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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, January 2nd

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Last updated: January 2, 2026

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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 – Friday, January 2nd, 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 – Friday, January 2nd

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 Props on Underdog for 1/2/26

NBA Odds For Friday, January 2nd

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

NBA Games & Odds – Friday, January 2, 2026

San Antonio Spurs (24-9) @ Indiana Pacers (6-28) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: SAS -5.5 (-118) / IND +5.5 (-102)
  • Total: O/U 238.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: SAS -230 / IND +190

Brooklyn Nets (10-21) @ Washington Wizards (8-24) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: WAS -3.5 (-112) / BKN +3.5 (-108)
  • Total: O/U 223.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: BKN +136 / WAS -162

Denver Nuggets (23-10) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: CLE -13.5 (-115) / DEN +13.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 240.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: DEN +575 / CLE -850

Atlanta Hawks (16-19) @ New York Knicks (23-10) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: NYK -6.5 (-118) / ATL +6.5 (-102)
  • Total: O/U 242.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: ATL +220 / NYK -270

Orlando Magic (19-15) @ Chicago Bulls (16-17) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: ORL -5.5 (-105) / CHI +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 232.5 (-112/-112)
  • Moneyline: ORL -205 / CHI +170

Charlotte Hornets (11-22) @ Milwaukee Bucks (14-20) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: MIL -5.5 (-110) / CHA +5.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 231.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: CHA +185 / MIL -225

Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) @ New Orleans Pelicans (8-27) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: POR -3.5 (-105) / NOP +3.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 241.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: POR -142 / NOP +120

Sacramento Kings (8-26) @ Phoenix Suns (19-14) – 9:00 PM

  • Spread: PHX -13.5 (-105) / SAC +13.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 225.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: SAC +525 / PHX -750

Oklahoma City Thunder (29-5) @ Golden State Warriors (18-16) – 10:00 PM

  • Spread: OKC -13.5 (-105) / GSW +13.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 224.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: OKC -850 / GSW +575

Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) @ Los Angeles Lakers (20-11) – 10:30 PM

  • Spread: LAL -3.5 (-110) / MEM +3.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 240.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: MEM +140 / LAL -166

TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY

Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate. There are a lot of games with very high Vegas totals on the DraftKings 7-game main slate.

Nets vs Wizards

  • Despite a fairly low (but not awful) 223.5 O/U, there is a competitive spread
  • Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, Michael Porter all OUT, creating ELITE value opportunities

Hawks vs Knicks

  • A nice 242.5 O/U, although Atlanta’s defense is statistically better without Trae Young
  • Trae Young out, KAT questionable. Big usage bump for others on each team

Pelicns vs Trail Blazers

  • Some terrible defense in this one, with a total north of 240
  • Plenty of Pelicans out or questionable, no shortage of value on tonight’s DFS slate

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NBA Injuries For Friday, January 2nd

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

Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Friday afternoon):

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Aaron Nesmith
PF SA @ IND
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Alexandre Sarr
PF BKN @ WAS
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Andrew Nembhard
PG SA @ IND
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Bennedict Mathurin
SG SA @ IND
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG BKN @ WAS
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Bub Carrington
PG BKN @ WAS
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Cam Thomas
SG BKN @ WAS
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CJ McCollum
PG BKN @ WAS
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Danny Wolf
C BKN @ WAS
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Day'Ron Sharpe
C BKN @ WAS
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De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox
SA PG SA @ IND
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Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper
SA PG SA @ IND
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Egor Demin
PG BKN @ WAS
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Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes
SA SF SA @ IND
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Jarace Walker
PF SA @ IND
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Jay Huff
C SA @ IND
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Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
SA SF SA @ IND
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Justin Champagnie
SG BKN @ WAS
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Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
SA SF SA @ IND
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Khris Middleton
SF BKN @ WAS
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Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
SA C SA @ IND
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Marvin Bagley III
PF BKN @ WAS
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF BKN @ WAS
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Nicolas Claxton
C BKN @ WAS
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Noah Clowney
PF BKN @ WAS
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Pascal Siakam
PF SA @ IND
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Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG SA @ IND
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Terance Mann
PG BKN @ WAS
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T.J. McConnell
PG SA @ IND
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Tre Johnson
SG BKN @ WAS
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Bruce Brown
SG DEN @ CLE
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Darius Garland
PG DEN @ CLE
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DaRon Holmes II
PF DEN @ CLE
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De'Andre Hunter
SF DEN @ CLE
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Dean Wade
PF DEN @ CLE
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Donovan Mitchell
SG DEN @ CLE
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Dyson Daniels
PG ATL @ NY
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Evan Mobley
PF DEN @ CLE
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Jalen Brunson
PG ATL @ NY
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Jalen Johnson
PF ATL @ NY
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Jalen Pickett
SG DEN @ CLE
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Jamal Murray
PG DEN @ CLE
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Jarrett Allen
C DEN @ CLE
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Jordan Clarkson
SG ATL @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF ATL @ NY
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Kristaps Porzingis
C ATL @ NY
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Mikal Bridges
SF ATL @ NY
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Miles McBride
PG ATL @ NY
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Mitchell Robinson
C ATL @ NY
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG ATL @ NY
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OG Anunoby
SF ATL @ NY
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Onyeka Okongwu
C ATL @ NY
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Peyton Watson
SF DEN @ CLE
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Sam Merrill
SG DEN @ CLE
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Spencer Jones
PF DEN @ CLE
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF DEN @ CLE
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Trae Young
PG ATL @ NY
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Tyler Kolek
PG ATL @ NY
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Vít Krejčí
SG ATL @ NY
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF ATL @ NY
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AJ Green
SG CHA @ MIL
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Anthony Black
PG ORL @ CHI
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Ayo Dosunmu
PG ORL @ CHI
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Bobby Portis
PF CHA @ MIL
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Brandon Miller
SF CHA @ MIL
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Caleb Love
SG POR @ NO
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Collin Sexton
PG CHA @ MIL
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Deni Avdija
SF POR @ NO
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Derik Queen
C POR @ NO
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Desmond Bane
SG ORL @ CHI
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ NO
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Gary Trent Jr.
SG CHA @ MIL
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF CHA @ MIL
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Goga Bitadze
C ORL @ CHI
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Isaac Okoro
SF ORL @ CHI
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Jalen Smith
PF ORL @ CHI
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Jalen Suggs
SG ORL @ CHI
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Jeremiah Fears
PG POR @ NO
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Jordan Poole
PG POR @ NO
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Jose Alvarado
PG POR @ NO
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Kevin Huerter
SG ORL @ CHI
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Kevin Porter Jr.
PG CHA @ MIL
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Kon Knueppel
SG CHA @ MIL
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Kris Murray
PF POR @ NO
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Kyle Kuzma
PF CHA @ MIL
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LaMelo Ball
PG CHA @ MIL
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Matas Buzelis
SF ORL @ CHI
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Miles Bridges
SF CHA @ MIL
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Moussa Diabaté
PF CHA @ MIL
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Myles Turner
C CHA @ MIL
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Nikola Vučević
C ORL @ CHI
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Paolo Banchero
PF ORL @ CHI
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Patrick Williams
PF ORL @ CHI
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Robert Williams III
C POR @ NO
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Ryan Rollins
SG CHA @ MIL
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Saddiq Bey
PF POR @ NO
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ NO
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Sion James
SG CHA @ MIL
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ NO
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Tre Jones
PG ORL @ CHI
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Trey Murphy III
SF POR @ NO
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Tristan da Silva
PF ORL @ CHI
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Tyus Jones
PG ORL @ CHI
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ CHI
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Yves Missi
C POR @ NO
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Zion Williamson
PF POR @ NO
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG SAC @ PHO
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ PHO
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Dennis Schröder
PG SAC @ PHO
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG SAC @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF SAC @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF SAC @ PHO
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
PHO PG SAC @ PHO
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Keegan Murray
PF SAC @ PHO
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Keon Ellis
SG SAC @ PHO
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C SAC @ PHO
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Maxime Raynaud
C SAC @ PHO
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Precious Achiuwa
PF SAC @ PHO
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF SAC @ PHO
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Russell Westbrook
PG SAC @ PHO
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Aaron Wiggins
SG OKC @ GS
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Ajay Mitchell
PG OKC @ GS
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Alex Caruso
SG OKC @ GS
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Al Horford
C OKC @ GS
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Brandin Podziemski
SG OKC @ GS
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Cason Wallace
PG OKC @ GS
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Chet Holmgren
C OKC @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF OKC @ GS
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Isaiah Joe
SG OKC @ GS
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Jalen Williams
SF OKC @ GS
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Jimmy Butler III
SF OKC @ GS
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Jonathan Kuminga
PF OKC @ GS
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Luguentz Dort
SF OKC @ GS
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Moses Moody
SG OKC @ GS
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Quinten Post
C OKC @ GS
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG OKC @ GS
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Stephen Curry
PG OKC @ GS
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Will Richard
SG OKC @ GS
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Cam Spencer
SG MEM @ LAL
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ LAL
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Deandre Ayton
C MEM @ LAL
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Jake LaRavia
PF MEM @ LAL
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Ja Morant
PG MEM @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF MEM @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jarred Vanderbilt
SF MEM @ LAL
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Jaxson Hayes
C MEM @ LAL
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ LAL
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Jock Landale
C MEM @ LAL
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LeBron James
SF MEM @ LAL
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Luka Dončić
PG MEM @ 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.

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BEST POINTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Matas Buzelis > 16.5 Points

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BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Noah Clowney > 5.5 Rebounds

Brooklyn is rolling out a skeleton crew, which should include Clowney getting big minutes against a porous defense that also cannot rebound.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Danny Wolf > 2.5 Assists

Could be one of his biggest roles of the season. The Wizards are allowing the third-most assists per game in the NBA.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Luka Doncic > 59.65 Fantasy Points

The Lakers have been struggling more lately, but Doncic will always have a sky-high usage rate when he’s healthy. He’s averaging 33.3 points (career-high), 8.6 assists and 8.1 rebounds per 36 minutes through 24 games this season. Austin Reaves remains out for LA ahead of this home game against the Grizzlies (LAL -3.5, O/U 240.5).

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