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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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Alexandre Sarr
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SG LAL @ WAS
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Bub Carrington
PG LAL @ WAS
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Deandre Ayton
C LAL @ WAS
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Jake LaRavia
PF LAL @ WAS
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Justin Champagnie
SG LAL @ WAS
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Kyshawn George
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LeBron James
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Luka Dončić
PG LAL @ WAS
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Marcus Smart
PG LAL @ WAS
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Tre Johnson
SG LAL @ WAS
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Anthony Black
PG TOR @ ORL
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Baylor Scheierman
SG SAC @ BOS
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Brandon Ingram
SF TOR @ ORL
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Cam Spencer
SG MEM @ NO
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Cedric Coward
SG MEM @ NO
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Collin Murray-Boyles
PF TOR @ ORL
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DeMar DeRozan
SF SAC @ BOS
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Deni Avdija
SF POR @ NY
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Derik Queen
C MEM @ NO
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Derrick White
SG SAC @ BOS
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Desmond Bane
SG TOR @ ORL
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Domantas Sabonis
C SAC @ BOS
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Donovan Clingan
C POR @ NY
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GG Jackson II
PF MEM @ NO
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Herbert Jones
SF MEM @ NO
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Immanuel Quickley
PG TOR @ ORL
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Jalen Brunson
PG POR @ NY
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Jalen Suggs
SG TOR @ ORL
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Jamal Shead
PG TOR @ ORL
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Jaren Jackson Jr.
PF MEM @ NO
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Jaylen Wells
SF MEM @ NO
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Jeremiah Fears
PG MEM @ NO
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Jock Landale
C MEM @ NO
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Josh Hart
SF POR @ NY
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Jrue Holiday
PG POR @ NY
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Karl-Anthony Towns
PF POR @ NY
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Mikal Bridges
SF POR @ NY
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Miles McBride
PG POR @ NY
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Mitchell Robinson
C POR @ NY
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Neemias Queta
C SAC @ BOS
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OG Anunoby
SF POR @ NY
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Paolo Banchero
PF TOR @ ORL
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Payton Pritchard
PG SAC @ BOS
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Precious Achiuwa
PF SAC @ BOS
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RJ Barrett
SG TOR @ ORL
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Russell Westbrook
PG SAC @ BOS
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Saddiq Bey
PF MEM @ NO
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Sam Hauser
SF SAC @ BOS
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Sandro Mamukelashvili
PF TOR @ ORL
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Scottie Barnes
SF TOR @ ORL
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Shaedon Sharpe
SG POR @ NY
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Toumani Camara
SF POR @ NY
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Trey Murphy III
SF MEM @ NO
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Tristan da Silva
PF TOR @ ORL
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Vince Williams Jr.
SG MEM @ NO
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Wendell Carter Jr.
C TOR @ ORL
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Yves Missi
C MEM @ NO
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Zach LaVine
SG SAC @ BOS
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Zion Williamson
PF MEM @ NO
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Brook Lopez
C LAC @ DEN
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Bruce Brown
SG LAC @ DEN
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Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
PHO PG CLE @ PHO
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Craig Porter Jr.
PG CLE @ PHO
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De'Andre Hunter
SF CLE @ PHO
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Dean Wade
PF CLE @ PHO
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Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
PHO SF CLE @ PHO
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Donovan Mitchell
SG CLE @ PHO
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Grayson Allen
Grayson Allen
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Ivica Zubac
C LAC @ DEN
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Jalen Pickett
SG LAC @ DEN
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Jamal Murray
PG LAC @ DEN
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James Harden
SG LAC @ DEN
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Jarrett Allen
C CLE @ PHO
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Jaylon Tyson
SF CLE @ PHO
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John Collins
PF LAC @ DEN
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Jonas Valančiūnas
C LAC @ DEN
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Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
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Kawhi Leonard
SF LAC @ DEN
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Kris Dunn
PG LAC @ DEN
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Mark Williams
Mark Williams
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Nae'Qwan Tomlin
PF CLE @ PHO
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Oso Ighodaro
Oso Ighodaro
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Peyton Watson
SF LAC @ DEN
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Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale
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Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn
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Sam Merrill
SG CLE @ PHO
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Spencer Jones
PF LAC @ DEN
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Tim Hardaway Jr.
SF LAC @ DEN
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Ace Bailey
SF BKN @ UTA
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Danny Wolf
C BKN @ UTA
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Egor Demin
PG BKN @ UTA
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Jusuf Nurkić
C BKN @ UTA
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Keyonte George
SG BKN @ UTA
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Michael Porter Jr.
SF BKN @ UTA
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Nicolas Claxton
C BKN @ UTA
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Terance Mann
PG BKN @ UTA
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Al Horford
C DET @ GS
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Ausar Thompson
SG DET @ GS
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Brandin Podziemski
SG DET @ GS
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Buddy Hield
SF DET @ GS
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Cade Cunningham
PG DET @ GS
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De'Anthony Melton
SG DET @ GS
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Draymond Green
PF DET @ GS
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Duncan Robinson
SG DET @ GS
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Gui Santos
SF DET @ GS
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Isaiah Stewart
PF DET @ GS
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Jalen Duren
C DET @ GS
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Moses Moody
SG DET @ GS
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Quinten Post
C DET @ GS
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Ron Holland II
SF DET @ GS
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Stephen Curry
PG DET @ GS
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Tobias Harris
SF DET @ GS
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Will Richard
SG DET @ GS
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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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