NBA Picks Today: Friday's Best Bets Include Magic vs. Celtics Play [1/17/2025]

NBA betting is back for another pulse-pounding playoffs slate on 1/17, and we're here to serve up our top basketball picks for Friday's action.

Today's NBA best bets come from a range of matchups, including the Magic vs. Celtics game at 7:00PM ET, with this article updated throughout the day to highlight the most attractive upcoming games.

Featuring a standout spread play with an edge of 4.6%, these picks are based on advanced simulations and machine learning.

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List of NBA Picks Tonight [1/17, Updated: 1:01PM ET]

After digging deep into the numbers and conducting thousands of simulations, our leading predictive analytics model has identified the best basketball bets for Friday, January 17, 2025.

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Magic +14.5 (-108)

• Edge: 4.6%
• Probability: 56.5%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Drawing from our Magic vs Celtics prediction, our model has pinpointed the next NBA betting opportunity tonight, which comes in the Magic vs. Celtics matchup. We recommend a spread bet on Magic +14.5 at -108 odds, offering an edge of 4.6%.

Magic ML (+730)

• Edge: 2.3%
• Probability: 14.3%
• Matchup: Magic vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has found another great NBA bet for Friday's basketball action, again in the matchup between the Magic and Celtics. We suggest placing a wager on Magic ML at +730 odds, with our analysis showing a compelling 2.3% edge.

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NBA Best Bets: Friday, 1/17/2025

As of 1:01PM ET, here are the next two NBA bets recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge
Magic vs. Celtics	Magic +14.5	-108 @ DraftKings	4.6%
Magic vs. Celtics	Magic ML	+730 @ FanDuel	2.3%

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More NBA Betting Guides

This article is part of our NBA player props and NBA best bets series. For related content on January 17, check out:

• Friday's NBA First Basket Predictions
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List of Upcoming NBA Games to Bet On [1/17/2025]

• Magic vs. Celtics (7:00PM ET, Friday)
• Timberwolves vs. Knicks (7:30PM ET, Friday)
• Raptors vs. Bucks (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Hornets vs. Bulls (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Jazz vs. Pelicans (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Nuggets vs. Heat (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• Thunder vs. Mavericks (8:30PM ET, Friday)
• Grizzlies vs. Spurs (9:30PM ET, Friday)
• Nets vs. Lakers (10:30PM ET, Friday)

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Conclusion

This article, enhanced by AI and automation, aims to deliver accurate NBA insights quickly, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.