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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 6th

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

NBA Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Happy New Year! We’re breaking down everything you need to know before you make any NBA bets or set your DFS lineups. All that and more in our NBA Betting Cheat Sheet today – Tuesday, January 6th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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We’re talking the best game environments where points will be flying, the hottest NBA injury news that’s moving lines and opening up value, and the best expert player prop picks for tonight’s action.

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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 6th

Our NBA betting cheat sheet is your one-stop snapshot to cut through the noise and zero in on where the edges actually are. Our team is here to break it down. Let’s get into it.

Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:

Popular NBA Player Props Today

NBA Odds For Tuesday, January 6th

Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).

Cleveland Cavaliers (20-17) @ Indiana Pacers (6-30) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: CLE -5.5 (-105) / IND +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 235.5 (-110/-115)
  • Moneyline: CLE -198 / IND +164

Orlando Magic (20-16) @ Washington Wizards (9-25) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: ORL -7.5 (-105) / WAS +7.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 233.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: ORL -298 / WAS +240

San Antonio Spurs (25-10) @ Memphis Grizzlies (15-20) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: SAS -5.5 (-115) / MEM +5.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 240.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: SAS -230 / MEM +190

Miami Heat (20-16) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: MIN -7.5 (-102) / MIA +7.5 (-118)
  • Total: O/U 238.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: MIA +210 / MIN -258

Los Angeles Lakers (22-11) @ New Orleans Pelicans (8-29) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: LAL -6.5 (-105) / NOP +6.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 244.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: LAL -258 / NOP +210

Dallas Mavericks (13-23) @ Sacramento Kings (8-28) – 11:00 PM

  • Spread: DAL -5.5 (-105) / SAC +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 233.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: DAL -218 / SAC +180
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TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY

Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.

Lakers vs Pelicans

  • Austin Reaves’ absence opens up usage for others and boosts ceilings for LeBron and Luka
  • 244.5 total and competitive spread
  • Lakers outside top 20 in defensive rating, Pels rank 28th

Cavaliers vs Pacers

  • Both teams rank outside the top third of the league in defensive rating
  • Both teams rank top 12 in pace
  • Donovan Mitchell’s absence creates much more usage for others

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NBA Injuries For Tuesday, January 6th

Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.

Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Tuesday morning):

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Dominick Barlow
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GG Jackson II
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Jaylen Wells
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Kelly Oubre Jr.
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Quentin Grimes
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Scotty Pippen Jr.
PG MEM @ PHI
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Ty Jerome
PG MEM @ PHI
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SG MEM @ PHI
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Alexandre Sarr
PF WAS @ MIA
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Bam Adebayo
C WAS @ MIA
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG WAS @ MIA
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Brandon Williams
PG DAL @ ATL
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Bub Carrington
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Cade Cunningham
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CJ McCollum
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Cooper Flagg
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Daniel Gafford
C DAL @ ATL
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Davion Mitchell
PG WAS @ MIA
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Drake Powell
SG DET @ BKN
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Duncan Robinson
SG DET @ BKN
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Dyson Daniels
PG DAL @ ATL
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Isaiah Stewart
PF DET @ BKN
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Jaime Jaquez Jr.
SF WAS @ MIA
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Jalen Duren
C DET @ BKN
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Jalen Johnson
PF DAL @ ATL
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Javonte Green
SG DET @ BKN
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Jock Landale
C DAL @ ATL
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Jonathan Kuminga
PF DAL @ ATL
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Kel'el Ware
C WAS @ MIA
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Kevin Huerter
SG DET @ BKN
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Khris Middleton
SF DAL @ ATL
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Klay Thompson
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Marcus Sasser
PG DET @ BKN
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Max Christie
SG DAL @ ATL
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF DET @ BKN
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Myron Gardner
SF WAS @ MIA
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Naji Marshall
SF DAL @ ATL
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG DAL @ ATL
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Nicolas Claxton
C DET @ BKN
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Noah Clowney
PF DET @ BKN
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Nolan Traoré
PG DET @ BKN
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Onyeka Okongwu
C DAL @ ATL
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Pelle Larsson
SG WAS @ MIA
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P.J. Washington
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Ron Holland II
SF DET @ BKN
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Trae Young
PG WAS @ MIA
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Tre Johnson
SG WAS @ MIA
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Tyler Herro
SG WAS @ MIA
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Will Riley
SF WAS @ MIA
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF DAL @ ATL
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AJ Green
SG PHO @ MIL
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Alperen Sengün
C TOR @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
SG TOR @ HOU
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Baylor Scheierman
SG BOS @ SA
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Bobby Portis
PF PHO @ MIL
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ HOU
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Clint Capela
C TOR @ HOU
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Collin Gillespie
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PHO PG PHO @ MIL
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De'Aaron Fox
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SA PG BOS @ SA
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Derrick White
SG BOS @ SA
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG PHO @ MIL
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Devin Vassell
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Dorian Finney-Smith
PF TOR @ HOU
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Dylan Harper
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF PHO @ MIL
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Grayson Allen
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PHO SF PHO @ MIL
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ HOU
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF TOR @ HOU
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Ja'Kobe Walter
SG TOR @ HOU
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Jakob Poeltl
C TOR @ HOU
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Jalen Green
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Jaylen Brown
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Jayson Tatum
SF BOS @ SA
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Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
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Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
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Kevin Durant
PF TOR @ HOU
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Khaman Maluach
Khaman Maluach
PHO C PHO @ MIL
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Kyle Kuzma
PF PHO @ MIL
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Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
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Myles Turner
C PHO @ MIL
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Neemias Queta
C BOS @ SA
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF PHO @ MIL
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Ousmane Dieng
SF PHO @ MIL
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Payton Pritchard
PG BOS @ SA
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Reed Sheppard
PG TOR @ HOU
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ HOU
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF PHO @ MIL
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Ryan Rollins
SG PHO @ MIL
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Sam Hauser
SF BOS @ SA
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ HOU
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Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG BOS @ SA
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Tari Eason
SF TOR @ HOU
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Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
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Aaron Nesmith
PF IND @ SAC
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Al Horford
C CHI @ GS
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Ben Sheppard
SF IND @ SAC
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SG CHI @ GS
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Brandon Miller
SF CHA @ POR
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Coby White
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PG CHI @ GS
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De'Anthony Melton
SG CHI @ GS
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DeMar DeRozan
SF IND @ SAC
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Deni Avdija
SF CHA @ POR
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Donovan Clingan
C CHA @ POR
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Draymond Green
PF CHI @ GS
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Grant Williams
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Guerschon Yabusele
PF CHI @ GS
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Gui Santos
SF CHI @ GS
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Isaac Okoro
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Jalen Smith
PF CHI @ GS
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Jarace Walker
PF IND @ SAC
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Jay Huff
C IND @ SAC
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Jerami Grant
PF CHA @ POR
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Josh Giddey
SG CHI @ GS
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Josh Green
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Jrue Holiday
PG CHA @ POR
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Kon Knueppel
SG CHA @ POR
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Kristaps Porzingis
C CHI @ GS
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LaMelo Ball
PG CHA @ POR
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Malik Monk
SG IND @ SAC
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Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ GS
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Maxime Raynaud
C IND @ SAC
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Miles Bridges
SF CHA @ POR
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Moussa Diabaté
PF CHA @ POR
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Nique Clifford
SF IND @ SAC
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Obi Toppin
PF IND @ SAC
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Precious Achiuwa
PF IND @ SAC
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Robert Williams III
C CHA @ POR
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Russell Westbrook
PG IND @ SAC
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Ryan Kalkbrenner
C CHA @ POR
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Scoot Henderson
PG CHA @ POR
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Sion James
SG CHA @ POR
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Toumani Camara
SF CHA @ POR
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Tre Jones
PG CHI @ GS
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Vít Krejčí
SG CHA @ POR
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Anthony Edwards
SG MIN @ LAL
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Austin Reaves
SG MIN @ LAL
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG MIN @ LAL
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Bones Hyland
PG MIN @ LAL
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Deandre Ayton
C MIN @ LAL
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Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ LAL
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Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ LAL
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Jake LaRavia
PF MIN @ LAL
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Jaxson Hayes
C MIN @ LAL
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Free NBA DFS Picks Cheat Sheet For Today

Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll!

Let’s break it down.

BEST POINTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Anthony Black > 20.5 Points

Justin Carlucci wrote about Anthony Black’s PRA prop at our best NBA props page, but we also like his points. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: LeBron James < 5.5 Rebounds

You can get this one at even money or better. LBJ is averaging just 8.5 rebound chances per game this year, and Deandre Ayton has been a hog on the glass lately.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Brandon Williams > 3.5 Assists

PJ Washington is doubtful, and although he doesn’t play the same position as Williams, it’s another rotation body. Williams has been great this year while SAC ranks bottom of the barrel defensively. The Kings allow the 5th-most opponent assists per game.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Luka Doncic > 59.35 Fantasy Points

A high number, but for good reason. Doncic should have a huge usage rate against the Pelicans, who could keep this game close enough for the superstar to see a full allotment of minutes. The Lakers are 5.5-point road favorites in a game with a total of 244.5, and Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are out.

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