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 – Monday, January 26th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
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 – Monday, January 26th
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 GAME TODAY
Which game is shaping up to be a DFS and sports betting goldmine? Let’s look at the main slate.
CHI/LAL
- 237.5 Total, LAL -1.5 on the road
- Lakers still without Austin Reaves; Luka/LeBron continue to dominate usage
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NBA Injury Report For Monday, Jan. 26th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Monday morning):
Injuries 1/26
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) January 26, 2026
IND:
Bennedict Mathurin – Questionable
Quenton Jackson – Questionable
Obi Toppin – Out
Tyrese Haliburton – Out
ATL:
Kristaps Porzingis – Out
Zaccharie Risacher – Out
PHI:
Joel Embiid – Out
Paul George – Out
CHA:
Collin Sexton – Probable
Mason Plumlee – Out
ORL:…
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: Luka Doncic > 33.5 Points
Luka is averaging 33.0 points on 22.1 field goal attempts per 36 minutes heading into what looks like a fantasy-friendly matchup against the Bulls. He’s hit 34+ points on 20 occasions this season.
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Donovan Clingan > 11.5 Rebounds
Clingan has taken a nice leap for the Trail Blazers in his second year, putting up 11.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in 27.4 minutes a contest. He’s averaging 14.4 boards per 36 and 19.8 rebound chances per game (seventh-most in the league).
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Josh Giddey > 7.5 Assists
Even though he’s still working his way back to full playing time, Giddey has been an excellent per-minute producer. Through 32 games, he’s averaging 15.9 potential assists (third-most in the NBA), and he’s handing out 9.9 assists per 36 minutes.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Jaylen Brown > 47.55 Fantasy Points
Good luck!
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