @ FanDuel	2.4%	15.9%
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies	Nuggets +5.5	-112 @ DraftKings	2.3%	55.1%

List of upcoming NBA games to bet on [3/17/2026]

• 76ers vs. Nuggets (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Spurs vs. Kings (10:00PM ET, Tuesday)
• Warriors vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Thunder vs. Nets (7:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Raptors vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Clippers vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Wednesday)
• Nuggets vs. Grizzlies (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Hawks vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Wednesday)
• Lakers vs. Rockets (9:30PM ET, Wednesday)

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Conclusion

Our NBA best bets are locked and loaded for March 17, 2026, featuring plays such as Nets +18.5 and 76ers +15.5. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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