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 – Monday, January 5th, 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 – Monday, January 5th
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 Monday, January 5th
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).
New York Knicks (23-12) @ Detroit Pistons (26-9) – 7:00 PM
- Spread: NYK -2.5 (-108) / DET +2.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 232.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: NYK -135 / DET +114
Chicago Bulls (17-18) @ Boston Celtics (22-12) – 7:30 PM
- Spread: BOS -11.5 (-102) / CHI +11.5 (-118)
- Total: O/U 237.5 (-115/-105)
- Moneyline: CHI +410 / BOS -550
Atlanta Hawks (17-20) @ Toronto Raptors (21-15) – 7:30 PM
- Spread: TOR -2.5 (-112) / ATL +2.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 233.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: ATL +120 / TOR -142
Phoenix Suns (21-14) @ Houston Rockets (21-11) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: HOU -8.5 (EVEN) / PHX +8.5 (-120)
- Total: O/U 222.5 (-112/-108)
- Moneyline: PHX +250 / HOU -310
Charlotte Hornets (12-23) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: OKC -15.5 (-110) / CHA +15.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 234.5 (-110/-112)
- Moneyline: CHA +700 / OKC -1100
Denver Nuggets (23-12) @ Philadelphia 76ers (19-14) – 8:30 PM
- Spread: PHI -15.5 (-110) / DEN +15.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 224.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: DEN +750 / PHI -1200
Golden State Warriors (19-17) @ LA Clippers (12-22) – 10:00 PM
- Spread: GSW -1.5 (-108) / LAC +1.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 225.5 (-108/-108)
- Moneyline: GSW -118 / LAC -102
Utah Jazz (12-22) @ Portland Trail Blazers (16-20) – 10:00 PM
- Spread: POR -5.5 (-120) / UTA +5.5 (EVEN)
- Total: O/U 241.5 (-105/-115)
- Moneyline: UTA +190 / POR -230
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.
76ers vs Nuggets
- This game is going to be chaos for DFS purposes. The Nuggets have pulled the rug, and the Sixers might match that energy later this afternoon. A bunch of cheap guys playing mega minutes for Denver is likely. See injuries below.
Jazz vs Trail Blazers
- Slate-high 243.5 Game Total
- Utan and Portland both rank top 5 in pace
- Both teams are 19th or worse in defensive rating
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NBA Injuries For Monday, January 5th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Monday morning):
Injuries 1/5
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) January 5, 2026
NYK:
Josh Hart – Out
Landry Shamet – Out
DET:
Yet to submit
ATL:
Luke Kennard – Questionable
Trae Young – Out
TOR:
Jakob Poeltl – Out
CHI:
Coby White – Questionable
Jalen Smith – Out
Josh Giddey – Out
Zach Collins – Out
Noa Essengue – Out
BOS:
Jayson Tatum -…
Also out for Denver:
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 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: Nickeil Alexander-Walker > 19.5 Points
Justin Carlucci wrote about Alexander-Walker at our best NBA props page. He has seen a big statistical boost without Trae Young on the floor. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Draymond Green < 5.5 Rebounds
This number sits right at Green’s average this season. The Clippers have allowed a top-5 fewest average number of rebounds per game to their opponents this season.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Sandro Mamukelashvili > 5.5 Rebounds
We like the boards prop, but prefer the points + rebounds > 16.5.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: Jalen Johnson > 50.45 Fantasy Points
Johnson is having a career year, and Trae Young is set to be sidelined for tonight’s road date against Toronto.
Good luck!
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