Another day of NBA betting has arrived, and were here to provide you with our top picks for Tuesdays NBA basketball matchups. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has run thousands of simulations on each game today, selecting our best bets for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.1. NUGGETS -15.5 (-108)Odds: -108Probability: 52.1%Edge: 4.3%Game: 76ers vs Nuggets (10PM EST)Our Basketball Forever betting bot has uncovered the best bet of the day, taking place in the 76ers vs Nuggets matchup. In this matchup, our model has determined that Nuggets -15.5 is a solid wager. Going into tonights game the 76ers roster is suffering from a lot of injuries with three of their starters listed as OUT for tonights matchup. With the 76ers suffering from injuries our model predicts the Nuggets will take control of the game, racking up points and exceeding tonights line.Our Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Nuggets -15.5, with -108 odds and a 4.3% edge, this is our best bet of the day.2. THUNDER -9.5 (-110)Odds: -110Probability: 52.5%Edge: 3.6%Game: Thunder vs Magic (7PM EST)Our model has determined one of the best NBA bets for Tuesdays game slate, setting its sights on the matchup between the Thunder vs Magic. Our Basketball Forever betting bot has pinpointed Thunder -9.5 as the play in tonights NBA slate. Matched up against the Magic, in their first head-to-head matchup the Thunder were able to come out on top and cover tonights number, beating the Magic 128-92. We suspect that the Thunder will be able to limit the Magics shot attempts, leading to them covering this number tonight.Related Article: Best NBA Bets 3/12/26The Basketball Forever betting bot recommends placing a wager on Thunder -9.5, at -110 odds and a 3.6% edge.READ MORE: JJ Redick Sees Lakers Coming Together
