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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Friday, January 9th

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Last updated: January 9, 2026

NBA Betting Cheat Sheet - Friday, January 9th, 2026

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 9th, 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 9th

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.

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NBA Odds For Friday, January 9th

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

Toronto Raptors (23-15) @ Boston Celtics (23-13) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: BOS -10.5 (-118) / TOR +10.5 (-102)
  • Total: O/U 222.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: TOR +295 / BOS -375

Philadelphia 76ers (20-15) @ Orlando Magic (21-17) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: PHI -3.5 (-110) / ORL +3.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 226.5 (-112/-108)
  • Moneyline: PHI -162 / ORL +136

New Orleans Pelicans (8-31) @ Washington Wizards (10-26) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: NOP -3.5 (-118) / WAS +3.5 (-102)
  • Total: O/U 242.5 (-115/-105)
  • Moneyline: NOP -142 / WAS +120

LA Clippers (13-23) @ Brooklyn Nets (11-23) – 7:30 PM

  • Spread: LAC -4.5 (-110) / BKN +4.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 216.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: LAC -192 / BKN +160

Oklahoma City Thunder (31-7) @ Memphis Grizzlies (16-21) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: OKC -5.5 (-105) / MEM +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 229.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: OKC -205 / MEM +170

Atlanta Hawks (18-21) @ Denver Nuggets (25-12) – 9:00 PM

  • Spread: DEN -1.5 (+102) / ATL +1.5 (-122)
  • Total: O/U 232.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: ATL -105 / DEN -115

New York Knicks (24-13) @ Phoenix Suns (22-15) – 9:00 PM

  • Spread: NYK -1.5 (-115) / PHX +1.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 229.5 (-115/-105)
  • Moneyline: NYK -122 / PHX +102

Sacramento Kings (8-29) @ Golden State Warriors (20-18) – 10:00 PM

  • Spread: GSW -14.5 (-110) / SAC +14.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 230.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: SAC +525 / GSW -750

Houston Rockets (22-12) @ Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) – 10:00 PM

  • Spread: HOU -6.5 (-110) / POR +6.5 (-110)
  • Total: O/U 221.5 (-115/-105)
  • Moneyline: HOU -258 / POR +210

Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) @ Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) – 10:30 PM

  • Spread: LAL -3.5 (-105) / MIL +3.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 229.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: MIL +136 / LAL -162
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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. Note: The main slates on DraftKings & FanDuel conclude at the 9 p.m. EST games.

  • Thunder vs. Grizzlies: Despite SGA, Chet, and a host of other Thunder players out, this game has a healthy 229.5 O/U. Huge usage bumps to the remaining regular rotation players
  • Pelicans vs Wizards: It’s hard to trust the Pelicans’ rotation after this week’s Derik Queen debacle, but this is a massive 242.5 O/U, and neither team plays defense
  • Hawks vs Nuggets: Nikola Jokic remains out, Trae Young is gone, and Denver has been pretty bad defensively–233.5 O/U

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NBA Injury Report For Friday, Jan. 9th

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

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

Scottie Barnes: Downgraded to Doubtful

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Alexandre Sarr
PF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Anfernee Simons
SG TOR @ BOS
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Anthony Black
PG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Bilal Coulibaly
SG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Bub Carrington
PG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Collin Murray-Boyles
PF TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Derik Queen
C NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Derrick White
SG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Desmond Bane
SG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Dominick Barlow
PF PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Goga Bitadze
C PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jase Richardson
SG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jaylen Brown
SG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Jeremiah Fears
PG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
- -
Joel Embiid
C PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
- -
Jordan Poole
PG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
- -
Justin Champagnie
SG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
- -
Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Khris Middleton
SF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Kyshawn George
SF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Luka Garza
C TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Marvin Bagley III
PF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Micah Peavy
SF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Neemias Queta
C TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Paolo Banchero
PF PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Paul George
SF PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Payton Pritchard
PG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Quentin Grimes
SG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Sam Hauser
SF TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ BOS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tre Johnson
SG NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Trey Murphy III
SF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tristan da Silva
PF PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tyrese Maxey
PG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Tyus Jones
PG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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VJ Edgecombe
SG PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C PHI @ ORL
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Yves Missi
C NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Zion Williamson
PF NO @ WAS
Today 7:00 PM ET
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Brook Lopez
C LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Cam Thomas
SG LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Day'Ron Sharpe
C LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Egor Demin
PG LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Ivica Zubac
C LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
James Harden
SG LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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John Collins
PF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Kawhi Leonard
SF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Kris Dunn
PG LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Nicolas Batum
PF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Nicolas Claxton
C LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Noah Clowney
PF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Ziaire Williams
SF LAC @ BKN
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Aaron Wiggins
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Ajay Mitchell
PG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Alex Caruso
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Branden Carlson
C OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Cam Spencer
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Cedric Coward
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Isaiah Joe
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jalen Williams
SF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jaylen Wells
SF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jock Landale
C OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Kenrich Williams
PF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Luguentz Dort
SF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Santi Aldama
PF OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Vince Williams Jr.
SG OKC @ MEM
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Aaron Gordon
PF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Christian Braun
SG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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DaRon Holmes II
PF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Dyson Daniels
PG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Jalen Brunson
PG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Jalen Johnson
PF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Jamal Murray
PG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Jordan Clarkson
SG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
PHO PG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Kristaps Porzingis
C ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Luke Kennard
SG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Miles McBride
PG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Mitchell Robinson
C NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Onyeka Okongwu
C ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Peyton Watson
SF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn
PHO SF NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Spencer Jones
PF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Tyler Kolek
PG NY @ PHO
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Vít Krejčí
SG ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF ATL @ DEN
Today 9:00 PM ET
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Al Horford
C SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Amen Thompson
SG HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Brandin Podziemski
SG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Caleb Love
SG HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Clint Capela
C HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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De'Anthony Melton
SG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Deni Avdija
SF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Dennis Schröder
PG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Donovan Clingan
C HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Dorian Finney-Smith
PF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Draymond Green
PF SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Dylan Cardwell
C SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Gary Payton II
PG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Jimmy Butler III
SF SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Keon Ellis
SG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Kevin Durant
PF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Maxime Raynaud
C SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Moses Moody
SG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Nique Clifford
SF SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Precious Achiuwa
PF SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Quinten Post
C SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Rayan Rupert
SG HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Reed Sheppard
PG HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Robert Williams III
C HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Russell Westbrook
PG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Sidy Cissoko
SF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Stephen Curry
PG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Steven Adams
C HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Tari Eason
SF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Toumani Camara
SF HOU @ POR
Today 10:00 PM ET
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Zach LaVine
SG SAC @ GS
Today 10:00 PM ET
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AJ Green
SG MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Bobby Portis
PF MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Deandre Ayton
C MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Gabe Vincent
PG MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Gary Harris
SG MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Gary Trent Jr.
SG MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jake LaRavia
PF MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jarred Vanderbilt
SF MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Jaxson Hayes
C MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Kevin Porter Jr.
PG MIL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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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: Ajay Mitchell > 17.5 Points

Justin Carlucci wrote about Mitchell at our best NBA props page. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Collin Murray-Boyles > 6.5 Rebounds

There’s some juice on this one, but it’s warranted. Jakob Poeltl remains out, and we’re assuming Barnes won’t play (doubtful). CMB has averaged 15.9 rebound chances per game and a shade over 9 rebounds per game in his last 10 appearances. He should log more minutes without Barnes, creating more chances. The game needs to stay relatively competitive. Without Barnes and Poeltl on the floor this year, he averages north of 8 rebounds per 36 minutes. It’s a tough matchup with Boston, and although this line is up about two rebounds from what it was a few days ago, it should probably be 7.5.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Nickeil Alexander-Walker > 2.5 Assists

There are still some 2.5s hanging around. If you don’t like the juice, it makes for a good parlay leg. He’s been passing the ball a little more recently and has covered this number in a solid recent sample size. Trae Young is out of the equation more, and Denver’s defense, collectively, is still pretty bad, even with Aaron Gordon back.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Giannis Antetokounmpo > 52.75 Fantasy Points

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