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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 13th

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Last updated: January 13, 2026

NBA Cheat Sheet For Jan. 13, 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 – Tuesday, January 13th, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.

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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 Props Today For Jan. 13, 2026

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
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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.

  • 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):

NBA Live Player Prop Odds

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Andrew Wiggins
SF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
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Bam Adebayo
C PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- - -
Davion Mitchell
PG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Devin Booker
Devin Booker
PHO SG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
PHO SF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
SF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- - -
Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
PHO PG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Mark Williams
Mark Williams
PHO C PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Norman Powell
SG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
PHO PF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
PHO PF PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Tyler Herro
SG PHO @ MIA
Today 7:30 PM ET
- -
Aaron Gordon
PF DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Aaron Wiggins
SG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Ajay Mitchell
PG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
AJ Green
SG MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- - -
Alex Caruso
SG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Alperen Sengün
C CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Amen Thompson
SG CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Ayo Dosunmu
PG CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Bryce McGowens
SG DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Cason Wallace
PG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Chet Holmgren
C SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox
SA PG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Derik Queen
C DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Donte DiVincenzo
SG MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Dylan Harper
Dylan Harper
SA PG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
PF MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Harrison Barnes
Harrison Barnes
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Isaac Okoro
SF CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Isaiah Joe
SG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- - - - -
Jabari Smith Jr.
PF CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jaden McDaniels
PF MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jalen Pickett
SG DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jalen Smith
PF CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jalen Williams
SF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jamal Murray
PG DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jaylin Williams
PF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
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Jeremiah Fears
PG DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Jordan Poole
PG DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Julian Champagnie
Julian Champagnie
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Julius Randle
PF MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Keldon Johnson
Keldon Johnson
SA SF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Kevin Durant
PF CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Kevin Huerter
SG CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Kevin Porter Jr.
PG MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Luguentz Dort
SF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Luke Kornet
Luke Kornet
SA C SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Matas Buzelis
SF CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Myles Turner
C MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Naz Reid
C MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Nikola Vučević
C CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Peyton Watson
SF DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- - -
Reed Sheppard
PG CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Ryan Rollins
SG MIN @ MIL
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Spencer Jones
PF DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- - - - - - -
Stephon Castle
Stephon Castle
SA SG SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Steven Adams
C CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Tre Jones
PG CHI @ HOU
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Trey Murphy III
SF DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
SA PF SA @ OKC
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Zeke Nnaji
C DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
Zion Williamson
PF DEN @ NO
Today 8:00 PM ET
- -
CJ McCollum
PG ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Deandre Ayton
C ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Dyson Daniels
PG ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Jake LaRavia
PF ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Jalen Johnson
PF ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Jarred Vanderbilt
SF ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- - -
Luka Dončić
PG ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Marcus Smart
PG ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Onyeka Okongwu
C ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Rui Hachimura
PF ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
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Zaccharie Risacher
SF ATL @ LAL
Today 10:30 PM ET
- -
Al Horford
C POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Brandin Podziemski
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Caleb Love
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
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De'Anthony Melton
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- - -
Donovan Clingan
C POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Draymond Green
PF POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Gary Payton II
PG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- - - -
Gui Santos
SF POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
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Jimmy Butler III
SF POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Moses Moody
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Quinten Post
C POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Rayan Rupert
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
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Robert Williams III
C POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Sidy Cissoko
SF POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
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Stephen Curry
PG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Toumani Camara
SF POR @ GS
Today 11:00 PM ET
- -
Will Richard
SG POR @ GS
Today 11:00 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: 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!

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