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 – Wednesday, January 21st, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2026
▪️ HOU rises to #4 in West
▪️ LAL rises to #5 in West
▪️ PHX rises to #6 in West
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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 – Wednesday, January 21st
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, so let’s get into it.
Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:
TOP NBA GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.
CHA/CLE
- 236.5 Total / Cavaliers -3.5 – expected to be competitive, high-scoring
- Darius Garland OUT for Cleveland – Donovan Mitchell should feast
MEM/ATL
- 239.5 Total, highest on the slate / Grizzlies -1.5
- Both teams top six in PACE (Atlanta #2, Memphis #6)
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NBA Injury Report For Wednesday, Jan. 21st
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Wednesday morning):
Injuries 1/21
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CLE:
Sam Merrill – Out
Darius Garland – Out
Max Strus – Out
CHA:
Tidjane Salaun – Probable
Mason Plumlee – Out
BKN:
Day'Ron Sharpe – Questionable
Haywood Highsmith – Out
NYK:
None
IND:
Bennedict Mathurin – Out
Obi Toppin – Out
Tyrese Haliburton – Out
BOS:…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
- MLB
- NFL
- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Points + Rebounds
- Points + Assists
- Rebounds + Assists
- Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Steals
- Blocks
- Steals + Blocks
- Turnovers
- Double-Double
- Triple-Double
- Time
- Player
Free NBA 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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander > 31.5 Points
SGA is putting up 34.3 points on 21.3 field goal attempts per 36 minutes through 42 games this season. The Thunder are down some bodies, including Jalen Williams, tonight against the Bucks.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Jalen Duren > 10.5 Rebounds
Duren is averaging 13.6 rebounds per 36 minutes in 2025/26 ahead of tonight’s road date with the Pelicans. His presence will be needed against Zion (if active) and Derik Queen.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Russell Westbrook > 6.5 Assists
Feels a little gross, but Westbrook has actually been one of the few highlights in a demoralizing season for the Kings. The vet is dishing out 8.4 assists per 36 minutes across 44 games (38 starts).
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Jalen Johnson > 48.45 Fantasy Points
This Grizzlies/Hawks game is likely to be a DFS and betting goldmine, and Johnson’s versatility gives him a lot of upside. He’s in the midst of a career year and should have another strong game against Memphis.
Good luck!
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