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 – Tuesday, January 13th, 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 – Tuesday, January 13th
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 Tuesday, January 13th
Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change):
Phoenix Suns (24-15) @ Miami Heat (20-19) – 7:30 PM
- Spread: MIA -1.5 (-102) / PHX +1.5 (-118)
- Total: O/U 230.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: PHX -105 / MIA -115
Chicago Bulls (18-20) @ Houston Rockets (22-14) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: HOU -12.5 (-112) / CHI +12.5 (-108)
- Total: O/U 224.5 (-112/-108)
- Moneyline: CHI +425 / HOU -575
Minnesota Timberwolves (26-14) @ Milwaukee Bucks (17-22) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: MIL -3.5 (-108) / MIN +3.5 (-112)
- Total: O/U 226.5 (-112/-108)
- Moneyline: MIN +124 / MIL -148
Denver Nuggets (26-13) @ New Orleans Pelicans (9-32) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: DEN -2.5 (-105) / NOP +2.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 233.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: DEN -135 / NOP +114
San Antonio Spurs (27-12) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (33-7) – 8:00 PM
- Spread: OKC -7.5 (-115) / SAS +7.5 (-105)
- Total: O/U 229.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: SAS +225 / OKC -278
Atlanta Hawks (20-21) @ Los Angeles Lakers (23-14) – 10:30 PM
- Spread: ATL -3.5 (-105) / LAL +3.5 (-115)
- Total: O/U 231.5 (-110/-110)
- Moneyline: ATL -148 / LAL +124
Portland Trail Blazers (19-21) @ Golden State Warriors (21-19) – 11:00 PM
- Spread: GSW -10.5 (-110) / POR +10.5 (-110)
- Total: O/U 227.5 (-108/-112)
- Moneyline: POR +340 / GSW -440
TOP NBA DFS GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.
- Nuggets vs Pelicans: Denver continues to operate without Nikola Jokic, which means a ton of touches for Jamal Murray and enhanced minutes for role players. Both teams rank outside the top 25 in defensive efficiency. Highest game total on the main slate.
- Bucks vs Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards is out, which gives more minutes to wings and usage bumps to scorers, such as Julius Randle
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NBA Injury Report For Tuesday, Jan. 13th
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet.
Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Tuesday morning):
Injuries 1/13
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) January 13, 2026
PHX:
Jamaree Bouyea – Out
Jalen Green – Out
MIA:
Norman Powell – Questionable
CHI:
Julian Phillips – Probable
Coby White – Out
Josh Giddey – Out
Zach Collins – Out
Noa Essengue – Out
HOU:
Tari Eason – Out
Dorian Finney-Smith – Out
Fred VanVleet – Out
DEN:
Jamal…
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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: Julius Randle > 22.5 Points
Anthony Edwards is out, and someone has to pick up the slack. Justin Carlucci wrote about Randle at our best NBA props page. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!
BEST REBOUNDS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Aaron Gordon > 6.5 Rebounds
There will be plenty of rebound chances for Gordon, as Denver is without Jokic and Valanciunas. New Orleans ranks just 17th in team rebounding.
BEST ASSISTS PROP
NBA Player Prop: Alperen Sengun > 5.5 Assists
Sengun played monster minutes in his first game back, which is a major key. Houston battles a Chicago team that offers one of the biggest pace-up matchups in the NBA.
UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
Pick: TBD – Check back later when Underdog projections are live!
Good luck!
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