It's another day of NBA betting and we're bringing you our top picks for Tuesday's NBA basketball games. Today, our Basketball Forever betting bot has simulated every game thousands of times, selecting the best bets for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
1. Nuggets -15.5 (-108)
Odds: -108
Probability: 52.1%
Advantage: 4.3%
Game: 76ers vs. Nuggets (10 p.m. ET)
Our Basketball Forever betting bot has found the best bet of the day, the 76ers vs. Nuggets game. In this game, our model determines that Nuggets -15.5 is a solid bet. Going into tonight's game, the 76ers' lineup has been plagued by a lot of injuries, with three of their starters missing for tonight's game. With the Sixers plagued by injuries, our model predicts the Nuggets will control the game, keep scoring and get over the line tonight.
Our Basketball Forever Betting Bot Recommends Betting Nuggets-15.5and -108 odds and a 4.3% advantagewhich is our best bet today.
2. Thunder -9.5 (-110)
Odds: -110
Probability: 52.5%
Advantage: 3.6%
Game: Thunder vs. Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Our model has identified one of the best NBA bets for Tuesday's game, setting its sights on the Thunder vs. Magic matchup. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has the Thunder -9.5 as the game of choice for tonight's NBA game. Against the Magic, in the first meeting between the two sides, the Thunder defeated the Magic 128-92, taking the lead and covering tonight's score. We suspect the Thunder will be able to limit the Magic's shot attempts, leading them to reach that number tonight.
Basketball Forever Betting Robot Recommends Betting Thunder-9.5exist -110 odds and a 3.6% margin.
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