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NBA Betting Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 6th

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Last updated: January 6, 2026

NBA Cheat Sheet Today – Tuesday, January 6th, 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 – Tuesday, January 6th, 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 6th

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:

Popular NBA Player Props Today

NBA Odds For Tuesday, January 6th

Let’s take a quick glance at all of the NBA betting odds today (subject to change).

Cleveland Cavaliers (20-17) @ Indiana Pacers (6-30) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: CLE -5.5 (-105) / IND +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 235.5 (-110/-115)
  • Moneyline: CLE -198 / IND +164

Orlando Magic (20-16) @ Washington Wizards (9-25) – 7:00 PM

  • Spread: ORL -7.5 (-105) / WAS +7.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 233.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: ORL -298 / WAS +240

San Antonio Spurs (25-10) @ Memphis Grizzlies (15-20) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: SAS -5.5 (-115) / MEM +5.5 (-105)
  • Total: O/U 240.5 (-105/-115)
  • Moneyline: SAS -230 / MEM +190

Miami Heat (20-16) @ Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: MIN -7.5 (-102) / MIA +7.5 (-118)
  • Total: O/U 238.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: MIA +210 / MIN -258

Los Angeles Lakers (22-11) @ New Orleans Pelicans (8-29) – 8:00 PM

  • Spread: LAL -6.5 (-105) / NOP +6.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 244.5 (-110/-110)
  • Moneyline: LAL -258 / NOP +210

Dallas Mavericks (13-23) @ Sacramento Kings (8-28) – 11:00 PM

  • Spread: DAL -5.5 (-105) / SAC +5.5 (-115)
  • Total: O/U 233.5 (-108/-112)
  • Moneyline: DAL -218 / SAC +180
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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.

Lakers vs Pelicans

  • Austin Reaves’ absence opens up usage for others and boosts ceilings for LeBron and Luka
  • 244.5 total and competitive spread
  • Lakers outside top 20 in defensive rating, Pels rank 28th

Cavaliers vs Pacers

  • Both teams rank outside the top third of the league in defensive rating
  • Both teams rank top 12 in pace
  • Donovan Mitchell’s absence creates much more usage for others

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NBA Injuries For Tuesday, January 6th

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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Paul George
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Rudy Gobert
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Dyson Daniels
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Gabe Vincent
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Isaac Okoro
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Jalen Brunson
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Jalen Johnson
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Jonathan Kuminga
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Josh Hart
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Karl-Anthony Towns
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Landry Shamet
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Matas Buzelis
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Mikal Bridges
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Mitchell Robinson
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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Nolan Traoré
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OG Anunoby
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Onyeka Okongwu
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Tre Jones
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Ziaire Williams
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Ace Bailey
SF UTA @ HOU
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Amen Thompson
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ MEM
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Brice Sensabaugh
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Cedric Coward
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Cody Williams
SF UTA @ HOU
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Derrick White
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Gary Trent Jr.
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GG Jackson II
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Jabari Smith Jr.
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Ja'Kobe Walter
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Jayson Tatum
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Kevin Durant
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Kyle Filipowski
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Kyle Kuzma
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Myles Turner
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Neemias Queta
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Payton Pritchard
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Rayan Rupert
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RJ Barrett
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Ryan Rollins
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Scottie Barnes
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Cooper Flagg
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Max Christie
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Paolo Banchero
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Wendell Carter Jr.
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DeMar DeRozan
SF NO @ SAC
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Derik Queen
C NO @ SAC
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Devin Carter
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Herbert Jones
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Maxime Raynaud
C NO @ SAC
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SF NO @ SAC
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Precious Achiuwa
PF NO @ SAC
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PF NO @ SAC
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SF NO @ SAC
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Zion Williamson
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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: Anthony Black > 20.5 Points

Justin Carlucci wrote about Anthony Black’s PRA prop at our best NBA props page, but we also like his points. Check out his full analysis and more free picks!

BEST REBOUNDS PROP

NBA Player Prop: LeBron James < 5.5 Rebounds

You can get this one at even money or better. LBJ is averaging just 8.5 rebound chances per game this year, and Deandre Ayton has been a hog on the glass lately.

BEST ASSISTS PROP

NBA Player Prop: Brandon Williams > 3.5 Assists

PJ Washington is doubtful, and although he doesn’t play the same position as Williams, it’s another rotation body. Williams has been great this year while SAC ranks bottom of the barrel defensively. The Kings allow the 5th-most opponent assists per game.

UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK

Pick: Luka Doncic > 59.35 Fantasy Points

A high number, but for good reason. Doncic should have a huge usage rate against the Pelicans, who could keep this game close enough for the superstar to see a full allotment of minutes. The Lakers are 5.5-point road favorites in a game with a total of 244.5, and Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are out.

Good luck!

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