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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Monday, January 5th

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Last updated: January 5, 2026

NBA BETTING CHEAT SHEET – Jan. 5, 2026

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.

Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:

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

Check out more of our NBA player props content for the 2025 season. As always, it’s 100% FREE:

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):

Also out for Denver:

Denver Nuggets Injury Update

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Brook Lopez
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Derrick Jones Jr.
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Myles Turner
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Jaime Jaquez Jr.
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Jarace Walker
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Norman Powell
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Pascal Siakam
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Pelle Larsson
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Tyler Herro
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Baylor Scheierman
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Brandon Miller
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Bub Carrington
PG WAS @ POR
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Coby White
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DeMar DeRozan
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Deni Avdija
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Derrick White
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Desmond Bane
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Devin Carter
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Donovan Clingan
C WAS @ POR
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Drake Powell
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Grant Williams
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Ja'Kobe Walter
SG ORL @ TOR
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Jakob Poeltl
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Jalen Suggs
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Jamal Cain
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Jaylen Brown
SG BOS @ CHA
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Jayson Tatum
SF BOS @ CHA
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Jrue Holiday
PG WAS @ POR
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Kon Knueppel
SG BOS @ CHA
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LaMelo Ball
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Luka Garza
C BOS @ CHA
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Malik Monk
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Maxime Raynaud
C SAC @ BKN
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Miles Bridges
SF BOS @ CHA
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Moussa Diabaté
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Neemias Queta
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Nicolas Claxton
C SAC @ BKN
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Nique Clifford
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Noah Clowney
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Nolan Traoré
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Paolo Banchero
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Payton Pritchard
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Precious Achiuwa
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RJ Barrett
SG ORL @ TOR
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Robert Williams III
C WAS @ POR
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Sam Hauser
SF BOS @ CHA
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Scoot Henderson
PG WAS @ POR
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Scottie Barnes
SF ORL @ TOR
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Sidy Cissoko
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Toumani Camara
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Tristan da Silva
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Tristan Vukcevic
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C ORL @ TOR
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Will Riley
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Ziaire Williams
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Alperen Sengün
C HOU @ NO
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Amen Thompson
SG HOU @ NO
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Dejounte Murray
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Derik Queen
C HOU @ NO
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Herbert Jones
SF HOU @ NO
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PF HOU @ NO
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Kevin Durant
PF HOU @ NO
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Reed Sheppard
PG HOU @ NO
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Saddiq Bey
PF HOU @ NO
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Tari Eason
SF HOU @ NO
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Trey Murphy III
SF HOU @ NO
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Zion Williamson
PF HOU @ NO
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Ajay Mitchell
PG NY @ OKC
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Alex Caruso
SG NY @ OKC
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Cason Wallace
PG NY @ OKC
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Chet Holmgren
C NY @ OKC
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Isaiah Hartenstein
C NY @ OKC
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Jalen Brunson
PG NY @ OKC
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Jalen Williams
SF NY @ OKC
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Josh Hart
SF NY @ OKC
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF NY @ OKC
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Luguentz Dort
SF NY @ OKC
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Mikal Bridges
SF NY @ OKC
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Mitchell Robinson
C NY @ OKC
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OG Anunoby
SF NY @ OKC
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG NY @ OKC
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Aaron Gordon
PF GS @ DEN
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Brandin Podziemski
SG GS @ DEN
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Cameron Johnson
PF GS @ DEN
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Christian Braun
SG GS @ DEN
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De'Anthony Melton
SG GS @ DEN
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Draymond Green
PF GS @ DEN
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Gary Payton II
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Gui Santos
SF GS @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
PG GS @ DEN
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Kristaps Porzingis
C GS @ DEN
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Nikola Jokić
C GS @ DEN
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Peyton Watson
SF GS @ DEN
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF GS @ DEN
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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: 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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