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 – Wednesday, January 21st, featuring the best free player prop bets and pick’em plays.
NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️
— NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2026
▪️ HOU rises to #4 in West
▪️ LAL rises to #5 in West
▪️ PHX rises to #6 in West
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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 – Wednesday, January 21st
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, so let’s get into it.
Here are some popular NBA player props on Underdog:
TOP NBA GAMES TODAY
Which games are shaping up to be DFS and sports betting goldmines? Let’s look at the main slate.
CHA/CLE
- 236.5 Total / Cavaliers -3.5 – expected to be competitive, high-scoring
- Darius Garland OUT for Cleveland – Donovan Mitchell should feast
MEM/ATL
- 239.5 Total, highest on the slate / Grizzlies -1.5
- Both teams top six in PACE (Atlanta #2, Memphis #6)
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NBA Injury Report For Wednesday, Jan. 21st
Injuries are a big part of any NBA betting cheat sheet. Check out some NBA injuries today via Underdog (as of Wednesday morning):
Injuries 1/21
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CLE:
Sam Merrill – Out
Darius Garland – Out
Max Strus – Out
CHA:
Tidjane Salaun – Probable
Mason Plumlee – Out
BKN:
Day'Ron Sharpe – Questionable
Haywood Highsmith – Out
NYK:
None
IND:
Bennedict Mathurin – Out
Obi Toppin – Out
Tyrese Haliburton – Out
BOS:…
NBA Live Player Prop Odds
- MLB
- NFL
- Points
- Rebounds
- Assists
- Points + Rebounds
- Points + Assists
- Rebounds + Assists
- Points + Rebounds + Assists
- Steals
- Blocks
- Steals + Blocks
- Turnovers
- Double-Double
- Triple-Double
- Time
- Player
Free NBA Picks Cheat Sheet For Today
Our NBA betting cheat sheet today is ready to roll!
Let’s break it down.
BEST POINTS PROP
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BEST REBOUNDS PROP
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BEST ASSISTS PROP
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UNDERDOG FANTASY POINTS PICK
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Good luck!
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