Sports betting markets are buzzing for 7/18, including NBA Summer League. We’re profiling three of the best NBA picks to lock in today below.
Our proprietary PRO data tracks where smart money is landing. NBA picks are indeed hot Friday, with respected betting action hitting several point spreads and over/unders.
We’ve logged sharp bets on these games for Friday, all of which we’ll cover predictions for:
- Mavericks vs. Magic (4 p.m. ET)
- Lakers vs. Nuggets (10 p.m. ET)
Check out an all-day card of PRO NBA picks for 7/18, utilizing smart-action market movement.
NBA Odds: Sharp Summer League Picks and Predictions (7/18)
For those keeping a close eye on the 2K26 NBA Summer League action, the latest betting insights from PRO Report and Bet Labs offer some valuable angles to consider.
First up is the matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks, where two picks are landing big bets.
The Magic, currently favored, have been showing strong momentum in the betting markets. Professional bettors are backing Orlando at -5, with some sharp action pushing the line up to -5.5. Notably, FanDuel Virginia recorded a respected wager on the Magic. The point spread’s up to -6 in some shops.
In the same game, the over/under is drawing attention as well. The total at 170.5 attracted significant big-ticket bets, with the line gradually climbing to 171.5.
Switching gears to the Los Angeles Lakers versus Denver Nuggets night-cap, the under has seen notable movement in the opposite direction.
Initially set at 176, the line has dropped a full point to 175 as Bet Labs flagged a sizable wager on the under. Subsequently, it dipped further by another half-point, landing at 174.5 as of Friday morning.
PRO Report Picks: Magic to Cover | Magic vs. Mavericks Under | Lakers vs. Nuggets Under
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