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 – Saturday, January 24th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2026
▪️ TOR rises to 3rd in East, wins 3rd straight
▪️ HOU, DEN, BOS all win on road
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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 – Saturday, January 24th
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.
DAL/LAL
- 233.5 total, Lakers 3.5-point road favorites
- Austin Reaves remains out for Lakers; Luka/LeBron healthy
- Mavericks without AD/Kyrie; Flagg & Marshall have been leading way offensively
UTA/MIA
- Slate-high 245.5 total; Heat favored by 6.5 as of now
- Top two teams in PACE facing off (MIA #1, UTA #2)
- Watch injuries; Markannen Q, Nurkic doubtful, Herro out, Powell Q
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NBA Injury Report For Saturday, Jan. 24th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Saturday morning):
Injuries 1/24
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) January 24, 2026
WAS:
Khris Middleton – Out
Bilal Coulibaly – Out
Marvin Bagley – Out
AJ Johnson – Out
Tristan Vukcevic – Out
Trae Young – Out
Cam Whitmore – Out
CHA:
Mason Plumlee – Out
NYK:
Karl-Anthony Towns – Questionable
PHI:
Joel Embiid – Probable
Paul George – Probable…
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: Keyonte George > 26.5 Points
In his third season, George has become a bonafide star, averaging 25.5 points, 7.0 assists and 4.1 rebounds per 36 minutes. Lauri Markkanen is out for Utah, who play host to Miami in a game with the night’s highest O/U (245.5).
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Cooper Flagg > 5.5 Rebounds
Luka returns to Dallas once more, with the Lakers entering as favorites in the odds. Flagg has been playing well, guiding the Mavs to three wins in their last four. The rookie is grabbing 6.8 rebounds per 36 minutes.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Josh Giddey > 7.5 Assists
Giddey returned from an injury layoff to drop a 21/6/5 line across 26 minutes in Chicago’s loss to Minnesota two days ago. He’s dishing out 9.8 assists per 36 minutes through 31 games.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Paolo Banchero > 41.75 Fantasy Points
The Magic are without Franz Wagner heading into tonight’s home game against the Cavaliers. Banchero is averaging 35.5 minutes, 22.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists over his last four.
Good luck!
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