Sunday\u2019s NBA action features an interesting six-game slate loaded with teams playing the second night of a back-to-back.<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers all played on Saturday night and will be back in action on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The day\u2019s action kicks off with the second international matchup between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, this time in London. Orlando picked up a comeback win against the Grizzlies on Thursday, and I\u2019m eyeing a team to win this matchup as well.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s one of three bets that I\u2019m placing in the NBA on Sunday after a 3-1 showing on Thursday<\/a> night pushed this season\u2019s record to 143-101 (+17.47 units).\u00a0<\/p>\n On Sunday, I\u2019m eyeing a side and a pair of player props, including one for Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a breakdown of each prop and the latest odds for the action on Jan. 18.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1 Season, 600 Bets: NBA Betting Record2025-26 season record: 143-101 (+17.47 units)2024-25 season record: 281-293-5 (-4.94 units)OVERALL (since 2021-22 season): 1434-1338-27 (+50.63 units)<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n NBA Best Bets Today<\/p>\n Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando Magic Moneyline (-170) vs. Memphis GrizzliesKevin Durant 25+ Points (-131)Collin Murray-Boyles 20+ Points, Rebounds and Assists (-150)Orlando Magic Moneyline (-170) vs. Memphis Grizzlies<\/p>\n Ja Morant (probable) may be back for the Grizzlies on Sunday, but I cannot back them against an over .500 team at this point in the season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Memphis has just three wins against teams that are .500 or better, and it blew an early lead to Orlando on Thursday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. As an underdog this season, the Grizzlies are an NBA-worst 8-17 against the spread.\u00a0<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Magic are starting to play better as of late, winning six of their last 10 games, and the return of Franz Wagner is a massive boost for them offensively. Orlando is 15-10 when Wagner plays this season, but it is just 8-8 without the star forward.<\/p>\n Over their last 10 games, the Magic rank just 16th in the NBA in net rating, but they\u2019re still ahead of Memphis (20th) during that stretch.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies have a -1.5 net rating overall this season, and they\u2019ve been a much worse team when Zach Edey is out of the lineup. On top of that, Memphis is just 6-12 in the 18 games that Morant has played in this season.<\/p>\n I\u2019ll lay the juice with the Magic to simply win this game outright to sweep this international series.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kevin Durant 25+ Points (-131)<\/p>\n Durant is averaging 26.3 points per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from beyond the arc on 18.0 shots per game.<\/p>\n Over the last 22 games (since Dec. 1), Durant is taking 18.7 shots per game, and he\u2019s seen his scoring average jump to 27.5 per game during that stretch. That includes a 32-point game (on 12-of-15 shooting) in an overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, who he\u2019ll face again on Sunday.<\/p>\n Durant has scored at least 25 points in 22 of his 37 games this season, and he\u2019s done so in six of his nine games this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n The former league MVP is way too efficient to pass up in this prop against a New Orleans team that ranks 28th in the NBA in defensive rating and opponent points per game this season. On top of that, Herb Jones has been ruled out for the Pelicans, leaving them without their top wing defender to deal with KD.<\/p>\n Collin Murray-Boyles 20+ Points, Rebounds and Assists (-150)<\/p>\n Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has made a major impact since moving into the starting lineup this month, averaging 10.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game across eight games while shooting 55.4 percent from the field.<\/p>\n A lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Murray-Boyles has at least 20 PRA in five of those games, and he\u2019s playing 31.5 minutes per game during that stretch. With Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett out for Toronto on Sunday, CMB should have a major role against the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n L.A. ranks 26th in the NBA in defensive rating, and it\u2019s in the bottom 10 in the league in opponent assists per game. After Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes missed the Lakers\u2019 loss on Saturday, there\u2019s a chance they\u2019re short-handed in the frontcourt again in this matchup.<\/p>\n I think Murray-Boyles is a solid value pick, especially if he\u2019s going to continue to play over 30 minutes per night as a starter. <\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. 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